Category Archives: M-G

Metabolic and Gymnastic Movements

Bench Press then Box Jumps, Thrusters, T2B, Overhead Hold and Burpees

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Every 3 minutes for 21 minutes (7 rounds)

First 5 rounds…

  • 3 x Bench Press

Final 2 rounds…

  •  Max unbroken reps Dynamic Pushups (Bozu, Plate Pushups, etc.)

Then repeat of the Jan 2 workout.  Three rounds for time (CF Invictus workout from December 30)

  • 10 x Box Jumps
  • 15 x Thrusters @ 75lbs
  • 20 x Toes to Bar
  • 3 Minute Dumbbell Overhead Hold @ 12kg per hand (do 3 burpees every time you need to put the dumbbells down)

Results: Bench 135-165-185-195-205 (new 3RM). 22 and 17 plate pushups with 6cm plates. Metcon 21:18.  Really hard workout when done right!

Back Squats then Row, Double Unders and Ring Dips

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Three sets of

  • 8 x Back Squats @ Bodyweight
  • Rest 3 minutes

Then set the clock for 3, 5 minute rounds and against each 5 minute running clock

  • Row 10 calories (adjust so it takes about 90 seoncds)
  • 50 x Double Unders
  • 20 x Ring Dips
  • Rest in remaining time

Record time to complete all reps in each round.

Results: Used 165lbs for the Back Squats.  Metcon 3:45, 4:10, 4:45.

Deadlifts and L-Sit then KBS, Situps and Handstand Pushups

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6 rounds of

  • 3 x Deadlift
  • Rest 30 seconds
  • 30 second cumulated L-Sit (break up as needed)
  • Rest 90 seconds

Then AMRAP in 15 minutes of

  • 21 x Kettlebll Swings
  • 15 x Situps
  • 9 x Handstand Pushups

Results: Deadlift 155-185-205-225-240-255lbs (warmed up with 6-10 reps at 95 and 135lbs).  L-Sit went well, started at 10 second holds before breaking then dropped to 5 seconds.  AMRAP – 5 rounds plus 44 reps (1 HSPU from 6 rounds).

Reverse Lunges and DB Presses then Thrusters and TRX Rows

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Another CFI inspired workout…

Four sets of

  • 16-20 x Reverse Lunges with Bar in Front Rack
  • Rest 90 seconds
  • 10-12 x Dumbbell Press
  • Rest 90 Seconds

Then for time

  • 40 x Sandbag Thrusters
  • 20 x TRX Reverse Rows with feet raised on bench
  • 30 x Sandbag Thrusters
  • 15 x TRX Reverse Rows
  • 20 x Sandbag Thrusters
  • 10 x TRX Reverse Rows
  • 10 x Sandbag Thrusters
  • 5 x TRX Reverse Rows

Results: LUnges 65-75-95-105lbs.  Presses 14-16-18-18kg.  Metcon 11:04

Strict Press and Planks then Burpees and Dips

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Based on the CF Invictus WOD from December 14.

Four rounds of

  • 4-6 x Strict Press @ 110lbs/50kg
  • Rest 30 seconds
  • 45 Second Side Plank each Side
  • Rest 30 Seconds

Then five sets for max reps of Dips…

Complete in 60 seconds:

  • 15 x Burpees
  • Max reps Unbroken Dips

Rest 60 seconds between sets.

Then not for time

Results:  First part was good, kept to 6 reps except the last round when only did 5.  Second part was surprisingly difficult… 15 Burpees leaves only around 15-20 seconds to get the dips in… 22 Dips total (8-5-3-3-3).