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“Crossfit Total” (2018 Crossfit Games WOD Modified)

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After a general warm up, begin with 3 rounds of the the following complex, start with an empty/light bar and increase weight per round.

  • 1 x Deadlift
  • 1 x Hang Clean
  • 1 x Strict Press
  • 1 x Back Squat
  • Repeat for a total of 3 consecutive sets

Then for the main WOD, the goal is to cycle through the three exercises to reach a 1RM of each.  Start each round fairly heavy so that for the 3 singles you are already close to the 1RM.  Every 2 minutes for 34 minutes (10 minutes per exercise)… 

  • 3 x Back Squat
  • 2 x Back Squat
  • 1 x Back Squat
  • 1 x Back Squat
  • 1 x Back Squat
  • Rest 2 minutes,  reset weights
  • 3 x Strict Press
  • 2 x Strict Press
  • 1 x Strict Press
  • 1 x Strict Press
  • 1 x Strict Press
  • Rest 2 minutes, reset weights
  • 3 x Deadlift
  • 2 x Deadlift
  • 1 x Deadlift
  • 1 x Deadlift
  • 1 x Deadlift

Results:  Back Squats 135-165-185-215-230lbs.  Strict Press 115-135-145-155 (failed)-150(failed).  Deadlift 185-225-255-275-295lbs.

Back Squats then Double Unders, Thrusters and T2B

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Was looking for Back Squats and Double Unders and found this WOD from CF Invictus on June 25.

E2MOM for 16 minutes (8 rounds) do Back Squats

  • Set 1 – 5 reps
  • Set 2 – 5 reps
  • Set 3 – 3 reps
  • Set 4 – 3 reps
  • Set 5 – 2 reps
  • Set 6 – 1 reps
  • Set 7 – 1 rep
  • Set 8 – 1 rep

Then AMRAP in 12 minutes of

  • 40 x Double Unders
  • 20 x Sandbag Thrusters
  • 10 x Toes to Bar

Results:  Back Squat 115-135-155-185-205-225-235-240lbs. 4 rounds plus 59 reps.

Bear Complex IV

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Redoing the Bear Complex again. Last time was almost exactly one year ago, July 24, 2017 and my best was 110lbs/50kg.

Complete 5 rounds of the following. Record max weight in the round where you are able to do a complete set unbroken (in other words, not putting the bar down until all 7 sets are done).

7 sets of the following series of movements:

  • Power Clean
  • Front Squat
  • Push Press
  • Back Squat
  • Push Press

Cash out: Row 1000m

Results:  65-95-110-115-120(3).  Finally got 115lbs, even if I did stop for an extra breath or two at the bottom of the set. Row in 4:40.

Back Squats

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Do 9 sets of Back Squats resting 2-3 minutes between sets, with the following rep scheme for max unbroken reps in set 9:

  • Set 1 – 5 reps
  • Set 2 – 5 reps
  • Set 3 – 4 reps
  • Set 4 – 3 reps
  • Set 5 – 2 reps
  • Set 6 – 2 reps
  • Set 7 – 1 rep
  • Set 8 – 1 rep
  • Set 9 – Max Unbroken Reps @ bodyweight (one full breathing cycle at the top of the lift – exhale, inhale, brace and descend – once more rest is taken at the top, the set is over)

Results:  115-135-155-185-205-225-235-240lbs/109kg (new 1RM!).  For the last set 10 reps @ 165lbs.

Back Squats then Burpee Pullups, Wallballs and Dumbell Snatches

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CF Invictus WOD from May 2, 2018.

Every 3 minutes for 15 minutes

  • 4 x Back Squats
  • 10 x Weighted Situps @ 10lbs

Then AMRAP in 10 minutes

  • 5 x Burpee Pullups
  • 10 x Dumbbell Snatches @ 21kg
  • 20 x Sandbag Thrusters @ 30lbs

Results: Back squats 115-145-165-185-205lbs. For the metcon 3 rounds plus 26 reps.