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.

Deficit Deadlifts then Push Press, Pike Press, Atomic Pushups and Lunges

Starting a cycle of Deadlifts inspired by RepWerks on Instagram.

Work up to a heavy

  • 5 x Deficit Deadlift

Then EMOM for 8 minutes

  • 8 x Deficit Deadlifts @ 75% of above max

Then, inspred by a Crossfit mainsite WOD on Dec 24, 4 sets of Tabatas (8 rounds, 20 seconds work, 10 seconds rest)…

  • Tabata 1 – Push Press @ 65lbs/32kg
  • Rest 1 minute
  • Tabata 2 – Pike Lifts over KB
  • Rest 1 minute
  • Tabata 3 – Front Rack Lunges @ 65lbs/32kg
  • Rest 1 minute
  • Tabata 4 – TRX Atomic Pushups

Results: 5RM DDL 225lbs/102kg. Used 165lbs/75kg for part 2.

OLY Power Complex then Row

CF Mainsite WOD from 18. Oct… for time

  • 9 x Deadlifts @ 245lbs/110kg
  • 15 x Front Squats @ 155lbs/70kg
  • 21 x Power Clean and Press @ 125lbs/57kg

Guidance on this WOD was to pick weights so that you can do the Deadlifts unbroken, Front Squats in less than 3 sets and the C&P in under 4 minutes.

Then finisher… AMRAP in 8 minutes of 30 seconds on/30 seconds off of

  • Row for Calories

Results: Metcon 14:33, including time to change weight. Deadlifts unbroken, Front Squats 2 rounds (8/7), C&P 8 minutes :(. Finisher 74 cal.

Sumo Deadlifts and Handstand Holds then KB Deadlifts, Swings and Thrusters

3 rounds of

  • 8 x Sumo Deadlift @ 155lbs/70kg
  • 30-45 Second Handstand Hold

Then 10 rounds for time

  • 15 x Dual Kettlebell Deadlift @ 14kg per Hand
  • 10 x Dual Kettlebell Swings @ 14kg per Hand
  • 5 x Dual Kettlebell Thruster @ 14kg per Hand

Results: Took some time warming up for the deadlifts since I don’t do them so often. 45 second handstand hold felt like a long time, only could manage 30 seconds at the end. Metcon 19:52.