Sumo Deadlifts then DUs, Devil Press and Step Overs

5 rounds of

  • 3 x Sumo Deadlift @ 270lbs/125kg

Then 3 rounds of

  • 15 x Heavy Kettlebell Swings @32kg

Then for time, the German Throwdown Qualifier 22.1… EMOM until you reach 50 reps of each…

  • Odd – 15 x Double Unders, max reps Devil Press @ 14kg per hand
  • Even – 15 x Double Unders, max reps Box Step Overs @ 14kg per hand

Results: Deadlift wam up… 5@135, 3@185-235lbs. Metcon 14:47 (may have forgotten the Pushup on the Devil Press?)… tough one either way.

Back Squats then Ring Rows, Srict Press and Deadlifts

4 rounds, work up to a heavy

  • 8 x Back Squat

Then accumulate

Then AMRAP in 15 minutes

  • 5 x Reverse Ring Rows
  • 10 x Dumbbell Strict Press @ 12kg per hand
  • 15 x Deadlifts @ 185lbs

Results: Back Squat 165-185-195-200lbs/91kg. Used 100lbs for the Step Ups. Metcon 5 rounds plus 24 reps.

Front Squats then DB Step Ups, Push Press and Bupree BJs

3 rounds of

  • 8 x Front Squats @ 70% of 1RM
  • Rest 2 minutes

Then a shortened version of the Street Parking WOD from March…

3 rounds for time (original is 5 rounds)

  • 20 x Dumbbell Step Ups @ 16kg per hand
  • 15 x Dumbbell Push Press @ 16kg per hand
  • 10 x Burpee Box Jumps

Results: Used 155lbs for the Front Squats. Metcon 11:27.

Back Squat then Step Ups and Devil Press

5 rounds

  • 5 x Back Squat @ 55%
  • 3 x Back Squat @ 65%
  • 2 x Back Squat @ 75%
  • 2 x Back Squat @ 85%
  • 1 x Back Squat @ 95%

Then 3 rounds of

  • 1 x Back Squat @ 95%+

Then every 3 minute for 9 minutes

  • 6 x Back Squats @ 80% from max above

Then Street Parking Vault WOD Jotunheim, For time, 6 rounds of

  • 10 x DB Step Ups @ 16kg
  • 10 x Devil Press @ 16kg
  • 10 x DB Step Ups @ 16kg
  • Rest 1 minute

Results: Back Squat got up to 245lbs/111kg. Beat my old 1RM by 10lbs! Used 205lbs for the sets of 6. Metcon 19:52 (including the rest). Only got through 5 rounds of the Metcon, one of my weights broke :-(.

Pullups then Burpees, Cleans, Presses and Step Ups

5 round, resting as needed…

  • 3 x Strict Pullups (try to get as high as possible)
  • 3 sets of
    • 6 x Alternating Single Leg Pikee Lift
    • 3 x Pike Lift

Then E2MOM for 6 minutes

  • 5 x Weighted Wide Grip Pullups @ 10kg

Then 4 rounds for time (Inspired by Atomic Crossfit’s Dancer WOD)

  • 12 x Burpees
  • 14 x Alternating Single DB Hang Clean and Press (7 per arm, switch per rep) @ 16kg
  • 16 x Alternating Dual DB Step Ups @ 16kg per hand (8 steps per leg)

Results: Hit the bottom half of my chest on a couple of the pullups, just another couple of inches… Metcon 13:12.