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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.

Back Squats then a KB Complex

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7 rounds to work up to a heavy 1RM

  • 5-5-3-3-2-1-1 x Back Squat

Then every 90 seconds for 15 minutes, using a single Kettlebell, do all movements with one arm then switch to the other arm

  • 6 x Single Kettlebell Swing @ 20kg
  • 3 x Single KB Snatch
  • 2 x Single KB Overhead Reverse Lunge (R+L=1rep)

Results: Back Squats 135-165-185-205-225-235-245lbs/110kg (old 1 RM wass 118kg but this is good enough for now). Metcon took about 1 minute per round so have 30 seconds rest.

Cleans and Squats then Burpees and Weighted Situps

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5 sets of

  • 4 x Back Squat @ 10lbs/5kg heavier than last time

Then 5 rounds increasing weight per round

  • 3 x Hang Power Clean
  • 8 x Front Squats

Then as fast as possible, accumulate

  • 50 x Weighted Straight Leg Situps @ 10kg

Results: Used 100kg for the Back Squats. Power Cleans 80-95-110-115-125lbs/55kg. Situps 2:58.