31 Aug WOD – Monday 31 August 2015
WodBlog | Admin- 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 ChallengeSCORE 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.