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Tuesday August 13 2019 Swole Cycle


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Tuesday August 13 2019

Gymnastic Focus Work
3 Rounds For Time:
3 TTB + 3 Chest to Bar Pull-Ups + 3 Pull-Ups
*Every Break: 150 Meter Row or 200m run
The workout starts on gymnastic complex, with any break on the bar requiring a trip to the rower for 150 meters or 200 m run

MOVEMENT FOCUS
On all three movements, focus on leading the way with the feet
This is easy to keep top of mind, because you'll already do it on the toes to bar
Leading with the feet on the pull-ups can help you maintain rhythm, stay hollow, and 'pull' less of your body weight

Strict Press (rack)
3 Sets of 3
Build to a heavy set of 3

MOVEMENT FOCUS
Lumbar Curve
Maintain the natural lumbar curve in the lower back. It is really tempting to arch the lower back hard to get better leverage or get a little more 'oomph' into each press. Let's try to make these as strict as possible. Doing that ensures we are strengthening the chest and shoulders without getting any help from the hips or lower back.

WOD: 'Swole Cycle'
16:00 on clock 8 Rounds of 20 Seconds On / 10 Seconds Off:
Strict Pull-ups
Bike Calories
Strict Handstand Push-ups 55+ (5' Riser)
Row Calories
4 station Tabata (4:00 at each station)
Record total reps for each station
Complete all 8 rounds on 1 movement before moving on
Start in different places so everyone can use the bike (sub rower if necessary)
Choose strict pull-up and strict handstand push-up variations that allow athlete to complete at least 5 reps during the 20 second work windows

SUBSTITUTIONS
Strict Pull-ups
Banded Strict Pull-ups
Strict Handstand Push-ups
Handstand Push-ups with Feet on Box
Double Dumbbell Strict Press



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