Mayhem Daily Wod - 2228
Mayhem Gymnastics
Use % of Kipping Ring Muscle Up week one 3 minute test.
5 Strict Ring Muscle Ups
- rest 30 seconds --
45% of 3 minute test of your Kipping Ring Muscle Up from week one
--rest 90 seconds --
3 Strict Ring Muscle Ups
- rest 30 seconds --
35% of 3 minute test of your Kipping Ring Muscle Up from week one
--rest 90 seconds --
2 Strict Ring Muscle Up
- rest 30 seconds --
30% of 3 minute test of your Kipping Ring Muscle Up from week one
Scaling:
If you do not have strict ring muscle ups or if you had 6 or less Kipping Ring Muscle Ups on the test complete:
5 strict box assist strict ring muscle ups
- rest 30 seconds --
90 seconds max effort False Grip Ring Pull Ups
--rest 60 seconds --
3 strict Box Assist Strict Rring Muscle ups
- rest 30 seconds --
90 seconds max effort Ring Dips
--rest 60 seconds --
2 strict box assist strict ring muscle up
- rest 30 seconds --
90 seconds max effort Kipping Ring Swings
For example:
If your 3 minute test was 12 Kippinng Ring Muscle Ups
45% would be 5.4 but we will round down to 5 reps
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Continue until time expires, adding 3 handstand push-ups each round and 3 overhead squats every 3 rounds.
♀ 105 lb ♂ 155 lb
Scaling:
Today’s movement combo will tax your overhead position. Reduce the reps on the handstand push-ups and/or reduce the load on the barbell in order to work through the earlier rounds with minimal rest.
Strict Amanda
9-7-5 reps for time of:
Strict ring muscle-ups
Squat snatches
♀ 95 lb
♂ 135 lb
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Scaling:
Today’s workout is a shorter effort and twist on the benchmark workout Amanda. This variation highlights the gymnastics element of the workout and challenges your skill set. Don’t let the lower volume fool you — this workout packs a punch. The load of the barbell should allow you to complete the set of 9 in 1:30 or less.
If you have strict muscle-ups, but you are limited by the volume, consider reducing the reps to 5-4-3 or 3-2-1. If you do not yet have a strict ring muscle-up, perform low-ring muscle-up transitions. You can increase or decrease the difficulty of these by moving your feet forward or backward of the rings.
Intermediate option:
3-2-1 reps for time of:
Strict ring muscle-ups
9-7-5
Squat snatches
♀ 65 lb
♂ 95 lb
Beginner option:
9-7-5 reps for time of:
Low-ring muscle-up transitions
Hang power snatch + overhead squat
♀ 35 lb
♂ 45 lb
Resources:
The Strict Muscle-Up
The Snatch
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Taken by Ruby Wolff at a Level 2 Seminar at CrossFit Marrickville in Marrickville, Australia.
Spend 15-20 minutes practicing the following progression:
Headstand
Headstand with knees to chest
From the headstand position, kick upward to a handstand and hold
Kick to a handstand, hold, and lower back to a headstand
Multiple freestanding handstand push-ups
Rest at least 10 minutes, then perform:
As many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
35 double-unders
5 freestanding handstand push-ups
Post rounds and reps to comments.
Scaling:
The goal today is to build confidence in a gymnastics movement and develop a better understanding of your body in space. This is an opportunity to practice complex skills in a low-intensity environment.
Setup and execution:
*Perform all stages of the progression about 1 foot off a wall. Consider using an AbMat for your head. Even though the wall is there, the goal is to use it only if you lose balance or control. Remember, we are working on a freestanding handstand and handstand push-up.
Headstand | Start in a frog stand and extend both legs above your body. Your head and hands will still be on the ground in the tripod position.
Headstand with knees to chest | While in a headstand, slowly bring your knees to your chest and then extend them back above your body.
Kick to a handstand | While in a headstand, bring your knees toward your chest in a controlled fashion. While extending your legs, think about driving your heels to the sky — this will build momentum. Then press with your arms to complete the freestanding handstand.
Kick to a handstand, hold, and lower back to headstand | If you cannot yet hold a freestanding handstand, use the wall for assistance. Once you kick up, hold for a second or two, then slowly bring your head back down to a headstand. Achieve this by bringing your head in front of your hands, and allow the feet/legs to have a slight backward lean to counterbalance. This can be completed with one or both legs on the wall for assistance.
Multiple freestanding handstand push-ups | Once you have successfully made it back to the headstand, attempt another rep.
Modifications:
Go as far as you can in the progression and stop when it becomes challenging. Over time, progress to the full movement as you develop the skills.
Intermediate option:
Spend 15-20 minutes practicing the following progression:
Headstand
Headstand with knees to chest
From the headstand position, kick upward to a handstand and hold
Kick to a handstand, hold, and lower back to a headstand
Multiple handstand push-ups
Rest at least 10 minutes, then perform:
As many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
35 double-unders
5 handstand push-ups
*Perform all stages of the progression a few inches off a wall. Consider using an AbMat for your head. The goal is to kick up and back to a headstand against the wall. If you are confident with this, try the freestanding variation.
Beginner option:
Spend 15-20 minutes practicing the following progression:
Inchworm
Pike headstand
Pike handstand hold
Pike push-up negative
Multiple pike push-ups
Rest at least 10 minutes, then perform:
As many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
35 single-unders
5 pike push-ups
*Perform all stages of the progression in the middle of an open floor. Consider using an AbMat for your head. To make the pike position easier, keep your feet away from your hands. The closer the feet are to the hands, the more difficult the movement will be. The goal is to practice loading as much bodyweight as possible onto the hands, and to build confidence getting upside down. If you are confident with this progression, try the intermediate variation.
Resources:
The Freestanding Handstand Push-up
The Handstand
The Kipping Handstand Push-up
Handstand Push-up Variations
The Double-under
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