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Front Squats then Row, KBS and Reverse Lunges

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Take 6 rounds to work up to a heavy (heavier than last time)

  • 4 x Front Squats

Then 2 rounds of

  • 8 x Front Squats @ 65% of above 4RM

Then, inspired by CF New England’s ‘Bad Reputation’ WOD…

AMRAP in 12 minutes

Buy in: Row 50 Calories

Then in remaining time

  • 20 x Kettlebell Swings + 2 x Reverse Lunges (r+l=1 rep) @ 24kg
  • 20 x Kettlebell Swings + 4 x Reverse Lunges @ 24kg
  • 20 x Kettlebell Swings + 6 x Reverse Lunges
  • etc. until clock runs out

Results: For the first set of front squats, only got up to 88kg (last time 205lbs/94kg). Used 65kg for part 2. Metcon: 4 rounds plus 21 reps. 50 cal in around 3:05.

Front Squats and Weighted Pullups then a Kettlebell EMOM

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Take 5 rounds to work up to a heavy (heavier than last time)

  • 6 x Front Squats

Then 2 rounds of

  • 12 x Front Squats @ 65% of above 6RM
  • 8-10 x Weighted Pullups @ 10kg (try to go unbroken)

EMOM for 16 minutes

  • First Minute – 6 x Single Kettlebell Swing per Hand (6 on left then 6 on right)
  • Second Minute – 6 x Single Kettlebell Cleans per Hand (6 on left then 6 on right)
  • Third Minute – 6 x Single Kettlebell Rotations * (6 on left then 6 on right, turn left/turn right =1 rep)
  • Fourth Minute – 6 x Single Kettelbell Rows per Hand (6 on left then 6 on right)

* For the KB Rotations hold Kettlebell at shoulder in racked position and rotate your torso to the left then to the right.

Results: Got up to 86kg/190lbs (84kg last time). Part 2 with 125lbs/56kg. Metcon used 20kg Kettlebell.

Overhead Press then HSPU and DL

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5 rounds of

  • 12 x Seated Dumbbell Press @ 14kg per Hand

Then EMOM for 12 minutes alternate (6 rounds of each)

  • 3 x Handstand Pushups
  • 3 x Touch and Go Deadlift @ 220lbs

Then EMOM for 6 minutes alternate (3 rounds of each)

  • 30 second Handstand Hold
  • 6 x Deadstop Kettlebell Swings @ 32kg

Results: Done as shown. Was at my max for the Seated Dumbbell Presses, last rep was only a half press to the top.

Dumbell Presses then KB Swings, Cleans and Push Press

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6 rounds of

  • 4 x Seated Dumbbell Press @ 18kg
  • 8 x Dumbbell Bench Press @ 18kg
  • Rest 2 minutes

Then EMOM for 12 minutes

  • 3 x Dual Kettlebell Swing @ 14kg per Hand
  • 3 x Dual Kettlebell Clean
  • 3 x Dual Kettlebell Push Press

Then a finisher for time

  • 15 x Alternating Plank Kettlebell Pull Through (over/back = 1 rep)
  • 30 x Alternating Dynamic Planks (down/up = 1 rep/15 per side)
  • 45 x Mountain Climbers (l+r = 1 rep)

Results: Done as shown. Heavier on the Kettlebells would have been better but only have one of each the heavier KBs. Finisher 4:25.

Front Squats, then Kettlebell Swings, Burpees and HPC

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Take 6 rounds to work up to a heavy

  • 4 x Front Squats

Then 2 rounds of

  • 8 x Front Squats @ 65% of above 4RM

Then 6 rounds for time of

  • 18 x Kettlebell Swings
  • 12 x Burpees
  • 6 x Hang Power Cleans @ 125lbs

Results: Teached 200lbs/91kg on the Front Squats. Used 130lbs for the second part. Metcon 18:20.