Strict Presses then Back Squats and Push Presses

Take 20 minutes and work up to a heavy

  • 1 x Strict Press

Then a Crossfit Mainsite WOD… AMRAP in 12 minutes

  • 12 x Push Press @ 50kg
  • 12 x Back Squat @ 50kg

Results: Strict Press rep scheme 5-3-2-1-1(failed @ 150lbs)-1, 150lbs/68kg (same as old 1RM). Metcon 4 rounds plus 4 reps.

Back Squats

Only legs today since I plan to go for a hike/snowshoe and want to get an early start. Combine with the metcon from tomorrow’s WOD to make it a full workout.

Work up to a heavy

  • 5 x Back Squat

Then EMOM for 8 monutes or until you cannot complete all reps in a minute

  • 8 x Back Squat @ 70% of above max

Results: Back Squat got up to 215lbs/96kg. Used 70kg for the second part but only completed 4 rounds.

Strict Presses then Cleans and Front Squats

3 rounds

  • 6 x Strict Press @80-85% of 1RM

Then 3 rounds of

  • Max Back Supported Seated Dumbbell Press @ 12kg per hand (back against wall or box)

CF New England’s “Opposites Attract” WOD…

  • 1-2-3…8-9-10 x Power Cleans @ 115lbs/52kg
  • 10-9-8…3-2-1 x Front Squats

Then accumulate

  • 2 Minutes L-Sit Hold

Results: Used 125lbs for the Strict Presses. Split the Presses again into 4.1.1-3.1.1.1-3.1.1.1. Seated Presses 15-15-15. Metcon 17:21.

OLY Power Complex then Row

CF Mainsite WOD from 18. Oct… for time

  • 9 x Deadlifts @ 245lbs/110kg
  • 15 x Front Squats @ 155lbs/70kg
  • 21 x Power Clean and Press @ 125lbs/57kg

Guidance on this WOD was to pick weights so that you can do the Deadlifts unbroken, Front Squats in less than 3 sets and the C&P in under 4 minutes.

Then finisher… AMRAP in 8 minutes of 30 seconds on/30 seconds off of

  • Row for Calories

Results: Metcon 14:33, including time to change weight. Deadlifts unbroken, Front Squats 2 rounds (8/7), C&P 8 minutes :(. Finisher 74 cal.

Cleans and Squats then Burpees and Weighted Situps

5 sets of

  • 4 x Back Squat @ 10lbs/5kg heavier than last time

Then 5 rounds increasing weight per round

  • 3 x Hang Power Clean
  • 8 x Front Squats

Then as fast as possible, accumulate

  • 50 x Weighted Straight Leg Situps @ 10kg

Results: Used 100kg for the Back Squats. Power Cleans 80-95-110-115-125lbs/55kg. Situps 2:58.