Back Squats then KB Swings and HSPU

4 rounds of

  • 5 x Back Squat @ 90% of 5RM from last time

Then EMOM for 10 minutes, alternate legs per minute (5 rounds per leg)

  • 8 x @ Goblet Kickstand Squats @ 24kg

Then for time accumulate (start with the KB Swings)

  • 200 x KB Swings @ 24kg
  • EMOM stop and do 3 x Handstand Pushups

Results: Used 190lbs/86kg for the Back Squats. Metcon 12:28.

Power Snatch, Thrusters and Burpees

Street Parking Vault WOD from Jan 5.

AMRAP in 13 minutes for total Bupees…

Buy in: 3 rounds of

  • 20 x Power Snatch @ 65lbs
  • 20 x Thrusters @ 65lbs

Then in remaining time

  • Max Burpees

Results: Guidance on this WOD was to finish the buy-in in 7 minutes and shoot for 60 Burpees… hahaha. I finished the buy-in in 12 minutes and got 11 Burpees. I started with 75lbs/34kg for the first round, then dropped to 65lbs/30kg in the last two.

Deficit Deaflifts and Hip Thrusts then MUs

3 rounds of

  • 5 x Deficit Deadlift @ 90% of 5RM from last time

Then EMOM for 8 minutes

  • 8 x Hip Thrusts @ Body Weight

Then the Crossfit Mainsite Benchmark WOD from Jan 8, for time

  • 30 x Ring Muscle Ups

Results: Used 205lbs/93kg for the Deadlifts. Muscle Ups from L-Sit on the floor, 11:58! Really happy with that.

Bench Press then Dips and a TRX Core Circuit

3 rounds of

  • 3 x Bench Press @ 5-10lbs heavier than on 16.12.2024

Then EMOM for 8 minutes or until you cannot complete all reps in a round

  • 8 x Dips

Then 4 rounds of

  • 5 x TRX Pike Press
  • 10 x TRX Mountain Climbers (l+1=1 rep)
  • 30 second TRX Plank Hold (drop to forearms)
  • Rest as needed

Results: Used 195lbs/89kg for the Bench Press (my 3RM). Done as shown, last round of Bench Press had to split into 2+1 reps and last two rounds of dips split into 6+2 and 5+2+1.

Overhead Lunges, DB Cleans, DB Presses and Burpees

Streetparking’s WOD from 16 December…

For time to complete all 3 parts…

  • 100 x Alternating Overhead Lunges with Single Dumbbell in both hands (or walking Lunges if you have the space) @ 18kg (total, 50 per leg)

Immediately followed by 10 rounds of

  • 8 x DB Power Cleans @ 18kg
  • 6 x DB Push Jerks @ 18kg
  • 4 x Burpees

Immediately followed by

  • 100 x Alternating Overhead Lunges with Single Dumbbell in both hands (or 100m walking Lunges if you have the space) @ 18kg

Results: 29:54. Was shooting for under 30 so just barely made it. Super hard!