24 Jan WOD – Friday 24 January 2025
WodBlog | AdminPART A: Strength & Skill
5 Sets (1 set every minute on the minute)
6 Deadlift @7-7.5/10 RPE
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5 Sets (1 set every minute on the minute)
4 Deadlift @8-8.5+/10 RPE
PART B: WOD
4 Sets: 4 Minutes AMRAP
40 Deadlifts 40/25kg
40 Hang Cleans
40 Shoulder to Overhead
-rest 2min
*Pick up where you left off after each set
TARGET SCORE
Intended Workout RPE: 7.0-8.0 – 70-80% – moderate to moderate/high intensity
Target Reps each set: 80+
Minimum Reps before scaling each set: 60
STIMULUS and GOALS
How to Pace: GRIND! Intensity is moderate-high effort; push to maintain consistent rounds across all 4 sets without redlining. This workout is a light barbell cycling test designed to challenge muscular endurance, grip stamina, and aerobic capacity. The light load allows for high-rep cycling, but the volume and transitions will test your ability to manage fatigue and maintain consistent movement quality. The same weight is used across all movements.
How it should Feel: MUSCULAR ENDURANCE! Expect significant grip and shoulder fatigue as the workout progresses, so plan breaks strategically to avoid burnout. Lighter weights usually mean you won’t be getting much (if any rest) during the workouts.
WORKOUT STRATEGY & FLOW
Deadlift: Weight is extremely light but still plan for multiple breaks. Focus on fast, consistent reps with an efficient setup and avoid pausing unnecessarily at the top or bottom. Hook grip these to help you maintain grip endurance through the hang cleans!
Hang Power Clean: This is where grip fatigue will start to build. Break into 3-4 sets
Focus on using your legs to generate power and not rely solely on your arms. Minimize rest between sets; stay close to the bar and breathe.
Push Press or Push Jerk: Push press or push jerk. Use your legs to save your shoulders for the later sets. Focus on cycling the reps smoothly and recovering during the lockout at the top. Try and complete these in 3-4 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.