Archive for July, 2009

Grace · 24 July 2009

60kg clean and jerk, 30 reps for time.

The Lumbar Curve Protector! · 23 July 2009

3×5 Deadlift Maintain the same weight for 3 sets of 5 reps. 

Rest · 22 July 2009

Eat well, stretch and get to bed early.  Try no booze, caffeine or sugar for one day.  I bear no responsibility for your aberrant social behaviour during these 24 hours though…

Row My Friends, Row… · 21 July 2009

Athletes will work out in pairs. Athlete #1 will row 2000m @ their 5km pace (if you don’t know your 5km pace, aim for sub 1:50/500m for men and sub 2:05/500m for women). Athlete #2 will complete the same as soon as Athlete #1 finishes. As soon as Athlete #2 finishes their 2000m piece, Athlete [...]

Do You Know Squat? · 20 July 2009

Read Rippetoe’s article on squatting before this workout.  Google this: “Rippetoe knees hips” 5×5 Back Squat Complete 5 sets of 5 reps at the same weight.

Looks Easy On Paper, But… · 19 July 2009

30-20-10 Box Jump 24″ Burpee  

Rest · 18 July 2009

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