March 19, 2018 – Invictus Athlete

Primary Strength Session
A.
Two sets of:
Single-Arm Ring Row x 5 reps each arm @ 2111
(keep your shoulders and hips squared up and your glutes and quads engaged to maintain perfect plank positioning throughout the movement)
Rest 15 seconds
Reverse-Grip Push-Ups x 10 reps @ 2111
Rest 15 seconds
Band Pull-Throughs x 10 reps @ 2011
(focus on maximal contraction of the glutes and full extension of the hips while keeping belly braced)
Rest 15 seconds
30 Second Supinated-Grip Hang from Pull-Up Bar
Rest 15 seconds
Single-Arm Overhead Kettlebell Cossack Squat x 5 reps each leg @ 2111
Rest 15 seconds

B.
Two sets of:
Depth Jump with Horizontal Take-Off x 6 reps
Rest 60 seconds
20-30 Meter Sprint x 6 reps
(rest 60 seconds between each sprint)
Rest 60 seconds

Perform the first set from a high box, and the second set from a low box.

C.
Every 2 minutes, for 16 minutes (8 sets):
Power Jerk x 1 rep

Start at approximately 70-75% and build to today’s heavy power jerk.

D.
Four sets of:
Bulgarian Split Squats x 8 reps @ 30X1 (Left Leg)
Rest 45 seconds
Bulgarian Split Squats x 8 reps @ 30X1 (Right Leg)
Rest 15 seconds
100-Foot Heavy Sled Push
(this should be a grind, but only one stop is allowed)
Rest 3 minutes

Primary Conditioning Session

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A.
Every minute, on the minute, for 6 minutes:
5 Box Jumps (Step Down)
5 AB Wheel Rollouts

Goal on the box jumps is to land as high and as soft as possible. You should perform these at a height that you will land above parallel. Focus on being explosive.

B.
Three sets of:
Good Mornings x 6 reps @ 3011
Rest 10-15 seconds
Alternating Reverse Lunges x 12 reps
Rest as needed

Goal is to use the same barbell for both movements – load as heavy as you can safely handle. If your back is still fatigued from 18.4, please omit this portion.

C.
Four rounds, not for time, of:
20/15 Calorie Assault Bike
12 Single-Arm Dumbbell Overhead Squats (70/50 lbs) (6 each arm)
6/4 Strict Muscle-Ups
20 Dumbbell Walking Lunge Steps with DB Farmer’s Carry (70/50 lbs)

D.
Three sets of:
Half Kneeling Landmine Press x 4-6 reps each @ 2111
Rest as needed
100-Foot Kettlebell Crosswalk (switch at 50 feet)
Rest as needed

Optional Additional Work Sessions
*Please choose to perform only those sessions that are most focused on your weaknesses, and only perform as much of the additional work as you can recover from successfully before your next training session.

Rowing Endurance Option
For time:
Row 5000 Meters with Rate Changes

Change your stroke rate every 1000 meters, starting at 22 s/m, 24 s/m for the second, 26 s/m for the third, 28 s/m for the fourth, and finish at 26 s/m.

Running Endurance Option
Two sets for times of:
2 Miles @ 80-85% of your 1-Mile PR pace
Rest 6 minutes

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Kalynne Mitchell
Kalynne Mitchell
March 19, 2018 11:40 pm

A. Done
B. Done
C. Power jerk: 105/115/125/130/135/140/145/150
D. Bulgarian split squats: 75# (kept light – glutes, hammies and lower back still sore)
Sled push: 210#

A. Done
24” box
B. Skip
C. Done –
Struggled with the DB single arm OHS (used 35#).
Strict muscle ups felt great…did all 16 in doubles!
Farmer carry DB walking lunges w/ the 50s…grip was the hardest part!
D. Skip

Dawn Stoll
Dawn Stoll
March 19, 2018 8:32 pm

Redid 18.4. First time I totally sucked it up. My gymnastics aren’t great to start with and I was having a crappy day. So Friday held a VERY frustrating 25 points. Finished my deadlift in :31. Today I redid for 41. And dropped my deadlifts by a second to :30. Still not amazing, but quite an improvement.

Tino Marini
Tino Marini
March 19, 2018 9:19 pm
Reply to  Dawn Stoll

Nice work on the improvement!

Christopher Camp
Christopher Camp
March 19, 2018 6:40 pm

A: complete.
B: skipped.
C: stayed at 225 the whole time. back still a little tender from me being silly during 18.4… which is why I skipped “B” as well.
D:
2x53lbs KB for Bulgarians.
445lbs sled. turned at 50ft and back. (380+65sled)

Tino Marini
Tino Marini
March 19, 2018 8:03 pm

Look after yourself dude. Try decompress your spine, and get on the hamstring mobility. Silly workout!!

Michael Mikaere
Michael Mikaere
March 19, 2018 6:04 pm

A. Redo 18.4
8:41 – I tied all 3 attempts..

B. Running Endurance option

Cheryl Nasso
Cheryl Nasso
March 19, 2018 6:22 pm

Wow 3 times on 18.4? Impressive! Lol

Michael Mikaere
Michael Mikaere
March 19, 2018 6:58 pm
Reply to  Cheryl Nasso

I could have got away with 1 and done.. ??‍♂️

Tino Marini
Tino Marini
March 19, 2018 8:03 pm

3 times?! Dude, please look after your neck and back…that workouts is not good for you in any way.

Michael Mikaere
Michael Mikaere
March 20, 2018 1:14 am
Reply to  Tino Marini

I’m surprised I can still function to be honest.

Caroline Essex
Caroline Essex
March 19, 2018 5:14 pm

Redo 18.4
121 now I’m happy. ?

Tino Marini
Tino Marini
March 19, 2018 8:02 pm
Reply to  Caroline Essex

Still crushing it!

Beth Spearman
Beth Spearman
March 19, 2018 4:37 pm

Did 18.4 again yesterday… 8:44

Strength
A. Done
B. Done
C. Up to 210
D. 35 # DBs and echo sled+140# on my uneven sidewalk 🙂

Conditioning
A. 24” box
B. Started it and my posterior was like ‘NOT today’
C. Done – why were the lunges so hard today?!?!
D. Bar + 25# landmine and 35# KB/53# KB

Tino Marini
Tino Marini
March 19, 2018 4:49 pm
Reply to  Beth Spearman

You’re only allowed to do18.5 once ?

Beth Spearman
Beth Spearman
March 19, 2018 5:35 pm
Reply to  Tino Marini

you know that’s not going to happen ?

Mike Douglas
Mike Douglas
March 19, 2018 3:45 pm

Repeat 18.4

Got 143 today which is a 1 rep improvement. I thought the workout was fun so I wanted to repeat it with some buddies. Lol

Tino Marini
Tino Marini
March 19, 2018 4:49 pm
Reply to  Mike Douglas

Your poor back and neck ?

Mike Douglas
Mike Douglas
March 19, 2018 7:44 pm
Reply to  Tino Marini

Believe it or not, I feel great!. I did a lot of recovery and took care of myself. ?? Im just ready for the open to be over so I can focus on getting strong. Haha

Aaron Beatty
Aaron Beatty
March 19, 2018 3:15 pm

18.4 – 149 reps

Stuff all done today.

Tino Marini
Tino Marini
March 19, 2018 3:36 pm
Reply to  Aaron Beatty
Tyler Weber
Tyler Weber
March 19, 2018 2:22 pm

18.4 redo. 132. 6:30 tb. Improved.

Tino Marini
Tino Marini
March 19, 2018 2:35 pm
Reply to  Tyler Weber

Solid improvement Tyler!

Petr Krejci (6.4", 225lb)
Petr Krejci (6.4", 225lb)
March 19, 2018 1:32 pm

A. Done
B. Done
C. 87.5-122.5kg
D. Done 2 x 28kg then 32kg for 3 rounds
40kg prowler on rubber floor
Conditioning
A. Done
C. Done Most strict ring mu I have done happy with that
Pm session
Running option

Tino Marini
Tino Marini
March 19, 2018 1:50 pm

Nice work on those strict muscleups!

Parker Gloden
Parker Gloden
March 19, 2018 1:29 pm

18.4 redo I got 135 8 reps better. Ended up doing 8/7/6 6/5/4 3/3/3 on my deadlifts and had a faster Diane because my handstand push ups were unbroken. 315 bar felt much better today as well. Then part C from primary strength 190/195/200/205/210/215/220/225 stayed on the lighter side today but these felt good considering I did 18.4 before it lol D) done holding a 90lb db at my side and idk how much weight was on the sled but it was really heavy. Strength accessory D) done with 80 and 70lbs for crosswalk A) done on 30” Will do… Read more »

Tino Marini
Tino Marini
March 19, 2018 1:49 pm
Reply to  Parker Gloden

Great improvement! Now look after your back and neck!

Parker Gloden
Parker Gloden
March 19, 2018 3:16 pm
Reply to  Tino Marini

Thank you Tino! Will do!

Thomas Lopez
Thomas Lopez
March 19, 2018 10:48 am

Today I did 18.4 : 109reps a bit disapointed.
Power jerk up to 125 (100%)

Tino Marini
Tino Marini
March 19, 2018 11:54 am
Reply to  Thomas Lopez

Nice workhorting 125 after repeating the workout!!

Michael P
Michael P
March 19, 2018 10:21 am

Repeat 18.4. 129 reps.. +7 from last time. Last year couldn’t do hspu for crap, this year was able to complete them “ok” Kipping still eludes me. I’m happy with the score considering my Diane time was 5:20.

Jake LaNasa
Jake LaNasa
March 19, 2018 10:25 am
Reply to  Michael P

I’m better at deadlifting confirmed

Michael P
Michael P
March 19, 2018 10:31 am
Reply to  Jake LaNasa

I’m just saving myself for next year. It’s a better comeback story

Jake LaNasa
Jake LaNasa
March 19, 2018 12:50 pm
Reply to  Michael P

Battle of the comebacks

Christopher Camp
Christopher Camp
March 19, 2018 6:10 pm
Reply to  Jake LaNasa

I got you both next year.

Tino Marini
Tino Marini
March 19, 2018 11:53 am
Reply to  Michael P

Look after your back and neck dude!

Noble Tucker
Noble Tucker
March 19, 2018 9:00 am

Retested 18.4 yesterday- 141 reps (6 rep improvement)

Session 1
A & B. Done
C. Built 185-245
D. 135# split squats/sled was heavy enough
Condo part C done, did 6 Kipping mu
Box jumps/ab roll outs done

Tino Marini
Tino Marini
March 19, 2018 9:01 am
Reply to  Noble Tucker

Great work Noble!

Noble Tucker
Noble Tucker
March 19, 2018 9:06 am
Reply to  Tino Marini

Thanks Tino, someday I want to finish this in the time cap

Cheryl Nasso
Cheryl Nasso
March 19, 2018 6:03 am

Redo of 18.4 much better… 8:38 woohoo! Still not going to be a competitive score, but happy I was able to finish

Tino Marini
Tino Marini
March 19, 2018 6:09 am
Reply to  Cheryl Nasso

Yeah!! Great work Cheryl!!

Cheryl Nasso
Cheryl Nasso
March 19, 2018 4:54 pm
Reply to  Cheryl Nasso

I did some of the training today, but intensity was def lower on all pieces. Side note, i caught a really bad muscle up last monday and my shoulder has not been feeling good ever since 🙁 todays S MUPS felt really weak and that “fear” of wondering if it was going to hurt. They didn’t feel awesome thats for sure, but they didn’t feel as painful once i started loosening up. Not really sure what i did to it. Todays Training: Session 1: 18.4 Session 2: Power Jerk- Stopped at 155 and just hit a rep across at that… Read more »

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