Pistols, Kettlebell Swings and Double Unders

Taken from CFI workout from December 15.  Just as it is, this is a 40 minute workout :-).

Three or Five sets for max reps of:

  • 60 seconds of Pistols(Left)
  • 60 seconds of Pistols(Right)
  • Rest 60 seconds
  • 60 seconds of Kettlebell Swings (24kg)
  • Rest 60 seconds
  • 60 seconds of Double Unders
  • Rest 60 seconds

Results:  Was short on time so only did 3 rounds.  Ended up with 367 reps.

Front Squats then Burpees, Thrusters, Pullups and Double Unders

Take 15 minutes and work up to a heavy:

  • 3 x Front Squats

Then, AMRAP in 18 minutes of:

  • 21 x Burpees
  • 15 x Thrusters @ 43kg
  • 9 x Strict Pullups
  • 200 x Double Unders

Results:  For the Front Squats got up to 3 x 200lbs/91kg.  For the metcon did 1 round plus 21-15-9-111 reps (total 401 reps).

Back Squats and KB Swings followed by DUs, Jumping Lunges, Pushups, Pullups and Burpees

Every 4 minutes for 4 rounds do:

  • 4 x Back Squats (increase weight each round)
  • Rest 30 seconds
  • 25 x Kettlebell Swings

Then for time do:

  • 100 x Double Unders
  • 50 x Jumping Lunges
  • 50 x Pushups
  • 25 x Strict Pullups
  • 25 x Burpees

Results:  For the back squat did 135lbs, 155lbs, 185lbs, 205lbs/93kg.  Completed the metcon in 10:55.

Front Squats then Dips, Thrusters, KB Swings and DUs

Four rounds of the following with a heavy working weight:

  • 6 x Pause Front Squats (pause for a count of 1-2 second at bottom)
  • Rest 3 minutes

Then AMRAP in 15 minutes of

  • 9 x Dips
  • 15 x Thruster @ 45lbs
  • 21 x Kettlebell Swings
  • 28 x Double Unders

Results:  Did the Front Squats with 135lbs.  For the Metcon did 4 rounds plus 38 reps (9 dips, 15 thrusters, 14 KB Swings).

Front Squats and Pullups then Burpees, Wall Balls, Toes to Bar and DUs


Every 4 minutes for 24 minutes do Front Squats

  • 6 x 50kg/110lbs
  • 6 x 120lbs
  • 4 x 130lbs
  • 4 x 140lbs
  • 2 x 150lbs
  • 2 x 160lbs

Between each set do 3 reps weighted pullups @ 25lbs

EMOM for 24 minutes (6 sets of each)

  • min1: 30s Burpees
  • min2: 30s WBs
  • min3: 30s Toes to Bar
  • min4: 30s DUs

Results:  After so many reps lost count.   Just kept going and going…