A.
Take 10 minutes to build to a heavy-ish Front Squat, and then…

Every 3 minutes, for 15 minutes (5 sets) of:
Front Squat x 3-5 reps @ 30X1

B.
Every minute, on the minute, for 15 minutes (5 sets each):
Minute 1 – 10 Ring Dips
Minute 2 – 10 Toes to Bar
Minute 3 – 15 Kettlebell Swings

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Bryan
Bryan
December 13, 2016 4:37 pm

A. Bryan (E3MOM) – 175#, 190#, 200#, 210# then, 135#, 135#, 145#, 160#, 170#, all x 5. Christy – 95#, 100#, 105#, 110# then 65#, 70#, 75#, 85#, 90#, all x 5.
B. Bryan – Rx.

Hans Wurst
Hans Wurst
October 18, 2016 7:50 am

Hey Michele,

is the weight of the heavish front squat supposed to be used aswell in the 5 sets afterwards?

Regards

Felix

Ryan Rankin
Ryan Rankin
October 12, 2016 9:18 pm

A. 335
225*5*5
B. All unbroken 70#kb

Dustin Coughenour
Dustin Coughenour
October 12, 2016 1:59 pm

A.275
A2. 205×4 all sets
B. Done with 70lb db American swings everything unbroken subbed 20 bar dips for rings

Jeff S
Jeff S
October 12, 2016 6:10 am

Forgot to post yesterday.

A1: 235# matched a previous PR from 2014.. Yay!
A2: 185# 5/5/5/4/3 failed on number 4

B1: Don’t have Rings so did bar Dips
Everything else as RX’d with 60#KB (Unbroken R1 and R2. R3 10-5)

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Michele Vieux
October 12, 2016 7:23 am
Reply to  Jeff S

Great job, Jeff!

Jeff S
Jeff S
October 12, 2016 8:03 am
Reply to  Michele Vieux

Thanks Michele. I’m getting there.

40 Something
40 Something
October 11, 2016 8:17 pm

A..worked to 300 lbs, then 225, 235, 245, 245, (all x3), 245 x4; all @ tempo

B. 10 RIng dips – all UB
10 T2B – 1st 3 sets; shoulder started to hurt, so lst 2 sets did 20 knees-to-chest crunches
15 RKB Swings- 85#

MHR:170

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Michele Vieux
October 12, 2016 7:22 am
Reply to  40 Something

Just a note, I personally never kip anymore because I’ve had so many previous shoulder problems (hyper mobile for me). You might consider the same until you address the mobility. It’s been over 3 years for me!

40 Something
40 Something
October 13, 2016 7:07 am
Reply to  Michele Vieux

Thanks, Michele. With the T2B, my shoulder pain it is posterior, where the lat meets the right shoulder, deep. I’ll definitely modify until I get the things more mobile and stable.
I may also try super-strict and slow with fewer reps, as I think T2B is intended to be a core exercise, but I usually feel it more in my shoulders and forearms.

Mariah Manecke
Mariah Manecke
October 11, 2016 7:14 pm

A. 165 lb

B. Rx 20kg

Some core work

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Michele Vieux
October 12, 2016 7:21 am
Reply to  Mariah Manecke

Nice! Have you ever tried any anti-rotation core work? Like Paloff Press?

Mariah Manecke
Mariah Manecke
October 12, 2016 9:34 am
Reply to  Michele Vieux

I have not. I’ve never heard of it, I’ll look it up.

Duthie
Duthie
October 11, 2016 6:39 pm

A.) Worked up to 325 then did working sets with 255.
B.) Rx with 70# kb American swing.

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Michele Vieux
October 12, 2016 7:21 am
Reply to  Duthie

Super duper strong!

Michael Newton
Michael Newton
October 11, 2016 6:18 pm

Went to a friends affiliate and did their workout. Went back and did the squats. Worked to 265 and did 215×3 at tempo with little time to execute before the class started. Plan on doing the EMOM tomorrow!

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Michele Vieux
October 12, 2016 7:21 am
Reply to  Michael Newton

Whoot!

Amber Nollen
Amber Nollen
October 11, 2016 5:51 pm

A: worked to 135
Completed all sets 135×5 reps
B: done with 50# kb

C: ran 1 mile
200 du’s with 5 burpees box jump overs every break. (70/60/60/10 du’s, so 15 burpee box jump overs) I forget my time, under 15 mins

D: 1 lap (apx 75 m) overhead yoke carry with unstable banded yoke, 25#plates each side.
2 laps (apx 150 m) sandbag carry 80#
X3.

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Michele Vieux
October 12, 2016 7:21 am
Reply to  Amber Nollen

That’s what you call a workout!

Justin Harley
Justin Harley
October 11, 2016 5:49 pm

A. Worked up to 210 lb front squat. Then completed 5 sets of 3 reps @ 185lbs.
B. As prescribed. KB swings @ 50 lbs.

Sometimes I forget to post my results. I did today’s workout at 5:15 this am and just remembered to share with you guys.

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Michele Vieux
October 12, 2016 7:20 am
Reply to  Justin Harley

Thanks for sharing! We love seeing your results and comments!

Teddy
Teddy
October 11, 2016 4:27 pm

Promise didn’t fall off the face of the planet. I’ve been in Arizona this past week visiting in-laws for our first baby shower, and have been working out at a local box (Crossfit Incite) for the week and doing their WOD’s. This was today’s: A. Work up to a heavy clean and jerk (205 lbs) B. EMOM (12 min): Even Minute — 3 C&J @ 70% (145 lbs) / Odd Minute — Row 15 Calories C. GHD Back Extensions 3 X 5 PS – Michele, I mentioned to them about following your program and they only had nice things to… Read more »

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Michele Vieux
October 12, 2016 7:20 am
Reply to  Teddy

Awesome to hear! Thanks for sharing. 🙂 What’s the best/most confusing baby gift you received?

Teddy
Teddy
October 12, 2016 8:45 am
Reply to  Michele Vieux

Best one I’d have to say is either the baby thermometer or the rear facing car seat mirror. Never would have thought I needed those!

Looking forward to getting back on the program tomorrow ?

anders folger
anders folger
October 11, 2016 3:32 pm

A1. Up to 225
A2. All sets 5×185
B. As Rx. Strict ring dips. Dips and ttb ~20sec, KBS ~30sec

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Michele Vieux
October 12, 2016 7:19 am
Reply to  anders folger

Nice!

thelonghorn
thelonghorn
October 11, 2016 11:24 am

A1.255, 275(f),
A2.205×5 for 5 rounds
B. Rx unbroken

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Michele Vieux
October 12, 2016 7:19 am
Reply to  thelonghorn

Whoot!

VanillaGorillaWill
VanillaGorillaWill
October 11, 2016 10:35 am

This was from last week and I didn’t want to miss on DLs but have been super busy and missed the last 5 days. Moving and selling a house sucks btw.

A1) 3 sets of
6-8 Deadlift @315-335
90 sec rest
20 dips
90 sec rest

A2) 305 front squat

5 sets of front squat. 3 reps every 3 mins

1-225
2-225
3-245
4-245
5)245

B. Done RX

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Michele Vieux
October 12, 2016 7:19 am

Did you get everything taken care of with your house? Where are you moving?

VanillaGorillaWill
VanillaGorillaWill
October 12, 2016 11:41 am
Reply to  Michele Vieux

House is finally listed on the market. We are moving to Puerto Rico. Still working on finding a place to live here.

Thank you for asking. Stressful times but I’m trying to get some training in.

Kyle Gentry
Kyle Gentry
October 11, 2016 9:51 am

A. 275
A2. 5x 225-4 Holy Tempo

B. All unbroken with 32kg

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Michele Vieux
October 12, 2016 7:18 am
Reply to  Kyle Gentry

Nice work! Especially with that fun tempo. 🙂

Matthew White
Matthew White
October 11, 2016 7:30 am

A. 335
A2. 275 for 5×5 with tempo
B. Completed UB strict ring dips, UB T2B, 15 Russian 32kg swings

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Michele Vieux
October 12, 2016 7:18 am
Reply to  Matthew White

Great job, Matthew!

Mani Sadegh
Mani Sadegh
October 11, 2016 6:29 am

A: up to 100kg
5×75/5×77.5/5×80/4×82.5/3x85kg

Lower back/spine was feeling funky (like sharp-ish not general soreness) especially in the bottom portion of the squat with the back extended so I didn’t go heavy…

Didn’t have time for part B – may do it later but with really light weight

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Michele Vieux
October 11, 2016 6:42 am
Reply to  Mani Sadegh

Errrr that doesn’t sound good with the back. Will you please monitor that and have it checked out? Sharp usually = nerve.

Gost
Gost
October 11, 2016 3:56 am

My back is funky so I would like to sub the Front Squats for an alternative exercise? I was thinking of the barbell lunge or a Bulgarian split squat?

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Michele Vieux
October 11, 2016 6:37 am
Reply to  Gost

Either of those would be excellent choices!

Gost
Gost
October 11, 2016 6:38 am
Reply to  Michele Vieux

How about sets, reps? Any suggestions?

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Michele Vieux
October 11, 2016 6:39 am
Reply to  Gost

Four Sets:
Barbell Lunges x 16-20 steps (or BSS x 6-8 per leg)
Rest 60-90 seconds between sets

If you want to mix something else in, may I recommend some thoracic mobility or scap corrective work? Need suggestions?

Gost
Gost
October 11, 2016 6:48 am
Reply to  Michele Vieux

Wow, thanks for the mobility links. And thanks for the recommended sets and reps. 🙂

Matteo Kravczyk
Matteo Kravczyk
October 11, 2016 3:34 am

A: go to 100 kgs
5 reps x 80 kgs / 3 x 85 / 3 x 85 / 3 x 87.5 / 3 x 90
B: 15 Static Dips + 10 T2B + 20 KB Swings 12 kgs

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Michele Vieux
October 11, 2016 6:37 am

Nice!

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