Category Archives: W-G

Weightlifting and Gymnastic Movements

Bench Press and RFE Split Squats then Power Snatch, Pushups and Pullups

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6 rounds, rest 90 seconds between rounds

  • 5 x Bench Press @ 65% + 5 x RFE Split Squats per Leg @ 12kg per Hand
  • 3 x Bench Press @ 75% + 5 x RFE Split Squats per Leg @ 12kg per Hand
  • 1 x Vench Press @ 85% + 5 x RFE Split Squats per Leg @ 12kg per Hand
  • 5 x Bench Press @ 75% + 5 x RFE Split Squats per Leg @ 12kg per Hand
  • 3 x Bench Press @ 85% + 5 x RFE Split Squats per Leg @ 12kg per Hand
  • 1 x Bench Press @ 95% + 5 x RFE Split Squats per Leg @ 12kg per Hand

Then taken from Crossfit New England… AMRAP in 12 minutes of

  • 12 x Power Snatch @ 75lbs
  • 12 x Pushups
  • 12 x Pullups

Results: Bench Press 140-160-185-160-185-205lbs. Metcon 4 rounds plus 7 reps.

OHS then T2B, Dumbbell Snatch and HSPU

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Every 2 minutes for 10 minutes using and empty bar

  • 1 x Power Snatch
  • 1 x Overhead Squat
  • 3 x Full Snatch

Every 2 minutes for 12 minutes

3 x Overhead Squat

Work up to a heavy triple.

Then for time do 5 rounds of

  • 12 x Alternating Dumbbell Snatch (6 per hand) @ 21kg
  • 9 x Toes to Bar
  • 6 x Handstand Pushups

Results: For the OHS ended up at 95lbs (tried 100lbs but failed after one rep). Metcon 10:23.

Core Work then Deadlifts, Pullups and Dumbbell Clean and Jerk

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Three rounds of

  • 30 Second Side Plank Left
  • 30 Second Side Plank Right
  • 10 x Glute Bridges
  • 10 x Parallelette Passthroughs

Then the CF Invictus WOD from today…

Take 20-30 minutes to work up to a heavy Deadlift.

Then AMRAP in 8 minutes of

  • 8 x Pullups
  • 8 x Single Hand Dumbbell Clean and Jerk Left @ 20kg
  • 8 x Singe Hand Dumbbell Clean and Jerk Right @ 20kg

Results: Got up to 295lbs/134kg Deadlift. Metcon 4 rounds plus 8 reps (104 reps total).

Handstand Walks and L-Sits then Bench Press, Deadlifts and HSPU

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Take 15 to 20 minutes to work on L-Sit progressions and Handstand Walks.

Then 3 rounds, resting as needed between rounds.

  • 5 x Bench Press @ 175lbs

Then for time, scaled Diane

  • 21-15-9 x Deadlift @ 185lbs
  • 15-12-9 x Handstand Pushups

Results: Handstand Walks suddenly seem to be working out really well. Was able to walk 4 x 2-3m consistently. Need to work on my leg positioning now to bring them closer together.

Bench Press as prescribed. Metcon 8:58.

Pullups, TRX Split Squats and TRX Pushups

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Every 2 minutes for 6 minutes

  • 5 x Back Squats

Increase weight each round (50%, 60%, 70% of 1RM)

Every 2 minutes for 6 minutes

  • 5 x Back Squats @ 80%

Then 4 rounds for time

  • 10 x Strict Pullups
  • 10 x Rear Foot Raised Split Squat @ 16kg per hand (5 per leg)
  • 15 x TRX Atomic Pushup

Then work on L-Sit Progressions…

  • 30 x Double Leg Lift in Pike Position from floor

Results:  Back Squats @ 190lbs.  Metcon in 14:37.