A Little Bit Late

JT Scott | 06/19/2013 | 3

Sometimes, the best plans go wrong. There’s always a reason to not get into the gym for a workout, if you look hard enough. Even when your alarm fails to go off, or traffic is bad, or whatever… Sometimes getting there and getting it done is hard.

A little bit late is better than never. Improvising outside the plan is better than scrapping the plan entirely to sit on the couch.

Sometimes you’re a little bit late. Rather than give up on it, get to it as soon as you can… pick up the ball… and keep running.

STRENGTH
Back Squat 5-5-5-5-5 sets across

This means to warm up to a heavy set of 5, then use that same weight for 4 more sets of 5 reps each. This is grueling, and takes time, so warm up with several light-to-mid-weight sets of 5, taper to 3 or 2 of something near your target, and then load it up and get mentally tough.

WOD:
10 Kettlebell Swings (32kg)
1 Strict Pull-up (no kipping)
9 Kettlebell Swings
2 Strict Pull-ups
8 Kettlebell Swings
3 Strict Pull-ups
7 Kettlebell Swings
4 Strict Pull-ups
6 Kettlebell Swings
5 Strict Pull-ups
5 Kettlebell Swings
6 Strict Pull-ups
4 Kettlebell Swings
7 Strict Pull-ups
3 Kettlebell Swings
8 Strict Pull-ups
2 Kettlebell Swings
9 Strict Pull-ups
1 Kettlebell Swing
10 Strict Pull-ups

Scaling here includes weighted pullups for athletes who are strong on your strict pullups. Use the belt, or vest, or DB between feet/legs.