Tuesday 2022.05.03

Strength

3 Sets

  • 6/side Bulgarian Split Squats @ 2011
  • 3/side Single Leg Box Jumps

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3 Sets

  • 4/side Knees Over Toes Split Squat
  • 2 Straddle Jefferson Curl w/ :10 negative

Notes

Bulgarian Split Squat Add weight to this exercise by holding dumbbells or kettlebells in a farmer’s carry. Focus on a long range of motion by sitting back and down as deep as you can into the squat.

Single Leg Box Jump. Jump and land on the same leg. Focus on keeping your knee in line with the toes on the take-off and the landing. Adjust the height to prioritize good jumping and landing mechanics.

Knees Over Toes Split Squat The priority here is to keep the knee tracking over the toes. At the bottom, you want to feel a stretch in your ankles. You can keep this exercise relatively light and focus on a long range of motion.

Straddle Jefferson Curl. Keep this exercise very light. Curl from the neck down to the lower back. Let the weight help you stretch in the bottom.

Conditioning

For time:

21-15-9 reps of:

  • Burpees over the bar
  • Toes to Bar

– rest 2:00 –

21-15-9 reps of:

  • Deadlifts
  • Toes to Bar

Notes

Today’s workout is a couplet of burpees and toes to bar followed by a couplet of deadlift and toes to bar. Your score is the time to complete the two couplets (including the 2-minute rest).

Keep a smooth pace on the burpees that allows you to transition straight to the toes to bar.

The toes to bar should be done in no more than 3 sets each round. Adjust the number of reps or substitute knee raises or sit ups.

The deadlifts should be light. Make sure you are not bouncing the bar and maintaining good positions. Try not to break each set of deadlifts more than once each round.

Monday 2022.05.02

Conditioning

21-15-9 reps for time of:

  • Thruster
  • Pull-ups

Notes

This is a classic CrossFit workout and will be our benchmark workout for April. The squat and upper-body push in the thruster does not interfere with the upper-body pull of the pull up, which allows you to go fast. We are placing an 8-minute time cap on this workout.

Use a weight light enough to do the thrusters in no more than 2 sets. The break should be quick.

Choose a pull up variation that also allows you to complete each round in no more than 3 sets. Substitute jumping pull ups, banded pull ups, or ring rows.

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Mobility

2 Rounds

  • :30/side Twisted Lizard
  • :30/side Band Lat Stretch

Notes

Twisted Lizard If you struggle to grab the back foot, simply sink into a deep lunge and stretch there.

Band Lat Stretch Try to take deep breathes through this stretch to help you relax into it.