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Clean and Press Complex then Squat Cleans and HSPU

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6 rounds for time

  • 6 x Hang Power Clean @ 75lbs
  • 6 x Front Squats @ 75lbs
  • 6 x Push Press @ 75lbs

EMOM for 20 minutes

  • Odd – 2-3 x Squat Clean
  • Even – 3-5 x Handstand Pushups

Results:  Metcon 6:22.  For the Squat Clean started at 95lbs for the first couple of rounds then 105lbs and finally 110lbs for the last couple of rounds.  Alternative for the second part…. You can also use the EMOM as  a Goat workout. For example, spend all 20 minutes on only Strict Pullups, doing 1-2 slow and steady reps with full range of motion each minute.

“Crossfit Total” (2018 Crossfit Games WOD Modified)

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After a general warm up, begin with 3 rounds of the the following complex, start with an empty/light bar and increase weight per round.

  • 1 x Deadlift
  • 1 x Hang Clean
  • 1 x Strict Press
  • 1 x Back Squat
  • Repeat for a total of 3 consecutive sets

Then for the main WOD, the goal is to cycle through the three exercises to reach a 1RM of each.  Start each round fairly heavy so that for the 3 singles you are already close to the 1RM.  Every 2 minutes for 34 minutes (10 minutes per exercise)… 

  • 3 x Back Squat
  • 2 x Back Squat
  • 1 x Back Squat
  • 1 x Back Squat
  • 1 x Back Squat
  • Rest 2 minutes,  reset weights
  • 3 x Strict Press
  • 2 x Strict Press
  • 1 x Strict Press
  • 1 x Strict Press
  • 1 x Strict Press
  • Rest 2 minutes, reset weights
  • 3 x Deadlift
  • 2 x Deadlift
  • 1 x Deadlift
  • 1 x Deadlift
  • 1 x Deadlift

Results:  Back Squats 135-165-185-215-230lbs.  Strict Press 115-135-145-155 (failed)-150(failed).  Deadlift 185-225-255-275-295lbs.

Bear Complex IV

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Redoing the Bear Complex again. Last time was almost exactly one year ago, July 24, 2017 and my best was 110lbs/50kg.

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

7 sets of the following series of movements:

  • Power Clean
  • Front Squat
  • Push Press
  • Back Squat
  • Push Press

Cash out: Row 1000m

Results:  65-95-110-115-120(3).  Finally got 115lbs, even if I did stop for an extra breath or two at the bottom of the set. Row in 4:40.

Back Squats

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Do 9 sets of Back Squats resting 2-3 minutes between sets, with the following rep scheme for max unbroken reps in set 9:

  • Set 1 – 5 reps
  • Set 2 – 5 reps
  • Set 3 – 4 reps
  • Set 4 – 3 reps
  • Set 5 – 2 reps
  • Set 6 – 2 reps
  • Set 7 – 1 rep
  • Set 8 – 1 rep
  • Set 9 – Max Unbroken Reps @ bodyweight (one full breathing cycle at the top of the lift – exhale, inhale, brace and descend – once more rest is taken at the top, the set is over)

Results:  115-135-155-185-205-225-235-240lbs/109kg (new 1RM!).  For the last set 10 reps @ 165lbs.

Overhead Squats and Snatches

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EMOM for 10 minutes

  • 1 x High Hang Power Snatch
  • 2 x Overhead Squat

EMOM for 10 minutes

  • 1 x High Hang Squat Snatch

Then 5 rounds

  • 1 x Overhead Squat

Rest 2-3 minutes between sets.

Results:  After the goat day I did about a month ago and was able to do a semi good squat snatch, I decided that maybe it is just a matter of practice and repetition to be able to get it right.  Last time just stuck with an empty bar.  This time increased weight when it felt right.  First part –  got up to 60lbs.  Second part – got up to 65lbs.  Last part – got up to 95lbs.