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Ring MUs then Lunges, TRX Rows and TRX Tricep Extensions

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I’ve been following these guys on YouTube for a while. They provide some good progressions and this one shows a good seated Ring Muscle Up progression.

Every 2 minutes for 10 minutes

Then EMOM for 14 minutes alternate each of the following (7 rounds of each)

  • Even Minute – 5-8 x TRX Reverse Rows
  • Odd Minute – 8-10 x TRX Tricep Extensions

Then the Crossfit WOD from 29 December, every 2 minutes for 14 minutes

  • 6 x Alternating Barbell Back Rack Reverse Lunge (3 per leg), increase weight each round

Results: Reverse Lunge 65-80-95-130-135-155lbs/70kg.

Back Squats then Lunges, Kettlebell Swings and Pike Lifts

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Take 7 sets and work up to heavy 1RM Back Squat

  • 5-3-3-2-1-1-1 x Back Squat

Then AMRAP in 12 minutes if

  • 20 x Alternating Back Rack Reverse Lunge @ 45-50% of above 1RM (total, 10 per leg)
  • 15 x Kettlebell Swings @ 24kg
  • 10 x Pike Lift over Kettlebell (over and back = 1 rep)

Results: 135-185-205-225-245-255-260lbs/118kg. Metcon used 120lbs, 3 rounds plus 14 reps.

Overhead Press then Thrusters, KB Openers and Reverse Lunges

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4 rounds work up to a heavy

  • 6 x Strict Press

Then taken from Joeler Blades Instagram post, EMOM for 15 minutes

  • Minute 1 – 10 x Kettlebell Thrusters @ 14kg per Hand
  • MInute 2 – 15 x Kettlebell Reverse Lunges @ 14kg per Hand
  • Minute 3 – 15 x Kettlebell Openers 14kg per Hand

Results: 95-115-120-125lbs/57kg (only 4 reps on last set).

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.

Split Squats then Kettlebell Cleans, Lunges and Push Presses

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Starting a new leg cycle based on a cycle published by RepWerks on Instagram.

4 rounds to work up to a heavy

  • 10 x Rear Foot Elevated Split Squat per Leg with Barbell on Back
  • Rest 30 seconds between legs, 2 minutes between rounds

Then AMRAP in 8 minutes of

  • 1 x Dual Kettlebell Power Clean @ 14kg per hand
  • 2 x Alternating Reverse Lunges (l+r=1rep) with KB in Front Rack Hold @ 14kg per hand
  • 2 x Kettlebell Push Press @ 14kb per hand

Results: Split Squats worked well with the Whoop Weight lifting feature… 30-36-43-50kg. Metcon 19 rounds.