Tabata Barbell

Do 4 standard 4 minute, 8 interval, 20/10 tabatas.  Rest 1 minute between each.  Count total reps for all 32 intervals.

  • Tabata Deadlift @ 135 lb
  • Tabata Hanging Power Clean @ 65 lb
  • Tabata Front Squat @ 75 lb
  • Tabata Push Press @ 65 lb

Results:  This was a short workout (only 15 minutes total).  Deadlift – 52 reps, Clean – 43, Front Squat – 35, Push Press – 56, total reps = 186.

Deadlift and Bench Press then Core Work

Not for time do Deadlifts:

  • Set 1 – 5 x @ 50% of max
  • Set 2 – 5 x @ 60%
  • Set 3 – 3 x @ 70%
  • Set 4 – 3 x @ 80%
  • Set 5 – 2 x @ 90%

The do Bench Press working up to a heavy 1 RM:

  • Set 1 – 5x
  • Set 2 – 5x
  • Set 3 – 3x
  • Set 4 – 3x
  • Set 5 – 2x
  • Set 6 – 1x

Finally do 2 x 4 minute 20/10 (8 rounds) Tabatas

  • Tabata 1 – Alternating Hollow Hold/Superman Hold
  • Tabata 2 – Plank Hold

Result:  For the deadlift did 95/115/135/155/165lbs. For the bench press got up to 205lbs/93kg.

Snatches and Core Work

A light day due to time constraints.

Take 20 minutes and work up to a 3 rep max of Power Snatches.

Then not for time do 3 rounds of:

  • 10 x Weighted Situps
  • 10 x Russian Twist

Then not for time:

  • 30 x Barbell Rollouts with 95lbs/43kg on the bar

Results:  For the Snatches did 65lbs, 75lbs, 80lbs, 95lbs, 115lbs/52kg.  For the last round had to break between reps so not technically a 3 rep max.

Cleans and Dips then Deadlifts

I took the first part from CF Invictus.  The idea is to do each clean in the set as an individual movement so that you can put the bar down, reset and then do the next for a total of 4.  This way you can concentrate on form and maybe higher weights than if you did it without rest between the reps.  Increase weights per set.

Every 4 minutes, for 20 minutes (5 sets) of:

  • 1.1.1.1 x Power Clean (rest 10 seconds between each single)
  • Rest 30 seconds
  • Strict Dips x max reps

Then not for time do 5 sets of desdlifts with the following reps per set

  • Set 1 – 5
  • Set 2 – 5
  • Set 3 – 5
  • Set 4 – 5
  • Set 5 – 3

Results:  Disappointed with the cleans since I only got up to 155lbs/70kg.  For the Deadlifts got up to 275lbs/125kg for the last set (all the weight I have right now).