Complete Rest
Saturday, April 30, 2022
Friday, April 29, 2022
4/30/22
Traveling for a wedding and I'm in Albany, NY. Dropped into a local gym (Crossfit Beyond) and did the class workout ... had no idea what it was going to be and I was game for anything. It ended up being a fun/longer conditioning piece. Nothing too complicated, butgot a nice sweat and had a really fun time ... it was great to do crossfit again and feel fit.
A.For time:
50 Cal Row
Thursday, April 28, 2022
4/29/22
Today was a solid/quick session , kept things light and short due to work/life stress and other obligations. Looking forward to some rest this weekend and different training over the next few weeks.
Warm-up
2-3 Rounds
1. Knee Over Toe Split Squat x 5/side
*Elevate the foot or use assistance to achieve the best position possible. Knee in line with toes, heel flat, upright torso.
2. Dumbbell Pullover x 5 reps
*Keep spine straight. 2-3 second lower, 5 sec hold in end position.
3. Squat Thoracic Rotations x 3/side
*Elevate the heels to achieve a more comfortable position if necessary. Sit deep during the entire movement.
4. Jump Squat x 5
*Jump high and get that core body temperature up!
Intention: Open up the thoracic spine and shoulders in preparation for overhead movement. Achieve deep single leg squat positions in preparation for double leg or single leg squatting.
-Complete
A.
5 Rounds For Time
4 Single Arm KB Russian Swing Right
4 KB Split Snatch Right
4 KB Single Arm Overhead Squat Right
20 Steps KB Overhead Carry Right
4 Single Arm KB Russian Swing Left
4 KB Split Snatch Left
4 KB Single Arm Overhead Squat Left
20 Steps KB Overhead Carry Right
*UNBROKEN - Give it a shot today and attempt to perform all 5 Rounds without putting the KB down or taking a break. Challenge yourself with your weight selection.
-35# KB, unbroken, didn't catch the time, but this really burned my scapula
B.
Back Squat; 3,2,1,1 (add load with each set - make your last set TOUGH); rest 2-3mins
-365# x3, 395# x2, 415# x1, 425# x1
C.
3 Sets
1. Goblet Low Switch Cossack Squat; 2121; 10 reps (5/leg)
rest 45sec
2. Parallette Plank Support Dumbbell Row; 20X1; 6-8/arm
rest 60-90sec back to 1
-35# cossack squats ... 50# for the rows
E.
For Time
500m/400m Row
40 Russian Twists (25# plate)
30 Goblet Squats (53# KB)
20 Burpee Strict Pull Up
30 Goblet Squats (53# KB)
40 Russian Twists
500m/400m Row
-11:55
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
4/28/22
Run 200 Meter for 00:00:53
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Run 200 Meter for 00:00:51
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Run 200 Meter for 00:00:50
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Jog 200 Meter
Warm-up
2-3 Rounds
1. Shinbox Thoracic Rotation x 5/side
*Reach as far as possible holding the end position for 2-3 seconds
2. Dumbbell Pullover x 10
*Keep spine straight. 2-3 second lower, 5 sec hold in end position.
3. Russian Babymaker x 5
*Hold end stretch positions for 2-3 seconds each. Try to keep arms inside of knees.
4. Goodmorning Jump x 3
*Stretch through the posterior chain and then squeeze the glutes and explode.
*Intention: Lengthen the glutes and posterior chain, grease the groove of the shoulder joint.
-Complete
A.
3 Sets
10 Single Arm Landmine Z Press/arm
10 Landmine Snatch High Pull/side
20 Tall Kneeling Landmine Oblique Twists (10/side)
Rest as needed between movements and sets
-Complete
B.
Bench Press
3 sets x 5 reps, challenging sets of 5
-235# across, no spotter, kept these moderate
C.
Pause Board Bench Press (1 second pause on chest)
3 Sets x 6-12 reps – choose a weight challenging for 3 x 6-12
-3x8 with 205# ... again, kept light with no spotter, but lots of quality reps
C.
4 Rounds NOT FOR TIME
10 Strict Dips
10 Gorilla Rows (Tough for you, 1+1 = 1 rep)
-Complete, unbroken sets, used 2x72# KB ... took about 60 seconds rest between rounds
D.
3 Sets:
Tricep Rock N Rolls x 15 (2x35# DB)
Rest :60
-Complete
E.
3 Sets:
EZ Bar French Press x 10 (75#)
Rest :60
-Complete
F.
3 Sets:
Bulgarian Ring Row x 10
Rest :60
-Complete
Cooldown
2 sets
1) Thread the Needle x 1 min/side
*Lean into shoulder to stretch through the backside of the shoulder.
2) Mixed Grip Passive Hang x 1 min
*Support the feet to take load off the shoulders as necessary.
3) Passive Ring Hang x 1 min
*Support the feet to take load off the shoulders as necessary.
-D/N Complete
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
4/27/22
This morning was a solid/fun workout ... was fun to push the deadlift effort and the conditioning was crossfity/really fun.
Warm-up
2-3 Sets
10 Toes Elevated Dumbbell Jefferson Curls
*Move one vertebrae at a time before hinging from the hip and stretching through the posterior chain.
10 Sumo Stance Dumbbell RDL
*Hinge as far as possible to stretch through the hips and hamstrings without allowing the low back to round.
10 Standing Calf Raise
*Elevate the toes if possible. Control lower. One sec pause at the top and bottom.
-Complete
A.
3-4 Sets - TOUGH EFFORT
6 Burpee Box Jump Over
10 KB Sumo Deadlift High Pull
14sec Row SPRINT @ 97%
rest walk 60-90sec between sets
*97% - refers to effort; this should be an all out sprint while still maintaining some control
-Complete, 4 sets, 20" box, 53# KB, tried to pull 2500 cal/hr for each interval
B.
Deadlift
Build up to a heavy set of 2, add 0-20 lbs over last week’s 5x3
-455#, 485#, 500# ... I think this is a 2 RM PR
C.
For Time @ strength effort:
1-2-3-4-5
Power Clean @ 185/135lbs
Front Squat @ 185/135lbs
Deficit Strict Handstand Push Up (3.75 inches (45# bumpers))
Rest as 5 minutes then...
For Time @ sustained effort:
2-4-6-8-10*
Hang Power Clean @ 165/115lbs
*After each Round:
6 Bar-Facing Burpees
12 Air Squats
-7:31 / 6:29 ... first part was tough... deficit SHSPU were not fun had to break up the last two sets ... second part was more fun, HPC unbroken
D.
3 Super-Sets:
10 DB Hammer Curls (2x35# DB)
10 BB Curls (45#)
Rest :60
-Complete
Cooldown
1) Cat Cow x 10 with 2-3 sec hold in each position.
*Progress to segmented cat cow if possible.
2) Childs Pose Reach Through x 5/side with 5-10 sec hold.
*Stretch through the backside of the shoulder and rotate through the spine as much as possible.
3) Sidelying Thoracic Rotation with Reach x 5/side with a 10-sec hold.
*Keep knee pinned to the foam roller. You can also keep knees pinched together at 90 degrees if no foam roller.
4) Seated Pike Stretch x 2 min
*Pull torso to the legs.
5) Pancake Stretch x 1 min over L Leg, 1 min over R leg, 1 min over Center.
*Elevate the butt if necessary to increase stretch sensation.
-D/N Complete
Saturday, April 23, 2022
4/26/22
AM Workout (1200)
USMC PFT
Pull-ups: 24 (100 points)Crunches: 115 (100 points)
3 Mile Run: 20:36 (85 points)
PM Workout (1600)
Had a solid afternoon session ... this morning didn't tax me much at all, felt good throughout this workout ... mentally happier in the gym now that the PFT is off my plate.
Warm-up
2-3 Rounds
200 Single Unders (use a weighted rope if you have one) or cardio of choice x 2 minutes
20 Band Pull Aparts
*Initiate the movement with the posterior shoulder muscles and do not allow the shoulders to shrug up toward the ears.
10 Single Arm DB Cuban Press R
10 Single Arm DB Cuban Press L
*Drive the elbow straight up. As you rotate the arm back do not allow the elbow to drop lower.
-Complete
A.
3 Sets
1. Dumbbell Elbowing Row x 10-12/arm
2. Planche Lean 30-45sec
3. Single Arm Ring Row Hold 20-30sec/arm
rest as needed between movements and sets
-Complete
B.
Bench Press 3x3 @ - add 0,5,10 lbs over last week
-255# across for 3x3 ... same weight as last two weeks, but have been doing this without a spotter, so I am not pushing the loading.
C.
3 Super-Sets:
DB Bench Press x 10-12 reps
Barbell Row x 10-12 reps
Rest as needed
-DB Bench went 100#s x6 ... then dropped down to 2x10 with 75#s ... rows across 3x10 with 185#
D.
On a 35:00 running clock:
EMOM x 15mins
1st - 10 Strict Ring Dips
2nd - 16 Anchored Sit Up
3rd - 12/8 Calorie Assault Bike
Rest 5 minutes then...
EMOM x 15mins
1st - 1 Dumbbell TGU per arm at tough load (used 75#)
2nd - 10 Alternating DB Snatch (75/50#)
3rd - 12/8 Calorie Row
-Complete ... second part was tough ... really fun/solid conditioning piece ... toughest TGU I've done in a long time.
Cooldown
1. Passive Hang x 2 min
*Keep your feet on the a surface if you can not hang for the entire time.
2. Supinated Passive Hang x 1 min
*Keep your feet on the a surface if you can not hang for the entire time.
3. Seated Shoulder Extension x 2 min
*Keep your chest and head up, shoulder blades back and down.
4. Childs Pose with Lat Stretch x 1 min/side
-D/N complete
Friday, April 22, 2022
4/23/22
AM Workout (0900)
Had a great track session this morning ... all of the 200s and 300s were fast, 400s and the 500 were right on pace ... overall a really fun session, just enough volume and didn't leave me wrecked. Last running session before the PFT on Tuesday.
Rest for 00:01:00
Run 200 Meter for 00:00:42
Rest for 00:01:00
Run 200 Meter for 00:00:42
Rest for 00:01:00
Run 200 Meter for 00:00:42
Rest for 00:03:00
Run 300 Meter for 00:01:03
Rest for 00:01:00
Run 300 Meter for 00:01:03
Rest for 00:01:00
Run 300 Meter for 00:01:03
Rest for 00:03:00
Run 400 Meter for 00:01:24
Rest for 00:01:00
Run 400 Meter for 00:01:24
Rest for 00:03:00
Run 500 Meter for 00:01:51
PM Workout (1600)
Had a solid afternoon session ... lighter/lower volume ... tapering down for the PFT on Tuesday.
Warm-up
Cardio of Choice x 3-5 min OR Reverse Sled Drag x 5 minutes
+
2-3 Sets
10 Hand Supported Single Leg RDL/leg
*Stretch through the hamstrings without allowing the low back to round.
10 Patrick Steps Level 3
*Let the knee travel as far forward over the toe without letting the heel come off the ground. See Level 1/2 for regression.
10 Single Leg Pike Leg Lift/side (hold 1-2sec on each rep at the top)
*Squeeze the quad and lift the legs. Try to NOT lean back as you raise the legs.
-Complete
A.
EMOM x 12mins
1st - Row 30sec @ moderately tough effort
2nd - 5 KB Complexes (KB Sumo Deadlift + KB Clean from Floor + KB Rack Squat)
3rd - 4 Burpees + 4 Sprawls
*every round increase pace on either row, burpee speed, or load on KB complex
-Complete, 2x35# KB
Tricep Extensions
3 sets x 12-15 reps
-3x15 with 45#, cable push-downs
C.
Pull Ups
3 sets x 12 reps
D.
Cross Over Symmetry Pulldowns
3 sets x 15 reps
-Complete, 15# bands
E.
One Arm Dumbbell Row
2 sets x 10 reps
F.
Dumbbell Side Raises or Cable Side Raises
2 sets x 10-15 reps
You can choose the amount of reps as long as it is within the suggested range.
G.
Dumbbell Bent-Over Side Raises
2 sets x 10-15 reps
You can choose the amount of reps as long as it is within the suggested range.
H.
Planks
Cooldown
*On all stretches. FOCUS, breathe deep, exhale slowly and sink into the stretch. I am sure the first 15-30 sec of the stretch will require some fidgeting, but once you find a good spot relax deeply.
1) Weighted Ankle Stretch x 1min/side
*Keep knee in line with the middle of the foot.
2) Low Dragon Stretch x 1 min/side
*Move feet away from each other to maximize stretch.
3) Saddle Pose x 1 min
*Progress to reclining hero pose if easy.
-Complete
Thursday, April 21, 2022
4/22/22
AM Workout (0730)
For time, at a consistent aerobic pace:24-21-18-15-12-9-12-15-18-21-24
Cal Bike Erg
Cal Row
Cal Ski Erg
PM Workout (1600)
Warm-up
Cardio of Choice x 3-5 minutes
+
2-3 Rounds
1. Shinbox Goodmorning + Rear Hip ER x 5/side
*Try to maintain a straight spine position as you fold forward. Torso may rotate toward the back leg as it opens up.
2. Shoulder Extension Bridge x 5
*Start with legs straight, push through the floor, then use the legs to pull yourself forward. Only go as far as comfortable for the shoulders/elbows.
3. Russian Babymaker x 5
*Hold end stretch positions for 2-3 seconds each. Try to keep arms inside of knees.
4. Goodmorning Jump x 3
*Stretch through the posterior chain and then squeeze the glutes and explode.
*Intention: Lengthen the glutes and posterior chain, grease the groove of the shoulder joint. Move through these like a giant superset.
-Complete
A.
2 Sets
10 Heel Sit Single-Arm DB Press/arm
10 Ring Rows (hold 2sec at top of each rep)
5 DB Windmill/side
Rest as needed between movements and sets
-Complete, 25# DB
B.
Bench Press
3 sets x 5 reps
-Across at 235# ... didn't push the loading here, was working out alone
C.
Board Bench Press
3 Sets x 6-12 reps – choose a weight challenging for 3 x 6-12
-Across at 225# for 3x6 ... again didn't push the load here, but got in good reps at 225#
C.
3-4 Sets NOT FOR TIME
1.1. Weighted Strict Dip; 21X1
immediately into
10 Strict Ring Dips - NO TEMPO
rest 30sec
12 Ring Rows
6 Strict HSPU
rest 90sec between sets
-Complete, 3 sets ... 72# for the dips
D.
3-4 Sets
400/320m Row (increase pace per set)
9 Strict Pull Ups
9 DB Snatch 75lbs
9 Burpees
Rest 2mins (decrease rest time by 30sec each set = 2:00, 1:30, 1:00)
-Complete, 3 sets ... didn't time, just timed the rest interval ... high intensity/short finisher
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
4/21/22
AM Workout (0700)
Today was as solid workout ... ran all of these in 1:30-1:36 ... felt good aerobically, this was great training for my PFT next week
Run 400 Meter for 00:01:39
Rest for 00:00:30
Run 400 Meter for 00:01:39
Rest for 00:00:30
Run 400 Meter for 00:01:39
Rest for 00:05:00
PM Workout (1530)
Had a decent session this afternoon... squatting felt a bit heavy after the 12x400m this morning... but got everything in and had a good time. Looking forward to training tomorrow.
Warm-up
Cardio of Choice x 3-5 minutes
+
2-3 Rounds
10 Knee Over Toes Calf Raise R
10 Knee Over Toes Calf Raise L
*Bring the knee as far forward over the toe as possible without letting the heel come up to find your start position. Then raise the heel.
15 Standing Banded Psoas March R
15 Standing Banded Psoas March L
*Bring the knee forward as far as possible to activate the hip flexors. Minimize rounding in the low back.
-Complete
A.
14mins Continuous Movement
3 Turkish Get Ups R
4 Single Arm KB Overhead Reverse Lunge R
5 Single Arm KB Windmill R
200/160m Bike
3 Turkish Get Ups L
4 Single Arm KB Overhead Reverse Lunge L
5 Single Arm KB Windmill L
200/160m Bike
-Complete with 35# KB ... 4 rds plus a few reps
B.
Back Squat
4x5, add 0-20 over last week’s set
-385# for 4x5 (10# over last week)
C.
3 Sets
1. Box Pistol; 20X1; 6-8/leg
rest 45sec
2. Bent Over DB Lateral Raises x 10 reps
rest 45sec
3 Dumbbell Pull Over; 20X1; 10-12 reps
rest 60-90sec back to 1
-Complete ... 2x15# for the lateral raises, 25# DB for the pull-overs
D.
For Time
20m Cross Body KB Carry (switch arms halfway)
16 Alternating Goblet Curtsy Squats
40m Cross Body KB Carry (switch arms halfway)
12 Double Push Up Burpees
60m Cross Body KB Carry (switch arms halfway)
16 Alternating Goblet Curtsy Squats
80m Cross Body KB Carry (switch arms halfway)
12 Double Push Up Burpees
100m Cross Body KB Carry (switch arms halfway)
16 Alternating Goblet Curtsy Squats
120m Cross Body KB Carry (switch arms halfway)
-This took about 11 minutes with 2x35# KB ... went lighter and moved through this at a quicker pace ... double push-up burpees are WAY worse than regular burpees.
Monday, April 18, 2022
4/19/22
Warm-up
Cardio of Choice x 3-5 minutes
+
2-3 Sets
30 Elephant Walk Steps 15/leg
*Straighten the knee as much as possible to stretch through the hamstrings.
10 Seated DB Good Mornings
*Hinge as far as possible without allowing the lower back to round.
-Complete
A.
4 Sets
10 Box Jump Overs 24/20"
6 Alternating Single Arm Devils Press
Bike 600/480m
rest walk 60sec
-Complete ... didn't time this, just the rest, was a nice warm-up
B.
Deadlift
5 sets of 3, add 0-20 lbs over last week’s 4x5
-470# for 5 sets of 3 (20# over last weeks 4x5 with 450#)
C.
Max Strict Pull-ups
1 Set of 20#
1 Set of 14#
1 Set of Unweighted
Rest 2-3 minuets between sets
-Result =
16 @ 20#
16 @ 14#
17 @ BW ... massive bicep/lat pump out of this, nice way to end the session.
4/18/22
Didn't feel particularly great today... weights felt heavy and I was a bit mentally unfocused... this is always a habit of mine after a night of drinking, but once I got rolling I got everything, even while feeling not 100%.
Warm-up
2-3 Rounds
50' Bear Crawl Slow or cardio of choice x 60 sec
10 Prone Trap 3 Raise
*Lift the shoulders and feet away from the surface you are laying on. Try to minimize the shoulder blades shrugging up toward your ears.
10 DB External Rotation Elbow on Knee R
10 DB External Rotation Elbow on Knee L
*Keep the weight light and do not allow the shoulder blade to move as you rotate the shoulder.
-Complete
A.
3 Sets
1. Bent Over Band Pull Aparts x 15-20reps
2. Side Star Plank; 30sec/arm
3. 8 Bulgarian Ring Rows + 8 Ring Rows
rest as needed between movements and sets
-Complete
B.
Bench Press 3x3 @ - add 0,5,10 lbs over last week
-Used 255# (same weight as last week)
C.
3 Super-Sets:
Seated Strict Press x 6-10 reps
Strict Weighted Pull-ups x 6-10 reps
Rest as needed
-145# for 3x8 on the presses ... 45# for 3x6 on the pull-ups
D.
On a 35:00 clock:
Every 3:00 x 5 sets
18 Calorie Row
10 Knees-to-Elbows
8 Dual KB Hang Clean 53/35lbs
8 Dual KB Push Press 53/35lbs
rest until 20:00 and then begin:
Every 3:00 x 5 sets
18 Calorie Row
10 DB Bench Press (2x75# DB)
10 Sprawls
-Complete ... the first part was tough on the grip... fun aerobic conditioning, felt solid on the rower.
Cooldown
1. Passive Hang x 1 minute
*Support the feet to take load off of the shoulders. You may also use lifting straps to make it easier on your grip and you can fully relax into the stretch.
2. Supianted Passive Hang x 1 minute
*Support the feet to take load off of the shoulders. You may also use lifting straps to make it easier on your grip and you can fully relax into the stretch.
3. Seated Shoulder Extension with Barbell OR Shoulder Extension on Floor x 2 minutes
*Find a comfortable positions for the shoulders. Keep your shoulders down and back during the stretch.
4. Prayer Stretch x 2 min or 1 min/side
*Perform on the bench as demonstrated, or put one elbow against the wall and lean into it.
-D/N Complete
Friday, April 15, 2022
Thursday, April 14, 2022
4/15/22
Today was a solid session, had to shorten the volume a little bit due to time constraints, but still got a solid workout.
Warm-up
2-3 Rounds
1. Shinbox Thoracic Rotation x 5/side
*Reach as far as possible holding the end position for 2-3 seconds
2. Dumbbell Pullover x 10reps
*Keep spine straight. 2-3 second lower, 5 sec hold in end position.
3. Russian Babymaker x 5reps
*Hold end stretch positions for 2-3 seconds each. Try to keep arms inside of knees.
4. Good Morning Jump x 3reps
*Stretch through the posterior chain and then squeeze the glutes and explode.
*Intention: Lengthen the glutes and posterior chain, grease the groove of the shoulder joint.
-Complete
A.
3 Sets
10 Half Kneeling Single Arm DB Press
10 Single Arm DB Upright Row/arm
5 DB Turkish Sit-Up/arm
Rest as needed between movements and sets
-Complete, 25# DB across
B.
Bench Press
3 sets x 2 reps @ 90%, 0-10 lbs over last week
-Used 260# (5# over last week) across for 3x2 ... felt way better thank last week, got these reps comfortably.
C.
Bench Press
3 Sets x 6-12 reps – choose a weight challenging for 3 x 6-12
-225# across ... went 10, 7, 6... rough.
D.
3-4 Sets
1.1.1 Weighted Strict Dip; 21X1 Tempo
immediately into
3 Wall Walks or 6 Inchworms
rest 30sec
5 Strict HSPU or Pike Strict HSPU
15 Bulgarian Ring Rows
rest 90sec between sets
*1.1.1 = cluster set, one set is 1 rep, rest 10 seconds, 1 rep, rest 10 seconds, 1 rep
-Complete, 3 sets ... used 53# for the dips
E.
3-4 Sets
400/320m Bike
6 Burpee Strict C2B Pull Ups
12 KBS (72/53#)
6 Burpees
400/320m Bike
Rest 1:30 (decrease rest time by 30sec each set = 1:30, 1:00, :30)
-Complete, 3 sets .... didn't get the times, just timed the rest intervals
Cooldown
2 sets
1) Thread the Needle x 1 min/side
*Lean into shoulder to stretch through the backside of the shoulder.
2) Mixed Grip Passive Hang x 1 min
*Support the feet to take load off the shoulders as necessary.
3) Passive Ring Hang x 1 min
*Support the feet to take load off the shoulders as necessary
-D/N Complete