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The winner is Blood

Alternative Athletics: Descending

6/30/2023

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WARM-UP
2 sets:
30 Jumping Jack
10 Alternating Spiderman Stretch
10 Push Up to Down Dog
1:00 Row, Assault Bike, or Skierg

1 set:
10 Sumo Deadlift (empty barbell)
10 Front Squat

1 set:
10 sumo-deadlift + shrug (empty barbell)
10 Push Press

1 set:
10 sumo-deadlift high-pulls (empty barbell)
10 Thruster

2 sets:
5 sumo-deadlift high-pulls (working weight)
5 thrusters
– Rest :30-1:00 between sets.

NOTES
  • Use the first two sets to increase range of motion and elevate the heart rate.
  • In the middle three sets, dial in the technique of both workout movements. Focus on standing up before pulling with the arms on the sumo-deadlift high-pull. Focus on using the legs on the thrusters to jump the barbell overhead.
  • In the final two sets, use your workout weight to practice cycling the two movements.

Test
For time:
27-21-15-9:
Sumo Deadlift High Pull (65/95 lb)
Thruster

Training
For time:
27-21-15-9:
Sumo deadlift high pulls (55% Max Thruster)
Thrusters

Post-workout:
1 set:
Max double-KB overhead hold
– Rest 1:00

Max double-KB front rack hold
– Rest 1:00

Max double-KB farmers hold
– Athlete chooses the load.
– Must be able to hold for at least :30 / movement.

Stimulus & Goals
  • 7:00-12:00.
  • The barbell load should be light. Use the same weight for both movements.
  • Complete the rounds of 27 and 21 in 2-3 sets for each movement.
  • Finish the 27 sumo-deadlift high-pulls by 2:00 and the 27 thrusters by 4:00.
Strategy
  • This is a seemingly complimentary movement pairing, but expect the lower back and shoulders to be fried going into the round of 21. Smooth reps are better than fast reps in the first 2 rounds to avoid falling apart. Once into the round of 15, lay on the gas pedal and try to finish quickly.

Competition: 90 min

Warm up: 15 min
See Above

Workout 1: 15 min
Today’s Workout

Workout 2: 20 min
5 sets for load:
1 High Pull Clean
1 Power Clean
1 Hang Squat Clean
1 Split Jerk
– Rest 3:00 between sets.

NOTES
  • For today’s Main Lift, build to a heavy set of the complex, keeping each set unbroken.
  • Begin your first working set between 60-70% of your best clean and leave 10-20 lbs of room to add more weight on your 5th and heaviest set. DO NOT go as heavy as possible.

Workout 3: 30 min
3 rounds:
800-m run
7 Rope Climb (15-ft.)
– Rest 2:00 between rounds.

Stimulus & Goals
  • Interval-style workout that focuses on stamina and rep management.
  • 22:00-30:00.
  • Complete each run in 5:00 or less and 7 rope climbs in 3:00 or less.
Strategy
  • This is a great opportunity to work on your rope stamina. If you are proficient on the rope, look to complete 3-4 rope climbs in a minute.
  • On each rope climb, look to lean back and bring your knees toward your elbows (like a knees-to-elbow hanging from the pull-up bar). This will help you gain height on the rope and complete each climb in fewer pulls.
  • Perform each run at a manageable pace. There is no need to come out too hot. Remember, the focus is on the rope climbs.

Stretching: 10 min
1 set:
200-m walk
:30 standing pike stretch
:30 Standing Quad Stretch / leg
:30 Samson stretches / side
:30 squat hold
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BBQ This Weekend!  Poker next Friday

6/29/2023

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Feel free to bring a side.  We will be firing up the grill @ 6pm this Friday.

Next Friday we will have a guys poker night at Daniel Kelley's.  Sign the board by the front door by Wednesday so that we know how many to deal in.  Buy in is $20.
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​-C-
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Alternative Athletics: Descending Muscle ups

6/29/2023

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Warm Up
1set
3 Ring Dips
3-5 kneeling false grip Ring Rows
Perform with the feet directly under the rings.
2 muscle-up transitions
Walk the feet in front of the rings with either bent or straight legs.
2 muscle-up transitions
Sit on the shins directly under the rings with athletes' shoelaces flush against the floor.

On a 5:00 clock:
3 sets:
1-3 Strict Muscle up or low-ring transitions
– Rest 1:00-2:00 between sets.


Test
For time:
7 Strict Muscle up
800-m Run
5 strict muscle-ups
800-m run
3 strict muscle-ups
800-m run


Training
For time:
3 strict muscle-ups / 7 muscle-up transitions
800-m run
2 strict muscle-ups / 5 muscle-up transitions
800-m run
1 strict muscle-ups / 3 muscle-up transitions
800-m run


Competition: Rest Day

Stretching
1 set:
1:30 Couch Stretch / leg
1:00 lacrosse-ball tricep mash / side
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Alternative Athletics: 3 Things

6/28/2023

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WARM-UP
3 sets:
15 Jumping Jack
10 PVC Pass-throughs / hang muscle snatches / Hang Snatch 
5 Seated Box Jump
– Use a PVC.
– Progress to a new PVC exercise each round.

2 sets:
5 BTN Push Press
5 BTN Push Jerk
5 hang muscle snatches
5 Hang Power Snatch (pause at the mid-thigh for :02)
– Use an empty bar.
– BTN = behind-the-neck

4 sets:
3-5 hang power snatches (building)
– Pause with the bar at mid-thigh for :02.

NOTES
  • Use the first three sets to increase range of motion and elevate the heart rate.
  • In the middle two sets, use an empty barbell and focus on technique.
  • In the final four sets, continue to increase the load until you reach your starting weight for the main lift.

Test
For time:
50 calorie Row
50 Overhead Squat (75/115 lb)
50 alternating DB snatches (35/50 lb)

Training
For time:
50 calorie row
50 overhead squats (55% of max)
50 alternating DB snatch (25% of max)

Post-workout:
Accumulate:
3:00 weighted plank (35/45 lb)

Stimulus & Goals
  • Finish in 7:00-13:00.
  • Complete the row in 2:00-3:30.
  • The overhead squat load should be light-to-moderate and allow you to finish in 3:00-5:00.
  • Prior to starting the workout, demonstrate 10 unbroken squats and 10 unbroken DB snatches.
Strategy
  • The row is a trap! You need to go fast to get ahead, but faster rowing will significantly impact the legs for the squats. The first 25 overhead squats will feel manageable but expect smaller sets in the back half. Focus on maintaining posture and balance to avoid dropping the bar. The snatches will feel heavier than usual after the squats. Small sets with short rest may be helpful physically and psychologically to keep moving quickly.

Competition: 80 min

Warm up: 15 min
See Above

Workout 1: 20 min
5 sets for load:
5 Hang Power Snatch
– Pause with the bar at mid-thigh for :02.
– Rest 3:00 between sets.

NOTES
  • For today’s Main Lift, slowly lower the bar to the mid-thigh with the shoulders in front of the bar. Hold for :02, then snatch the bar overhead.
  • Begin your first working set around 50% of your best snatch.

Workout 2: 15 min
Today’s Rx

Workout 3: 20 min
For completion:
200-m bear hug carry (70/100 lb)
200-m double KB Farmer Walks (53/70 lb)
200-m overhead plate carry (35/45 lb)
– Rest as needed.

NOTES
  • Scale loads to complete each movement in 1-3 sets.

Stretching: 10 min
2 sets:
:30 lacrosse ball shoulder mash / side
:30 Banded pull aparts
:30 Scap Pull up
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Alternative Athletics: Max Weight Pullup

6/27/2023

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WARM-UP
Yes it is the same as yesterday!

1 set:
1:00 jump rope
10 hamstring kick-ups / leg
10 plate squats
– Perform any style of jump roping (singles, single-leg reps, backward, etc.)


1 set:
1:00 mixed Single-Unders and Double Unders
10 Good Mornings (barbell or unweighted)
10 Front Squat
– Hold the bottom of each good morning and each front squat for :01.


1 set:
1:00 Double Unders practice


On a 10:00 clock:
3 unbroken power cleans
– Build to a load heavier than workout weight.


1 set:
30 double-unders
3 power cleans (workout weight)
– Cleans may be singles or unbroken.


NOTES
  • Use the first three sets to increase range of motion, elevate the heart rate, and practice with the jump rope.
  • In the middle of the warm-up, work for about 10:00 to find a heavy 3-rep power clean. This load should be heavier than the weight you use in workout 1.
  • The final set is meant to give you some insight into the workout. Make any necessary changes prior to starting the workout.

Test
For load:
3-2-2-1-1-1-1:
Weighted Pull up


Training
7 sets for reps:
Max-reps strict pull-ups
– Athletes who can perform 5+ pull-ups should perform this workout


Scaled
7 sets for reps:
1-5 banded strict pull-ups
– Athletes who can perform at least 1 strict pull-up should perform the intermediate option.


Post-workout:
EMOM 6:
Minute 1 | :30 Strict Toes to Bar
Minute 2 | :30 Pushups


Stimulus & Goals
  • Loaded gymnastics workout!
  • Find heavy sets of 3, 2, and then 1-rep-max weighted pull-ups. Rest 2:00-3:00 between sets.
  • 20:00 total clock.
Strategy
  • Keep the pull-ups slow and controlled. Do your best to pull fast and drive your elbows toward the ground.
  • Be sure to give yourself enough rest between sets.

Competition: 75 min

Warm up: 15 min
See Above

Workout 1: 10 min
Yesterday’s Rx
AMRAP 7:
30 Double Unders
3 Power Clean (135/205 lb)


Stimulus & Goals
  • 6-10 rounds.
  • Double-unders and cleans each done in 1:00 or less.
  • Must be able to demonstrate 3 unbroken cleans at workout weight.
Strategy
  • This will be one of those workouts where the feet cramp. Light and fast jumping paired with strong and heavy “jumping.” Heart rate will be through the roof after the first round, but don’t pace this workout. Come out fast for the first half and pull back the pace to hang on in the back half.

Workout 2: 20 min
Today’s Rx

Workout 3: 20 min
5 rounds for distance:
1:40 on / :20 off
-Rest 2:00
4 Rounds for distance:
1:40 on / :20 off
– Row, Assault Bike, Skierg, or Run


Stimulus & Goals
  • Aim to hold a pace just at, or barely above your 2k race pace.
  • Paces should be just beyond manageable, but you shouldn’t fall apart.
  • Move faster than you want to and fight to hang on and recover during the :20 of rest.
Strategy
  • Start the first round with your 2k race pace and adjust from there.
  • Use each :20 interval to assess how you feel. Either speed up or slow down based on your level of fatigue.
  • Start each interval with a sprint start to get the average 500m pace to where you want it AFAP.
  • Finish the 5th and 9th intervals with a faster pace.

Stretching: 10 min
1 set:
1:00 Foam Rolling Lats / side
1:00 child’s pose stretch
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Alternative Athletics: 7 minutes

6/26/2023

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Warm up
1 set:
1:00 jump rope
10 hamstring kick-ups / leg
10 plate squats
– Perform any style of jump roping (singles, single-leg reps, backward, etc.)

1 set:
1:00 mixed Single-Unders and Double Unders
10 Good Mornings (barbell or unweighted)
10 Front Squat
– Hold the bottom of each good morning and each front squat for :01.

1 set:
1:00 Double Unders practice

5-10 deadlift-shrugs
5-10 Muscle Clean
5-10 Hang Power Clean
8-10 Power Clean

On a 10:00 clock:
3 unbroken power cleans
– Build to a load heavier than workout weight.


1 set:
30 double-unders
3 power cleans (workout weight)
– Cleans may be singles or unbroken.


Test
AMRAP 7:
30 Double Unders
3 Power Clean (135/205 lb)

Training
AMRAP 7:
30 double-unders / Single-Unders
3 power cleans 85% max

Competition: Rest Day
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Stretching
1 set:
1:30 Lacrosse Ball Roll / Foot
1:00 straddle stretch
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Weekly Update 6/25 - 7/1

6/25/2023

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6/25
RX
EMOM 10:
5 Push Press
– Add load every 2:00.
Right into…
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EMOM 5:
1 push press
– Add load every 1:00.

6/26
RX
AMRAP 7:
30 Double Unders
3 Power Clean (135/205 lb)

6/27
RX
For load:
3-2-2-1-1-1-1:
Weighted Pull up

6/28
RX
For time:
50 calorie Row
50 Overhead Squat (75/115 lb)
50 alternating DB snatches (35/50 lb)

6/29
RX
For time:
7 Strict Muscle up
800-m Run
5 strict muscle-ups
800-m run
3 strict muscle-ups
800-m run

6/30
RX
For time:
27-21-15-9:
Sumo Deadlift High Pull (65/95 lb)
Thruster

7/1
RX
3 rounds for time:
20 GHD Sit-up
20 Burpee Box Jump Over (20/24 in)
20 Wall Balls (20/30 lb) (9/10 ft)
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Alternative Athletics: Push Press

6/25/2023

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WARM-UP
1 set:
1:00 alternating Samson stretches
:30 knee push-ups
:30 Bent over row(empty bar)
1:00 Up-Downs + jump and reach
:30 Scap Pull up
:30 Shoulder Press


5 sets:
5 Push Press (building)
– Rest :30- 1:00 between sets.


NOTES
  • Use the first set to increase the body’s range of motion and elevate the heart rate.
  • In the last 5 sets, increase the loading across each set until you find the weight you are going to start the workout with.

Everyone
EMOM 10:
5 Push Press
– Add load every 2:00.

Right into…
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EMOM 5:
1 push press
– Add load every 1:00.

Post-workout:
3 sets:
10 DB Bulgarian split squats / leg
– 1 DB in each hand.
– Build in weight across sets.


Stimulus & Goals
  • Build to a heavy set of 5 reps for the last 2 sets of 5.
  • Then, build to a heavy single on the minute.
  • Heavy loads with short rest between sets.
  • First working set should be between 60-70% of your 1-rep-max push press.
Strategy
  • Don’t let your elbows drop when you dip. Keep the elbows in the same position and be explosive on your drive.
  • Don’t give up on the lift too soon. Be prepared to keep pushing after you finish your dip-drive.

Competition: 75 min

Warm up: 15 min
See Above

Workout 1: 15 min
Today’s Rx

Workout 2: 20 min
HALF COLLIN
3 rounds for time:
400-m sandbag carry (50/35#)
12 Push Press (115/75#)
12 Box Jumps (24/20″)
12 Sumo Deadlift High Pull (95/65#)

Stimulus & Goals
  • 15:00-20:00.
  • No more than two sets for the barbell movements.
  • No dropping the sandbag on the carry.
  • Constant movement with minimal rest.
Strategy
  • This workout is all about constantly and consistently moving through the three rounds. Finish the sandbag carry, take a couple of breaths, and immediately pick up the bar for the push press.
  • Try holding the sandbag on one shoulder so that you have a free arm to pump as you jog. Switch shoulders as often as you need to.
  • Perform each barbell movement unbroken and use the box jumps and sandbag carry as movements to catch your breath.
  • Consider stepping down from the box in an attempt to lower your heart rate prior to starting the sumo deadlift high pull and moving into the next round.

Workout 3: 20 min
5 sets for load:
10 Dumbbell Hang Power Clean
10 DB shrugs
:30 DB farmers hold

– Rest as needed between sets.
– Use the same pair of DBs for all movements.

NOTES
  • The goal is to perform all three movements unbroken with the heaviest load possible. Try to increase the load across as many sets as possible.

Stretching: 10 min
2 sets:
:20 Doorway Pec Stretch / side
20 Banded pull aparts
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Alternative Athletics: Partner Handstands

6/24/2023

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WARM-UP
1 set:
3:00 Row, Assault Bike, or Skierg

1 set:
4 incline Pushups on a box
6 Reverse Lunges
8 Scap Pull up

1 set:
4 incline or regular push-ups
6 Box Steps
8 Kip Swing

3 sets:
4 Chest-to-Bar Pullups
4 Pushups
4 Box Steps (20/24 in)
– Rest 1:00 between sets.

NOTES
  • Use the first three sets to increase the body’s range of motion and elevate the heart rate.
  • Use the final three sets as a way to practice the movements you plan to perform in the workout.

Test
With a partner:
Every :90 for 30:00:
10 Chest-to-Bar Pullups
10 Pushups
10 Box Steps (20/24 in)

– Partners alternate rounds; one athlete works at a time.
– The partner not completing a round cumulates time in a handstand or plank.

Training
With a partner:
Every :90 for 30:00:
6 Pullups
8 push-ups
10 box step-ups (20/24 in)

– Partners alternate rounds; one athlete works at a time.
– The partner not completing a round, cumulates time in a plank.


Scaled

With a partner:
Every :90 for 30:00:
5 Ring Rows
5 elevated push-ups
5 box step-ups (12/20 in)

– Partners alternate rounds; one athlete works at a time.
– The partner not completing a round, cumulates time in an elevated plank.

Stimulus & Goals
  • Fun partner workout! Shoot to get all the work done in the :90 and to accumulate time in the plank or handstand hold.
  • Hit the ground hard and embrace the built-in rest at the end of the :90 and in the handstand or plank hold.
Strategy
  • Focus on creating height on the pull-up bar before pulling your chest toward the bar. This will help you maintain larger sets for longer.
  • Try to maintain unbroken rounds for as many rounds as possible. That means pushing to failure if necessary.
  • Communicate with your partner.
  • If you do not have a partner for this workout, perform a new round every 3:00.

Competition: 85 min

Warm up: 15 min
See Above

Workout 1: 30 min
Today’s Rx

Workout 2: 15 min
For time:
6/9-cal Assault Bike
– Rest :30
11/15-cal Assault Bike
– Rest 1:00
16/21-cal Assault Bike
– Rest 1:30
21/27-cal Assault Bike
– Rest 2:00
26/33-cal Assault Bike

Stimulus & Goals
  • Increasing distances after shorter sets with faster paces.
  • Rest increases as distances increase.
  • Sustain high power outputs for longer durations after harder efforts.
  • Finish the first set in under :30, the second in 1:00, the third in 1:30, the fourth in 2:00, and the fifth in 2:30.

Strategy
  • Complete each set at the fastest pace you can sustain without sprinting on the bike. This means a powerful push into the handles and pedals, but a rigid, strong, and stable body. Equate this to a fast run versus a sprint.
  • Maintain this specific pacing on the bike. If this volume of work is too little for you to do, bump the volume up by starting with a round of 9/15 and finishing with a round of 32/39.
  • Come out strong on the first two sets and pull the pace back slightly on the third set. The pace you hold on the third set should be manageable but should get challenging for sets 4 and 5.

Workout 3: 15 min
4 sets:
100-ft Handstand Walk
1:00 flutter kicks**
– Rest 2:00 between sets.

NOTES
  • Set up a 100-ft course and walk as unbroken as possible.
  • Challenge yourself to keep the flutter kicks moving for the entire minute.
  • If you are unable to walk on your hands or you know you will struggle with the volume, consider one of these scaling options: reduce the distance of the walk, give yourself 1:00 to walk as far as you can, or scale to 50 alternating shoulder taps.

Stretching: 10 min
2 sets:
:30 double forearm stretch
:30 lacrosse ball pec mash / side
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Hawkey / Lorang Summer Bash Date Change

6/23/2023

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