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Pullups, HSPU, Barbell Rows, TRX APUs, Cable Pulldowns, T2B and a Bike HIIT Finisher

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Was able to get below my chest/top of abs, with my high pullups which feels like the work last week has paid off… so continuing towards my goal of a strict bar muscle up.

Every 3 minutes for 9 minutes

  • 8 x Strict Pullups
  • 3 x Deficit Handstand Pushups (from Yoga blocks)

Then 3 rounds of

  • 8 x Barbell Reverse Rows
  • 10 x TRX Atomic “Russian” Pushups

Then 3 rounds of

  • 6 x Cable Pulldowns @ 100lbs
  • 6 x Strict Toes to Bar

Finisher Bike HIIT

  • 5 x 30 seconds work / 30 seconds rest (rest = 80% of work RPM)
  • 5 x 60 seconds work / 60 seconds rest
  • 2 x 50 seconds work / 30 seconds rest

Results: Cable pulldowns were too heavy. Lower weight (76-95lbs) and full ROM is probably more effective.

Bench Press then HSPU, Deadlifts, Rows and Buprees

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4 rounds of

  • 10 x Pike Lift Over a Kettlebell (over and back is one rep)
  • 15 second Pike Lift Hold

Then 10 rounds of

  • 6 x Bench Press @ 80% of 1RM
  • Rest 2 minutes

Then AMRAP in 15 minutes

  • 3 x Handstand Pushups
  • 6 x Deadlift + Barbell Row @ 110lbs/50kg
  • 9 x Burpees

Finisher…. Bike Intervals

  • 4 rounds of 30 seconds work/30 seconds rest
  • 4 rounds of 45 seconds work/1 minute rest
  • 4 rounds of 30 seconds work/30 seconds rest

Results: Started with 165lbs/75kg with the Bench Press but could only manage 5 reps in round 8, so dropped to 135/66kg(70% of 1RM) for the last 2 rounds. Metcon 7 rounds plus 4 reps.

Front Squats and RFE Squats then DU, Russian Twist, Cleans and HSPU

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Every 2 minutes for 10 minutes work up to a heavy

  • 3 x Front Squat

Then every 3 minutes for 9 minutes

  • 5 x Rear Foot Elevated Front Rack Split Squat per Leg @ 50% of 3RM above

Then 6 rounds for time

  • 8 x Hang Squat Clean @ 50% of 3RM above
  • 30 x Double Unders
  • 8 x Handstand Pushups
  • 8 x Russian Twist

Results: Got up to 200lbs for the Front Squats. Wasn’t pretty, probably should have taken a rest day. Used 100lbs for the RFE Squats and Cleans. Metcon 19:37.

Weighted Pullups then HSPU, Burpee Pullups, Thrusters and BJO

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Take 10 minutes and work up to a heavy

  • 5 x Landmine Front Squats
  • 5 x Landmine Overhead Press

Every 3 minutes for 9 minutes

5-8 x Weighted Pullups @ 10kg

Then 3 rounds for time

  • 6 x Handstand Pushups
  • 12 x Burpee Pullups
  • 18 x Sandbag Thrusters/Wall Balls
  • 24 x Box Jump Overs

Results: Metcon 14:45.

Got up to 65lbs with the Landmines. Getting the bar into position and foot placement were the challenges. Below is what I found worked for the feet.

Foot Placement

Pullups and HSPU then Core Work

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E2MOM for 12 minutes (5 rounds)

  • 2 x Weighted Pullups @ 20kg
  • 4 x Deficit Handstand Pushups

Then 3 rounds, resting 2 minutes between rounds

  • 10 x Pike Lift over a KB (r+l=1 rep)
  • 10 x Mountain Climbers on Med Ball (r+l=1 rep)
  • 10 x Russian Twist (r+l=1 rep)
  • 10 x Weighted Situps with 25lb Plate

Then 2 rounds resting as needed

  • 5 x Commando Pullups per Side

Results: Done