My Week As Rx (Probably Scaled): February 8 - February 14
Monday
Back Squat - 6x2 at 80% (285 lb.)
Started Monday with some back squats. I was able to complete all six sets at 285 lb. I didn't want to let up on the weight. Sets went by quickly and I felt great. Another session in the books.
WOD
EMOM - 14 minutes
6 clean and jerks (135 lb.)
Max effort burpees
This workout was a lot harder than expected. The clean and jerks were going to be rough especially since 135 lb. is about 66% of my max. The target number for burpees was eight, which is going to be difficult as time goes on. First six minutes of the workout went great. I was finishing the clean and jerks quickly, under 30 seconds and the burpees would be done just as fast. After that, my burpee count dropped to about 5-7 reps a minute. I completed the clean and jerks, until about the ninth minute. I completed 3-5 reps for the remainder of the workout.
Wednesday
Back Squat - 3x3 at 95% (335 lb.)
Sticking with back squats, the percentages are higher today. Usually we do this session a week before we max out. I only did one set at 335 lb. due to time. I was able to hit my old three rep max of 305 lb. right before this PR!
Partner WOD
Roy - 5 rounds
15 deadlifts (195 lb.)
20 box jumps (24 in.)
25 pull ups
I partnered up with my fiance for this workout and we split the work evenly. I decided to not do the workout at 225 lb. I didn't want to put too much strain on my lower back because of the heavy back squats. The workout was great but I slowed down on the pull ups. I was able to finish all the other movements unbroken except for the pull ups. I finished the workout at 15:38
Partner WOD
Roy - 5 rounds
15 deadlifts (195 lb.)
20 box jumps (24 in.)
25 pull ups
I partnered up with my fiance for this workout and we split the work evenly. I decided to not do the workout at 225 lb. I didn't want to put too much strain on my lower back because of the heavy back squats. The workout was great but I slowed down on the pull ups. I was able to finish all the other movements unbroken except for the pull ups. I finished the workout at 15:38
Friday
Back Squat - 6x2 at 80% (285 lb.)
Maintenance squat day. I felt great during the reps and my knee felt better. We should be maxing out next week.
WOD
Recovery WOD - rest 1 minute after each interval
4x400m run
The first 400 m had to be finished under 2:00. If you didn't you had to scale the distance. I kept a good pace and finished at 1:55. After the first interval I was unable to finish under 2:00 and ended the last interval with a time of 2:20.
Lift Heavy and Level Up!
Lift Heavy and Level Up!
ABOUTME
Hello, my name is Nick and I'm from Guam. I'm an avid gamer and functional fitness exerciser. I'm not great at either but I do my best. I would describe myself as a huge nerd since I love most things you would find in typical nerd culture. I started doing CrossFit at CrossFit Gof Metgot in 2013 as a way to get my weight under control. I decided to change my exercise habits to lose that excess weight and be more fit. Hopefully my story inspires people to try out CrossFit.
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