Thursday 171207

Wednesday 240207

Wednesday 240207

For reps:
3 minutes of freestanding shoulder taps in a handstand
3 minutes of legless rope climbs (15 feet)
2 minutes of freestanding shoulder taps in a handstand
2 minutes of legless rope climbs
1 minute of freestanding shoulder taps in a handstand
1 minute of legless rope climbs

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Scaling:
Time to get gymnasty. The goal of the freestanding shoulder taps is to reach a point of balance in a handstand and begin the shoulder taps. A rep is counted every time a hand touches a shoulder. Challenge yourself to reach balance before beginning the shoulder taps rather than wildly throwing your feet in the air and frantically looking for a shoulder to tap. If you struggle to find a point of balance freestanding, you are better off practicing against the wall. Performing shoulder taps with your stomach facing the wall will be easier than performing shoulder taps with your back to the wall. Scale the difficulty of the rope climbs to allow yourself at least 1 rep every 20-30 seconds.

Intermediate option:
For reps:
3 minutes of shoulder taps in a handstand against the wall
3 minutes of rope climbs (15 feet)
2 minutes of shoulder taps in a handstand against the wall
2 minutes of rope climbs
1 minute of shoulder taps in a handstand against the wall
1 minute of rope climbs

Beginner option:
For reps:
3 minutes of shoulder taps in a pike position on the floor
3 minutes of pull-to-stands
2 minutes of shoulder taps in a pike position on the floor
2 minutes of pull-to-stands
1 minute of shoulder taps in a pike position on the floor
1 minute of pull-to-stands

Resources:
The Freestanding Handstand
The Legless Rope Climb
The Rope Climb (Wrapping)
The Rope Climb (Basket)
Master the Movement: Handstands

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Saturday 101016

Saturday 101016

"CrossFit Total"

Back squat, 1 rep
Shoulder Press, 1 rep
Deadlift, 1 rep

Dave Lipson: Squat 550, Press 215, Deadlift 635. Total 1400lbs
Jason Khalipa: Squat 445, Press 240, Deadlift 535. Total 1220lbs
Kristan Clever: Squat 270, Press 115, Deadlift 335. Total 720lbs
Katie Hogan: Squat 245, Press 115, Deadlift 320. Total 685lbs
Elyse Umeda Squat 275, Press 105, Deadlift 295. Total 675lbs
Rebecca Voigt: Squat 215, Press 105, Deadlift 350. Total 670lbs
Kim Malz: Squat 235, Press 95, Deadlift 275. Total 605lbs
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Wednesday 231122

Wednesday 231122

For reps:
3 minutes of ring muscle-ups 3 minutes of shoulder presses
2 minutes of ring muscle-ups
2 minutes of shoulder presses
1 minute of ring muscle-ups
1 minute of shoulder presses

♀ 95 lb
♂ 135 lb

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Scaling:
Reduce the load of the shoulder press. Make sure you can perform at least 3 unbroken reps before breaking. If you are unable to perform ring muscle-ups, practice the movement holding you back (e.g., chest-to-bar pull-up, ring dip, low-ring transitions).

Intermediate option:
For reps:
3 minutes of kipping ring pull-ups
3 minutes of shoulder presses
2 minutes of kipping ring pull-ups
2 minutes of shoulder presses
1 minute of kipping ring pull-ups
1 minute of shoulder presses

♀ 65 lb
♂ 95 lb

Beginner option:
For reps:
3 minutes of low-ring transitions
3 minutes of shoulder presses
2 minutes of low-ring transitions
2 minutes of shoulder presses
1 minute of low-ring transitions
1 minute of shoulder presses

♀ 35 lb
♂ 45 lb

Movement resources:
The Kipping Muscle-Up
The Shoulder Press

Monday 110829

Monday 110829

"CrossFit Total"

Back squat, 1 rep
Shoulder Press, 1 rep
Deadlift, 1 rep

Kevin Hare: Squat 365, Press 155, Deadlift 500. Total 1020lbs
Keegan Martin (age 17): Squat 355, Press 135, Deadlift 400. Total 890lbs
Matt Ross (age 15): Squat 300, Press 115, Deadlift 305. Total 720lbs
Alyssa Ross (age 17): Squat 215, Press 95, Deadlift 315. Total 625lbs
Katie Fairman: Squat 230, Press 95, Deadlift 275. Total 600lbs
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