Category Archives: Tabata

Bench Press, Pushups and Pullups then some Tabatas

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5 rounds of

  • 2 x Bench Press @ 85% of 1RM
  • 5 x Knees to Bar

Then in as few sets as possible, rest no more than 10-15 seconds each break

  • 50 x Pushups

Then in as few sets as possible, rest no more than 10-15 seconds each break

  • 20 x Strict Pullups

Then 4, 8 x 20 second work/10 second rest Tabatas. Complete all 8 rounds of the Tabata before moving to the next movement, rest 1 minute between rounds

  • Sandbag Ground to Overhead @ 20kg
  • Bike for Distance
  • Sandbag Thrusters
  • Bike for Distance

Results: Used 86kg for the Bench Press. Pushups 30-10-10 in 1:54. Pullups 10-3-3-2-2 in 2:34. Tabatas…65-1.75km-65-1.5km. Bike distances are not very accurate…. kept very slowly peddling during the breaks.

Deficit Deadlifts then Kettlebell Swings, Burpees and Step Ups

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3 rounds of

  • 5 x Deficit Deadlifts @ 95% of 5RM from last time

Then for total reps, 30 seconds on/30 seconds off for 20 minutes, rotate through each of the following (5 rounds of each)

  • Kettlebell Swings @ 32kg
  • Burpees
  • Dumbbell Step Ups @ 14kg per hand
  • Situps

Results: Used 220lbs/100kg for the Deadlifts. Metcon 252 reps, got fun once I set the target of 50 reps per round.

Deficit Deadlifts then Push Press, Pike Press, Atomic Pushups and Lunges

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Starting a cycle of Deadlifts inspired by RepWerks on Instagram.

Work up to a heavy

  • 5 x Deficit Deadlift

Then EMOM for 8 minutes

  • 8 x Deficit Deadlifts @ 75% of above max

Then, inspred by a Crossfit mainsite WOD on Dec 24, 4 sets of Tabatas (8 rounds, 20 seconds work, 10 seconds rest)…

  • Tabata 1 – Push Press @ 65lbs/32kg
  • Rest 1 minute
  • Tabata 2 – Pike Lifts over KB
  • Rest 1 minute
  • Tabata 3 – Front Rack Lunges @ 65lbs/32kg
  • Rest 1 minute
  • Tabata 4 – TRX Atomic Pushups

Results: 5RM DDL 225lbs/102kg. Used 165lbs/75kg for part 2.

Ring Muscle Ups, Dips and Pullups then Row

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E2MOM for 20 minutes

  • 2 x Ring Muscle Ups
  • 3 x Ring Dips

Then 4 rounds, rest 1 minute between exercises, rest 3 minutes between rounds

  • 5 x Strict Pullup
  • 5 x Wide Grip Pullup
  • 5 x Chin Up (reverse grip pullup)
  • 5 x Narrow Grip Pullup
  • 5 x Commando Pullup Left
  • 5 x Commando Pullup Right

Then accumulate

  • 50 x Straight Arm Cable Pulldowns

Did the third variation in this old video

The Finisher… For total distance, a 30/30 tabata (8 rounds of 30 seconds on / 30 seconds off)

  • Row

Results: All MUs and Pullups done as show. Used 25kg for the cable pulldowns. Row 1141m total. See how the back and lats feel tomorrow.

Handstands then Snatches and a Row Tabata Finisher

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Take 15-20 minutes and work on Handsatands.

Then the Crossfit WOD from May 3…

EMOM for 5 minutes with empty bar

  • 1 x Snatch Pull
  • 1 x Hang Power Snatch
  • 1 x Overhead Squat

Then EMOM for 5 minutes @ 30kg

  • 1 x Snatch Pull
  • 1 x Low Hang Power Snatch
  • 1 x Overhead Squat

Then EMOM for 10 minutes @ 30kg

  • 1 x Snatch Pull
  • 1 x Power Snatch

Then for total distance, two rounds of Tabatas, 4 minutes of 20 second work/10 second rest, rest 2 minutes between rounds

  • Row

Results: Row 1589m.