Category Archives: Heavy Weights

Pike Lifts then Split Squats and Pullups

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3 rounds

  • 10 x Single Leg Pike Lift (R+L=1 rep)
  • 5 x Pike Lift over a KB (Over and back = 1 rep)
  • Repeat for 2 sets

Then 5 rounds

  • 3 x RFE Split Squats with Bar in Front Rack Left
  • Rest 30 seconds
  • 3 x RFE Split Squats with Bar in Front Rack Right
  • Max Unbroken Strict Pullups
  • Rest 2 minutes

Results: My right shoulder is having problems so spent the first 20 minutes working on mobility and some light band work to get it back in shape. Split Squats 95-105-115-125-135lbs. Did 5 reps on my left leg In each set since it was so feeble yesterday. Need to get it stronger to keep up with my right leg.

Deadlifts then KBS, Dips and Burpees

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Take 15 minutes and work on Handstands.

Every 2 minutes for 12 minutes, Deadlift

  • Set 1 – 3 reps @ 75%
  • Set 2 – 2 reps @ 80%
  • Set 3 – 2 reps @ 85%
  • Set 4 – 1 rep @ 90%
  • Set 5 – 1 rep @ 90%+
  • Set 6 – 1 rep @ 90%+
  • Set 7 – 1 rep @ 90%+

Then for time 21-15-9 of

  • Kettlebell Swings @ 32kg
  • Ring Dips
  • Burpees

Results: 225-240-265-280-285-295-305lbs/138kg. Metcon 7:40.

Kettlebell Carries and Back Squats

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Every 2 minutes, for 16 minutes (8 sets) do Back Squats

  • Set 1 – 5 reps @ 70-74% of 1-RM
  • Set 2 – 5 reps @ 75-79%
  • Set 3 – 3 reps @ 80-84%
  • Set 4 – 2 reps @ 85-89%
  • Set 5 – 2 reps @ 90-94%
  • Sets 6-8 – 1 rep @ 95+%

3 rounds

  • 50ft/15m Bottoms Up Kettlebell Carry @ 14kg Left
  • 50ft/15m Bottoms Up Kettlebell Carry @ 14kg Right
  • 50ft/15m Farmer Carry @ 32kg Left
  • 50ft/15m Farmer Carry @ 32kg Right

Results: Back Squat 165-185-195-205-215-225-230-235lbs.

Core Work, then Bench Press

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Then EMOM for 8 minutes (4 rounds) alternate through

  • Station 1 – 5 x Hanging Leg Lifts to L-Sit (hold 1-2 seconds at top)
  • Station 2 – 10 x Russian Twist @ 12kg
  • Station 3 – 5 x Barbell Glute Bridges @ 110lbs

Then inspired by a Bench Press WOD from CF Invuctus on May 19, 2020.

Every 2 minutes, for 10 minutes (5 sets) of Bench Press

  • Set 1 – 5 reps @ 70-75%
  • Set 2 – 3 reps @ 80%
  • Set 3 – 2 reps @ 85%
  • Set 4 – 2 reps @ 87%
  • Set 5 – 1 reps @ 90%

Rest 2 minutes, and then…

Every 3 minutes, for 6 minutes (2 sets) of Bench Press

  • Set 6 – 1 rep @ 95%
  • Set 7 – 5 reps @ 70-75%

Results: Bench Press 160-175-195-205-210-215-160lbs.

Situps and Mountain Climbers then Bench Press, Pistols, DUs, KBS and T2B

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4 sets of

  • 8 x Weighted Straight Leg Situps
  • 25 x Mountain Climbers (R+L=1)

Then 4 sets of

  • 8 x Bench Press @ 145lbs
  • Rest 30 seconds
  • 8 x Alternating Pistol Squats (4 per leg)
  • Rest 90 seconds

Then AMRAP in 15 minutes of

  • 40 x Double Unders
  • 20 x Kettlebell Swings @ 32kg
  • 10 x Toes to Bar

Results: Metcon 5 rounds plus 53 reps.