Pullups, Handstand Pushups and a Run

For max reps perform one round of the following:

  • Max Unbroken Reps x Pullups
  • Max Unbroken Reps x Handstand Pushups
  • Run 1 mile (1600m)
  • Max Unbroken Reps x Pullups
  • Max Unbroken Reps x Handstand Pushups
  • Run 1 mile (1600m)
  • Max Unbroken Reps x Pullups
  • Max Unbroken Reps x Handstand Pushups

Results: 68 reps total (12/12, 12/10, 12/10).  First mile run in 7:14 (4:25 per km).  Second mile run in 7:47 (4:42 per km).

Crossfit Open 15.2

For as long as it is possible to complete all reps within the time perform the following:

From 0:00-3:00, 2 rounds of:

  • 6 x Overhead squats (65 / 45 lb.)
    6 x Pull ups

From 3:00-6:00, 2 rounds of:

  • 8 x overhead squats (65 / 45 lb.)
    8 x Pull ups

From 6:00-9:00, 2 rounds of:

  • 10 x Overhead squats (65 / 45 lb.)
    10 x Pull ups

Etc… following same pattern

Results:  C:  81 reps.  J: 93 reps.

Sunday Workout 22.2.2015

Deadlifts

  • Set 1: 5 x 70kg
  • Set 2: 5 x 80kg
  • Set 3: 5 x 90kg
  • Set 4: 3 x 100kg
  • Set 5: 3 x 110kg
  • Set 6: 1 x 115kg
  • Set 7: 1 x 115kg

For time perform one round of the following:

  • Row 30 calories
  • 30 x Wall Balls
  • 30 x Pullups
  • 30 x Kettlebell Swings
  • 30 x Box Jumps
  • 30 x Double Unders
  • 30 x Push Press
  • 30 x Renegade Rows

Results:  New PR for Deadlifts.  For the metcon we all finished between 11:20 and 12:20.

Weighted Pullups, Dips, then Cindy

Every minute on the minute, perform two 9 minute rounds of  following rep scheme 5-4-3-2-1-2-3-4-5.

  • First round: Weighted Pullups (complete all 9 sets with the above rep scheme before moving to dips)
  • Second round: Weighted Dips

Rest 2 minutes between rounds.

Then do Cindy… AMRAP in 20 minutes of:

  • 5 x Pullups
  • 10 x Pushups
  • 15 x Air Squats

Results: Both Pullups and Dips @ 15kg.  Cindy;  14 rounds plus 5 Pullups, 10 Pushups and 5 Squats (Totals:  75 Pullups, 150 Pushups, 215 Squats). HR max = 164 / ave = 151…interesting that without kipping pullups heart rate can’t get very high (waiting for arms to recover).

EMOM Handstand Work

Breaking Muscle just did an article on learning how to do handstands and handstand walks.  These are some of the exercises they included in the plan. They provided some tips for doing handstands which I thought would be good to repeat here:

  1. Form matters! Pointed toes, tight core, and active shoulders are all important.
  2. Keep the majority of your weight mid palm but use your fingers to “grip” the floor to find balance.
  3. Gaze your eyes in-between your thumbs (without moving your head too much). This will help you find your balance.
  4. Spread your fingers for more surface area.

Part A:  Every minute on the minute for 9 minutes, perform the following rep scheme of strict Handstand Pushups:  5-4-3-2-1-2-3-4-5 (from Paradiso CrossFit).

Part B:  Rest 2 minutes then perform 3 rounds of:

  • 3 x Wall Walks
  • Rest 1 minute

Part C:  Then EMOM perform for following for as many rounds as possible until you cannot complete a round in the minute:

  • 5 x Bodyweight Benchpress (68kg)
  • 5 x Pullups

Part D:   Then EMOM for 5 minutes:

Results:  Part C:  Did 5 rounds… 4 rounds complete plus 5 x bench and 3 x pullups,. Be careful not to go too far with the bench press unless you have a spotter.  Part D: Was not able to hold the full 15 seconds (kept touching down) but did hold much longer 10+ seconds towards the end.  Trick I found is to lean slightly more forward and use your fingers to apply minor adjustmenets with counter pressure to keep you balanced.