Category Archives: Light Weights

Crossfit Open WODs 21.3 (Scaled) and 21.4

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For total time

  • 15 Front Squats @ 65lbs (this is the women’s weight, men Rx is 95lbs)
  • 30 Toes to Bars
  • 15 Thrusters @ 65lbs

Then, rest 1 minute before continuing with:

  • 15 Front Squats @ 65lbs
  • 30 Pullups
  • 15 Thrusters @ 65lbs

Then, rest 1 minute before continuing with:

  • 15 Front Squats @ 65lbs
  • 30 Chest to Bar Pullups
  • 15 Thrusters @ 65lbs

Record total time for that part and then take 7 minutes and work up to a heavy complex

  • 1 x Deadlift
  • 1 x Clean
  • 1 x Hang Clean
  • 1 x Jerk

Results: 21.3 – 15:40. 21.4 – 130lbs (Power Clean and Hang Power Clean). After time was up did one more 21.4 complex @ 135lbs.

Bench Press then Thrusters, T2B and DUs

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Take 20 mins and work up to a heavy

  • 3 x Bench Press

Then repeat of the Crossfit Open WOD 20.2.

AMRAP in 20 inutes of

  • 4 x Dumbbell Thrusters @ 16kg
  • 6 x Toes to Bar
  • 24 x Double Unders

Results: Bench Press 190lbs. Metcon 17 rounds plus 10 reps last time got 16 rounds plus 10 reps).

Back Squats then Jackie

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Take 20 minutes and work up to a 1 RM Back Squat

  • 5 x @ 50%
  • 3 x @ 60%
  • 2 x @ 70%
  • 2 x @ 80%
  • 1 x @ 85%
  • 1 x @ 90%
  • 1 x @ 95%
  • 1 x @ 95-100%
  • 1 x @ 100%

Then 2 rounds

  • 10 x Back Squat @ 50% of 1RM.

Then for time, Jackie

  • Row 1000m
  • 50 x Thrusters @ Empty Bar/45lbs
  • 30 x Pullups

Results: Back Squat to up to 235lbs (135-150-160-175-190-205-215-225-235lbs). Used 125lbs. Jackie 8:45. By far my best time (previous was around 9:45). 1000m row in 4:02. Thrusters done in 2 sets of 30 and 20 reps.

Beep Test then Deadlifts

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Starting with the Bergeron Beep Test. EMOM for as long as possible

  • 7 x Thrusters @ 75lbs
  • 7 x Pullups
  • 7 x Burpees

Then take 20 minutes and work up to a 1 RM Deadflit

  • 5 x @ 50%
  • 3 x @ 60%
  • 2 x @ 70%
  • 2 x @ 80%
  • 1 x @ 85%
  • 1 x @ 90%
  • 1 x @ 95%
  • 1 x @ 95-100%
  • 1 x @ 100%

Then every 3 minutes for 9 minutes

  • 15 x Touch and Go @ 50% from above

Results: Last time I did the Beep Test completed only 2 rounds plus 20 reps. This time 3 rounds plus 20 reps, no rest between sets, just enough time to move from Burpees to Thrusters. Deadlift 295lbs/134kg (165-185-205-225-245-265-275-285-295lbs). Last part used 155lbs.

Knee Raises and Situps then Deadlifts

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4 rounds, resting as needed

  • 5 x Hanging Weighted Knee Raises @ 4kg
  • 25 x Abmat Situps

Then RepWerks Instagram workout from earlier this week.

6 sets, rest 2-3 minutes between sets

  • 6 x Deadlifts @ 70% of 1RM

Then EMOM for 5 minutes

  • 20 x Deadlifts @ 35% of 1RM

Results: Assuming my 1RM is 300lbs but haven’t tested that in 6 months or so. Part 1 used 210lbs. Part 2 used 105lbs (was harder than I expected, especially the last round).