Category Archives: M-W

Metabolic and Weightlifting Movements

Back Squats and Toes to Bar then Kneel Stand, Strict Press and Bent Rows

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4 rounds of

  • 8 x Back Squat @ 80%
  • Rest 30 seconds
  • 6-8 x Strict Toes to Bar
  • Rest 2 minutes

Then using two Kettlebells or Dumbbells, 3 rounds for time

  • 20 x Alternating Front Rack Kneel-Stand @ 14kg per hand
  • 10 x Strict Press
  • 20 x Bent Rows

Then accumulate

  • 50 x Pike Lift Overs (over and back is 1 rep)

Results: Used 185lbs for the Back Squat. Metcon 11:42. Used one of the Kettlebells for the Pike Lifts.

Rowing Lumberjack 20 with Dumbbells

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The standard Lumberjack 20 calls for a 400m run instead of rowing and uses a bar for the Deadlifts and Squats. Since there are only 20 reps, going heavy on the Dumbbells :-)…

For time:

  • 20 x Dumbell Deadlifts @ 20kg per hand
  • Row 400 meters
  • 20 x Kettlebell Swings @ 32kg
  • Row 400 meters
  • 20 x Dumbbell Front Squats @ 20kg per hand
  • Row 400 meters
  • 20 x Burpees
  • Row 400 meters
  • 20 x Dumbbell Push Press @ 20kg per hand
  • Row 400 meters
  • 20 x Box Jumps
  • Row 400 meters
  • 20 x Dumbbell Squat Cleans @ 20kg per hand
  • Row 400 meters

Results: 26:02

Kick Throughs, TRX Rows and Dips then Ellen

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3 rounds

Then E2MOM for 10 mintues (5 rounds)

  • 8-10 x TRX Rows
  • 8-10 x Weighted Dips @ 10kg

Then 3 rounds for time (Crossfit Ellen WOD)

  • 20 x Burpees
  • 21 x Alternating Dumbbell Snatch @ 16kg
  • 12 x Dumbbell Thrusters @ 16kg

Results: For the Kick through I used 20cm parallettes. Couldn’t quite get all 8 reps on the last round of the Rows and Dips. Metcon 11:48.

RFE Split Squats then BJs, DB Power Cleans and DB Push Presses

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EMOM for 10 minutes alternate the following (5 rounds on each leg)

  • Odd – 8 x TRX Rear Foot Elevated Split Squats Left @ 16kg per hand
  • Even – 8 x TRX RFE Split Squat Right @ 16kg per hand

Then the Randy Moss WOD from Atomic Crossfit…

AMRAP in 8 minutes of

  • 3-6-9-12… x Dumbbell Push Press @ 16kg per hand
  • 10 x Box Jumps

Rest 5 minutes then AMRAP in 8 minutes of

  • 10 x Dumbbell Hang Power Cleans @ 16kg
  • 3-6-9-12… x Box Jumps

Results: Metcon 6 rounds and 5 rounds plus 19 reps.

Pullups and Pushups then Row, S2OH and Devil Press

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EMOM for 20 minutes

  • 2 x Weighted Ring Pullup
  • 3-5 x Weighted Pushup

Then AMRAP in 12 minutes

  • 21 Calorie Row
  • 15 x Dumbbell Strict Press @ 14kg
  • 9 x Devil Press @ 14kg

Results: Used a 10kg weight vest for the pullups and pushups. Metcon 3 rounds plus 10 cal.