Split Squats then Double Grace (modified)

Not for time do 5 rounds of Split Squats:

  • 5 x @ 30kg each leg
  • 5 x @ 40kg
  • 5 x @ 45kg
  • 3 x @ 50kg
  • 3 x @ 53kg

Then for time do Grace with modified weight (Rx is 135lbs/62kg) :

  • 30 x Clean and Jerk/Push Press @ 43kg (95lbs)
  • Rest 5 minutes
  • 30 x Hanging Clean and Strict Press/Push Press @ 30kg (66lbs)

Finally do 5 rounds of 15/45 L-Stis.

Results:  First round of Grace in 4:22, Second round 2:13.  For the first round broke it up into sets of 5 reps each.  Second round powered through as fast as possible, taking a break at 15 then at 25 reps.  Only needed push press for the last 6 or so.

Deadlifts and HSPU then Lunges and Push Press

Part A: Warm up with 200 Double Unders for time.

Part B: Then another CFI inspired workout… For time do 15-10-5 of the following:

  • Deadlift @ 70kg (bodyweight)
  • Handstand Pushups

Part C: Then do four, 2 minute AMRAP sets of the following, resting 1 minute between sets:

  • 10 x Alternating Reverse Lunges with Bar in Front Rack @ 30kg (5 per leg)
  • 10 x Push Press @ 30kg

Results: Double Unders – 3:06. Part B – 4:56.  Part C – 2 rounds + 6 lunges/2 rounds + 6 Lunges/2 rounds + 1 Lunge/2 rounds + 8 Lunges… Totals – 101 RL and 80 Push Press.

Bear Complex Revisited

Redid the Bear Complex which I did almost one year ago (see Bear Complex). Happy to say I improved.

Complete 5 rounds of the following. Record max weight in the round where you are able to do a complete set unbroken (aka not putting the bar down until all 7 sets are done).

7 sets of the following series of movements:

  • Hanging Clean
  • Front Squat
  • Push Press
  • Back Squat
  • Push Press

Results: Max weight was 50kg (3rd round). Weight progression: 30kg – 40kg – 50kg – 45kg – 40kg.  Since the point is to do it unbroken, I reduced the weight after the third round so that all rounds would go unbroken.  2 – 4 minutes rest between round.  Each round got to max HR of 174!

Annie then Kettlebells, Push Press and Russian Twists

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

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.