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Strength & Skill

Part A:
In as few sets as possible, accumulate 40 Bench Press at 75-80+%.

*Score weight and sets.

Part B:
In as few sets as possible, accumulate 40 Back Squat at 75-80+%.

*Score weight and sets.

WOD: 7 Rounds
10 Calorie Bike/ 100m Run/ 200m Row
1 Rope Climb
10 Box Jump Overs (24/20)
1 Rope Climb

TARGET SCORE
Target Time: sub 11 minutes
Time Cap: 16 minutes

STIMULUS and GOALS
How to Pace: CHALLENGE into GRIND! This one is all about starting hot and trying to hold on. You need to be aggressive on the transitions with little to no lost time between movements. Be consistent on rounds, and if you are too conservative from the start, then you will be left behind.
How it should Feel: GASSY and MUSCULAR ENDURANCE! Don’t be scared. Just keep attacking until the very end.

WORKOUT STRATEGY & FLOW
Bike: You have to be aggressive here! We want a near-sprint effort every single time (85%+). When you get on the bike, get the wheels turning fast before settling into your pace. By the time you ramp it up, it will be almost no time before you wind down the final 2 calories. Sub 30 seconds is the goal.
Rope Climb: Get right to work! No hesitation, big jump, and get those legs up high for fewer transitions.
Box Jump Over: Stay moving through these with a non-stop effort. You don’t have to rebound, but don’t pause for too long at the bottom.

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.