Wednesday 2015.03.04


Strength

 Three-Breath Pause Overhead Squats (3,3,3,3)

Take three big belly breaths in absolute lowest position you can get to with proper form. You may make moderate weight increases across sets, but keep mechanics perfect. This is about building comfort, not heavy weight.

Conditioning

“Your new favorite workout”

Switch stations every :30 for 24 minutes (48 rounds):

  • 1 Man Maker
  • 2 Wall Walks
  • 20 Double Unders
If you finish early, rest until next :30 begins.

Tuesday 2015.03.03

Strength

20 minutes to work on gymnastics skills: rope climbs, L-holds, handstands, headstands, ring work, etc.

Open competitors should focus on muscle up skill work.

Conditioning

Teams of two, 15 minutes, as many rounds as possible:

Station 1:

  • 500m Row

Station 2:

  • 1 Rope Climb
  • 20 Burpee Over Box (20″)

Each start at a different station. Only switch when both are done. One round accrues each time you switch.

Monday 2015.03.02

Strength

Fitness:

1) Front Squat, 3×5 Linear Progression

2) Back Squat, 3×5 Linear Progression

Performance:

Working off of your 1RM front squat,  Front-Back Squat:

2x 3-6 @ 80%
2x 2-4 @ 90%

Do front squats, rerack bar, take a breath, then immediately do back squats.

Conditioning

3 Rounds:

  • :20 Max Effort (ME) Thrusters (115/75)
  • :20 Rest
  • :20 ME Chest to Bar Pull Ups
  • :20 Rest

Immediately followed by,

3 Rounds:

  • :20 ME Thrusters (95/65)
  • :20 Rest
  • :20 ME Pull Ups
  • :20 Rest

This plays out as six consecutive rounds. Athletes must change weight during the rest following their third round. Keep effort at 90% or below and focus on form and moving smoothly through the entire piece.