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Strict Presses then Back Squats and Push Presses

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Take 20 minutes and work up to a heavy

  • 1 x Strict Press

Then a Crossfit Mainsite WOD… AMRAP in 12 minutes

  • 12 x Push Press @ 50kg
  • 12 x Back Squat @ 50kg

Results: Strict Press rep scheme 5-3-2-1-1(failed @ 150lbs)-1, 150lbs/68kg (same as old 1RM). Metcon 4 rounds plus 4 reps.

Back Squats then KB Swings and HSPU

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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.

Back Squats

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Only legs today since I plan to go for a hike/snowshoe and want to get an early start. Combine with the metcon from tomorrow’s WOD to make it a full workout.

Work up to a heavy

  • 5 x Back Squat

Then EMOM for 8 monutes or until you cannot complete all reps in a minute

  • 8 x Back Squat @ 70% of above max

Results: Back Squat got up to 215lbs/96kg. Used 70kg for the second part but only completed 4 rounds.