For strength you can choose the weights for the power cleans. Ideally you use the same weights across the entire EMOM, but if you need to change within the EMOM because you went too light or too heavy, that’s fine. Power cleans should be heavy enough that you need to do singles. The metcon is...Read More
We’ve done 20 rep back squats before, so check your wodify history in case you have a number to beat. These shouldn’t be treated as very fast squats. Take your time in between reps and be sure to breathe. If you’re doing it right, it should start getting tough around rep 13. Don’t do 20...Read More
Today’s metcon is a triplet: 5 rounds of power snatches, pull-ups, and push-ups. Once you are done with the 5 rounds, you run 800m and then call TIME. (you only run 800m once; it is not included in the 5 rounds) If you need to scale, either modify the movements (i.e. banded pull-ups and/or elevated...Read More
Today is the start of a strength cycle. We’re going to focus on squats and deadlifts – these are the biggest lifts we can do to get strong overall. Take 20-25 minutes to find a new 2RM deadlift. These should be touch and go reps, no regrip or reset at the bottom. The metcon is...Read More
Keeping it simple today: get 3 heavy sets of 5 fronts squats in – ascend in weight each set, but they should be relatively small jumps for those 3 sets (i.e. 5-20 lbs depending on your strength) Then a simple couplet of hang power cleans and lunges. Try to get that foot out enough so...Read More
For strength, take the bar out of the rack and find a 2 rep max push press. Make sure you do not re-bend those knees into a jerk. For the metcon, pair up and do 10 alternating rounds. Partner A will do 7 jerks (push presses are acceptable), 14 push-ups, and 21 double unders. Then...Read More
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Today is a long metcon of heavy weightlifting, high skill gymnastics, and running. The clean should be received in a full squat each rep. Scale the weight to something heavy (around 80% of your 1RM) To scale muscle-ups, do some sort of pull-up (rings are preferred, but bar is acceptable) and dip (rings, 30″ box,...Read More
Strength is not a 3 rep max – instead, choose a weight you can do 3 sets of 3 reps at that same weight. The metcon is a repeat of Open workout 12.2. The snatches may be power or full snatches. Notice that the women’s weights are different than we usual scale to. Depending on...Read More
For the alternating EMOM, setup several bench press stations with 135/95, or a scaled weight. You’ll do 5-10 bench press reps depending on your strength. On the opposite minutes, you’ll do 12 goblet lunges – these are alternating lunges (6L/6R) while holding a KB in front of your chest with both hands. For logistics, one...Read More