Category Archives: M-G

Metabolic and Gymnastic Movements

Presses and Rows then Row and TRX Atomic Pushups

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Short workout because I spent about 15 minutes working on Handstand drills I saw on YouTube.

EMOM for 10 minutes

  • 3-5 x Strict Press @ 65%
  • 3 x TRX Reverse Rows

Then AMRAP in 3 minutes of

  • Row 400m
  • Max Reps TRX Atomic Pushups

Rest 3 minutes, then AMRAP in 3 minutes

  • Row 400m
  • Max Reps Atomic Pushup

Rest 3 minutes, then AMRAP in 3 minutes

  • Row 400m
  • Max Reps TRX Atomic Pushup

Results: Used 95lbs for the Press. Metcon 26-26-22 reps Atomic Pushups.

Hip Thrusts then T2B, Man Makers and Row

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Take 15 minutes

  • Frog Stand press to Handstand

Then 5 rounds work up to a heavy

  • 3 x Hip Thrusts

Then AMRAP in 20 minutes

  • 8 x Strict Toes to Bar
  • 8 x Man Makers (r+l=1) @ 14kg
  • Row 250m

Results: Hip Thrusts 95-135-160-185-200lbs. Metcon 4 rounds plus 10 reps.

Bench Press, Curls and Overhead Press then TRX APU, Rows and Step Overs

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5 rounds of

  • 2 x Archer Pullups (one rep per side – see below for my version)

Then every 2 minutes for 10 minutes, work up to a heavy

  • 3 x Bench Press

Then 4 rounds of

  • 10 x Seated Dumbbell Hammer Curl plus Overhead Press

Then AMRAP in 15 minutes of

  • 10 x TRX Reverse Rows
  • 10 x TRX Atomic Pushups
  • 20 x Box Step Overs with Sandbag @ 20kg

Results: Bench 135-175-185-190-195 (2+1). Metcon 3 rounds plus 29 reps.

Here is my first real attempt at an Archer Pullup. Ideally the opposite arm should be straight, so still some work to do…

Weighted Pullups then Pullups, Double Unders und Burpees

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5 rounds of the following 3-part complex, rest as needed between rounds

  • 1 x Jumping Bar Muscle Up (from bench)
  • 5 x Bar Dips at Top (as low as possible)
  • Slow Eccentric Descent

Then EMOM for 10 minutes

  • 1 x Weighted Pullups

Then the Rocky IV WOD from Atomic Crossfit, for max reps of Double Unders and Burpees…

AMRAP in 2 minutes

  • 20 x Pullups
  • Max Double Unders

Rest 2 minutes then AMRAP in 2 minutes

  • 10 x Barbell Bent Rows @ 115lbs/52kg
  • Max Burpees

Rest 2 minutes then AMRAP in 2 minutes

  • 20 x Pullups
  • Max Double Unders

Rest 2 minutes then AMRAP in 2 minutes

  • 10 x Barbell Bent Rows
  • Max Burpees

Results: For the Bar Dips, I was able to get my sternum to the bar… any lower and I had to drop. Metcon 78-29-74-26 reps.

Front Squats and Reverse Lunges then Dips and KBS

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3 rounds of

  • 4 x Tempo Front Squat 33×1 @ 60-70%

Then E3MOM for 9 minutes

  • 20 x Alternating Reverse Lunges @ 45-50% (10 per leg)

Then 8 rounds for time

  • 11 x Ring Dips
  • 22 x Kettlebell Swings

Results: Used 165lbs for the Front Squats… 3 second decent and hold were tough. Used 95lbs for the Reverse Lunges. Metcon 12:35.