The numbers, they keep dropping
The descending rep scheme is common in CrossFit WODs. It allows us to help keep the pace of a workout fast as our muscles tire and it becomes harder and harder to do large sets. This should help give the WOD a “downhill” feel, adding some natural acceleration to our pace. You’re well past half way with the wallballs and sit ups once you finish round 2. Ride the hill as best you can so that we peak in rounds 4 and 5, really digging into the run and sprinting to the finish.
STR:
Press
5-5-5-5-5 @ 80%
WOD:
20-16-12-8-4
wall balls
sit ups
*finish each round with a 200m run
Press: 95# (83% of 115# 1RM) but I failed in the last rep of both 4th and 5th sets
WOD: 9:50 Rx
My whole morning routine, thrown into a tailspin! All because I couldn’t put my feet up, drink my coffee, and punch today’s numbers into the blog…
Press: 80#
WOD: 8:something RX. I forgot – I’m with ya about the routine Ben!
Press: 60#, though I accidentally did sixes until failing the last one in the last round. \o/.
WOD: 13:19? Rx. Although some of those wallballs were no-reps, making them a good as possible was my favorite part of the WOD. After feeling tired and sore from mountain-climbing (though less-so than prior to CF) having this WOD feel good was exciting.
Agreed with Ben and Olivia, I might’ve refreshed a few times :). Thanks to Kirstie for a great one-on-one class!