Bench Press, Deadlifts, Dips and a Core Tabata

Not for time do Bench Presses in the following format.  Rest 2 minutes between sets.

  • 5 x  @ 40kg
  • 5 x @ 50kg
  • 5 x @ 60kg
  • 3 x @ 80kg
  • 2 x @ 80kg
  • 1 x @ 80kg
  • 8 x @ 60kg

AMRAP in 7 minutes

  • 7 Deadlifts @ 80kg
  • 7 Dips

Then 4 minute (8 rounds) of 20/10 TABATA of alternating

  • Superman Hold
  • Hollow Hold

Results:  AMRAP – 6 rounds plus 7 deadlifts.

Lunges, Bench Press, DB Rows, Deadlifts and Situps

A.  Every 2 minutes, for 10 minutes (5 sets):

  • 20 x  Lunges @ 20kg per hand

B. Every 3 minutes, for 15 minutes (5 sets):

  • 4-6 x Bench Press @ 70kg

C.  Three sets of the following:

  • 8 x Single-Arm DB Row @ 20kg
    8 x Weighted Situps @ 10kg
  • 8 x Deadlift @ 60kg

Results:  The format was taken from CF Invictus with some slight modifications.  Part C can also be done resting 45 seconds between sets but I forgot and just did all three rounds in a row.   Part C took 5 minutes, but time is not very important in this one.  Don’t underestimate the Lunges… holding so much weight in each hand for 20 reps kills your upper body and your forearms.

Crossfit Games 15.4 Workout

The Rx WOD was AMRAP in 8 minutes of:

  • 3 x Handstand Pushups
  • 3 x Cleans
  • 6 x Handstand Pushups
  • 3 x Cleans
  • 9 x Handstand Pushups
  • 3 x Cleans
  • 12 x Handstand Pushups
  • 6 x Cleans
  • 15 x Handstand Pushups
  • 6 x Cleans
  • etc.

The Rx Weight was 185 lbs, but since my 1RM is 68kg (155lbs) chose to use 115lbs (53kg).

Result:  166 reps.  (up to the round of 15 handstands and 6 cleans)