Friday, August 30, 2013

KBs+DLs Part II (11)

Warm-up (reps x sets):
OS-Big 5,
24kg GSQ x 3 x 3,
Swing x 10 x 3.
(RPE 3)

Deadlift (reps/sets):
270lbs × 3/2 with OS Elevated Rolls x 1/1 after each set.
Resetting every rep. Double overhand and mixed grip.
5 minutes rest between sets.
(RPE 6.7)

Finish:
24kg/20kg Overhead Carry x 60 feet,
Switch,
20kg/24kg Overhead Carry x 60 feet.
(RPE 5.5)
OS-Big 5

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

KBs+DLs Part II (10)

Warm-up (reps x sets):
OS-Big 5,
24kg GSQ x 3 x 3.
(RPE 3)

Swing:
Double 24kg x 5 with OS Rocking x 5 on the minute x 20.
(RPE 6.4)

Finish:
32kg/28kg Racked Carry x 60 feet,
Switch,
28kg/32kg Racked Carry x 60 feet.
(RPE 6.9)
OS-Big 5.

Monday, August 26, 2013

KBs+DLs Part II (9)

Warm-up (reps x sets):
OS-Big 5,
24kg GSQ x 3 x 3,
Swing x 10 x 3.
(RPE 3)

Deadlift (reps/sets):
260lbs × 5 with OS Elevated Rolls x 1/1 x 2.
Resetting every rep. Double overhand and mixed grip.
(RPE 6.5)

Finish:
48kg/40kg Farmer Carry x 60 feet,
Switch,
40kg/48kg Farmer Carry x 60 feet.
(RPE 5.6)
OS-Big 5

Friday, August 23, 2013

KBs+DLs Part II (8)

Warm-up (reps x sets):
OS-Big 5,
24kg GSQ x 3 x 3.
(RPE 3).

Swing:
48kg x 6 with OS Rocking x 3 on the minute x 20.
(RPE 6.3)

Finish:
24kgL/20kgR Overhead Carry x 60 feet,
Switch,
20kgL/24kgR Overhead Carry x 60 feet.
(RPE 5.5)
OS-Big 5.

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

KBs+DLs Part II (7)

Warm-up (reps x sets):
OS-Big 5,
24kg GSQ x 3 x 3,
Swing x 10 x 3.
(RPE 3)

Deadlift:
250lbs × 5 with OS Elevated Rolls x 1/1 x 2.
Resetting every rep. Double overhand and mixed grip.
(RPE 6.2)

Finish:
32kgL/28kgR Racked Carry x 60 feet,
Switch,
28kgL/32kgR Racked Carry x 60 feet.
(RPE 6.8)
OS-Big 5.

Monday, August 19, 2013

KBs+DLs Part II (6)

Warm-up (reps x sets):
OS-Big 5,
24kg GSQ x 3 x 3.
(RPE 3)

Swing:
36kg x 8 with OS Rocking x 4 on the minute x 25.
Alternating sets with two and single hand L/R:
Two-hand x 8, 1/1 x 4, Two-hand x 8, 2/2 x 2, Two-hand x 8, 4/4 x 1, Two-hand x 8, 8/0 x 1, Two-hand x 8, 0/8 x 1, Two-hand x 8, 4/4 x 1, Two-hand x 8, 2/2 x 2, Two-hand x 8, 1/1 x 4, Two-hand x 8, 2/2 x 2, Two-hand x 8, 4/4 x 1, Two-hand x 8, 8/0 x 1, Two-hand x 8, 0/8 x 1, Two-hand x 8.
(RPE 6.8)

Finish:
48kg/40kg Farmer Carry x 60 feet,
Switch,
40kg/48kg Farmer Carry x 60 feet.
(RPE 6.5)
OS-Big 5.

Friday, August 16, 2013

KBs+DLs Part II (5)

Warm-up (reps x sets):
OS-Big 5,
24kg GSQ x 3 x 3,
Swing x 10 x 3.
(RPE 3)

Deadlift (reps/sets):
240lbs × 5/2 with OS Elevated Rolls x 1/1 x 2 after each set.
Resetting every rep. Double overhand and mixed grip.
5 minutes rest between sets.
(RPE 5.9)

Finish:
24kg/20kg Overhead Carry x 60 feet,
Switch,
20kg/24kg Overhead Carry x 60 feet.
(RPE 5.5)
OS-Big 5.

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

KBs+DLs Part II (4)

Warm-up (reps x sets):
OS-Big 5,
24kg GSQ x 3 x 3.
(RPE 3)

Swing:
Double 24kg x 5 with OS Rocking x 5 on the minute x 20.
(RPE 6.7)

Finish:
32kgL/28kgR Racked Carry x 60 feet,
Switch,
28kgL/32kgR Racked Carry x 60 feet.
(RPE 7)
OS-Big 5.

Monday, August 12, 2013

KBs+DLs Part II (3)

Warm-up (reps x sets):
OS-Big 5,
24kg GSQ x 3 x 3,
Swing x 10 x 3.
(RPE 3)

Deadlift (reps/sets):
230lbs × 5/2 with OS Elevated Rolls x 1/1 x 2 after each set.
Resetting every rep. Double overhand and mixed grip.
5 minutes rest between sets.
(RPE 5.6)

Finish:
48kg/40kg Farmer Carry x 60 feet,
Switch,
40kg/48kg Farmer Carry x 60 feet.
(RPE 5.4)
OS-Big 5

Friday, August 9, 2013

KBs+DLs Part II (2)

Warm-up (reps x sets):
OS-Big 5,
24kg GSQ x 3 x 3.
(RPE 3).

Swing:
48kg x 5 with OS Rocking x 5 on the minute x 20.
(RPE 6)

Finish:
24kgL/20kgR Overhead Carry x 60 feet,
Switch,
20kgL/24kgR Overhead Carry x 60 feet.
(RPE 5.5)
OS-Big 5.

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

KBs+DLs Part II (1)

Taken from the 12-step powerlift cycle template on this blog post: Kettlebells + Deadlifts, Part II to be formatted as such:
"Pull three times a week, alternating barbell deadlift and kettlebell swing/snatch workouts:

Monday: Deadlift
Wednesday: Swing and/or Snatch
Friday: Deadlift

Monday: Swing and/or Snatch
Wednesday: Deadlift
Friday: Swing and/or Snatch"

Every Tue, Thu, and Sat I'll do some TGUs and everyday begin and finish with the "Big 5" movements from Original Strength (OS).

Warm-up (reps x sets):
OS-Big 5,
24kg GSQ x 3 x 3,
Swing x 10 x 3.
(RPE 3)

Deadlift (reps/sets):
220lbs × 5/3 with OS Elevated Rolls x 1/1 x 2 after each set.
Resetting every rep. Double overhand and mixed grip.
5 minutes rest between sets.
(RPE 6)

Finish:
32kgL/28kgR Racked Carry x 60 feet,
Switch,
28kgL/32kgR Racked Carry x 60 feet.
(RPE 7)
OS-Big 5.

Friday, August 2, 2013

Vodka & Pickles (Test)

Warm-up (reps x sets):
OS-Big 5,
24kg GSQ x 3 x 3,
Swing x 10 x 3,
(RPE 3).

Deadlift warm-up sets:
175lbs (50% 1RM) x 5, 210lbs (60% 1RM) x 4, 245lbs (70% 1RM) x 3, 280lbs (80% 1RM) x 2, 315lb (90% 1RM) x 1.

Deadlift test:
360lbs (103% 1RM) x 0, 350lbs (100% 1RM) x 0, 340lbs (97% 1RM) x 0. Three fails in a row = Stop failing! 220lbs (63% 1RM) x 3.
(RPE 10+: My "sort of max" is now 320lbs since 315 was an 8+ on my RPE scale. Onward to the PL cycle using this new and much "easier" weight.).

Swing:
36kg Swing x 12 with Rocking x 6 on the minute x 11.
Alternating sets with two and single hand L/R:
Two-hand x 12, 1/1 x 6, Two-hand x 12, 3/3 x 2, Two-hand x 12, 6/6 x 1, Two-hand x 12, 3/3 x 2, Two-hand x 12, 1/1 x 6, Two-hand x 12.
(RPE 6).

Finish:
48kg/40kg Farmer Carry x 60 feet,
Switch,
40kg/48kg Farmer Carry x 60 feet.
(RPE 5.4).
OS-Big 5.