Strength Cycle: Open Cycle – Week 1
Strength/Skill
E3M12M
4 Back Squat @ ~80%
*Add weight each set
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12-20 DB Bicep Curls – total
*Let’s have a little fun by throwing in some bicep curls during the Open.
WOD
21, 15, 9
Squat Clean – L: 85/60; S: 115/75 (or 2-DBs – L: 30/20; S: 50/35)
Push Press (S: HSPU)
*A high skill, but short metcon. The cleans do not need to be UB but they need to be done in fast singles at the very least. HSPU should not exceeed 4 sets per round. Time domain is sub-9min.
Cooldown
Hurdler’s Stretch
Pec/Shoulder Stretch on Rig
Daily Reading
1. When It Comes To Fitness Start With The Right Questions
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3. How to Tell If You Have the Flu or Just a Cold
4. How To Overcome Fear of A CrossFit Movement