Category Archives: W-G-M

Weightlifting, Gymnastic and Metabolic Conditioning Movements

Bench Press then HSPU, Deadlifts, Rows and Buprees

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4 rounds of

  • 10 x Pike Lift Over a Kettlebell (over and back is one rep)
  • 15 second Pike Lift Hold

Then 10 rounds of

  • 6 x Bench Press @ 80% of 1RM
  • Rest 2 minutes

Then AMRAP in 15 minutes

  • 3 x Handstand Pushups
  • 6 x Deadlift + Barbell Row @ 110lbs/50kg
  • 9 x Burpees

Finisher…. Bike Intervals

  • 4 rounds of 30 seconds work/30 seconds rest
  • 4 rounds of 45 seconds work/1 minute rest
  • 4 rounds of 30 seconds work/30 seconds rest

Results: Started with 165lbs/75kg with the Bench Press but could only manage 5 reps in round 8, so dropped to 135/66kg(70% of 1RM) for the last 2 rounds. Metcon 7 rounds plus 4 reps.

Front Squats and RFE Squats then DU, Russian Twist, Cleans and HSPU

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Every 2 minutes for 10 minutes work up to a heavy

  • 3 x Front Squat

Then every 3 minutes for 9 minutes

  • 5 x Rear Foot Elevated Front Rack Split Squat per Leg @ 50% of 3RM above

Then 6 rounds for time

  • 8 x Hang Squat Clean @ 50% of 3RM above
  • 30 x Double Unders
  • 8 x Handstand Pushups
  • 8 x Russian Twist

Results: Got up to 200lbs for the Front Squats. Wasn’t pretty, probably should have taken a rest day. Used 100lbs for the RFE Squats and Cleans. Metcon 19:37.

Presses then Row, T2B and Power Clean

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Strength part is inspired by the RepWerks Jan 11 WOD. Metcon is inspired by Atomic Crossfit’s MannaAndQuail WOD…

5 sets of

  • 6 x Strict Press + 4 x Push Press @ 65%-70% of 1RM
  • Rest 2 minutes

Then every 3 minutes for 9 minutes

  • 8 x Dumbbell Strict Press Seated on Floor @ 14kg

Then AMRAP in 12 minutes of

  • 12 Cal Row
  • 12 x Toes to Bar
  • 12 Cal Row
  • 4 x Hang Power Cleans @ 125lbs/56kg

Results: Used 100lbs for the Presses, nice combo, really made my shoulders burn. Metcon 3 rounds plus 6 cal. Ended up with singles on the Cleans to reset the hook grip.