Strength Cycle: Week 5: Post-Open Cycle 2
Strength/Skill
E3M15M
4 Sumo Deadlift – As Heavy As Possible
*No Bounce – Silent. Heavy sumo day, but don’t forget CONTROL!
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10-16 Rear-Leg Elevated Split Squat – use a KB in the goblet position for an extra challenge
WOD
20 Hang Power Cleans – L: 95/65; S: 135/95
10 Burpee CTB (S: Burpee Muscle Ups)
15 HPC
10 Burpee CTB (S: Burpee MU)
10 HPC
10 Burpee CTB (S: Burpee MU)
*HPC should be done in 2 sets or less, and then bust thru the Burpee CTB work. Shooting for sub-9min on this one.
Cooldown
1min Pigeon Stretch – ea leg
2min Seated Foward Fold – use rig for leverage, if needed
Daily Reading
1. 7 Strategies to Improve Recovery and Adapt from Hard Training
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