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September 29, 2023
Skill6 sets of 3 tempo front squats3 second descent3 second hold at the bottomFull speed up3 seconds at the top Use about 60% of your max; the goal here is to keep the weight light enough that your timing and positioning are precise across all 6 sets. Staying true to the tempo will make this […]
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September 28, 2023
SkillAMRAP in 8 minutes:20 second handstand hold20 second arch hold20 second hollow hold Rest as needed between holds so that you can maintain your position for the full 20 seconds each time. Handstands can be from a wall walk, a kick up against the wall, or freestanding. Workout of the DayAMRAP in 16 minutes:8 strict […]
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September 27, 2023
SkillStrict, banded, or weighted pull ups10 sets of 3 repsRest about a minute between sets Add 2.5 to 5 pounds from last week, even (especially!) if you were using a band. Jumping between bands is very tough to do, but adding weight to your back is a good way to bridge the gap. If you’re […]
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September 26, 2023
Skill6 rounds:20 seconds of single unders10 seconds of rest20 seconds of double unders10 seconds of rest We’ll be hitting jump rope and strict pull up work in our skill sessions on a weekly basis for the next month or so. If you’re keen on working on these movements, check any days that you missed if […]
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September 25, 2023
SkillEMOM for 10 minutes:Hang clean pullHang power clean Pass through a tall and powerful position on the hang clean pull, and then hit that same position on the hang power clean before dropping underneath the bar to catch it. Feel free to go heavy, as long as your hang power clean catch stance isn’t getting […]
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September 24, 2023
Workout of the DayAMRAP in 7 minutes:7 box jumps10 weighted step ups (single dumbbell) Immediately into: AMRAP in 7 minutes:7 burpees10 calories (row, bike, or ski) Immediately into: AMRAP in 7 minutes:7 push ups10 double unders Thank you coach Kirsten for today’s workout! We’ll be tackling 3 different 7 minute AMRAPs with no rest time […]
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September 23, 2023
Workout of the Day5 rounds for time:200 m farmer’s carry (one dumbbell, one kettlebell)40 air squats8 power cleans 30 minute time cap Some aspects of today’s rep scheme may look like last Saturday’s, but the feel is going to be very different. Settle in for a long and steady workout! For the farmer’s carry, grab […]
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September 22, 2023
Skill6 rounds:20 second handstand hold OR handstand push ups10 seconds of rest20 second L sit10 seconds of rest If you’d like to get some more advanced skill practice in, you’ve got an opportunity to work on your handstand push ups today. Stack a few abmats under your head to give yourself an elevated target to […]
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September 21, 2023
SkillEMOM for 8 minutes15 double unders3 touch and go power snatches Choose a jump rope volume that you can hit in one easy and unbroken set; it’s there as a pallette cleanser more than a genuine challenge. Be conservative on the snatch weight so that you can maintain solid form and a good touch-and-go cadence […]
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September 20, 2023
SkillStrict, banded, or weighted pull up10 sets of 3 repsRest about a minute between sets Try to select a difficulty that lets you consistently hit sets of 3. It’s ok if it gets quite challenging in the last few sets, but you shouldn’t be struggling to maintain form or set size until you get close […]