A.
10 Strict Press @ moderate weight (used 115#)
Did the class workout this morning... looked super simple on paper, but I tried to really push myself and I got a ton of intensity out of today. The old crossfit philosophy that if the workout looks "too easy" just go harder really applied here... this rocked me, but in a good way, fun training session.
A.Bench Press
2 sets x 10-15 reps @ 50% (145#)
10-15 reps at 50% of your one rep max bench press.
-Complete, 2x15
E.
Dumbbell Side Raises
2 sets x 10-15 reps
Come as close to failure as possible with out actually failing, within the given rep range.
-2x12 with 2x10# DB
F.
Dumbbell Bent-Over Side Raises
2 sets x 10-15 reps
Come as close to failure as possible with out actually failing, within the given rep range.
-2x12 with 2x10# DB
G.
AMRAP 10:
10 KBS (53/35#)
10 Box Jumps (24/20")
-10 Rounds + 12 reps (step-down for all BJ reps) ... felt consistent on this, got a sweat, but wasn't taxing.
Hit the crossfit class today... had a good time, really enjoyed this conditioning session.
3 sets x 10-15 reps
Come as close to failure as possible without actually failing, within the given rep range. If you cannot do body weight, do banded pull ups. If body weight is too easy, add weight.
-Went every 2 for 6 minutes for 3x10... tough.
C.
Supinated Grip Pull-ups
3 sets x 10-15 reps
The goal is to reach near failure without actually failing within the given rep range in all 3 sets. Add weight if it's too easy, break up the sets if it's too difficult.
-Went every 2 for 6 minutes for 3x10... also very tough.
D.
Seated Dumbbell Curls
3 sets x 15 reps
15 reps per arm. Come as close to failure as possible with out actually failing, at the given rep range.
Tricep Extensions
3 sets x 12 reps
Aim to reach failure, at the given rep range. These can be any form of cable pull-downs or banded pull-downs. If needed, you can substitute for overhead dumbbell tricep extensions.
-Complete, used 2x25# DB for the curls and 75# DB for the overhead tricep extensions
E.
DB Tricep Kick-Backs
3 Sets x 15 reps
Barbell Curls
3 Sets x 10 Reps
-2x15# for the kick backs and 75# BB for the curls
AM Workout (0545)
Hit the class workout (parts A and B) and then added some short accessory work afterward. Had a great time, felt recovered and enjoyed starting my week off with this workout.
A.
Every 1:15 for 10 sets:
Snatch x 1 Rep (start at 65% and build)
-165# x 2 sets, 185# x 2 sets, 205# x 2 sets, 215# x 2 sets, 225# x 2 sets ... everything up through 215# felt very comfortable ... the reps at 225# took a bit more focus and felt challenging, but glad to hit 225# on the 1:15 ... really fun to get this in and feel good snatching.
B.
For time:
250m Row
25 Power Snatch (75/55#)
250m Row
25 Power Snatch (75/55#)
250m Row
25 Power Snatch (75/55#)
250m Row
-9:16 ... snatches went 20/5 ... 10/5/5/5 for two sets ... fun stuff, tried to push the first and last row, sub 1:39/500m ... the middle two rows were slower (around 1:59/500m) ... fun workout, light snatches are always a grind.
Rest about 10 minutes then...
C.
16-12-8-4
Bar Muscle-ups
Rest 1:2 (work:rest)
-Complete ... this was also really fun, went 11/5 ... 9/3 and then two unbroken sets.
D.
Every 2 for 6 (3 sets) of:
Sorenson Hold x :30
-Complete ... haven't done these in years, a nice change to get this in.
PM Workout (1500)
Quick pressing workout this afternoon, got everything in about 30 minutes, which was nice.
A.
Bench Press Prep - Face-pulls
2x10-15 reps
-Complete
B.
Bench Press
4 sets x 5 reps (225#+)
Try to add 5 or 10lbs to whatever you did last time this set/ rep scheme appeared in the program for this exercise. If you're not feeling up to it, repeat the same weight as last time.
-235# across ... felt strong
C.
Push Ups
3 sets x 10-30 reps
Use body weight, do not go to failure. Should be able to still do 3-5 more reps each set.
-3x20
D.
Shoulder "I"s
3 sets x 15 reps
Can be done prone with dumbbells or standing with bands/cables. Example video starts at “I"s.
-Complete, crossover symmetry
E.
Shoulder "Ys"
3 sets x 15 reps
Can be done prone with dumbbells or standing with bands/cables. Example video starts at “Y”s.
-Complete, crossover symmetry
F.
Shoulder "T"s
3 sets x 15 reps
Can be done prone with dumbbells or standing with bands/cables. Example video starts at “T"s.
-Complete, crossover symmetry
AM Workout (0545)
I felt more recovered today after yesterday's rest, which was nice. Lower volume/less intense class workout today, it was some nice movement and sweat, but not taxing.
A.A.
Bench Press
4 sets x 5 reps
Try to add 5 or 10lbs to whatever you did last time this set/ rep scheme appeared in the program for this exercise. If you're not feeling up to it, repeat the same weight as last time.
-225# across ... didn't add any weight to this (actually did a few lbs less) but got in quality reps and didn't push the loading
B.
Bench Press
3 sets x 8-10 reps
Lower the weight to a number that will have you reaching failure within the given rep range.
Strict Pull-ups
3 Sets x 8-10 reps
-205# for 10,10,8 ... unweighted 3x10 pull-ups
C.
Pause Feet-up Bench Press
3 sets x 10-12 reps
The goal is to reach failure within the given rep range in all 3 sets.
Strict Supinated Grip Pull-ups
3 Sets x 8-10 reps
-135# for 3x10 one the bench ... 3x8 unweighted pull-ups
D.
JM Press
3 sets x 8-10 reps
Chin-over-the-bar Pull-up Hold
3 sets x :20
-3x10 with 95# for the JM Press and tried to stay above the bar each set for :20... but it ended up being between :15-:20... tough.
E.
Dumbbell Side Raises
3 sets x 8-10 reps
Come as close to failure as possible with out actually failing, within the given rep range.
Dumbbell Bent-Over Side Raises
3 sets x 8-10 reps
Come as close to failure as possible with out actually failing, within the given rep range.
-3x10 with 2x10# DB on both movements
F.
AM Workout (0545)
Had a fun conditioning workout with the class this morning ... happy to get all of the ring muscle-ups unbroken today. Fun stuff.
A.
Deadlift
4x4 @ 405#
2x2 @ 460#
1x8+ @ 405#
-Complete, only got 8 reps on the final set... planned on doing more, but childcare got well in the way of any more workout here... at least I got this in.
D.
Bench Press
3 sets x 3 reps (used 230# last week)
Try to add 5 or 10lbs to whatever you did last time this set/ rep scheme appeared in the program for this exercise. If you're not feeling up to it, repeat the same weight as last time.
-235# across (5# over last week)
E.
Strict Press
3 sets x 3 reps (used 145# last week)
Try to add 5 or 10lbs (for at least 1 of the 3 sets) to whatever you did last time this set/ rep scheme appeared in the program for this exercise. If you're not feeling up to it, repeat the same weight as last time.
-150# across (5# over last week)
F.
Alternating Dumbbell Bench Press
3 sets x 8 reps
Alternating arms each rep. The goal is to reach near failure without actually failing within the given rep range in all 3 sets.
-Complete, 2x60# DB
G.
Tricep Extensions
3 sets x 8-10 reps
Aim to reach failure, within the given rep range. These can be any form of cable pull-downs or banded pull-downs. If needed, you can substitute for overhead dumbbell tricep extensions.
-Complete, 60# for 3x10
Today was an okay workout ... coming off a long Labor Day weekend filled with strange sleeping schedule/food/alcohol (in moderation - had 2,3,4,4 beers each day respectively over the weekend). Overall was a relaxing trip, even with a 3-month old baby with us. Had a good time, but I was very mentally happy to come home today and get this workout in.
A.
Bench Press Prep
1-2 sets x 10-15 reps @ 50-75%
Perform Banded Pull Ups @ 50-75% intensity for 1-2 sets of 10-15 reps
-Complete
B.
Bench Press
4 sets x 5 reps
Try to add 5 or 10lbs to whatever you did last time this set/ rep scheme appeared in the program for this exercise. If you're not feeling up to it, repeat the same weight as last time.
-235# for 5,5,4,5 ... had a bad set-up on that 3rd set, but came back on the 5th set and nailed it.
C.
Bench Press
3 sets x 8-10 reps
Lower the weight to a number that will have you reaching failure within the given rep range.
-205# for 3x8
D.
Wide Grip Bench
3 sets x 10-12 reps
The goal is to reach failure within the given rep range in all 3 sets.
-185# for 10,10,8
E.
Skull Crushers
3 sets x 8-10 reps
-75# EZ Bar for 3x10
F.
Dumbbell Side Raises
3 sets x 8-10 reps
Come as close to failure as possible with out actually failing, within the given rep range.
-2x15# for 3x10
G.
Dumbbell Bent-Over Side Raises
3 sets x 8-10 reps
Come as close to failure as possible with out actually failing, within the given rep range.
'Durante Core' x 3 sets
-2x15# for 3x10
H.
Every 2 minutes for 16 (8 sets) of:
200m Row
8-cal Ski Erg*
*Add 2 calories each round for 6 rounds, then complete as many calories as possible for rounds 7 and 8.
-Finished the round of 18 (round 6) and then got 17,17 on the final two rounds... fun/tougher than it looked!
Last day of vacation, dropped into the local gym again in the morning. I wasn't too happy about the class workout (partner Helen), but got it in and had an enjoyable time. Lower volume/intensity day, was good to move and sweat.
A.