Tag: Hollow Rock

2 Mile Test

Warm-up

  • Crossover Symmetry Activation
  • Bottom Squat Hold
  • Shoulder stretching
  • OHS – 6×45#, 6×75#, 6×95#

Conditioning

12-9-6

  • C2B Pull-ups
  • OHS (115#)

Over the course of the week I toyed around with different rep schemes before finally settling on this one. Worked out great. Was a solid little burner. I went 12, 5-4, and 3-3 on the C2B. They got really hard after the OHS. Fought to get every set of squats unbroken. Finished in 3:07.

Accessory

6:00 EMOM

  • 8 Weighted Step-ups (2×26# KB, 20″)

* Light enough to put all weight on foot that is on the box. Do not push off the ground with the other leg.

If I would have gone any heavier I think I would have been pushing off with my other leg. This allowed me to focus on working the one leg.

Run Every Day

2 Mile Run

We rarely ever do “longer” runs in CrossFit, so I figured I’d get in my run for the day and have everyone share in the fun. I started out a little too hot, but fell into a decent pace during the first mile. RunKeeper (log) said about 7:26. I started falling off in the 2nd mile, but tried to make up for it in the last 1/4 of a mile. Finished the 2 miles in about 15:18. I would have liked to be close to 14:30, but not too bad. Curious how different my time would have been if we ran first thing.

Midline

8 Rounds

  • 15s Hollow Rocks
  • 15s Rest

Changing up instead of 20/10s was much better. Allowed me to keep going throughout. Got 11 reps ever round for 88 total.

Core Galore

Last night I was exhausted from driving down state to golf in the morning and the long night run. Got nearly 10 hours of sleep. My legs are feeling some fatigue this morning but HRV was good. I’ve dropped 6 pounds since getting my diet back on point a week ago.

Warmed up for Super Sunday with Crossover Symmetry Activation, a 500m row, and some C&J with 45 and 95#.

Open Workout 13.4

7:00 AMRAP
3-6-9-12…

  • C&J (135#)
  • T2B

I haven’t done this since the Open that year when I got 82 reps. Got 75 today. I guess I should have gone back and read what I did back then. Whoops! Did the first 3 clean & jerks unbroken, then all singles. Did sets of 3 toes to bars until the 12 when I did 3 sets of 4. I could have easily beat that old score by stringing together more T2B.

Accessory

10:00 EMOM (alt)

  • 5 Pendlay Rows (165#)
  • 15 V-ups

I tried to squeeze each row for a second at the top. Focused on quality v-ups.

10:00 EMOM (alt)

  • 5 Deficit HSPU (2″)
  • 5/5 Weighted Step-ups (#106, 20″)

I did the first round of handstand push-ups strict and 3 in round 2 I think. Then a quick small kip. Held two 53# kettlebells for the step-ups. Actually started out at 24″, but 4 reps in I realized that was too high and flipped the box. Haven’t done them in a long time so forgot about the leg being parallel in the step. I think I might start doing these once a week to try to heal my quad.

Midline

Tabata Hollow Rocks

Horrible! Worst performance I’ve had with these that I can remember. I only made it through 3 rounds without an extra break. I think I got 119 total reps. Core was pretty shot after the T2B and V-ups.

Run Every Day

Didn’t rain all day like the forecast called for. Headed out for a run before 6pm. Went 2.71 miles in 26:50. Little on the humid side.

Final 2015 CrossFit Games Open Numbers

The score validation deadline passed last night, so final rankings are in. I’m the 13,195th man alive! 😎 There were 141,884 men who submitted at least one score, putting me in the top 9.3%. Easily beats my goal of top 14%. My placing is higher than 2014 and there were more participants this year. I guess you can say I’m fitter.

I’m really happy overall with my performance in the workouts. 15.2 was a disappointment since it was worse than my score in 14.2, but the other scores made up for it. I’m excited to try 15.1 and 15.3 again in the next few months because there are some things I’d do different.

Now I’m enjoying not having the pressure of the Open workout each week and just going with the flow. Putting a lot of effort into rehabbing these injuries.

first-run-2015-shoesAnother decent day temperature wise, so I decided to go out for a run. Did Crossover Symmetry Activation first though.

  • 1.5 Mile Run (15:28)
  • 125 Walking Lunges (4:40)
  • 0.45 Mile Run (5:43)
  • 125 Walking Lunges (4:34)
  • 1.37 Mile Run (16:22)

The entire thing was a total of 3.51 miles and took 45:47. The times and distances above are estimates I pulled out of the RunKeeper log, which I kept running as just one workout. I had planned to put in some walking lunges but didn’t know how many until I got into it. I came back to feet together on every step instead of stepping through into the next lunge. Was a little slower per step, but allowed me to do each set unbroken compared to yesterday where I had to take a lot of short breaks. Felt great to be outside!

When I got home I did a little core work.

4 Rounds

  • 30s Hollow Rocks
  • 30s Rest

Then a round of Crossover Symmetry Iron Scap. I’ll do some back stretching tonight.

No BS Bench

Morning garage workout.

Warm-up

  • 500m Ski – 2:08.6
  • Crossover Symmetry Activation

Strength

Bench Press

  • 10×45#
  • 5×95#
  • 5×135#
  • 5×165#
  • 5×185#
  • 5x5x195#
  • MAX @ 195 -> 10 reps

No squatting, so might as well start a new bench program. Today’s goal was to determine a base number that can be done for 5×5 without compromising form. I thought I’d use 205, but after the set with 185# I made the call to take it conservative and I’m glad I did because the last two sets were starting to get hard. I was taking just over 2 minutes of rest between the 5 working sets and then I took a 3 minute break before the max rep set.

It’s probably been 10 years since I concentrated on bench press, so I’m interested to see how my body reacts. I never had a goal to bench 300#, but I’m making it a goal for this year, since it’s actually within reach. Definitely won’t be easy, but it wouldn’t be a good goal then.

Conditioning

Ski Erg
5 Rounds

  • 500m at 2000m PR pace (<2:00)
  • 30s Rest
  • 100m very easy

I don’t remember where I got this from, but it looks like a Hinshaw workout. I did the rest and 100m after the 5th interval. The computer time said 13:34 at the end, but it keeps rolling a little once you stop moving and then doesn’t count up during rest periods. Call it an extra 2 seconds of time roll for each 500m, so 15:54 total.

Finished with Crossover Symmetry Recovery because this damn shoulder is starting to get funky again. Need to take care of it before it turns into the issue I had last year.

Went to the 5:30 class at CFI.

Warm-up

  • Bottom Squat Hold
  • Shoulder Stretching
  • Yoga

Weightlifting

Power Snatch

  • 5×45#
  • 5×95#
  • 3×115#
  • 3×135#
  • 3×155#
  • 3×165#

I’ve done 155 for hang squat triple, but never a power from the floor that I can recall, so last two sets were both PRs.

Conditioning

5 Rounds

  • 10 Power Snatch (95#)
  • 5 HSPU
  • 1:30 Rest

I was going to try to do strict handstand push-ups, but ditched that plan after doing 1 rep. Kipped the rest of the way and it was not easy. Shoulder burner! Did all sets of snatches TnG. Finished at 10:06.

Midline

  • 20s Plank
  • 10s Rest
  • 20s Side Plank (L)
  • 10s Rest
  • 20s Side Plank (R)
  • 10s Rest
  • 20s V-ups
  • 10s Rest
  • 20s Plank Push-ups
  • 10s Rest
  • 20s Hollow Rocks
  • 10s Rest
  • 20s Plank
  • 10s Rest
  • 20s Side Plank (L)
  • 10s Rest
  • 20s Side Plank (R)
  • 10s Rest
  • MAX Plank – 2:57

I was sweating more from the max plank than from the workout. Was shaking so bad I couldn’t take it anymore and had to bow out before the 3 minute mark.

Fuck You Quad

Brrrr! When I checked the weather this morning it was -12 and felt like -29 with the windchill.

Warm-up

  • 500m Row – 2:16
  • Bottom Squat Hold
  • Stretching
  • 5 OHS (45#)

Open Workout 14.2

Every 3 minutes for as long as possible complete:

  • From 0:00-3:00, 2 rounds of:
    • 10 OHS (95#)
    • 10 C2B pull-ups
  • From 3:00-6:00, 2 rounds of:
    • 12 OHS (95#)
    • 12 C2B pull-ups
  • Etc., following same pattern until you fail to complete both rounds

I cruised through the first two rounds in about 1:30, doing both sets of OHS unbroken, the first 10 pull-ups unbroken, and then 5-5 on the second set. Loved all of the rest time. I started to feel my quad quite a bit in the second three minutes and pretty much gave up after that. Basically bitched out. 😦 Finished the second set of 12 overhead squats just before time ran out. I really wanted to give it a run to finish the rounds of 14 today. Honestly part of me was afraid of going to that dark place and this injured quad was just the excuse I needed. Disappointed in myself, but I also know it’s not worth it to make it worse. Sucks either way though!

I think I’m going to stay away from any squatting up until the Open and see if the quad can heal up.

Weightlifting

Warmed up with some reps at 95#, 135#, and 185#.

10:00 EMOM

  • 2 Hang Power Cleans + 1 Push Jerk (@ ~70-75% of 1RM C&J)

Started with 205# on the bar and damn was it heavy for that first round. In the second round I didn’t get the hook grip back after the first clean and knew I was going to lose it, so I just dropped the bar. Took ten off each side and went 185# for the last 8 rounds. Not my day!

Misc

2 Cycles

  • 4 Rounds Tabata
    • 20s Hollow Rock
    • 10s Rest
  • 30s Rest
  • 4 Rounds Tabata
    • 20s Row (cal)
    • 10s Rest
  • 30s Rest
  • 4 Rounds Tabata
    • 20s Plank
    • 10s Rest
  • 30s Rest

I made it through the first cycle of hollow rocks without stopping for 75 reps, but then really died when they came back around and only got 64 reps with several breaks in cycle 2. I got 40 and 43 calories on the rower and held all of the planks no problem. Had planned to do 1:30 of MB cleans with 1:00 rest for the 3rd part but with my quad made an adjustment to the planks since there were only a few of us.

Not a crazy Super Sunday, but some solid work.

Rough Morning, Solid Night

Got plenty of sleep, but had a hard time getting out of bed. Made it for 9am though.

Warm-up

  • Bottom Squat Hold
  • Arm stretching
  • Band pass-thrus
  • 2 Rounds
    • 20 Mountain Climbers
    • 20 Jumping Jacks

Strength

Shoulder Press

  • 6×45#
  • 6×95#
  • 6×115#
  • 6×125#
  • 6×130#
  • 6×135#
  • 6×140#
  • 6×145#

Meh. Would have liked to get 150 or 155.

Midline

4 Sets

  • 5 Evil Wheels
  • 10/10 Side Bends (62# KB)

Conditioning

12:00 AMRAP

  • 50 Burpees
  • 50 Wall Balls (20#, 10′)
  • 50 American KBS (53#)
  • 50 Air Squats

Settled into a pace of 15-16 burpees per minute, which got me finished around 3:15. Did my wall balls in sets of 10. Too much rest between the sets. Moved on to the swings around 6:10. Did two sets of 15 and two sets of 10. Then the air squats unbroken but slow. Had about a minute left and managed 15 burpees for 215 total reps. Not sure why, but I did not feel very good after this one; I didn’t even push hard. Maybe it’s a nutrition thing or having a hard time waking up was a sign.

Break at night to get in some work in the garage. Warmed up with an easy 5:00 on the Air Dyne for 2.63km.

Back Squat

  • 10×45#
  • 5×135#
  • 5×185#
  • 3×225#
  • 3×255#
  • 3×275#
  • 3×295#
  • 3×315#
  • 3×330#
  • 3×340# (PR)

After 100 squats this morning I was unsure how I’d feel tonight. Wasn’t feeling very good as I worked up and even at 315#. Knew I had to change my attitude after that and just attack each rep. Could definitely feel my quad, though it obviously didn’t hold me back. Hopefully I can walk tomorrow.

Accessory

5 Rounds

  • 30s OH Holds (15# Training bar w/ 15# plates on bands)
  • 30s Rest
  • 30s Hollow Rocks
  • 30s Rest

Big difference from using the earthquake bar, but not a bad substitution. Still get some movement out of the bar and weight. Was able to go non-stop through each set of hollow rocks, which I wasn’t expecting.

Burpees up High

Up for the 7am at CrossFit Estes Park again. I did the programmed workout today.

Warm-up

  • 3:00 Row (680m)
  • 20:00 Mobility
  • 7:00 AMRAP (no rush, just get warmed up)
    • 10 Lunges
    • 8 Ring Rows
    • 6 Hollow Rocks

I did 5 rounds of the AMRAP going at a nice easy pace, not breaking a sweat.

Conditioning

21-15-9

  • Burpees
  • Box Jumps (24″)

Damn those burpees eat you up at altitude. Took me 4:59.

Accessory

Turkish Get-ups

  • 3/3 26#
  • 3/3 35#
  • 3/3 40#
  • 3/3 53#

Every time I do these I say I need to do them more often.

Trying Jerk Dips

Feeling pretty great. Mid back is a little sore, but not sure why. In for the 10am at CFi and then some extra lifting after class.

Warm-up

  • Bottom Squat Holds
  • Wrist Stretching
  • Rack Position Stretching

Strength

Front Squats

  • 5×45#
  • 3×135#
  • 3×185#
  • 3×205#
  • 3×225#
  • 3×245#
  • 3×265#
  • 3×275#
  • 3×285#

Felt really good! Would have liked to try another set or two if there had been time.

Conditioning

20:00 AMRAP (Partner)

  • 20 Power Cleans
  • 30 Burpees
  • 40 American KBS

* One person working at a time. Split up reps any way you want.

I paired up with Raymond and we used different equipment. Split up reps for the most part but a few rounds in I started doing more burpees. I used 135# for the cleans and a 53# KB for the swings. We got 4 full rounds plus 20 cleans, 30 burpees, and 6 kettlebell swings. I was sweating more than I can remember in a long time and the weather has shifted to fall, so that was weird.

Midline

4 Rounds

  • 20s Hollow Rocks
  • 10s Rest

Right into…

4 Rounds

  • 20s Plank
  • 10s Rest

I could not keep up with the hollow rocks for all 8 rounds after doing that workout. Fought hard to get through just the 4.

Weightlifting

Jerk Dips & Split Jerks

  • 5×45#
  • 3×95#
  • 3×125#
  • 3×145#
  • 3×1653
  • 3×185#
  • 3×195#
  • 3×205#
  • 3×215#
  • 3×225#

Have seen Catalyst Athletics using the jerk dips with a few of their athletes and figure it would be useful for me to try some in order to reinforce that positioning and body path. I was doing the jerk dip reps and then going right into the first rep of the jerks. They also fatigued my legs a bit, forcing me to think about dropping under the bar, which was much better today.

Felt pretty solid overall and didn’t have any misses. My wrists have built back up too. I didn’t wear wrist wraps at all, but I could start to feel it some in the last few sets. Pretty stoked though. I’ve never hit triples that heavy before.

Morning Garage

Out in the garage around 8am.

Ski Erg

  • 1000m (4:33.7)
  • Rest 1:00
  • 800m (3:16.4)
  • Rest 3:00
  • 1000m (4:27.4)
  • Rest 1:00
  • 600m (2:25.8)
  • Rest 3:00
  • 1000m (4:27.3)
  • Rest 1:00
  • 400m (1:36.8)
  • Rest 3:00
  • 1000m (4:23.4)
  • Rest 1:00
  • 200m (0:48.2)

* 1,000s at moderate intensity (2,000m PR pace plus 10-15sec/500m)
* 800, 600, 400, 200 at hard intensity (2,000m PR pace plus 0-10sec/500m)

My goal pace for moderate intensity was 2:15 and I went for 2:00-2:05 for hard.

Midline

8 Rounds

  • 15s Hollow Rocks
  • 15s Rest

I got 14 every round. Felt much easier than the previous times I’ve done this.

Got in a little order from Rogue today, in which I picked up a set of the safety straps for my rack.

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Went to the 5:30 class at CFi.

Warm-up

  • 3x10x120# Reverse Hypers
  • Double Squat Jumps
  • Explosive Squat Jumps
  • PVC arm/back stretching behind back

Skill

Single Leg Standing Box Jumps

Had never tried these before. Pretty weird and different feeling. Started at 20″, then 24″, and slowly worked up from there. Hit 31.5″ on both legs and ended there. Will have to come back to these once in a while. Nice change from using both legs.

Conditioning

5 Rounds

  • 5 Hang Power Cleans
  • 5 Front Squats
  • 5 Push Press
  • 5 Back Squats
  • 5 Burpees

I used 115# because I figured I’d be able to hold on to the bar through an entire round. Worked out too. I wouldn’t have made it with 135#. Finished in 6:49.

15:00 Row (easy)

Kept pace between 2:10-2:15. Went 3,383 meters.

All Push

Massage was great yesterday. Definitely needed one. The outside of my left calf is sore! Headed out to the garage around 8:30 this morning.

Warm-up

  • 500m Ski Erg

Went at about 70%, in 2:25.

SkiErg Intervals

3 Rounds

  • 6 Rounds
    • 30s @ 100%
    • 30s Rest
  • 3:00 Rest (total, don’t rest the 30s extra after the 6th)
  • Round 1 meters: 134-137-135-134-132-134
  • Round 2 meters: 140-138-135-134-135-133
  • Round 3 meters: 137-136-135-135-132-133

Damn! That was a battle. Just enough rest to let you go hard again. I picked up some extra technique stuff from an old video on the CrossFit Journal showing to go up on the toes during the recovery phase, which gives your body more room to drop. Seemed to work and I’m getting more comfortable with the rhythm of the machine. Was holding 1:45-1:50 once I got the flywheel going on each interval.

Walked 0.45 miles around the block for a cool down.

Went over to CFi around 11. I did Crossover Symmetry Activation to get started. Then started warming up with shoulder presses and seated box jumps for the XWOD. Did 10×45#, 6×95#, and 6×115# shoulder presses. Also 2×24″, 2×32″, 2×35.5″, 1×38″, and 1×42″ seated box jumps.

2014-08-10-seated-box-jumpXWOD

  • 6-6-6-6-6-6 Shoulder Press (120#)
  • 2-1-2-1-2-1 Seated Box Jumps
    • 2s: 42″
    • 1s: 45.5″

 

Weightlifting

E90S 15:00 (10 sets)

  • 2 Squat Cleans

I went 165-175-185-195-205-215-220-225-235-245. Reps were TnG through 195# and then I dropped the bar between reps. Was thinking to go up by 5# at a time after 215# but after 2 little jumps, I went for broke with two 10# jumps to finish. My max clean is 260# so that felt pretty good to hit 245# for a double at the end of that work.

Conditioning

21-11

  • Handstand Push-ups
  • Ring Dips
  • Push-ups

The plan started out as doing “J.T.” but after the round of 21 we made an executive decision to adjust. Everything was pretty much down to singles by that point and we wanted to be able to use our arms at the Adventure Park tonight. My time was 9:52.

Midline

8 Rounds

  • 15s Hollow Rocks
  • 15s Rest

Grabbed some sushi after.

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