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Double Unders, Clean and Jerk, then AMRAP of HS Pushups, G2OH and Step Ups

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I have decided to add a single exercise section to one or two workouts per week for high volume tasks so we can work on stamina.  I noticed that if I don’t do high volume  double unders, rowing, kettlebell swings, kipping pullups, etc. for a couple of weeks I really have problems during workouts.  Will also help to work on form when you can focus on just the one exercise.

Part A: For highest set of unbroken reps do 3 rounds of:

  • 100 x Double Unders
  • Rest 60 seconds

Part B: Then do 3 rounds of

  • 1.1.1.1.1 x Clean and Jerk @ 80% of strict press max (rest 10 seconds between reps)

Part C: Then do AMRAP in 15 minutes of

  • 5 x Handstand Pushups
  • 10 x Sandbag (30lbs/15kg) Ground to Overhead
  • 5 x Box Step Ups with Sandbag (30lbs/15kg)on Left Shoulder
  • 5 x Box Step Ups with Sandbag (30lbs/15kg)on Right Shoulder

Results:  Part A got 100 unbroken in the second round :).   For part B used 115lbs/52kg which was not too heavy and was good for practicing form.  For part C did 6 rounds plus 16 reps.

Deadlifts then Double Unders and Toes to Bar

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Every 3 minutes for 15 minutes (5 rounds) do

  • 5 x Deadlifts increase weight each round

Then for time do:

  • 100 x Double Unders
  • 20 x Toes to Bar
  • 80 x Double Unders
  • 16 x Toes to Bar
  • 60 x Double Unders
  • 12 x Toes to Bar
  • 40 x Double Unders
  • 8 x Toes to bar
  • 20 x Double Unders
  • 4 x Toes to Bar
  • 10 x Double Unders
  • 2 x Toes to Bar

Results: For the Deadlifts did 165, 205, 225, 265, 275. The last set was more like 1.1.1.1.1 with 15-20 second pauses between lifts.  For the metcon part completely messed it up and did 20, 18, 16, 14 toes to bar before figured out that I would not get to the end :-P.  Finished my version in 13:00.

Snatches and Core Work

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A light day due to time constraints.

Take 20 minutes and work up to a 3 rep max of Power Snatches.

Then not for time do 3 rounds of:

  • 10 x Weighted Situps
  • 10 x Russian Twist

Then not for time:

  • 30 x Barbell Rollouts with 95lbs/43kg on the bar

Results:  For the Snatches did 65lbs, 75lbs, 80lbs, 95lbs, 115lbs/52kg.  For the last round had to break between reps so not technically a 3 rep max.

Bench Press and Pullups then a Chipper

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Every 2 minutes for 10 minutes

  • Minutes 0, 4, 8, 12, 16 – 5 x Bench Press @ 165lbs
  • Minutes 2, 6, 10, 14, 18 – Pullup Variations.. for example:  Minute 2 – 5 x Weighted Pullup, Minute 6 – Max Effort Chinup, Minute 10 – Max Effort Pullup, Minute 14 – 5 x Weighted Pullup, Minute 18 – Max Effort Pullup

Then for time do:

  • 30 Calorie Row
  • 30 x Ring Dips
  • 20 x Snatches @ 75lbs
  • 20 x Burpees
  • 10 x Front Squats @ 95lbs
  • 10 x Pull-ups & 10 x Hand-Release Push-ups

Results: For the metcon finished in 16:03.  I don’t think my new rower measures calories like a Concept2.  It took me around 4 minutes to complete the 30 calories which when comparing to other workouts is too long.

Strict Press and Weighted Pullups then Row, Push Press and Pullups

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Warm up with a 500m row.

Every 2 minutes for 10 minutes

  • Minutes 0, 4, 8, 12, 16 – 5 x Strict Press (increase weight per round)
  • Minutes 2, 6, 10, 14, 18 – 5 x Dumbell Row per Hand

Do AMRAP in 4 minutes of:

  • 500m Row
  • Max Reps Toes to Bar

Rest 4 minutes then AMRAP in 4 minutes of:

  • 500m Row
  • Max Reps Push Press @ 95lbs

Rest 4 minutes then AMRAP in 4 minutes of:

  • 500m Row
  • Max Reps Pullups

Results:  Ended up doing this workout over two days because I was interrupted between the strict presses and the metcon.  For the strict presses could only do 3 reps @ 135lbs for the last two rounds.  For the metcon did 19 T2B, 20 Push Presses, 18 Pullups.

Note: I have a new rowing machine, not a Concept2, so the 500m times may not be comparable.  The best 500m I could manage was 2:06.