Strength Cycle: Post-Open Cycle – Week 1
Strength/Skill
E3M15M
3 Back Squat – L: Moderately Heavy; S: @ 80%
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12 Half-Kneeling Upside Down KB Press – 6l/6r
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12 KB Upright Row – 6l/6r
*Superset these accessory movements by hitting all of your KB Press first, then stand to complete the KB Upright Row
WOD
4 Rounds
Run 400m or Row 500/400m or Bike 1000/800m
10 T2B
15 AKBS – 53/35
*Cap = 14min. A *Helen*-ish WOD. If you don’t run/row/bike hard, this workout will not be very challenging! Push the gas. And, as this one doesn’t have a scale on the reps for Life/Sport, some people will finish earlier than others. If this is you, then be sure to cheer on those who are finishing after you!
Cooldown
Puppy Dog
Daily Reading
1. Don’t Fear Failure — Hate It
2. How To Play The Pain-Game in WODs
3. Tips & Tricks for Avoiding Shoulder Fatigue During Wall Ball Shots
4. Hips Or Knees: Which Should Break First In the Squat?