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Presses and Rows then KBS, Burpees, Pullups and Presses

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5 rounds

  • 6 x Strict Press
  • Rest 30 seconds
  • 5 x Bent Rows @ 24kg per side
  • Rest 90 seconds

Then for time

  • 15 x Kettlebell Swings @ 32kg
  • 5 x Burpees
  • 30 x Dumbbell Push Press @ 16kg
  • 5 x Burpees
  • 45 x Pullups
  • 5 x Burpees
  • 30 x Dumbbell Push Press @ 16kg
  • 5 x Burpees
  • 15 x Kettlebell Swings @ 32kg

Results: Strict Press 65-80-95-105-115lbs. Metcon 9:40. Not bad for having come up with this myself. Was wanting something between 8 and 12 mins and hit that right on.

Overhead Press then Thrusters, Pullups and Burpees

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Take 15 minutes to work up to

  • 5 x Strict Press

Then every 2 minutes for 8 minutes

  • 10 x Strict Dumbbell Press @ 14kg

Then the Bergeron Freddy Kruger WOD, for time 21-15-9 of

  • Kettlebell Swings @ 32kg
  • Burpees

Results: Presses 120lbs (110lbs last time). Dumbbell Presses went OK…probably could do 16kg next time. Metcon 4:12 (used standard Russian, not Crossfit swings).

Toe Touches, KBS and HSPU

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Spend some time working on Overhead Squat drills.

AMRAP in 20 minutes of

  • 30 x Alternating Toe Touches (15 reps per foot)
  • 15 x Kettlebell Swings @ 32kg
  • 5 x Handstand Pushups

Results: Right shoulder still not cooperating with the OHS. Did some standing sots presses with empty bar and overhead squats with PVC/dowel to gain strength and flexibility. Metcon: 6 rounds plus 16 reps.

Strict Press then DUs, OH Reverse Lunges and KBS

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Every 3 minutes for 9 minutes

  • 6 x Strict Press

Then every EMOM for 10 minutes

  • 3 x Strict Press @ 80-90% of above

Then 5 rounds for time

  • 10 x Kettlebell Swings
  • 10 x Alternating Overhead Reverse Lunge with Kettlebell @ 14kg (l+r=2 reps)
  • 30 x Double Unders

Results: Part 1 – 110lbs. Part 2 – 85lbs and 95lbs (increased to 95 after 5 reps). Metcon 9:57.

Pike Lifts and Glute Bridges then KBS and Step Ups

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8 rounds, rest as needed between rounds (Kari Pierce

  • 5 x Single Leg Pike Lift Left
  • 5 x Single Leg Pike Lift Right
  • 5 x Pike Lift

Then 2 rounds of

  • 20 second Palof Hold per side (black strap)

Then 5 rounds

  • 5 x Weighted Glute Bridges (increase weight per round)

Then AMRAP in 15 minutes of

  • 20 x Kettlebell Swings @ 24kg
  • 10 x Alternating Weigted Step Ups @ 20in/50cm with KB in Goblet Hold @ 24kg (5 per leg)

Results: Glute Bridges 65-95-115-125-130lbs. Metcon – 7 rounds plus 10 reps. Really pushed in the last round…