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Pullups, Dips and Pushups then Situps and Russian Twists

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EMOM for 10 minutes

  • 2 x Explosive Pullups (as high as possible)

Then EMOM for 10 minutes alternate

  • Even Minute – 4-5 x Weighted Dips @ 20kg
  • Odd Minute – 3-5 x Weighted Pullup @ 10kg

Then 5 rounds of

  • 8 x Barbell Reverse Rows

Finisher

Results: All done as shown.

Front Squats and RFE Squats then DU, Russian Twist, Cleans and HSPU

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Every 2 minutes for 10 minutes work up to a heavy

  • 3 x Front Squat

Then every 3 minutes for 9 minutes

  • 5 x Rear Foot Elevated Front Rack Split Squat per Leg @ 50% of 3RM above

Then 6 rounds for time

  • 8 x Hang Squat Clean @ 50% of 3RM above
  • 30 x Double Unders
  • 8 x Handstand Pushups
  • 8 x Russian Twist

Results: Got up to 200lbs for the Front Squats. Wasn’t pretty, probably should have taken a rest day. Used 100lbs for the RFE Squats and Cleans. Metcon 19:37.

Bench Press then Dips, Goblet Squat and Russian Twist

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For quality

  • Practice Russian Pushups

Then 10 rounds of

  • 5 x Bench Press @ 70% of 1RM
  • Rest 60-90 seconds

Then AMRAP in 12 minutes

  • 18 x Goblet Squat @ 24kg
  • 12 x Russian Twist @ 14kg
  • 6 x Dips

Results: Russian Pushups were good (see below). May need to work on increasing volume next time. Bench Press 145lbs. Metcon 5 rounds plus 24 reps.