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WOD – Tuesday 11 August 2015

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  • Skill and Conditioning:
    Every 90 seconds, for 30 minutes (5 sets of each station):
    Station 1: Front-Foot Elevated Split Squat with DBs x 6 reps each leg @ 3111
    Station 2: Strict Handstand Push-Ups or L-Seated DB Press x 10-12 reps @ 2111
    Station 3: Supine Ring Row x 10-12 reps @ 2111
    Station 4: Reverse Snow Angels x 15-20 reps (slow and controlled)
  • Conditioning:
    Three sets of:
    Nose-to-Wall Handstand Hold x 45-60 seconds
    Rest 30 seconds
    Couch Stretch x 90 seconds each leg
    Rest 30 seconds

 

  • A:
    Every 90 seconds, for 15 minutes (10 sets):
    Power Clean + Front Squat + Clean
    Build over the course of the ten sets.
  • B.1:
    Every minute, on the minute:
    Back Squat
    Set 1: 40% x 1 rep
    Set 2: 50% x 1 rep
    Set 3: 60% x 1 rep
    Set 4: 70% x 1 rep
    Set 5: 80% x 1 rep
    and then…
    Every 2 minutes
    Set 6: 85% x 1 rep
    Set 7: 90% x 1 rep
    Set 8: 95% x 1 rep
  • B.2:
    One set of:
    85% Back Squat x Max Reps @ 20X1
    (no excessive pause at the top – you get one full breath cycle, exhale, inhale, brace and descend – if you take longer than that your set is over)
    Use the same weight as last week, and aim to beat last week’s score.
  • C:
    Three sets of:
    Snatch-Grip Romanian Deadlift x 6 reps @ 31X1
    Rest as needed
    Front Foot Elevated Split Squats x 8 reps each @ 2011
    (elevate the foot 3-4″)
    Rest as needed
  • D:
    Three rounds for time:
    20 Russian Kettlebell Swings (32/24 kg)
    10 Box Jumps (30″/24″)
    Rest 2 minutes, and then…
    For time:
    Row 500 Meters
    50 Burpees Over the Erg

 

  • 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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