Strength Cycle: Post-Open Cycle – Test Week
Strength/Skill
In 18min:
Find your 5RM Touch and Go Deadlift
*No bounce, no noise, control the eccentric portion of the lift. We’ll spend the cycle working on “eccentric control” to build a stronger posterior.
WOD
4 Rounds
10 Hang Power Cleans – L: 75/55; S: 95/65
10 Thrusters
10 Burpees to 6″ Target
*The barbell portion should be VERY close to UB the entire time. If you slow anywhere, make it the burpees. This test WOD should be short, like sub-8min.
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