Handstand Work then DUs, Ring Dips, Situps, Deadlifts

Take 20 minutes and work on Handstands… free standing handstands, handstand hold, plate walks, etc.

Then AMRAP in 20 minutes

  • 20 x Double Unders
  • 20 x Situps
  • 20 x Double Unders
  • 20 x Ring Dips
  • 20 x Double Unders
  • 20 x Deadlifts @ Bodyweight

Results: Handstands going OK.  Spent most of the time just trying to do a freestanding handstand.  Finished with 2 x 30 second handstand hold against the wall.  Metcon  3 rounds plus 47 reps.

Deadlifts and T2B then Split Squats, Planks and Handstand Hold

Three rounds for time of

  • 15 x Deadlifts @ 185lbs
  • 15 x Toes to Bar

Then 3 sets of

  • 4-5 x Alternating Split Squat @ 95lbs ( per leg )
  • Rest 60 seconds
  • 45 Second Side Plank Each Side
  • Rest 60 seconds
  • 45 Second Handstand Hold
  • Rest 60 seconds

Results:  Metcon in 9:50.  Forearms were the limiting factor…

Bench Press then Dealifts, Pushups, V-Ups and Run

Every 60-90 seconds for 10 rounds

  • 1 x Bench Press @ 165lbs (or bodyweight)
  • 2 x Bench Press
  • 3 x Bench Press
  • 4 x Bench Press
  • 5 x Bench Press
  • 4 x Bench Press
  • 3 x Bench Press
  • 2 x Bench Press
  • 1 x Bench Press
  • 5 x Bench Press

Then 3 rounds for time

  • 10 x Deadlifts @ 185lbs
  • 15 x V-Ups
  • 20 x Hand Release Pushups
  • Run 200m

Results:  I rested the full 90 seconds for the Bench Press but that might be too slow.  Either rest only 60 seconds or increase the weight if it seems too easy.  For the Metcon 11:13.

Deadlifts and Double Unders then Planks, SL Deadlifts and Glute Bridges

Taken from the CF Invictus WOD from August 28.

3 rounds for time

  • 15 x Deadlifts @ 185lbs
  • 50 x Double Unders

Then 3 sets of

  • 6 – 8 x Single Leg Deadlifts
  • Rest 60 seconds
  • 6 – 8 x Glute Bridges
  • Rest 60 seconds
  • 45 second Side Plank each side
  • Rest 60 seconds

Results: Metcon 6:19. Should have been better but had trouble with Double Unders. For the second part used 65-75-80lbs for the SLDL and Glute Bridges.