The goal in the DUs should be manageable chunks. Yes, if you can go unbroken, do so, but if not, find a range you can do unbroken without wiping you out (maybe chunks of 25). Treat the run as recovery and hit the row hard!
Video courtesy of Will Flemming. Second time with our Snatch variation this cycle. As a reminder, the complex consists of one Power Snatch, followed by an OHS. This will count as one rep. By breaking apart the two pieces of a squat snatch, this will help you familiarize yourself with keeping constant tension on the core through the movements. %s go up, so keep the core and shoulder tight when going into the OHS!
WOD:
3 Rounds:
20 DB Front Rack Lunges (50/35)
10 Chest to Bar Pull Ups
5 Man Makers (50/35)
Video courtesy of Reebok CrossFit ONE. For the Man Makers, start with dumbbells in hand and perform a push up. At the top of the pushup, perform one renegade row per arm. After one per side, position yourself with feet flat on the floor, holding onto the dumbbells at eh bottom of a clean. Perform one Squat Clean Thruster, holding onto both dumbbells. That equals one rep.
The first part of today is a monstructural test to see if you can maintain a high-level intensity for a slightly longer distance than we normally see. Goal should be sub-10 minutes.
WOD:
8 Min AMRAP:
7 Cal Row
7 Deadlifts (225/155)
7 Box Jumps (24”/20”)
After a recovery period from the 2K row, the goal is to keep moving the whole time during the AMRAP.
Scaling Options:
DL weight -> 185/130 -> 135/95 -> As needed (weight you could do 12+ unbroken if fresh)
Video courtesy of The Shrugged Collective. Our second time hitting the High Bar Back Squat this cycle. Again, this version is so beneficial to improving our body position throughout our Oly lifts as well as any squat we do. Keeping constant tension in the torso is key to the upright position throughout the lift.
WOD:
40-30-20-10:
Wall Balls (20/14)
Run 400M between Rounds
Try to have minimal breaks during the sets of wall balls. Use the run as your recovery.
We will announce our top performers from the January Coaches’ Challenge by Wednesday. Look for the February Challenge to come out tomorrow!
WOD:
4 Rounds of:
In 4 Min, complete the following
10 HSPUs
20 Ab Mat Sit Ups
100′ Bear Crawl
Max reps – Burpees to a target 6″ above reach
1 Min break between rounds
Score = total Burpees
So, think of this as 4 separate Burpee AMRAPS with a 3-movement buy-in for each. Try to push through the HSPUs, Sit Ups, and bear crawls so you have as much time as possible for the burpee to target. Either set the target using a ring on a strap set 6” above your reach, or see if the higher pull up bars are 6” above your reach. Worse-case, mark a spot on a wall 6” above your reach, and do the burpees right next to the wall, as you jump, reach over to the side and hit the target.
CONGRATS TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED IN JANUARY’S COACHES’ CHALLENGE. THE WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED MONDAY ALONG WITH FEBRUARY’S CHALLENGE!
S/S/S:
Strict Press
3X5
Increase weight ea set
Video courtesy of CrossFit HQ. Second time hitting Strict Press this cycle. Again, things to remember, Hip-width stance, hands outside of shoulders, elbows slightly in front of bar, full grip on bar, bar moves over the middle of the foot, torso and legs static, heels down, shoulders push up into the bar, complete at full arm extension.
(3 pauses: 2” off ground, right above the knee, high hang)
3X5
Increase weight ea set
Video courtesy of Catalyst Athletics. Second time with our segmented Clean Deadlifts. We segment it by pausing two seconds at 2 inches off the ground, right above the knee, and at the high hang (pockets) prior to standing all the way up Remember to keep the chest up like a clean set up prior to the lift, and keep shoulder in front of the bar until the final extension.
WOD:
Sandbag WOD:
Using a 40/25# sandbag, complete 3 Rounds:
120′ Sand bag Bear crawl*
30 Sandbag box step ups (24/20)
20 Burpee Over Sand bag
Video courtesy of Experience Life Mag. Quick demo on the sandbag bear crawl.
Video courtesy of Will Flemming. Second time through our Clean Complex for this cycle. Per rep you’ll complete one power clean, then perform one front squat, and finish with one jerk (preferably split). Still focus on technique on this week!
WOD:
4 Sets for Max Reps:
40 sec Row for Cals
20 Sec Rest
40 Sec Pull Ups
20 Sec Rest
40 Sec Double Unders
20 Sec Rest
Today should be the perfect work/rest ratio to allow you to push hard through each station!