Category: Workout of the Day

  • September 12, 2013

    Strength

    Deadlift 3×2 ~ 90% 

    If you don’t know your 1RM or 2RM set a new 2RM benchmark now.  If you are new to powerlifting work up in sets of 2 using small increments and focus on form. 

    WOD

    5 Rounds for time of

    12 Weighted Step Ups 24/16kg 24/20″
    21 Kettlebell Swings 24/16kg
    30 Double Unders

    Off Ramp WOD

    5 Rounds for time of

    12 Lunges
    21 Kettlebell Swings 24/16kg
    10 Double Unders or 60 Single Unders

  • September 11, 2013

    Strength

    6 Sets for max reps of Strict Pull-Ups

    If you are stuck doing singles or doubles of strict pull-ups don’t give up and move to the band, do a few more sets and keep your total # of pull-ups to at least 15.  

    If you are using the band do six sets at max effort with a band that gets you at least 3-5.

    WOD

    AMRAP in 12 minutes of 

    10 Burpees Over The Bar
    10 Squat Cleans 135/95lbs
    200M Run

    Off Ramp WOD

    AMRAP in 12 minutes of 

    10 Burpees 
    10 Goblet Squats
    200M Run

     

  • September 10, 2013

    Strength

    EMOM for 10 Minutes
    1 Power Snatch ~ 70-75% of your 1RM

    If you are new to weightlifting start working with a light hang power snatch and warm up to a weight that you can easily use to practice technique.  Add weight after five rounds if things are going well. 

    WOD

    5 Rounds For time of
    20 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch 40/30lbs
    10 Toes To Bar 
    5 Hand Stand Push-Ups 

    Off Ramp WOD

    3-5 Rounds For time of
    20 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch 
    10 Knees to Elbows
    10 Push-Ups 

     

  • September 9, 2013

    Strength

    Back Squat 3×3 ~ 85% 

    If you are new to the barbell movements start light and work up to a moderately heavy weight increasing in small amounts.

    WOD

    AMRAP in 8 Minutes

    3-6-9-12-15-18…

    Wall Ball 20/14lbs
    Box Jump 24/20″

    Off Ramp WOD

    Work the same movements today. Choose a box height and ball weight that are manageable. 

     

  • September 8, 2013

    WOD

    “Amanda”

    for time

    9-7-5 of
    Muscle Up
    Squat Snatch 135/95lbs

    Off Ramp WOD

    3 Rounds for time of 
    10 Strict Pull-Ups
    10 Push-Ups
    10 Overhead Squats

  • September 7, 2013

    Speed

    1 Mile Run 

    WOD

    for time

    25 Overhead Walking Lunge Steps 45/25lbs
    50 Wall Ball 20/14lbs
    100 Double-Unders
    50 Kettlebell Swings 24/16kg
    25 Overhead Walking Lunge Steps

    Off Ramp WOD

    30 Double Unders or 90 Single Unders

    then 3 rounds for time of

    10 Bodyweight Lunges
    10 Wall Ball
    15 Kettlebell Swings

     

     

  • September 6, 2013

    Skill

    3 x through each 

    1 x Rope Climb
    1 Minute Plank Hold
    1 Minute L-Sit

     

    WOD

    For Time

    9 Clean & Jerk 135/95lbs
    400M Run
    12 Clean & Jerk
    400M
    15 Clean & Jerk
    400M Run

    Off Ramp WOD

    3 Rounds for time of

    9 Clean & Jerk 
    400M Run

  • September 5, 2013

    Skill

    5 x Max Effort Sets of Muscle Ups

    If you’re working on the transition use the band or box to assist.  If your strength isn’t quite there yet work 5 sets of strict pull-ups.

    WOD

    10-1 Front Squats 155/105lbs
    1-10 Ring Dips

    Off Ramp WOD

    10-1 Air Squats (to target)
    1-10 Push-Ups

     

  • September 4, 2013

    Strength

    Deadlift 3×3 ~ 85%

    If you are new to powerlifting take your deadlift, start with a light weight and work up to a moderately heavy load.

    WOD

    AMRAP in 8 Minutes

    10 Power Snatch 135/95lbs
    15 Box Jumps 24/20″

    Off Ramp WOD

    AMRAP in 8 Minutes

    10 Hang Power Snatch 45/35lbs (use an unloaded bar or very manageable weight)
    15 Box Jumps 24/20″

     

  • September 3, 2013

    Strength

    8×3 Weighted Pull-Ups

    If you’re not quite ready for weighted pull-ups work max sets at body weight or chose a band that gets you 3-5 reps at max effort.

    WOD

    5 Rounds for time

    10 Dumbbell Push Press 40/30lbs
    10 Weighted Step Ups 40/30lbs 24/20in
    200M Run

    Off Ramp WOD

    5 Rounds for time

    10 Dumbbell Push Press 
    10 Bodyweight Lunges
    200M Run