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Deadlift Prep

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Took this one from Crossfit Invictus with some slight modifications because I would like to do some heavy deadlifts on Sunday so wanted to get some prep work in for grip strength and basic conditioning.

Part A:  Every two minutes, for 6 minutes (3 sets):

  • 20 x Dumbbell Lunges @ 20kg per hand

Go heavy the final few should not be performed without struggle.

Part B.1: Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 5 minutes of:

  • 20 x Double Unders
  • 10 x Air Squats

Rest 1 minute

Part B.2: Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 5 minutes of:

  • 5 x Deadlifts @ 70kg
  • 10 x Burpees

Rest 1 minute

Part B.3: Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 5 minutes of:

  • 5 x Toes to Bar
  • 10 x Kettlebell Swings

Results:  B.1 – 8 rounds plus 20 DUs and 3 Squats.  B.2 – 4 rounds plus 5 DLs.  B.3 – 4 rounds plus 5 T2B and 5 KB Swings.  Max HR during B: 171.

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HR During Part B

Heavy Pullups then AMRAP of KB Swings, Man Makers and V-Ups

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First start with heavy Weighted Pullups, rest as needed between sets.  Start from full dead hang (count one-onethousand, two-onethousand) before pulling.

  • 1-1-1-1-1 @ 25kg

AMRAP in 15 minutes of:

  • 20 x Kettlebell Swings
  • 15 x Man Makers @ 12kg
  • 10 x V-Ups

Results: For the AMRAP 2 rounds plus 20 KB Swings, 15 Man Makers.

Annie then Kettlebells, Push Press and Russian Twists

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First warm up with Annie – for time do 50-40-30-20-10 of:

  • Double Unders
  • Situps

Then do an AMRAP in 15 minutes of:

  • 30 x Kettlebell Swings
  • 20 x Dumbbell Push Press @ 14kg per hand
  • 10 x Russian Twist @ 8kg

Results:  Annie – 8:36.  AMRAP – 5 rounds exactly Max HR 171 / Ave HR 161.

Front Squats then HSPU and Kettlebell Swings

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Complete 5 rounds of the following:

  • 5 x Front Squat @ 55kg
  • 3 x Chest to Bar Pullup with narrow (hands touching together) pronated grip
  • Rest 2 minutes

Then EMOM for 8 minutes, complete the following (based on the CF Toronto August 16 workout):

  • 4 x Handstand Pushups
  • Max Reps Kettlebell Swings for the rest of the minute

Results: Worked up to the 50kg Front Squat by starting with 5 x 30kg, 5 x 40kg, 5 x 50kg.  Pullups are meant to simulate the first stage of a ring muscleup (rings to chest).  For the EMOM part got 79 Kettlebell Swings in.  I did the first 4 minutes with 8 Handstand Pushups but by the 4th minute that took me the whole time so dropped it to 4.  Probably will work better since you can get in more KB swings for a better metcon.

Deadlifts and Kettlebell Swings then a Chipper

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August 14 workout from Crossfit Invictus….Three sets of:

  • 6-8 x Deadlift @ 90kg
  • Rest 20 seconds
  • 20 x Unbroken Kettlebell Swings
  • Rest 3 minutes

Then for time:

  • Row 1000 Meters
  • 25 x Thrusters @ 30kg
  • 25 x Toes to Bar
  • 100 x Double-Unders
  • 25 x Toes to Bar
  • 25 x Thrusters

Result:  For the metcon – 17:21