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WOD – Monday 31 August 2015

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  • Skill and Strength:
    Gymnastics Challenge
    Complete as many reps as possible for each of the following:
    2 Minutes of Muscle-Ups
    Rest 60 seconds
    2 Minutes of Alternating Pistols with Kettlebell (24/16 kg)
    Rest 60 seconds
    2 Minutes of Strict Handstand Push-Ups (or L-Seated DB Press)
    Rest 60 seconds
    2 Minutes of Strict Supinated-Grip Chest-to-Bar Pull-Ups
    Rest 60 seconds
    2 Minutes to establish a max effort L-Sit Hold
    (you only get one attempt to hold for as long as possible)
    Compare results to previous gymnastics Challenge

    SCORE L-SIT HOLD

  • WOD:
    Every minute, on the minute, for 21 minutes:
    Minute 1: 12 Walking Lunges with Kettlebells (24/16 kg)
    Minute 2: 8 Burpee Box Jump-Overs (24″/20″)
    Minute 3: 10 Toes to Bar

 

  • A:
    Take 15 minutes to build to a 2-RM Overhead Squat
  • B:
    Every 2 minutes, for 16 minutes (8 sets), of:
    3-Position Snatch with Pause
    (high hang, mid-thigh, then 2″ below the knee – hold each position for two full seconds, maintaining positioning and mechanics throughout)
    Start at roughly 65-70% of your 1-RM snatch, and build in load over the course the sets, never exceeding a load that you can perform at prescribed tempos and with perfect mechanics.
  • C:
    Three sets of:
    Tate Press x 8-10 reps
    Rest 30 seconds
    Bent-Over Barbell Rows x 8 reps @ 2111
    Rest 30 seconds
    *Towel Kettlebell Farmers Walk x 60 seconds
    Rest 60 seconds
    *Loop a hand towel around the kettlebell handle and squeeze the towel for the carry – do not touch the kettlebell itself.

    SCORE TOTAL WEIGHT IN ALL THREE

  • D:
    Six sets of:
    30/20 Calories of Row Machine*
    Rest 15-20 seconds
    Front-Leaning Rest on Rings x 45-60 seconds
    (place rings 2″ off the floor)
    Rest 60 seconds
    *Goal is to be as fast as possible, while maintaining similar times throughout the six sets.

 

  • Mobility and Maintenance:
    Choose 1-2 Thoracic Mobility Drills from Kelly Starrett’s Mobility WOD and spend 5-10 minutes with them.
    Choose 1-2 Upper Extremity Mobility Drills from Kelly Starrett’s Mobility WOD and spend 5-10 minutes with them.
    Choose 2-3 Lower Extremity Mobility Drills from Kelly Starrett’s Mobility WOD and spend 10-12 minutes with them.
  • Nutrition Preparation:
    Ensure that you have quality foods prepared in the appropriate quantities to fuel your efforts for the remainder of the week.
  • Mental Restoration:
    Different for everyone – could be quiet time, prayer or meditation or could be gathering with friends; the key is to engage in activities that make your life full and help you recharge your batteries.

 

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