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Bear Complex Revisited

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Redid the Bear Complex which I did almost one year ago (see Bear Complex). Happy to say I improved.

Complete 5 rounds of the following. Record max weight in the round where you are able to do a complete set unbroken (aka not putting the bar down until all 7 sets are done).

7 sets of the following series of movements:

  • Hanging Clean
  • Front Squat
  • Push Press
  • Back Squat
  • Push Press

Results: Max weight was 50kg (3rd round). Weight progression: 30kg – 40kg – 50kg – 45kg – 40kg.  Since the point is to do it unbroken, I reduced the weight after the third round so that all rounds would go unbroken.  2 – 4 minutes rest between round.  Each round got to max HR of 174!

Deadlift Prep

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Took this one from Crossfit Invictus with some slight modifications because I would like to do some heavy deadlifts on Sunday so wanted to get some prep work in for grip strength and basic conditioning.

Part A:  Every two minutes, for 6 minutes (3 sets):

  • 20 x Dumbbell Lunges @ 20kg per hand

Go heavy the final few should not be performed without struggle.

Part B.1: Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 5 minutes of:

  • 20 x Double Unders
  • 10 x Air Squats

Rest 1 minute

Part B.2: Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 5 minutes of:

  • 5 x Deadlifts @ 70kg
  • 10 x Burpees

Rest 1 minute

Part B.3: Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 5 minutes of:

  • 5 x Toes to Bar
  • 10 x Kettlebell Swings

Results:  B.1 – 8 rounds plus 20 DUs and 3 Squats.  B.2 – 4 rounds plus 5 DLs.  B.3 – 4 rounds plus 5 T2B and 5 KB Swings.  Max HR during B: 171.

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HR During Part B

Dumbbell Snatches and Buprees plus Rowing and Pushups

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Part A: EMOM for 10 minutes do the following:

  • Even Minute, 5 x Dumbbell Snatch Right Hand @ 26kg
  • Odd Minute, 5 x Dumbbell Snatch Left Hand @ 26kg

Part B: Then for time do 5 rounds of:

  • 20 x Claorie Row
  • 20 x Pushups

Part C: Then for time do 100 Dumbbell Snatches @ 20kg, EMOM do 5 Burpees.

Results:  Forgot to start my watch for Part B so no idea how long it took.  For Part C – 8:50.

Heavy Pullups then AMRAP of KB Swings, Man Makers and V-Ups

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First start with heavy Weighted Pullups, rest as needed between sets.  Start from full dead hang (count one-onethousand, two-onethousand) before pulling.

  • 1-1-1-1-1 @ 25kg

AMRAP in 15 minutes of:

  • 20 x Kettlebell Swings
  • 15 x Man Makers @ 12kg
  • 10 x V-Ups

Results: For the AMRAP 2 rounds plus 20 KB Swings, 15 Man Makers.