Max Heart Rate Test

Thought I should test to see what my real max heart rate might be and adjust my Whoop accordingly.

4 rounds of 2 minutes on, 1 minute rest

  • Row @ max effort

Results: Got up to 169 which was not what I expected since I hit 177 earlier in the week when running some hills. Not a test I want to repeat again soon! Side note… on my second round finished 500m in 1:46.

Weighted Pullups, Situps, Back Squats and Row

These two were individual WODs from the Crossfit main site posted for two different days, but since they complement each other so well, decided to mash them into a two part chipper.

Part 1 – AMRAP in 12 minutes

  • 20 x Weighted Abmat Situps @ 3-5kg
  • 10 x Weighted Pullups @ 3-5kg

Rest 5 minutes then…

Part 2 – for time

  • 30 x Back Squat @ Body Weight
  • Row 1000m

Results: Part 1 – 4 rounds plus 25 reps @ 3kg. Kept weight hugged to chest for situps. Part 2 – 7:38. Used 70kg for Body Weight.

Front Squats then Row, KBS and Reverse Lunges

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.

RFE Split Squats then Row, Russian Twists and Power Snatches

3 rounds of

  • 3 x Zombie Squats @50kg

4 rounds to work up to a heavy (heavier than last time)

  • 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 15 minutes of

  • 15 Calorie Row
  • 15 x Russian Twists Sitting on Rower @ 14kg (l+r=1 rep)
  • 15 x Hang Power Snatch @ 45lbs

Results: Got up to a very, very hard 52kg with the Split Squat. Metcon 4 rounds plus 10 calories.