Wednesday

A.
Warm up to your working weight then..
Every 2 minutes, for 10 minutes (5 sets) of:
Split Jerk x 3 reps @ 65-75%
Focus here is on PERFECT mechanics. Pause in the receiving position and check that you are perfectly balanced and your feet are where you want them to be before recovering.
B.
Every 2 minutes, for 8 minutes (4 sets) of:
Deadlift
*Set 1 – 8 reps @ 50%
*Set 2 – 6 reps @ 60%
*Set 3 – 4 reps @ 70%
*Set 4 – 2 reps @ 80%
C.
Complete rounds of 21, 15 and 9 reps for time of:
Strict Handstand Push-Ups
Ring Dips
Burpees box Jump (24/20")

Tuesday

 A.
Every minute, on the minute, for 12 mintues:
Minute 1 – Strict Muscle-Up x 1-4 reps  
(regress this with feet on the floor, still working strong controlled pull and transition with as little assistance as possible)
Minute 2 – Handstand Walk x 15-20 Meters
Minute 3 – Unbroken Double-Unders x 50 reps
(yep, we practice these every week…they need to be viewed as a rest station for you in a conditioning workout)
B.
Every two minutes, for 16 minutes (8 sets):
Push Jerk + Split Jerk
(Pause for 2-3 seconds in the split jerk receiving position before recovering.)
Rest 2 minutes
Goal is to use heaviest 2-3 loads from last week for all 8 sets.
C.
Strict Overhead Press
* Set 1 – 5 reps @ 75%
* Set 2 – 5 reps @ 80%
* Set 3 – 4 reps @ 85%
* Set 4 – 3 reps @ 90%
* Set 5 – 2 reps @ 95%
Rest 2 minutes between sets.
D.
Five sets for times of:
Run 400 Meters
5 Ground to Overhead (185/135 lbs)
5 Bar Muscle-Ups
10 Strict Handstand Push-Ups
Rest 2 minutes
If a set is taking you more than 4 minutes, you need to scale it back and keep your time under 4 minutes for each set. 

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Tuesday

A.
Every minute, on the minute, for 12 minutes:
Minute 1 – Strict Handstand Push-Ups x 6-12 reps
(if you’re proficient, aim for the high end of the range, if you don’t have them yet, perform 3 reps of negatives – a 4-6 second eccentric on each rep)
Minute 2 – L-Seated Dead Hang x 30-45 seconds
(assume the bottom of an L-Pull-Up with heels above horizontal plane of buttocks and hang from the pull-up bar holding position for 30-45 seconds)
Minute 3 – Unbroken Double-Unders x 40 reps
Same as last week…just want to see that everyone is improving and able to follow the progression.
B.
Every two minutes, for 16 minutes (8 sets):
Push Press + Split Jerk
(Pause for 3-4 seconds in the split jerk receiving position before recovering.)
Rest 2 minutes
Build over the course of the 8 sets.
C.
Strict Overhead Press
* Set 1 – 5 reps @ 50%
* Set 2 – 5 reps @ 60%
* Set 3 – 5 reps @ 70%
* Set 4 – 3 reps @ 85-90%
* Set 5 – 3 reps @ 85-90%
* Set 6 – 3 reps @ 85-90%
* Set 7 – 3 reps @ 85-90%
* Set 8 – 10 reps @ 55-65%
Rest 2 minutes between sets.
Choose the same load for all four sets of 3 reps. The load used should be challenging to successfully press for three, but if you have more than one failed rep it is too heavy.
D.
Every 8 minutes, for 24 minutes (3 sets) of:
Row 1000 Meters Or run 800m (durock and back)
20 Burpees Over the Erg
20 Push Press (115/75 lbs)

Tuesday

A.
Three sets, not for time, of:
Weighted Alternating Pistols x 8-10 reps
Handstand Walk x 15-20 Meters
Skin the Cats x 5 reps
(perform as slowly and controlled as possible)
B.
Four rounds for time of:
6 Deadlifts @ 75-80% of 1-RM
12/9 Ring Dips
Rest exactly 3 minutes, and then…
C.
Three rounds for time of:
10 Box Jumps (30″/24″)
15/10 Strict Handstand Push-Ups
20 Kettlebell Swings (32/24 kg)
Rest exactly 2 minutes, and then…
D.
Two rounds for time of:
30 Hand-Release Push-Ups
60 Double-Unders

Monday

 Our team all did a great job in Stockton on Saturday. Each hit a P.R. on their strength event and they only missed coming in first place in the entire comp by a couple points! Coming in 2nd out of 24 teams is not easy and we were all super proud watching them compete. I had a great time and always enjoy hanging out with our awesome family.
A.
Three rounds for time of:
50 Double-Unders
12 Alternating Pistols
B.
Back Squat @ 30X0
*Set 1 – 5 reps @ 75%
*Set 2 – 3 reps @ 80%
*Set 3 – 1 rep @ 85%
*Set 4 – 5 reps @ 80%
*Set 5 – 3 reps @ 85%
*Set 6 – 1 rep @ 90%
*Set 7 – 5 reps @ 85%
*Set 8 – 3 reps @ 90%
*Set 9 – 1 rep @ 95%
Rest as needed between sets.
C.
Three sets for times of:
5 Squat Cleans (185/135 lbs)
10 Strict Handstand Push-Ups
15 Pull-Ups
20 Hand-Release Push-Ups
25 Box Jump-Overs (24″/20″)
Rest 3 minutes

Tuesday

A.
Two sets, not for time, of:
Wall Climbs x 3-4 reps
Muscle-Ups x 3-8 reps
Toes to Bar x 10-12 reps
B.
Every 90 seconds, for 15 minutes (10 sets):
Split Jerk x 1 rep
(Perform all sets between 80-95% of your 1-RM.)
C.
Against a 3-minute running clock, perform the following: Row 300/250 Meters
20 Kettlebell Swings (32/24 kg)
Strict Handstand Push-Ups x Max Reps
(if you don’t have strict handstand push-ups, perform L-seated DB press with heavy DBs)
Rest 3 minutes between sets, and complete a total of five sets.

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