Split Squats then DL, Goblet Squats and Lunges

3 round of

  • 8 x Dumbbell Deficit Split Squats* @ 16kg per hand, left leg forward
  • 8 x Dumbbell Deficit Split Squats @ 16kg per hand, right leg forward

For the Split Squats, put both front foot and back foot on 20kg plates, bring knee to floor.

Then 4 rounds for time

  • 4 x Deadlift @ 100kg
  • 8 x Goblet Squats @ 24kg
  • 16 x Alternating Goblet Lateral Lunges @ 20kg (8 per side)*

* Have never really done these so be careful and go with a weight that is comfortable. Worried I’d pull my groin or something.

Then 3 rounds of

  • 3 x Single Leg V-Up (L+R=1 rep)
  • 2 x V-Ups
  • 1 x Laying Windsheild Wiper (L+R=1 rep)
  • Repeat the above for 3 sets (that is one round)

Results: Metcon 7:42. Deadlifts were harder than normal… Hamstrings/Lower Back really feeling it today.

Pause Back Squats then Bike, MUs and DL

3 rounds

  • 8 x Pause Back Squat @ 50% of 3RM set last time

Then 5 rounds for time (time cap 30 min)

  • Bike 3k
  • 4 x Ring Muscle Ups
  • 10 x Deadlift @ 155lbs/70kg

Results: Used 55kg for the Back Squats, not too difficult. Metcon 3 rounds plus 1km at time cap. Still playing with zones… tried to keep the bike part in Whoop zone 3 (nose breathing only) so made for some slow going. Muscle Ups from floor.

Strict Cindy plus Deadlifts

Based on a workout from the Crossfit main site…

5 rounds for time of

  • 5 x Strict Pullups @ 10kg weight vest
  • 10 x Pushups @ 10kg weight vest
  • 15 x Air Squats @ 10kg weight vest

Immediately followed by AMRAP in 5 minutes of

  • Deadlift @ 100kg

Immediately followed by 5 rounds for time of

  • 5 x Strict Pullups
  • 10 x Pushups
  • 15 x Air Squats

Results: 6:51 and 6:34 for the two AMRAPs, 30 Deadlifts. Total time 18:25.

Muscle Ups, Dips then Deadlifts and Thrusters

EMOM for 10 minutes

  • 1 x Ring Muscle Up from Floor (see below)
  • 2 x Ring Dips

Then for time

  • 30 x Sandbag Thrusters
  • 5 x Touch and Go Deadlifts @ 220lbs/100kg
  • 25 x Sandbag Thrusters
  • 5 x Deadlift
  • 20 x Sandbag Thrusters
  • 5 x Deadlift
  • 15 x Sandbag Thrusters
  • 5 x Deadlift
  • 10 x Sandbag Thrusters
  • 5 x Deadlift
  • 5 x Sandbag Thrusters
  • 5 x Deadlift

Results: Muscle Ups went better than expected after not having done them for a while. Metcon 9:57.