Sunday, September 28, 2014

September 28, 2014

Daily score: 7

Workout:


A.  Feet elevated on box in L position ring pull ups @21x2; accumulate
55 reps not for time

55

B. Supinated above the bar static hang (do not rest your chin on the
bar); accumulate 3 minutes not for time (for quality, rest 1:1 work to
rest)

took 12:30

C. Hinge rows; accumulate 55 perfect reps not for time

55

+
Run 20 min easy

Ring pull ups and hinge rows were fine, just tedious.  The last 10 for each were tough.  I did sets of 5 until the last 10 and then did 2-3 to keep the reps perfect.  The supine bar hangs were really hard for me.  The most I could do at a time was 15 seconds.  It was a lot of tension in the elbows.  No pain or numbness but just hard/uncomfortable.  I was surprised.  Running felt great.  It was 65 degrees, and the sun was setting, couldn't ask for more.  I do have to report that my quads, well to be honest, every muscle between knee and hip other than my hamstrings, were really sore.  I guess that's what happens when you take  a week off and then do tempo squats.  It's just funny 'cause yesterday was mostly upper body but I'm struggling to go down stairs!  Thanks!

September 27, 2014

Daily score: 9

Workout:


A. Behind the neck seated Strict press; @31x2; 4, 4, 4, 2, 2, 2; rest 2 min

65, 65, 65, 70, 70, 70

B. Back squat @22x1; 4-5x5; rest 2 min

95 x 5
105 x 5
110 x 5
115 x 4
115 x 5

C1. Wall facing HS hold; accumulate 90 seconds x3; rest 1 min (in as
few sets as comfortably possible)

30/40/20
30/30/30
35/30/25

C2. 45 degree parallete support holds; accumulate 1 min x3; rest 1 min

1 min unbroken x 3

+
For time:
30 burpees
100 double unders
500m row

7:25


Feels great to be back.  Shoulders still felt like they got a little stuck on the strict press but I didn't fail any reps.  Squats felt good.  I did them perfect tempo and full depth, reps 4/5 were tough.  HS holds were the usual, weird in the elbows.  But no numbness today.  The parallete holds felt great, I was happy I made the whole minute unbroken each time.  The WOD felt good.  Burpees no trouble, double unders- form is much improved,  I did sets of 15, row was 2:04.  Thanks!

Sunday, September 14, 2014

September 14, 2014

Daily score: 7

Workout:


A. Strict pull ups; amrap in 6 min

27

B. Feet elevated on box in L position ring pull ups @21x2; accumulate
50 reps not for time

50

C. Hinge rows; accumulate 50 perfect reps not for time

50

+
For time:
50 burpees
1200m run
50 burpees

15:21 (3:50, 6:30, approx 5:01)

Strict pull ups felt good today.  I did all singles.  Ring pull ups were hard as usual but I just plucked away at them.  I kinda love the hinge rows.  I do sets of 4-5.  The WOD was fun.  I didn't feel like I was a whole minute slower on the second set of burpees but the way the time came out, I guess I was.  Felt good though.  Off to Hawaii on Tuesday!!!!  Thanks!

Saturday, September 13, 2014

September 13, 2014

Daily score: 8

Workout:

A. Behind the neck Strict press; 5, 5, 5, 3, 3, 3; rest 2 min

65,65,60,65,70, 75x2

B. Ring push ups @31x3; amrap unbroken with perfect tempo (rotate your
hands externally at the top of each rep); x5; rest 90 seconds

5,5,5.5,6,6

C. Back squat; 15, 3, 15, 3; rest 2 min

105,140,110,135

D1. HS hold; amsap x5; rest 1 min

55,50,45,44,30

D2. 45 degree parallete support holds; amsap unbroken x5; rest 1 min

51,60,46,35,39

+
3 rounds for time:
Row 750m
75 double unders


16:57


Strict press was tough by the 3rd set. Shoulders got a little stuck. Did better with my hands a little wider.  Ring tempo push ups were way hard, arms shaking, but I loved them!  The first two sets of squats felt good, the 15 at 110 was very challenging. Not sure I could have done much more weight. And with just 2 mins of rest my legs were still shaky for the 3, it was good I went down to 135 'cause I barely squeaked out that third rep.  HS holds were fine. Most uncomfortable in elbows, wrists, hands. No numbness today though! Until...after the 5th set of parallette holds my left lateral hand was numb. Tips of fingers still are. I didn't notice it til I was done with the hold.  WOD was great. Maybe not awesome time but DUs are soooo much better. I still am only doing sets of 20 but with much more ease. Thanks!!!

Thursday, September 11, 2014

September 11, 2014

Daily score: 8

Workout:


A. Deadlift; 3, 2, 1, 3, 2, 1; rest 3 min (reset each rep on the floor)

205, 225, 240 (5# PR), 210, 225, 245 (10#PR)

B. 3 position pause snatch grip deadlift (1 second pause at mid shin,
knee, mid thigh - 3 second full controlled descent); 5x5; rest 2 min

83, 83, 93, 93, 93

+
7 min amrap:
7 hard slam balls
7 burpee box jumps 24"

5 + 7 + 3

I PR'd my dead lift!  So fun.  It was totally doable too, and I lowered it down.  Dead lifting felt great today.  The pause snatch grip DLs were different than anything I've ever done and hard on my hands.  The WOD was fun!  The 7 minutes went by pretty fast.  Thanks!

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

September 10, 2014

Daily score: 8

Workout:


A. Static hs hold (wall facing if you are comfortable getting in and
out of it); amrap x5; rest 90 seconds

60, 63, 50, 50, 55

B. Fat grip strict press @41x2; 4-5x5; rest 75 seconds

65 x 5
70 x 5
75 x 4
75 x 3
70 x 4

C. 45 degree parallete support holds; amsap x3; rest 90 seconds

55, 50, 50

D1. Hanging L-hold; amsap unbroken x5; rest 90 seconds

12, 13, 11, 10, 10

D2. Straddle hollow body rocks; amsap x5; rest 90 seconds

30, 25, 30, 25, 20

E. Scap pull ups; accumulate 60 reps with a 1 second pause at the top
of each rep

60


Handstand hold felt great the first 3 sets then my hands and wrist and elbows got tired.  But my shoulders felt pretty good.  I do find these easier than the L ones on the box.  I did them wall facing.  Fat grip press was fine.  Got stuck on the 4th rep, 4th set at 75.  I kinda liked the fat grip.  Parallete holds were much improved today.  I used 45# DBs instead of the paralletes because the paralletes the gym has a big and kinda wobbly.  With the DBs being stable I did a lot better.  They are harder on the hands though but at least I'm not worried about then sliding.  Hanging L-holds felt better today!  I had a coach look at me and he said my first couple were more V's than L's so I brought my legs down.  But I still feel like I'm stronger with these even with the legs lower.  Straddle hollow body's were tough, I was being really strict with myself about keeping hollow and not just rocking really high.  Scap pull ups were fine, did sets of 10.  Thanks!!!

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

September 9, 2014

Daily score: 5

Workout:

A. Back squat; 5, 5, 5, 3, 3, 3; rest 2 min
125, 135, 130, 135, 140, 145

B. Hang squat snatch; 3 reps on the min for 6 min (increased load from
last week)
88

C. OHS @33x3; 4-5x5; rest 90 seconds
33 x 5
38 x 5
43 x 5
48 x 5
53 x 5

+
Row sprint 500m @100%
rest 6 min
x4

2:00, 1:59, 1:59, 1:57


I had to work out this morning before working 11a-9p.  And I just wasn't feeling it.  I never love working out in the morning but today felt extra sluggish.  I felt like my breakfast was just sitting in my throat and kinda heavy.  I went down from 135 to 130 on the squats because I was sacrificing depth and form a bit.  The hang squat cleans felt crisp other than the front squat part getting a little tiring toward the end which was frustrating.  The OHS felt great.  I went light because I really wanted to go slow and feel strong.  They are still hard on my wrists even with the wrist wraps on but I feel like this is improving.  My elbows didn't bother me at all today.  The row sprints were my 100% for the day.  I felt good while doing them but not great in the stomach in between.  My breakfast must have been a bad choice.  So glad to have made it through this one.  Thanks!