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PART A: Strength & Skill

*Do a set every 1 minute and 15 seconds.

10 Sets
3 Back Squat @82-87% 1RM Back Squat

PART B: WOD

3 Rounds
400m Run
21 Kettlebell Swings (24/16)
12 Pull Ups

TARGET SCORE
Intended Workout RPE: 9.5 – 95% – near max intensity
Target Time: sub 10 minutes
Time Cap: 15 minutes

STIMULUS and GOALS
How to Pace: CHALLENGE! An old classic CrossFit workout! “Helen” will never disappoint,. And now the new Games version “Helena” is a great workout as well! Each workout is meant to be at a high intensity where you will be in the fight of your life to keep consistent (slightly faster) round times through…..Buckle Up and hold on tight.

How it should Feel: PAIN!!! Manage your heart rate early on then be ready to have it rip out of your chest through the final round.

WORKOUT STRATEGY & FLOW
Run: For the first 2 runs, we need to be smart and calculated. Think fast (80-85%), and then the final run is whatever is left in the tank (90%+). Focus on keeping your shoulders and hands loose to help your grip.

American Kettlebell Swings: Unbroken through each set has to be the sought after standard. Be overly explosive with your hips, and relax your grip at the top to save your forearms for the pull ups.

Kipping or Butterfly Pull Ups: Unbroken, goes without saying. Just do it! And don’t gripe about it.
If you must break, keep it fast and get back to the run quickly!

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.