Back to Big Dawgs tommorow after my affair with oly lifting. Oly comp was different. After training by yourself, then lifting in front of judges and spectators, felt really weird! Weird like carrying on a conversation with a stranger at a yearnal.
Looking forward to geting after it again with this training.
Hey dawgs, finished up in a close 2nd at the 2010 Pilgrim Wars Crossfit Games this weekend. I set the bar very high on WOD#1 in the first heat (All unbroken, no burpees!) and continued the momentum throughout the day.
WOD#1: Time: 8:51 400M Farmers Walk with 2PD KB in each hand (5 burpee penalty each time you have to set down the KB's on the walks) x5 75# Hang Squat Snatches 200M FW x10 HSS 100M FW x20 HSS
WOD#3: Total: 129 Max MU's in 2 min: 14 x5 C&J attempts in 10 min (No pressouts allowed): 115kg
Great weekend and fun event. Tim Banfield from Colorado SOCO submitted the group picture to the mainsite so we should see that soon. You can find pictures for the event under his or my profile on facebook.
Thanks Geoff! New PR for me with a 57kg Snatch and tied my C&J PR at 68kg. Also beat the Alberta Record for Snatch by 5kg and tied the Total Record at 125kg :)
HUGE congrats to Deejay! Total qualified you to the nationals if I'm not mistaken? HUGE DEAL! Very well done!
Hey everyone, I've been following OPT programming for the past year and it helped me tremendously in getting ready for the 2009 Crossfit Games Sectionals; however this is the first time I've posted on the site. I train at Crossfit Redline in Naples, FL and have been there since starting crossfit in July, 2009.
I'm just 5'07" 145lbs so I am looking to gain strength as the games approach once again. I am able to do everything as rx and owe everything to Crossfit Redline and OPT's training program, as well. I am a couple days behind due to work commitments so here is part 1 of Saturday's WOD:
A. 225# B. 155#/165#/175#/185#/190# C. 79# KBS - all 3 sets unbroken D. GH Raises - all unbroken
SJ: 185/195/205/215/225 CTB: Broken (hands are still torn up from last week...don't want to rip again)
HSPU: very slow. First round took 10 mins to get 10 and I didn't like the pace. Switched to AMRAP Ring HSPU and finished the 10 with regular HSPU. Rounds were: 10 ring 4 ring/ 6 regular 5 ring/ 5 regular 5 ring/ 5 regular 3 ring/ 7 regular
James, What is the best sub for the ring HSPU. I might be able to do them but im sure it is going to take forever. Is it better if i just take my time and do them slowly or should I do extra depth HSPU so that i can do them faster. Thanks for everything you do here.
Tried new pull up technique on round 4 and messed up rhythym. Went back to old on set 5 and was completed without problem.
B1: (5+2+3)(7+3)(8+2)(8+2)(7+3) B2: completed but tougher than norm
HSPU's on rings went really well. Focused in on technique and making sure to drive with arms, shoulders and chest. Got better as I went and really pushed myself.
My training motivation has been very low lately. It's coinciding with really dialing in my diet and energy rhythms. Not sure what's going on. I slept 10.5 hours last night and still haven't felt like myself.
3 sets of Split Jerk + 20CTB pullups 260# for all sets, unbroken pullups
rested a couple of minutes
played with ring HSPUs, did 2 sets of 5 with 20 GHD situps. Ugly. Need practice.
rested about 5 minutes
3 rounds of: 15 burpees 50 doubleunders
felt absolutely horrible on this. 5 minutes something... accidentally reset my clock (iphone) right when I went to look at my splits.
Anyway, I'm just going to ride this out. Keep training but not try to break any records and see how the improved lifestyle factors work out.
+ 20 minutes fooling around on rings and finally got my first ring HSPU!!
Part 2: 10 ring hspu/20 ub ghd 10 ring hspu/20 ub ghd 6 ring hspu/20 ub ghd 8 ring hspu/20 ub ghd 10 regular hspu/20 ub ghd
Notes: Thought i'd never ever get a ring hspu, but today did a few sets of 4! First 10 ring hspu literally took approx. 20 mins. The rest took about 6 mins. All ghd sit ups UB and last set i did 10 hspu against a wall, broken into 7/3. The last set + ghd sit ups with the 20 sec rest took a little over 2 minutes. I know with the first 4 sets I missed the response I was supposed to get because they took so long...but i'm still incredibly! psyched to finally be able to do ring HSPU!! I might add that part 1 demolished me, almost did get the last 20 UB chin ups. Ring HSPU...Thanks OPT!
Coach and big Dawgs: Curious about your thoughts on working weaknesses
- For example, I DL 420 but only clean 190. I have trouble converting the strength there. Any tips? Also, my overhead strength seems to be lacking. Should I throw in some overhead work a couple times a week before WODs? or just let it come? Any thoughts/tips would be excellent. Thank you!
Split jerk/CTB: Worked with 95# for the first 2 sets, then with 110#. Focused on dropping under the bar.
CTB: 18-2 / 15-5 / 12-8 / 8-7-5 / 10-6-4 Foreamrs were twice their size before the 4th set of pullups.
Tried the ring HSPU, band assisted... wasn't a success. Just to stabilize on the ring in handstand position was hazardous.
Did part 2 of yesterday's workout, Burpees/DU.... took me about 11 min.. the guy in charge of the clock forgot to stop it when I was done... I think my shoulders are weak. They were burning after the first 10 burpees. It slows me down for DU (and burpees). Not happy with my time on this one.
i mixed it up a little. i did the first part of today's wod. these were my times for each set: 141, 156, 215, 220, 236. all sets were completed at 230lb. the ctb pull ups definitely felt hard today. instead of doing part 2 of today's wod i did the one from yesterday (burpees and du's). wow it felt hard. my shoulders and arms were shot. my time was 1210. pretty sad, but this is definitely a weakness of mine. body weight stuff kills me.
Justin, I did the Burpees/DU, after the push jerk/CTB pullups, just like you did. It was really hard for me too! Shoulders were on fire! I guess the mix of CTB pullups, burpees and DU wasn't a good one!
6am Today did Sundays runs: 70% 1:40 80% 1:35 90% 1:24 100% 1:12,1:33,1:21 50% 2:30,2:26,2:21 Actually pretty happy with this.
5am: Todays training SJ's 200,205,210,210,210,210 CTB's UB,UB,12/,8/,lots of breaks! + RHSPU felt pretty good, new foot placement made big difference. GHD all UB 2hand touch.
Saturday's programming--done Sunday part 1: A. 240 B. 176, 198, 220, 242, 264x1 C. 2pd D. Subbed GM--back not feeling good at all by this point rest 20 mins part 2: scaled down; only did 3 sets of PJ with 90 secs row and 3 sets of Sq/K2E -PJ/Row felt good -K2E: first set UB, others broken
Em-PB it is very nice to see you back here and posting!! I was away on the weekend and will be playing catch up but will be back posting soon on the same day of the workouts. By your numbers it looks like training is going really well for you that is awesome.
RHSPU-SETS GOT EASIER ONCE I PLACED A MAT DOWN TO PROTECT MY SKULL FROM THE CONCRETE. MANAGED TO STRING 4 AND 5 TOGETHER WITH 20 SEC REST B/T TRIES. STILL WORKING OUT THE IF SCHEDULE. BONKED ON THE FIRST SET OF PART 1. I SEEM TO BE SENSITIVE TO LOW CARB. WILL TRY GHDs-NO ACCESS TO GHD. USED 22" SWISS BALL AND PROPPED MY FEET UNDER A RAILING. ANY RECOMMENDATIONS ON A BETTER OPTION WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED.
derb, both of what you mentioned will help but the instability practice takes time...so practicing the actual movement away from a training day without time limits will help...
NW, post a video of your clean somewhere so i can take a look at it and we'll check it out
Back to Big Dawgs tommorow after my affair with oly lifting. Oly comp was different. After training by yourself, then lifting in front of judges and spectators, felt really weird! Weird like carrying on a conversation with a stranger at a yearnal.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to geting after it again with this training.
A. 152/162/172/176/181
ReplyDeleteLots of breaks in chins
B. 3 sets complete - ran out of time
Nice frickin' work, DeeJay. Looks like you're working on some new things form-wise. You're a lot more solid before you start your jerks now.
ReplyDeleteBig congrats to Katrina Burton, too!
Hey dawgs, finished up in a close 2nd at the 2010 Pilgrim Wars Crossfit Games this weekend. I set the bar very high on WOD#1 in the first heat (All unbroken, no burpees!) and continued the momentum throughout the day.
ReplyDeleteWOD#1: Time: 8:51
400M Farmers Walk with 2PD KB in each hand (5 burpee penalty each time you have to set down the KB's on the walks)
x5 75# Hang Squat Snatches
200M FW
x10 HSS
100M FW
x20 HSS
WOD#2: Total: 43
Tabata LOW REP COUNTS:
Pullups: 7
Thrusters: 5
DU's: 31
WOD#3: Total: 129
Max MU's in 2 min: 14
x5 C&J attempts in 10 min (No pressouts allowed): 115kg
Great weekend and fun event. Tim Banfield from Colorado SOCO submitted the group picture to the mainsite so we should see that soon. You can find pictures for the event under his or my profile on facebook.
Train hard dawgs!
Thanks Geoff! New PR for me with a 57kg Snatch and tied my C&J PR at 68kg. Also beat the Alberta Record for Snatch by 5kg and tied the Total Record at 125kg :)
ReplyDeleteHUGE congrats to Deejay! Total qualified you to the nationals if I'm not mistaken? HUGE DEAL! Very well done!
Wow, just watched that video, amazing job DJ and Katrina!
ReplyDeleteCongrats DJ and Katrina!
ReplyDeleteHey everyone,
ReplyDeleteI've been following OPT programming for the past year and it helped me tremendously in getting ready for the 2009 Crossfit Games Sectionals; however this is the first time I've posted on the site. I train at Crossfit Redline in Naples, FL and have been there since starting crossfit in July, 2009.
I'm just 5'07" 145lbs so I am looking to gain strength as the games approach once again. I am able to do everything as rx and owe everything to Crossfit Redline and OPT's training program, as well. I am a couple days behind due to work commitments so here is part 1 of Saturday's WOD:
A. 225#
B. 155#/165#/175#/185#/190#
C. 79# KBS - all 3 sets unbroken
D. GH Raises - all unbroken
Part 2 will be done in about 3 hrs...
Jeff
Congrats again Kat and DJ,
ReplyDeleteAnd I must say that fellow in the red shirt beside DJ at the start of the video was one handsome devil!
This comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteNice work DJ and Katrina!
ReplyDeleteDJ, you snatch like a KING CRAB!!!
... take care my frien ;)
SJ: 185/195/205/215/225
ReplyDeleteCTB: Broken (hands are still torn up from last week...don't want to rip again)
HSPU: very slow. First round took 10 mins to get 10 and I didn't like the pace. Switched to AMRAP Ring HSPU and finished the 10 with regular HSPU.
Rounds were:
10 ring
4 ring/ 6 regular
5 ring/ 5 regular
5 ring/ 5 regular
3 ring/ 7 regular
GHDs: done
Part 1.
ReplyDelete225x3, 5 sets - 20 (12+8)
Split jerks were ugly, but good to work on at that weight. CTB's felt good, but broke them up into 12/8 to manage the workout better.
Part 2.
1. 10 UB, 20 (12+8)
2. 10 UB, 20 (13+7)
3. 10 UB, 20 (13+7)
4. 8+2, 20 (13+7)
5. 9+1, 20 (13+7)
Did HSPU's on the ground, with rings would have taken all day. GHD's were broken up with a quick break. They are a weakness and this was managable.
Tough workout! Looking forward to some active rest tomorrow.
Nice work Deejay and Katrina!
James,
ReplyDeleteWhat is the best sub for the ring HSPU. I might be able to do them but im sure it is going to take forever. Is it better if i just take my time and do them slowly or should I do extra depth HSPU so that i can do them faster. Thanks for everything you do here.
Good work comp-dawgs! Nice video btw, soft tune.
ReplyDeleteNice work DJ!
ReplyDeleteused 105, then 110#( 3 sets) on split jerk
ReplyDeletestrict pull ups, not c2b.
tried rign hspu for the first time--didn't happen.
couple rounds of ghd's and then had to go.
A1: 185# * 5
ReplyDeleteA2: unb/unb/unb/brk/unb
Jerks were strong with good technique.
Tried new pull up technique on round 4 and messed up rhythym. Went back to old on set 5 and was completed without problem.
B1: (5+2+3)(7+3)(8+2)(8+2)(7+3)
B2: completed but tougher than norm
HSPU's on rings went really well. Focused in on technique and making sure to drive with arms, shoulders and chest. Got better as I went and really pushed myself.
DJ and Kat are animals!
ReplyDeleteMy training motivation has been very low lately. It's coinciding with really dialing in my diet and energy rhythms. Not sure what's going on. I slept 10.5 hours last night and still haven't felt like myself.
3 sets of Split Jerk + 20CTB pullups
260# for all sets, unbroken pullups
rested a couple of minutes
played with ring HSPUs, did 2 sets of 5 with 20 GHD situps. Ugly. Need practice.
rested about 5 minutes
3 rounds of:
15 burpees
50 doubleunders
felt absolutely horrible on this. 5 minutes something... accidentally reset my clock (iphone) right when I went to look at my splits.
Anyway, I'm just going to ride this out. Keep training but not try to break any records and see how the improved lifestyle factors work out.
Congratulations DJ, Kat, Heavy & Brent!
ReplyDeletepart 2 from Saturday:
ReplyDeleteTimes of 3 sets: 2:04/2:06/2:01
12 Push Jerk - 135# (all unbroken)
90 sec Airdyne Bicycle
**HR of airdyne for 3 sets: 132/136/136
Times of 3 sets: 2:03/2:05/2:02
10 Thrusters - 115# (all unbroken)
90 sec Row
**HR of Row for 3 sets:
160/152/128
Times of 3 sets: 1:07/1:12/1:10
20 squats
20 sec rest
20 Knees to elbows
Part 1:
ReplyDeleteJerk 70 kg
CTB pull ups: 20,15,15,15,10
Part 2:
5 HSPU each round
20,15,15,15,15 GHD situps.
GHD situps felt slow.
Part 1:
ReplyDelete225# all sets
all chin ups UB
+ 20 minutes fooling around on rings and finally got my first ring HSPU!!
Part 2:
10 ring hspu/20 ub ghd
10 ring hspu/20 ub ghd
6 ring hspu/20 ub ghd
8 ring hspu/20 ub ghd
10 regular hspu/20 ub ghd
Notes: Thought i'd never ever get a ring hspu, but today did a few sets of 4! First 10 ring hspu literally took approx. 20 mins. The rest took about 6 mins. All ghd sit ups UB and last set i did 10 hspu against a wall, broken into 7/3. The last set + ghd sit ups with the 20 sec rest took a little over 2 minutes. I know with the first 4 sets I missed the response I was supposed to get because they took so long...but i'm still incredibly! psyched to finally be able to do ring HSPU!! I might add that part 1 demolished me, almost did get the last 20 UB chin ups. Ring HSPU...Thanks OPT!
This comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteJust watched the vid...sick performance. Congrats Kat and DJ!
ReplyDeleteAlso very well done Brent, way to represent!
Taking some time this week for a "ME," week. Today worked on some overhead strength/endurance
ReplyDeleteA: Press 5/3/1+ @105,120,130x5
B: Press/Push press/Jerk @ 85% of 1 so 110lbs, 1.1.1x5 rest 20 seconds
B1: 20 second OHS Hold rest 2 minutes
C:10x3 sets GHD Situps
later -
5 rounds 15 jump squats+50 DUs
Coach and big Dawgs: Curious about your thoughts on working weaknesses
ReplyDelete- For example, I DL 420 but only clean 190. I have trouble converting the strength there. Any tips?
Also, my overhead strength seems to be lacking. Should I throw in some overhead work a couple times a week before WODs? or just let it come? Any thoughts/tips would be excellent. Thank you!
Nik
Split Jerks:
ReplyDelete135, 185, 205, 225, 225
CTB Pullups:
all unbroken, approx. 30 sec each set
10 HSPU (on floor), 20s rest
40 situps (no GHD), 2min rest
5 sets (HSPU time / situp time):
:28 / 1:21
:19 / 1:24
:20 / 1:30
:22 / 1:19
:24 / 1:09
Will get at this WOD tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteNice work Deejay! always impressive!
Congrats Katrina!
Split jerk/CTB:
ReplyDeleteWorked with 95# for the first 2 sets, then with 110#. Focused on dropping under the bar.
CTB:
18-2 / 15-5 / 12-8 / 8-7-5 / 10-6-4
Foreamrs were twice their size before the 4th set of pullups.
Tried the ring HSPU, band assisted... wasn't a success. Just to stabilize on the ring in handstand position was hazardous.
Did part 2 of yesterday's workout, Burpees/DU.... took me about 11 min.. the guy in charge of the clock forgot to stop it when I was done...
I think my shoulders are weak. They were burning after the first 10 burpees. It slows me down for DU (and burpees). Not happy with my time on this one.
SJ: 185/185/185/185/185 (broken wrist not able to position correctly)
ReplyDeleteCTB: Lots of breaks (need to work on kipping motion)
HSPU: (sloppy on rings so stacked 3 45# plates for height, head to ground no kipping, few breaks)
GHD: no problems
CTB needs work, need to keep stretching this wrist of mine, scar tissue sucks :\
i mixed it up a little. i did the first part of today's wod. these were my times for each set: 141, 156, 215, 220, 236. all sets were completed at 230lb. the ctb pull ups definitely felt hard today. instead of doing part 2 of today's wod i did the one from yesterday (burpees and du's). wow it felt hard. my shoulders and arms were shot. my time was 1210. pretty sad, but this is definitely a weakness of mine. body weight stuff kills me.
ReplyDeleteJustin, I did the Burpees/DU, after the push jerk/CTB pullups, just like you did. It was really hard for me too! Shoulders were on fire! I guess the mix of CTB pullups, burpees and DU wasn't a good one!
ReplyDelete6am Today
ReplyDeletedid Sundays runs:
70% 1:40
80% 1:35
90% 1:24
100% 1:12,1:33,1:21
50% 2:30,2:26,2:21
Actually pretty happy with this.
5am: Todays training
SJ's 200,205,210,210,210,210
CTB's UB,UB,12/,8/,lots of breaks!
+
RHSPU felt pretty good, new foot placement made big difference.
GHD all UB 2hand touch.
Congrats DJ, Katrina, Heavy, and Brent.... great job!
ReplyDeleteA. 3/170 x 5
CTB all UB mixture of butterfly and regular kip
RHSPU went better then I thought and got better as I went.
All GHD UB
All rounds 3:30 or better including :20 sec rest
m.28.6'4''.225lbs
ReplyDeletestill working behind
Saturday's programming--done Sunday
part 1:
A. 240
B. 176, 198, 220, 242, 264x1
C. 2pd
D. Subbed GM--back not feeling good at all by this point
rest 20 mins
part 2:
scaled down; only did 3 sets of PJ with 90 secs row and 3 sets of Sq/K2E
-PJ/Row felt good
-K2E: first set UB, others broken
Monday's programming--done today
100%s: 1:14, 1:15, 1:14
50%s: 1:58, 1:59, 1:59
70%: 1:29
80%: 1:23
90%: 1:19
Met-con: 9:29
First two sets unbroken. Third and fourth were struggles.
220 x 3 (all sets)
ReplyDeleteCTB (all unbroken)
2nd part - complete
Thanks guys! Katrina, hell of a job with the lifts. do you have video??
ReplyDeleteHeavy, good work in your first comp man! first time is crazy.
Nice work Brent!
I'm back on big dawgs soon. gotta get my ass back into shape. I miss the hard work!
Em-PB it is very nice to see you back here and posting!! I was away on the weekend and will be playing catch up but will be back posting soon on the same day of the workouts. By your numbers it looks like training is going really well for you that is awesome.
ReplyDelete225# X5
ReplyDeleteCTB as Rx'd broken once per set
+
10 regular HSPU
20 Knees to elbows
Suzie F
55/55/65/75/85
5 COVP
+
10 modified HSPU
10 Knees to elbows
SJ-185# ALL REPS/SETS
ReplyDeleteCTB-ALL UNBRKN
RHSPU-SETS GOT EASIER ONCE I PLACED A MAT DOWN TO PROTECT MY SKULL FROM THE CONCRETE. MANAGED TO STRING 4 AND 5 TOGETHER WITH 20 SEC REST B/T TRIES.
STILL WORKING OUT THE IF SCHEDULE. BONKED ON THE FIRST SET OF PART 1. I SEEM TO BE SENSITIVE TO LOW CARB. WILL TRY
GHDs-NO ACCESS TO GHD. USED 22" SWISS BALL AND PROPPED MY FEET UNDER A RAILING. ANY RECOMMENDATIONS ON A BETTER OPTION WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED.
Excellent work Brent. You have taken your shit to the next level.
ReplyDelete185,205,215,220,220
ReplyDelete1,2 unbroken, 10/10, unbroken, 10/5/5
1 round of ring hspu's/ghd's
no fire, tried to get back too early
congrats to Katrina, DJ, Heavy, and Brent
Nice work DJ! Congratulations buddy!
ReplyDeletejeff, welcome aboard...knock it out
ReplyDeletederb, both of what you mentioned will help but the instability practice takes time...so practicing the actual movement away from a training day without time limits will help...
NW, post a video of your clean somewhere so i can take a look at it and we'll check it out
Jerks @ 175
ReplyDeleteCTB Unbroken
Subbed 2 sets HSPU elevated 2", then 3 sets regular HSPU
GHDSU-complete
Good wod for 2 of my weaknesses...HSPU and lowering moderate to heavy loads from overhead.