Front Squat and Strict Press then V-Ups, Thrusters and Burpee Pullups

2 rounds of max unbroken (rest 2 minutes between rounds)

  • Front Squats @ 85% of 5RM weight

Then 2 rounds of max unbroken (rest 2 minutes between rounds)

  • Strict Press @ 85% of 5RM weight

Then for time 5 rounds of

  • 15 x V-Ups
  • 10 x Thrusters @ 75lbs
  • 5 x Burpee Pullups

Results: Front Squats 5RM is 190lbs so used 165lbs…10 and 10 Reps. Strict Press 5RM around 125lbs so used 105lbs…10 and 8 Reps. Metcon 10:29.

TRX Core Work then Landmines, Pistol Squats and Hip Thrusts

Something different for the legs with this one.

5 rounds of

  • 3 x Pistol Squat left
  • 3 x Pistol Squat Right

Then 3 rounds of

  • 5 x Hip Thrusts @ 220lbs with 2-3 second pause at top

Then 3 rounds of

  • 8 x Landmine Front Squats @ 45lbs
  • 8 x Landmine Staggered Stance Deadlift Left @ 45lbs
  • 8 x Landmine Staggered Stance Deadlift Right @ 45lbs
  • 8 x Landmine Deadlift @ 45lbs

Then 3 rounds of

  • 10 x TRX Side Plank Dips Right
  • 10 x TRX Side Plank Dips Left
  • 10 x TRX Pike Press

Results: Pistols were a challenge after not doing them for so long. Heel elevated on 10lbs plate, 5lbs plate as counterweight in hands. Hip thrusts were good… I guess I could go heavier if I wanted.

Bench Press and Weighted Pullups then Row, Kettlebell Swings and Pullups

Every minute for 20 minutes alternate

  • Even Minute – 4-5 x Bench Press @ 80% of 1RM
  • Odd Minute – 3 x Weighted Wide Grip Pullup @ 10kg

Then for time

  • Row 400m
  • 27 x Kettlebell Swings @ 32kg
  • 27 x Pullups
  • Row 400m
  • 21 x Kettlebell Swings @ 32kg
  • 21 x Pullups
  • Row 400m
  • 15 x Kettlebell Swings @ 32kg
  • 15 x Pullups
  • Row 400m
  • 9 x Kettlebell Swings @ 32kg
  • 9 x Pullups

Results: Used 165lbs for the Bench Press. Got all 30 Weighted Pullups. Metcon 19:49.

Pullups, HSPU, Barbell Rows, TRX APUs, Cable Pulldowns, T2B and a Bike HIIT Finisher

Was able to get below my chest/top of abs, with my high pullups which feels like the work last week has paid off… so continuing towards my goal of a strict bar muscle up.

Every 3 minutes for 9 minutes

  • 8 x Strict Pullups
  • 3 x Deficit Handstand Pushups (from Yoga blocks)

Then 3 rounds of

  • 8 x Barbell Reverse Rows
  • 10 x TRX Atomic “Russian” Pushups

Then 3 rounds of

  • 6 x Cable Pulldowns @ 100lbs
  • 6 x Strict Toes to Bar

Finisher Bike HIIT

  • 5 x 30 seconds work / 30 seconds rest (rest = 80% of work RPM)
  • 5 x 60 seconds work / 60 seconds rest
  • 2 x 50 seconds work / 30 seconds rest

Results: Cable pulldowns were too heavy. Lower weight (76-95lbs) and full ROM is probably more effective.

100 Pullups and Pushups, then Row

Repeat of the Building Pullup Strength instagram post from Learn Calithetics… do the following, resting as needed

  • 20 x Strict Pullups
  • 20 x Strict Narrow Grip Pullups
  • 20 x Strict Pronated Grip Pullups (chin ups)
  • 20 x Strict Wide Grip Pullups
  • 20 x Commando Pullups (10 with right hand forward/10 with left)

Then do the following, resting as needed

  • 20 x Pushups
  • 20 x Russian Pushups
  • 20 x Deficit Pushups (from yoga blocks)
  • 20 x Archer Pushups
  • 20 x Dynamic Pushups (to yoga blocks)

Finisher

  • Row 1500m

Results: Too many pullups this week! Hopefully after some recovery that will translate into some improvement. Row 6:08.