September 4, 2008

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Comment #1 - Posted by: firedave at September 3, 2008 7:35 PM

Lets get strong

Comment #2 - Posted by: craigm at September 3, 2008 7:37 PM

Deadlifts! My favorite. Three straight strength days!

Comment #3 - Posted by: Eric M at September 3, 2008 7:37 PM

A trifecta of 3 rep sets? pretty slick!

Comment #4 - Posted by: Adam C. Veres at September 3, 2008 7:37 PM

beautiful strength cycle. Kyle is an inspiration.

Comment #5 - Posted by: Jason Ackerman - Albany CrossFit at September 3, 2008 7:39 PM

Man i knew deadlifting instead of squatting would come back to bite me. I guess i get to practice something else or i just go back to back. Dilemmas.

Comment #6 - Posted by: brian t at September 3, 2008 7:39 PM

Holy you know what... a 3rd heavy day in a row!!!

I need to work on my met-con, but maybe I will do Christine (or whatever the name is DL, box jump, row).

Karin

Comment #7 - Posted by: Karin at September 3, 2008 7:40 PM

I am new and confused, does this mean 5 sets, 1 rep each, if so how much rest time between each set, and what are we doing our max each time?

Comment #8 - Posted by: Nick at September 3, 2008 7:40 PM

This latest string of workouts is just like a CrossFit To+al performed over three days. Coach....what are you up too?

Comment #9 - Posted by: M@ at September 3, 2008 7:43 PM

"so... will tommorows be deadlift 3-3-3-3-3 ?????"

Comment #4 - Posted by: robbie at September 2, 2008 7:41 PM


hahahahahha
nailed it

Comment #10 - Posted by: Ed at September 3, 2008 7:43 PM

Guess Diane tonight was a bad idea...

Comment #11 - Posted by: Chachi_20/5'11''/192 at September 3, 2008 7:43 PM

WOW.......Lets do it!!!

Comment #12 - Posted by: Hiro at September 3, 2008 7:44 PM

nice...a strength day that I can do without a squat rack...giddy up!

Comment #13 - Posted by: drew-ct m/24/180 at September 3, 2008 7:45 PM

Nick #8

This is five sets of three rep max deadlifts with as much as rest in between sets as needed.

Comment #14 - Posted by: M@ at September 3, 2008 7:45 PM

hmmm 3 strength days.

Just worried about the next cycle.

Linda, Eva and Murph?

Comment #15 - Posted by: Rookie at September 3, 2008 7:47 PM

Hey guys first post Im from Crossfit Langley BC Canada. Numbers were

315x3, 335x3, 355x3, 365x3, 385x3

Last set was very very tough. I did it at a globo gym which sucked worse cuz i had no Pendlay bar.

Oh im 5'10", 157lbs and 23

Comment #16 - Posted by: Jesse at September 3, 2008 7:47 PM

awesome cant wait

Comment #17 - Posted by: Scott at September 3, 2008 7:48 PM

whats the recommended rest period between sets

Comment #18 - Posted by: jim moyna at September 3, 2008 7:48 PM

That pic rocks!

Got to love 3 straight days of Lifts!

Get some, Go again!

Comment #19 - Posted by: DJ at September 3, 2008 7:49 PM

that is the best picture i have seen on CF... love it, very cute

Comment #20 - Posted by: dbones at September 3, 2008 7:55 PM

Compare to FRIDAY 080425

Comment #21 - Posted by: Chris at September 3, 2008 7:56 PM

Oh PS i did this one a few days ago but thought id post my numbers anyways

Comment #22 - Posted by: Jesse at September 3, 2008 7:59 PM

Oops. 080601, then 080425.

Comment #23 - Posted by: Chris at September 3, 2008 8:02 PM

#16 Jesse

Welcome! Nice numbers. I'm in Langley almost every day!

Comment #24 - Posted by: jon h at September 3, 2008 8:03 PM

Oh YEAH.....GET ME SOME DEADLIFTS!!!!!!!!!

Comment #25 - Posted by: BODYFIT 5'8" 183 39 at September 3, 2008 8:04 PM

I knew this was coming!

Comment #26 - Posted by: jsoar m/22/150/5'7 at September 3, 2008 8:04 PM

HEY.............ANYONE FROM SAN JACINTO / HEMET CA. ?????????????????

Comment #27 - Posted by: BODYFIT 5'8" 183 39 at September 3, 2008 8:05 PM

Man, I cannot type tonight! 080611 (for real) http://www.crossfit.com/mt-archive2/003726.html The only reason I noticed was that I'm about 4 months behind the WOD.

Comment #28 - Posted by: Chris at September 3, 2008 8:06 PM

Nick this is a strength day which consist of 5 sets of 3 repetitions each set with as much weight as possible (as long as you can do 3 repetitions) and without compromising form and technique as to not hurt yourself. The rest period is up to you. Ideally, three to five minutes ought to be enough, but again, it's up to you. Have fun!

Comment #29 - Posted by: Carlos Olvera at September 3, 2008 8:08 PM

What a fabulous picture! A future champion for sure. Congratulations Marty. In 20 years, probably less, he'll be smoking both of us.

Chris.

Comment #30 - Posted by: Smithy m 48 165lbs at September 3, 2008 8:14 PM

Definitely a Kodak moment!

With those legs He'll be kick'n out triple body weight DL reps by age 5!

Comment #31 - Posted by: randy crossfit denver at September 3, 2008 8:22 PM

Kid looks great, but needs to work on his hook grip :)

Cute!

Comment #32 - Posted by: TnT in MD at September 3, 2008 8:24 PM

Awesome string of WOD's!

Comment #33 - Posted by: brian Kay at September 3, 2008 8:26 PM

This will be my 3rd CrossFit WOD, I've been watching, perusing the site, learning and waiting.

These power moves are what I've been doing since the early 70's. No other exercise compares to the deadlift as a overall measure of pure strength, and it has always been my best powerlift. I'll drift off to sleep tonight with pleasant anticipation of tomorrow's WOD.

Comment #34 - Posted by: TomTerrific at September 3, 2008 8:32 PM

I just start CrossFit and I get to do my favorite lift? Hell yea! Let's go.

My caption on the pic.."Ladies and gentlemen, the next...Andy Bolton."

About weight, it says if weight is not posted, do 55% of your bodyweight, and with that calculated, it's 91.5lbs and I could deadlift that all day. Should I just go with a weight I could do for 5 sets of 3 reps?

Comment #35 - Posted by: Chris at September 3, 2008 8:32 PM

saturday will probably be "three rounds of cft" what a beautiful day it would be

Comment #36 - Posted by: esdemigodz7l at September 3, 2008 8:41 PM

ummm...cutest pic ever. Is there any way we can get Allison in there too. I would frame that.

Comment #37 - Posted by: the limit at September 3, 2008 8:41 PM

Great picture! You got that dude! Rip it!

Comment #38 - Posted by: Rads at September 3, 2008 8:44 PM

i've always envied short-limbed athletes like the one featured in today's picture. Lift that barbell 2 inches and he's got a successful lift...

Comment #39 - Posted by: esteban at September 3, 2008 8:45 PM

just for fun i've posted max single rep deadlifts by age group on logsitall for reference.

top 20 single rep max deadlift:

Position Pounds Sex Age Gym Affil.
[1] Herb Sampson 570 M 43 www.TitanFit.com
[2] Anthony Bainbridge 565 M 30 CrossFit Fredericton
[3] Bill Shiffler 550 M 28 Ironsport
[4] paul beckwith 525 M 33 carolinacrossfit
[5] matt m 524 M 28 lakewood
[6] Phillip (Raze) Pound 520 M 25 The Body Lab
[7] Shawn Cagle 505 M 30 True Strength Challe.
[8] Nick Matics 505 M 30
[9] Brannon Muska 500 M 32 CrossFit Texas
[10] Len Nuanez 495 M 26 Mt. Baker Crossfit
[11] Gant Grimes 485 M 34 CrossFit Wichita Fal.
[12] Dan Heaney 480 M 35 Solo
[13] Bill Davies 475 M 51 Crossfit Charlotte
[14] Chris Woods 475 M 30 CrossFit BWI
[15] Jesse Ward 475 M 27 Lynnwood CrossFit
[16] Richard Vanmeerbeek 474 M 21
[17] Tommi Katila 473 M 32 solo
[18] Jared Burnham 465 M 34 WasatchCrossfit.com
[19] Aaron Love 465 M 28 Solo Albuquerque
[20] David Sailor 463 M 45 Londonderry, NH


logsitall has almost 40,000 crossfit (mostly) workouts logged online so far from 4,100 people - 25 countries and counting. we've got enough data to have age group/gender performance rankings for almost every CF and weight lifting workout but more data is always more better. as always email with q/comments/suggestions.

-bp

Comment #40 - Posted by: bill patton at September 3, 2008 8:46 PM

great picture...I can't feel my legs anymore...let somebody run on me tonight, for sure they're gettin away.

Comment #41 - Posted by: Kyle Spears at September 3, 2008 8:57 PM

i'm not sure what i should do tomorrow ...
i was doing the smolov squat routine except with deadlifts in pursuit of my 2xBW goal, and so today for the back squat WOD i did back squats AND deadlifts. my back is fried! we'll see how i feel when i wake up tomorrow

Comment #42 - Posted by: dan at September 3, 2008 8:57 PM

Awesome pic!

My 6-year-old nephew came over the other day to play Wii, but he saw my barbell and asked about it. He tried to pick it up with 135-lbs on it, which he was obviously unable to do. He seemed really interested, so I showed him dead lift and shoulder press. He was able to DL 35-lbs (he weighs 50) pretty easily, and he could SP 20 lbs. Then we tossed an 8-lb medicine ball for a few minutes. Very cute. Reminds me of how much I like teaching little kids. Never too young to start, I guess.

BTW, for those who I've had the pleasure of having rest day discussions with (Jay M., Barry, Gar, Darije, Prole, TOm, etc.) I'm using this as my new posting name, formerly just "Nick," but I need to differentiate myself from all the other CF Nicks out there. =)

Comment #43 - Posted by: Nick_Wise at September 3, 2008 9:24 PM

I love the focus on strength here. Nice change of pace!

Comment #44 - Posted by: Brent Maier at September 3, 2008 9:27 PM

Lookin' strong Hank!

Comment #45 - Posted by: a noble at September 3, 2008 9:33 PM

Chris-#35

Just go with the weight you could lift for 3 reps. Read the posts from the last 2 days for the push jerks and back squats--you'll get an idea of how others do their sets.

Comment #46 - Posted by: jsoar m/22/150/5'7 at September 3, 2008 9:42 PM

"so... will tommorows be deadlift 3-3-3-3-3 ?????"

Comment #4 - Posted by: robbie at September 2, 2008 7:41 PM


hahahahahha
nailed it

Comment #10 - Posted by: Ed at September 3, 2008 7:43 PM


I was thinking the same thing...

Comment #47 - Posted by: Matt at September 3, 2008 9:43 PM

I had to skip the last two days due to food poisoning...now i am recovered...

maybe I could do this workout cycle (Push press, back squat, dead lift) All today?

would that be too much?

Comment #48 - Posted by: Griffith Frank at September 3, 2008 10:03 PM

Love the pic. Only an inch or two until full extension.

Comment #49 - Posted by: Jeremy Stecker 30/m/174 at September 3, 2008 10:22 PM

Griffith - I skipped squats to play hockey. I am planning on doing squats and dead lifts tomorrow too. Probably won't be able to go as heavy.

Comment #50 - Posted by: christy at September 3, 2008 10:25 PM

#42
my sons (5 and 8) both deadlift my 53# kb no problem. They do it a couple time then lose interest. They both weigh about 54lbs too (one is big the other small). Nice form too, totally non coached. It will be fun to see how they react to my barbell (if i ever get one).

Comment #51 - Posted by: dmic at September 3, 2008 10:54 PM

I'm totally psyched! I just got my first muscle-up! Woo hoo! I guess having a totally obsessive personality pays off. After I got my first one, I had to keep doing them. You know, just to prove to myself that it wasn't a fluke. Oh no... now I have to do the muscle-ups when they come up in the WOD :-)

P.S. JroCk, I did them without gloves!

Comment #52 - Posted by: Reno_Ty at September 3, 2008 11:02 PM

Ok, that's a cute picture. Hank looks happy around a barbell.

Comment #53 - Posted by: Amadraeus at September 3, 2008 11:36 PM

#47 Griffith - if you're genuinely recovered from your food poisoning i don't see why you couldn't combine this whole cycle into one workout. Just make sure you don't rush the rest periods to try to get through it quicker. There are certainly lots of CF workouts which you couldn't perform back-to-back but i don't think the strength days come into that category. I did my weighted pull ups, push jerks and 400m runs together 2 days ago and will be doing my squats and deadlifts tonight. So go for it!

Comment #54 - Posted by: bm at September 3, 2008 11:48 PM

40/M/215/74"

First time doing deads since tweaking my back on a high rep/low weight DL wod back in june. The weights felt great and I should have gone heavier, being over cautious i guess.

Burgener WU

135 x 5
185 x 5
225 x 3
275 x 3
295 x 3
315 x 3
335 x 3

Comment #55 - Posted by: anthony at September 4, 2008 12:20 AM

I love Crossfit!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You just never know do you.

Comment #56 - Posted by: Tht1guy at September 4, 2008 12:27 AM

CrossFit is awesome!!! I started about 3 months ago, 3 months into my deployment. I weighed 245 and today I am 207!!! I love this stuff!
28/M/207
I warmed up with 1000m row
225lb
500m row
275lb
500m row
275lb
500m row
295lb
500m row
300lb
100m row.

I've been on a real rowing kick. I am trying to get in shape for EOD but I don't have a pool here in Iraq. Anyone want to chime in on whether this is a good analog to swimming. I also run and elliptical and we have a great gym set up for Crossfit here. Thats the great thing about being here with the SEALS. They really know how to work out!

Stay MOTO!!!

Comment #57 - Posted by: DirtSailor at September 4, 2008 1:03 AM

Oh yeah, those were all "as prescribed"

Comment #58 - Posted by: DirtSailor at September 4, 2008 1:04 AM

36/M/6'5"/211

225-245-265-285-305 (FAIL!)

Good workout!

Regards,
Dave

Comment #59 - Posted by: Dave Smyth at September 4, 2008 1:53 AM

Tweaked my back on the squats the other day, and just now on the 215 lifts.

175x3
195x3
215x3

No sense injuring any more.

I'm on Day 4 of the 10,000 PU/month

Comment #60 - Posted by: Jaeger 39/m/167 at September 4, 2008 2:40 AM

No way. I messed up my lower back doing squats yesterday (and I went light, mind you). I'm going to opt out of the heavy lifting and do my own workout. I hate this strength phase we're in.

Comment #61 - Posted by: Kai Hammermeister at September 4, 2008 3:36 AM

225/255/265/285/325.

I might have been able to go heavier during the other sets and perhaps I could have gone to 335 or higher, but this was the first time I've done DLs in a long time.

Good workout. I'm looking forward to the smokers soon.

Kris

Comment #62 - Posted by: Kris_C at September 4, 2008 3:52 AM

Hey, that's my boy!

After watching me and Mikey B trying to iron out a myriad of deadlift form issues for about an hour up at CrossFit Newmarket (Mike's yard), 13-month-old Hank - who chooses to lead by example - crawled across the grass to address the bar...

Looking forward to putting those corrections to work tonight.

More better faster

Comment #63 - Posted by: Marty at September 4, 2008 3:53 AM

Must be his light day

Comment #64 - Posted by: Robert at September 4, 2008 4:14 AM

Hi, this is my first post.
I´ve been doing CrossFit for about two month now and I´m just loving it.

41/M/6'2"/196

220-242-265-275-275

/Anders

Comment #65 - Posted by: Anders at September 4, 2008 4:19 AM

I did a workout from Crossfit by Overload today called "Clean the Dead"

20 Dead lifts (135#)
10 Cleans (135#)
500m row
3 rounds for time = 15:27

Comment #66 - Posted by: Kyle m/25/6'/197# at September 4, 2008 4:25 AM

38/M/177/6'1"

315/335/365/375/375

First early am heavy day in awhile....great way to supercharge the day!!

Comment #67 - Posted by: Jay M. in SC at September 4, 2008 4:31 AM

225
225
225
225
245
I had to focus hard, there was this guy in the gym wearing his weight belt and wrist straps doing dumbell presses yellingt to himself "come on, bigger shoulders, bigger shoulders!!" only to be followed up by a "that sucked..."
Focus.

Comment #68 - Posted by: RyanM (m_32_185) at September 4, 2008 4:33 AM

m/43/185

as rx'd

295
300
300
300
300

Comment #69 - Posted by: cosmo at September 4, 2008 4:34 AM

275
295
305
305
305

Comment #70 - Posted by: Ferb44 at September 4, 2008 4:34 AM

Going to JEANNIE'S BEACH CROSSFIT today to hit this one.

DL 315lb the other day like it was nothing. So I am curious about htis today. I haven't done any havy deadlifts...or any heavy BP or SP for that matter, for over 6 months. Have done 1 lift here or one there, worked on split jerks thta were pretty heavy the other day, but have kept most of my training without using plated weights, db, or KB. Had to give my back a rest for a while, if some of you rememeber I was almost downfor the count with my back. Horrible horrible sciatic pain.
Anyway, will post loads later. nothing funny to say this morning.

~J~

Train HardroCk

Comment #71 - Posted by: JroCk at September 4, 2008 4:36 AM

Going to JEANNIE'S BEACH CROSSFIT today to hit this one.

DL 315lb the other day like it was nothing. So I am curious about htis today. I haven't done any havy deadlifts...or any heavy BP or SP for that matter, for over 6 months. Have done 1 lift here or one there, worked on split jerks thta were pretty heavy the other day, but have kept most of my training without using plated weights, db, or KB. Had to give my back a rest for a while, if some of you rememeber I was almost downfor the count with my back. Horrible horrible sciatic pain.
Anyway, will post loads later. nothing funny to say this morning.

~J~

Train HardroCk

Comment #72 - Posted by: JroCk at September 4, 2008 4:36 AM

I did yesterday's and today's together.

Back Squat (ass to ankles)
135
185
225
245
265x1 (new p.r.)

Deadlift
225
275
325
345
Failed to get 365. This was my 1 rep max several months back, so I think I could have gotten it three times if I had started with the deadlifts.

Comment #73 - Posted by: Goat 32/M/228/6' at September 4, 2008 4:38 AM

M/175/5'9"/20

Squat 245-265-265-275-275 (PR)

Deadlift 345-345-365-405-405 (PR) 425, 435 (singles)

University of South Carolina
Naval ROTC Marine Option MIDN
OOOORAHH!!

Comment #74 - Posted by: Sam @ USC at September 4, 2008 4:42 AM

M/40/5'11"/185

225
245
245
255
255

F/38/5'6"/140

105
125
145
160
170

Comment #75 - Posted by: nutfam at September 4, 2008 4:54 AM

That baby's strong! Did he lift that? He can do more than me! Cute baby...

Comment #76 - Posted by: Allen at September 4, 2008 4:56 AM

Man i did not expect this!
Pullups, push jerk, back squat, AND dead lift!
WHOA!

Comment #77 - Posted by: AndrewRpe at September 4, 2008 4:58 AM

3x275
3x286
3x291

2+1x291
3x275

Comment #78 - Posted by: Oliver AA at September 4, 2008 5:10 AM

Technique still needs a little work I think.

3 = 92Kg (202Ibs)
3 = 112Kg (246Ibs)
3 = 122Kg (268Ibs)
3 = 122Kg (268Ibs)
3 = 132Kg (291Ibs)

Should have started with the 112Kg I think and then gone from there. Next Time.

M/38/5'6"/75kg(165Ibs)

Comment #79 - Posted by: Neil Wilson at September 4, 2008 5:13 AM

27/6'8"/215

315-335-355-355-355

Then rowed a 1:22 500m

Comment #80 - Posted by: Stretch at September 4, 2008 5:14 AM

38/m/241
295-3
315-3
335-3
335-3
365-3

Comment #81 - Posted by: Andy at September 4, 2008 5:14 AM

m/39/6'3"/200

as rx'd
275
275
275
295
295

Call me gullible but the next cycle "might" be METCON HELL. Bring it!

Navy Chief, Navy Pride!

Comment #82 - Posted by: NavyChief at September 4, 2008 5:16 AM

225
275
295
315
365

Comment #83 - Posted by: Jonblaze at September 4, 2008 5:21 AM

no more compare to?

Comment #84 - Posted by: roden M\40\6'\269 at September 4, 2008 5:21 AM

185-205-205-215-225

Comment #85 - Posted by: Ryan R. at September 4, 2008 5:24 AM

M/26/6'4"/255

275/315/365/385/405

Start heavier next time.

Comment #86 - Posted by: Mike L at September 4, 2008 5:31 AM

I think that if the exercise was done properly not like 5 sets of 135 185 225 250 275 Do 5 sets of 275 all out effort it would take you about a hour. After your first set set you would be so drained. This is a strength exercise. Treat it as so.

Comment #87 - Posted by: Olivia 22/f/5-4/118 at September 4, 2008 5:33 AM

I'm just skipping it and doing my own routines til all these 'max' days are done with.

Comment #88 - Posted by: DustyRgr76 at September 4, 2008 5:39 AM

looking for crossfit warm up routine if anyone has link let me know please.

Comment #89 - Posted by: kenneth at September 4, 2008 5:43 AM

That baby is awsome. I think im going to start wearing a clip on pacifier also. Maybe that well help me get stronger.

Comment #90 - Posted by: Smiff at September 4, 2008 5:46 AM

185 x 5

Comment #91 - Posted by: ether at September 4, 2008 5:53 AM

Man, what's with people complaining about strength stuff (though it does make a nice change from the 5k/10k/15k complaints)? It's only three days! I'm betting it's because strength is the biggest chink in most people's armour, and the one they're most likely to neglect if not prodded. Just remember, doing Cindy every day will not do too much for your Grace times, your Crossfit Total or your 275lb deadlifts at the games, or, more importantly, your bone density and your preparation for those unexpected times when life throws something heavy at you (like having to carry a buddy to safety). Coach is just trying to make us bigger and stronger, not just faster. Bring on the heavy stuff!

Comment #92 - Posted by: filthybrit at September 4, 2008 5:57 AM

21/m/163

275
295
315
325
345 (2 reps then fail)

Comment #93 - Posted by: Husar at September 4, 2008 5:58 AM

155, 199, 249,289,319-failed after first rep, 289,

for cool down: Clean, 199, 199, 2x209(personal record.) 2x219(failed) need to work on getting under it.

Comment #94 - Posted by: Petey at September 4, 2008 6:05 AM

Deadlift
3,3,3,3,3
Sets across with 85% of 1 rep max (340): 290

Comment #95 - Posted by: Barry Weidner at September 4, 2008 6:05 AM

Just for fun i've posted deadlift single rep max by age group on logsitall.com home page - just to provide another data point for today's wod.

so far logsitall has about 40,000 workouts (mostly crossfit) logged from 4,100 people - so alot of workouts/lifts/etc have enough data for age group/gender rankings. deadlift is one of the more popular items to rank/log.

example:
deadlift single rep max age 50-60
Position Pounds Sex Age Gym Affil.
[1] Bill Davies 475 M 51 Crossfit Charlotte
[2] Mark Brinton 374 M 52
[3] Peter Nathan 312 M 56
[4] Dan Cobb 295 M 59 Carolina Crossfit
[5] jim passias 265 M 54
[6] steve lobotsky 265 M 52 Hudson Valley Crossf.
[7] Tim Smith 230 M 51
[8] Delita Wright 190 F 58 Crossfit-SWAT


-bill patton

Comment #96 - Posted by: bill patton at September 4, 2008 6:06 AM

#87 kenneth:
There's a prescribed Warmup
http://www.crossfit.com/cf-info/faq.html#General7

#90 filthybrit:
I'm with you. I hate doing planks and all that tedious core work. But if I want to get a strong squat I need a strong core. Weakest link mentality, if you hate it, you're probably not good at it.

Comment #97 - Posted by: MikeW at September 4, 2008 6:08 AM

M/41/175

WOD--DL 3-3-3-3-3

285 X 3
295 X 3
295 X 3
285 X 3
285 X 3

It is really hard to fight the back rounding reflex. Whenever the weight gets really heavy my back wants to go out of extension. At least 2 or 3 of these pulls were with back rounding.

Comment #98 - Posted by: Steve Cole at September 4, 2008 6:20 AM

I went to the level 1 cert and they talked about pulling the workouts out of the hopper and the benefit of non-planned routines, this 3/3/3/3/3 lifts all week is certainly not random (out of the hopper), someone planned this which is not in line with the crossfit philosphy taught at the cert. Why the change ?

Comment #99 - Posted by: bobby c at September 4, 2008 6:22 AM

275-3
295-3
315-3
325-3
335-3

Comment #100 - Posted by: Mike Malone_M/190/32 at September 4, 2008 6:23 AM

m/31/5'9"/170

225
255
275
285
300

Comment #101 - Posted by: elliott at September 4, 2008 6:28 AM

m/36/165

185#X3
205#X3
230#X3
250#X3
260#X3

Comment #102 - Posted by: jb at September 4, 2008 6:29 AM

#96 bobby c

Constantly varied doesn't necessarily mean random. In fact, I think the HQ WODs are admittedly no longer just pulled out of a hat. Certainly we go through noticeable cycles of ME weeks and metcon weeks. (The week I started CF was ME shoulder press, pull-ups, and squats). It is a sort of fitness through periodization, although seemingly less distinct than many other programs. I'm sure next week will be a brutal set of metcon WODs.

Comment #103 - Posted by: tom_boston at September 4, 2008 6:30 AM

33/M/178/6'00"

3-3-3-3-3 Dead Lift

3 x 225
3 x 265
3 x 285
3 x 305
3 x 325

Felt great. Form was dialed in. Heavier next time.

Dan D.
www.CrossFitStickers.com

Comment #104 - Posted by: Dan D. at September 4, 2008 6:39 AM

M/18/185#

CFWU x 3

275#
285#
295#
305#
315# (fail on third rep)

Comment #105 - Posted by: wg at September 4, 2008 6:41 AM

175x3
195x5 (felt good so I went for 5 reps instead)
205x3 (slightly rounded back)
205x3
195x4 (work on form)

Comment #106 - Posted by: Kim Phan 27/F/115 CrossFit Emerald Coast at September 4, 2008 6:44 AM

As a new Crossfit member (long time lurker, coming from PL background, looking to integrate some Metcon work to aid with body comp), I have a question for Coach. I read an interview where he was quoted saying that, "But here's the fascinating part. We can take you from a 200 pound max deadlift to a 500-750 pound max deadlift in two years while only pulling max singles four or five times a year."

Looking through the data, I do not see anyone pulling anywhere near these numbers. Can Coach elaborate on the data the supports his position?

I'm not looking for a fight. I am genuinely interested. I invest a lot of time into heavy lifting. Is there another way to jack up my numbers?

Thanks in advance,
Mike Hunt

Comment #107 - Posted by: Mike Hunt at September 4, 2008 6:48 AM

#104,

Mike, I went from 225 to 465 in less than a year, with a strength training background. I anticipate over 500 within the next year for sure.

BW constant between 157-163 the whole time.

M/21/160

Comment #108 - Posted by: JO at September 4, 2008 6:52 AM

MikeHunt.... hehe

Comment #109 - Posted by: John Messano at September 4, 2008 6:57 AM

Re: 140#

I have been doing CF for 5 1/2 months and I am 138lbs and I can DL 290 (last CF Total). When I Started CF I could only DL around 200#. So if only 5 1/2 months of CF does that for me I can't wait to see me in 2 yrs. Just my 2 cents....

Comment #110 - Posted by: dave/m/27/66/140# at September 4, 2008 6:59 AM

500m row, 3x15 pull up's/dips/squats, 2x15 ghd su's/be's

315/335/355/365/375

3x6 hspu

Comment #111 - Posted by: difchip/38m/200/6'2/cfgp at September 4, 2008 7:00 AM

oops Re #104 :) damn im tired

Comment #112 - Posted by: dave/m/27/66/140# at September 4, 2008 7:02 AM

bw 165

405x3x5

Comment #113 - Posted by: paulw at September 4, 2008 7:07 AM

that picture is wonderful

Comment #114 - Posted by: johnfg at September 4, 2008 7:08 AM

Wow, this was cool, my legs were beat up from the past two days, this kinda of put the finishing touch on them. a very good week. I dread next week though ;)

225#/225#/315#/315#/315#

my grip started to falter on the last 2 sets :( I was breathing hard when all said and done...

M/5'8"/195lbs/38Y

Comment #115 - Posted by: manny at September 4, 2008 7:08 AM

335
335
335 (Old PR from June)
315
315

Last time was 315-335-335x1-315-315 on June 11th.

Form was more consistent today than last time. But still doesn't feel solid on rep 3 @ 335. I'm hoping to break out of this deadlift stagnation soon...

Comment #116 - Posted by: Mike Mc 30/5'9"/168# CrossFit Emerald Coast at September 4, 2008 7:11 AM

BTW - I love the photo today! From the looks of things, he's going to catch me on those deadlifts soon!

Comment #117 - Posted by: Mike Mc 30/5'9"/168# CrossFit Emerald Coast at September 4, 2008 7:14 AM

Here we go, as Rx'd:

225x10 reps
255x3 reps
255x3 reps
255x3 reps
285x3 reps
285x3 reps
225x10 reps

Male/180lbs/37/5'10"

Comment #118 - Posted by: Carlos Olvera at September 4, 2008 7:17 AM

Steve
M/46/172

225
245
255
265
275

Comment #119 - Posted by: steve at September 4, 2008 7:18 AM

DLs all day... Got some. Form felt and looked good.
185,235,255,255,255

Comment #120 - Posted by: Gurrero M 5'9 170 24 at September 4, 2008 7:18 AM

Deadlift today with a metcon intermix
500 m row 1:50
DL 235X8
DL295 x5 10 burpees
DL 365 x3 10 burpees
DL 365x2 10 burpees
500 m row 1:59
400 m run 2:26
500 m row 2:12
Today I will do a LSD (swim/eeliptical) tomorrow squat

Comment #121 - Posted by: Scott at September 4, 2008 7:19 AM

225 x 3
245 x 3
275 x 3
275 x 3
275 x 3

Comment #122 - Posted by: mike p at September 4, 2008 7:21 AM

115, 135, 145, 155, 165 (failed to get 3)

Comment #123 - Posted by: cathy 41/f/5'10"/160 at September 4, 2008 7:22 AM

Now, I'm not going to say he's not strong, but as a guy who's 6'3" I think the gentleman in that picture has a distinct advantage in how far he has to pull that weight. ;)

I hope nobody tries messing with him on the jungle gym!

Anybody here have a plan of attack for Fight Gone Bad 3 preparation? Any advice?

Comment #124 - Posted by: ProPain at September 4, 2008 7:25 AM

400 x 3
500 x 3
600 x 3
700 x 3
650 x 3

Comment #125 - Posted by: jw3 at September 4, 2008 7:26 AM

And yes, I've always been a runner moreso than a lifter but getting over injuries and not into lifting max on exercises which I don't have the confidence that I'll do in good form. For the earlier comment, I can heft a heavy teammate in full kit and armor and move with for quite a ways as well. I do expect the response from the big liftin guys to come, but from running years.. (shrug) It's worked as well. Trying alt. exercises in order to not backstep in healing on days where it seems like it will be a negative effect to it. Swimming, pullups, jumprope, dips, etc. Looking forward to 100% again, been taking months

Comment #126 - Posted by: DustyRgr76 at September 4, 2008 7:28 AM

M/52/179
225,275,315,335,355(f)

Comment #127 - Posted by: Calgary Colin at September 4, 2008 7:29 AM

Deadlift 3-3-3-3-3 reps

315-315-315-315-320

Comment #128 - Posted by: Louis Herrera Jr. 49 70" 181 at September 4, 2008 7:31 AM

M/52/179
opps...225 was the warm-up for 5 ...started at 250

Comment #129 - Posted by: Calgary Colin at September 4, 2008 7:32 AM

as Rxd

95,115,135,155,165

then fight gone bad, The Practice wko for tday

Comment #130 - Posted by: M&M The Practice at September 4, 2008 7:32 AM

185 x 3
225 x 3
275 x 3
275 x 3
295 x 3

Looking forward to the Level 1 Cert at Bowling Green this weekend.

Anyone else on here going to it?

Comment #131 - Posted by: DonUSMC at September 4, 2008 7:35 AM

30/m/5'10"/220

225x3
275x3
295x3
315x3
325x3

Comment #132 - Posted by: D Craig at September 4, 2008 7:36 AM

m/32/168
3x351
3x361
3x381
3x391
3x401

Comment #133 - Posted by: ronnie at September 4, 2008 7:40 AM

29/m/155/5'3"

as rx'd
205 x3
225 x3
245 x3
275 x3
305 x3 (PR)

Max effort today!!!!!

Comment #134 - Posted by: xcrisx at September 4, 2008 7:45 AM

Sweet picture. Little dude is gonna be "swoll" after that DL.

Anyone doing the Big Kahuna Tri in Santa Cruz this weekend? I'm on a taper cycle this week so I have been a CF spectator from the sidelines. I plan on swinging by CFHQ this weekend to pay my respects to the holy land.

Comment #135 - Posted by: Travis from Reno at September 4, 2008 7:48 AM

24m/155/66"

225
245
275
305
325 (PR for set of 3)

Congrats to cris and harris for awesome displays this morning. They absolutely crushed thier prior PRs, and lifted it 3 times!

Comment #136 - Posted by: AFountain_CF Tacoma at September 4, 2008 7:48 AM

m/33/165
cfwu x3

225 x3
225 x3
225 x3
245 x3(didn't go deep enough)
135 x 10 (did this just to remind myself how deep to go)
225 x3

thought i'd be able to do better. i went about 90% of the way...but was upset that my brain, couldn't convince my body to go as deep as I should on many of the squats

Comment #137 - Posted by: jbuffone at September 4, 2008 7:53 AM

41/M/152

as rx'd

231/281/301/301/306

Comment #138 - Posted by: Nipur at September 4, 2008 7:58 AM

#121:

For FGB3 prep, do FGB at least once in the next 23 days. Also, I've started including a warmup routine that's 30 sec of each event (only 2:30 of work) that really gets you going before a WOD.

Give that a shot. But nothing helps more than doing the mainsite WODs and throwing in a FGB in there more than once.

Comment #139 - Posted by: RV-KY at September 4, 2008 8:12 AM

m/22/6'/191

I'm horrendously weak at deadlifts for what I should be able to do, but I'll be starting SS in November. I'd like to echo that they are good for the soul.

275-295-305-315-335

Comment #140 - Posted by: Justin Lascek at September 4, 2008 8:13 AM

225/275x/265/245/255

As rx'ed

Comment #141 - Posted by: Hale at September 4, 2008 8:25 AM

24/m/183

135x3
225x3
275x3
315x2
315x3

Comment #142 - Posted by: headonkey at September 4, 2008 8:26 AM

In the pic: Hank really needs to bend his kness and lower those hips...c'mon, get yer form squared away little man!

Comment #143 - Posted by: marcuspdx at September 4, 2008 8:35 AM

CFLU

150 kg x 5

Comment #144 - Posted by: Ludvig at September 4, 2008 8:39 AM

275 - 315 - 335 - 355 - 375 (3RM - PR)

Comment #145 - Posted by: Edwin 25/M/5'8"/175 at September 4, 2008 8:42 AM

#56 "Dirtsailor"

i noticed you mentioned getting in shape for EOD. well not quite the right place, but i have included my personal e-mail. feel free to shoot me an e-mail and i will send you our daily morning workout we try to do everyday and CF in the afternoons. i have been an EOD tech for 5 years now, and done 2 full tours overseas.

stay strong! HOOYAH!

Comment #146 - Posted by: Jeff at September 4, 2008 8:47 AM


225x3
255x3
275x3
295x3
315x3

25/M/165lbs

Comment #147 - Posted by: P.J. at September 4, 2008 8:48 AM

46m 200#
as rx'd

275-295-315-295-275

I'm not wiped out, but I am definitely looking forward to a rest day. this has been a fun and hard 3-day cycle. thanks.

Comment #148 - Posted by: Jim Evans at September 4, 2008 8:50 AM

m/38/6'3"/220

as rx'd

275
275
275
275
275

330X1

could have gone heavier, but i need to get some straps and/or chalk to help with my grip

Comment #149 - Posted by: mike at September 4, 2008 8:52 AM

225
275
275
295
300

24/M/6'1/190

Comment #150 - Posted by: brahl at September 4, 2008 8:53 AM

Warmed up at 115x5 and 135x4

165x3
175x3
180x3, made it up on 3, but back rounded a bit
*180 only made first attempt half way up so didn't count
170x3
175x3

At 180 I switched to a reverse grip, all others using hook grip. I seem to do better, bar doesn't swing out in front, using the hook grip.

Comment #151 - Posted by: SueAnne/F/48/5'6"/132 at September 4, 2008 8:53 AM

155/185/205/225/225
Knee felt great. First time going above 135 in over 6 months.

Comment #152 - Posted by: Jim D. 47yom 160# 5'11" at September 4, 2008 8:57 AM

I knew it would be Deadlifts.

If it was shoulder press it would have been like a elongated Crossfit Total.

Crazy.


Comment #153 - Posted by: Johnny Di Gregorio at September 4, 2008 9:01 AM

In 2nd week of CF. Love the last three WOD's. Haven't done some of these movements in years! Last time i did DL was in High School.

245x3
265x3
275x3
285x3
295x3

M/29/6'1"/200

Comment #154 - Posted by: thedude at September 4, 2008 9:07 AM

Hello Everyone,

So the neatest thing happened last night. I did my first crossfit workout in a real crossfit gym!!! One just opened up where I live. In the past I was doing what many of you have done before...trying to do my WODs in my local gym for the past year now.

So far, the new gym is everything that I hoped it would be: A clean place, not over the top or intimidating, staffed with people knowledgeable of crossfit, and overall a family environment. After seeing the place and doing a WOD for free I drove straight over to the Y and cancelled my membership. I am headed back over there today to become a member and for more corssfit goodness :).

Thank you guys for all that you do. I know that you have heard it many times before. But, until I found crossfit, I used to DREAD going to the gym. With corssfit I really look forward to seeing my gains and being challenged both mentally and physically. Much thanks to those who teach it and to those who do it. And look out, you might see me at the next crossfit games...

Comment #155 - Posted by: Michelle at September 4, 2008 9:09 AM

m/21/143/5'10"

cfwu x 3

deadlift
3x135
3x135
5x135
3x155
5x155
3x166

Comment #156 - Posted by: Alberto V at September 4, 2008 9:11 AM

f/38/148#/5'5"

185
205
205
205
205

Comment #157 - Posted by: saracuse at September 4, 2008 9:11 AM

warmed up with 135 for a couple sets and 185 for a set.

1: 225
2: 225
3: 245
4: 245
5: 265 with 1-2 second pauses at bottom.

Felt pretty good with this, still not pushing lower back but think I'm getting stronger with this and have the form down fairly well. 6 months ago I wouldn't have dreamed of even trying 265 so must be getting better.

Finished up with the Tabata sprints.

Comment #158 - Posted by: ScubaSteve 36m 172ish 5'10 at September 4, 2008 9:14 AM

m/20/170

185 x 3
185 x 3
205 x 3
205 x 3
225 x 3

You guys are insanely strong! How long have you 300+ people been doing CF?

Comment #159 - Posted by: Alex at September 4, 2008 9:16 AM

Dang, that little dude is stacked! I would NOT want to be the one to tell him that it's nap time.

Sigh, I remember when my boys were that small. They grow up so fast...

Comment #160 - Posted by: Playoff Beard at September 4, 2008 9:18 AM

135 x 3
185 x 3
185 x 3
185 x 3
185 x 3

Comment #161 - Posted by: Jimi_33/5'9/150 at September 4, 2008 9:20 AM

24/m/250

as rx'd

350
390
420
435
445

Comment #162 - Posted by: FSO P at September 4, 2008 9:24 AM

as rx'd + 3 pull-ups after each DL set

225-225-245-245-245

Comment #163 - Posted by: JAS at September 4, 2008 9:24 AM

225/275/295/305/310

Comment #164 - Posted by: thedannyboy_6'_195 at September 4, 2008 9:27 AM

225 x3
275 x3
295 x3
315 x3 (wanted to stop)
335 x3 (felt much better)
355 x3 (PR)
365 x3 (newer PR cuz Auty did it)

Back was tender from Back Squats yesterday but once it got heavier it felt better. Warmed up. Get some!

Comment #165 - Posted by: CHAD_ETOWN (27/5'11"/173) at September 4, 2008 9:30 AM

33/m/6'/190

225
275
315
335
365 failed on last rep

Comment #166 - Posted by: mikey at September 4, 2008 9:33 AM

225x3
235x3
235x3
245x3
255x3

Comment #167 - Posted by: jsoar m/22/150/5'7 at September 4, 2008 9:34 AM

Attaboy, Henry!

Way to represent - with all the toys scattered in the yard, this is what he wanted to do.

And no, niether his dad nor his uncle made that pull (365#), but the vidoes of our attempts are pretty amusing...

Comment #168 - Posted by: mikeyb at September 4, 2008 9:35 AM

275,295,300,300,300

Comment #169 - Posted by: mobu m/28/150 at September 4, 2008 9:38 AM

WU .5 mi. walk on treadmill
WOD
225/245/275/295/295

Comment #170 - Posted by: TJF at September 4, 2008 9:38 AM

m/24/6'1/215

as rx'd

275
285
295
305
315

Comment #171 - Posted by: TGS at September 4, 2008 9:57 AM

Well... another day is done. It has been a great 3 days of strength training. I have a feeling the next 3 will be the comeback of everybody's favourite Crossfit character, Mr. Pukie. Are we ready? Hell yeah!!!

Deadlift warm-up on 2-inch platform (so I can increase my ROM)
225 lbs x 5
275 lbs x 5

Deadlift WOD from floor
335 lbs x 3
355 lbs x 3
365 lbs x 1
345 lbs x 3
345 lbs x 3

Comment #172 - Posted by: Dawson M/32/5'10/180 (Kingston, ON) at September 4, 2008 9:57 AM

32/m/180
CFWUx2
Buy in: day 4 of burpee challenge= 4 burpees
WOD: 275/295(PR)/295/300(PR)/300
cash out: 25 double unders and HSPU work

Comment #173 - Posted by: carcus at September 4, 2008 9:59 AM

Jessie #16

Hey what's your CFT score currently? You're the closest guy to my age/height/size that I've ever seen posted and I'm really curious to see how I compare.

Mine is at 785; 295 squat, 115 sp, 365 dl as of the last CFT WOD.

Yesterday's #'s
225-245-275-275-295

Today's
185-225-245-275-295

General question to Crossfit Public: anyone know much about shoulder impingement syndrome from personal experience (or is an MD)? Google searches are not too helpful.

and...

Anyone doing the level I cert at CF San Diego the weekend after next?

Comment #174 - Posted by: Ruptor de Astrum at September 4, 2008 10:09 AM

#104 Mike Hunt

I think your question is valid and deserves a serious response. There is much data to support Coach's claims as well as human physiology. But first, I don't think he meant that EVERYBODY who does CrossFit will get a tripling of their DL in 2 yr, but it is certainly common and definitely possible. Personally, I had a max DL of around 215 and in 1.5 yr of CrossFit am at 415 now with goal of over 500 by spring, and I'm 38 yo! My wife had a DL of 85 and easily did 180x3 last time, and she's only gone max effort for about 6mos!! I'm sure others will respond with similar and even more dramatic increases.
The secret is in the physiology of CrossFit, the neuroendocrine response that Coach and others so effectively teach. You get that from both max effort days AND hardcore metcon days. That's why we get increases with seemingly few "heavy days". But to get that kind of increases several factors must be in place. #1 True Max efforts #2 Excellent form #3 Solid nutrition, ie strict Zone, #4 Adequate rest, #5 Consistency in training. I have an 18 yo that trained with us all summer, had rarely done max DL or squat, and he will easily triple his numbers in 6mos of starting CrossFit, same for another 37 yo, who DL 350 last time, and could barely do 135 6mos ago.(oh and he's reading this as I type and says "BARELY did 135 max!!")
Dude the proof is there, I'm sure others will confirm, and likely have more controlled and even prospective data than this. But again the neuroendocrine system is the key ie: GH, testosterone, Insulin-like GF, and others. Your only alternatives to that are anabolic steroids!

I hope that at least addresses some of your question, and I'm sure Coach will give you more details and evidence as he does so well.

Comment #175 - Posted by: Jay M. in SC at September 4, 2008 10:15 AM

as rxd
315
345
365
385
405...jb

Comment #176 - Posted by: JBpractice at September 4, 2008 10:15 AM

CFWU

235 x 3
275 x 3 PR
275 x 3
275 x 3
235 x 3 (form was a concern)

Broke PR for the last 3 days.

Did 1 mile row on a tabata regime after.

Comment #177 - Posted by: Pierre-Luc at September 4, 2008 10:15 AM

Form was starting to deteriorate so even though Taylor and me could've put more up we stopped.

AL bw175: 215, 225, 235, 245, 255pr
Taylor bw185: 215, 225, 235, 245, 255pr
Ryan bw160: 175, 185, 205, 215, 215pr

Comment #178 - Posted by: Ukkrew at September 4, 2008 10:17 AM

135x5
225x5
295x3
315x3
325x3
325x3
325x3
295x3 My callouses ripped on the last 325 set. Ouch.

Comment #179 - Posted by: George 20/m/190/3 months in at September 4, 2008 10:28 AM

Deadlift 3-3-3-3-3 reps

225x3, 265x3, 265x3, 265x3, 265x3

Comment #180 - Posted by: jgebbie M/36/5'11"/204 at September 4, 2008 10:29 AM

wmX2 + 135X3 225X3 315X3
405X2 over reached
385X2 still too heavy
365X3 just right
365X3
365X3 need to work on grip strength.

Comment #181 - Posted by: roden M\40\6'\269 at September 4, 2008 10:32 AM

m/23/6'3/222

345x3
360x3
365x3
375x3
385x3

Comment #182 - Posted by: dmcole at September 4, 2008 10:34 AM

M/38/5'6"/190

All x3

205
255
305
305
305

Felt kinda weak... probably due to going heavy with squats yesterday.

Comment #183 - Posted by: Mike C at September 4, 2008 10:36 AM

Bwt: 137

275
315
325
320x2
315 (last one was ugly)

Comment #184 - Posted by: Speal at September 4, 2008 10:36 AM

Hi kids,
Male--21--145lbs--5'5

225x3
275x3
285x3
295x3
305x3

Much Love,
George

p.s. good job ya bunch of savages

Comment #185 - Posted by: George W at September 4, 2008 10:38 AM

275
285
295
305
315

form improving, heavier next time...

Comment #186 - Posted by: steeliekid 175 67" 40 at September 4, 2008 10:40 AM

47 / 173

275-300-315-320PR-300

Comment #187 - Posted by: tom perry at September 4, 2008 10:41 AM

245x3
287x3
300x3
320x3
330x3

All pretty easy, sweaty grip was the worst part.

5'9" 170lbs M

Comment #188 - Posted by: Jon-David at September 4, 2008 10:42 AM

41/m/175
cf warmup
3 warmup sets
135x3
155x3
175x3
workout
225x3
245x3
265x3
285x3
315x3

Comment #189 - Posted by: jim moyna at September 4, 2008 10:42 AM

I feel a Linda coming on....

Comment #190 - Posted by: Maz at September 4, 2008 10:42 AM

21?!?!?!
sorry brainfart
25

Comment #191 - Posted by: George W at September 4, 2008 10:43 AM

34/M/79kg

1.150kg
2.160kg
3.160kg
4.160kg
5.160kg

Comment #192 - Posted by: Nicholas at September 4, 2008 10:44 AM

No access to weights so I did a modified WOD from navySEALS.com.

With a minute countdown set on my watch:

complete 500 squats; in between each minute do 10 pull ups and 10 push ups.

I ended up doing the 500 squats in 9 sets and 27 seconds. So 500 squats and 90 PULLs and Push.in ~28min.

Comment #193 - Posted by: Nolan at September 4, 2008 10:45 AM

25/m/5'11"/140

185
195
205
215
215
Just not built for DLs, long legs short torso lol.

Comment #194 - Posted by: CK at September 4, 2008 10:45 AM

45/M/175

225-275-295-315-335

335 is a new PR. Cool.

Comment #195 - Posted by: Michael at September 4, 2008 10:46 AM

30m/172

352,401,401,401,352

401 is a pr for a triple...wanted another set at 401 but that 3rd set at 401 finished me off

Comment #196 - Posted by: dmarsh at September 4, 2008 10:46 AM

#152, Michelle:

Awesome story. Glad you found a CF affiliate near you. There should be one popping up in my area in the next few months. I plan to be his first member!

Comment #197 - Posted by: RV-KY at September 4, 2008 10:48 AM

19.m.168
300
320
320
340
360(2 reps)

Comment #198 - Posted by: sam- C Station at September 4, 2008 10:50 AM

Kyle Maynard, you are a true inspiration!!! Would you be interested in doing some motivational speaking to my high school athletes??? Shoot me and email. vmiseran@stjohnsprep.org

Vin www.sjp-crossfit.blogspot.com

Comment #199 - Posted by: Vin SJP CrossFit at September 4, 2008 10:54 AM

#171. I have had shoulder impingement syndrome and it is a tricky subject. It depends when and how you are getting your impingement but I believe if memory serves me correctly that it occurs when the acromion process of your clavicle rubs against your rotator cuff causing pain. Mine occurs when I abduct my arm past 90 degrees and it makes clicking sounds when I rotate my arm. It was very painful a couple years ago but the pain dissipated when I stopped doing the things that hurt it (shoulder exercises, tennis etc.). It came back full on this year when I started back tennis and my right arm and elbow would be in excruciating pain after a match. The treatment by a doctor are pain killers and antiinflammatories, then a cortizone shot and then surgery which is not terribly effective from what I hear. If it is interferring with you, my best advice is to use the RICE technique (Rest, Ice, Compress and Elevate) for two weeks while staying away from things that aggravate it. I know how frustrating this can be but you will eventually get to know your body with this injury enough to compensate or find a way to fix this on your own.

Comment #200 - Posted by: Jesse O/6'1/170/Fort Worth, Texas at September 4, 2008 10:57 AM

210/220/230/240/250

Comment #201 - Posted by: jc at September 4, 2008 11:06 AM

Re: Mike Hunt
Hi Mike - I'm with you a bit on this one, coming from a powerlifting background. Tripling your DL weight in a year isn't uncommon if your starting weight is 135. Technique alone should pop you to 200. However, taking a 520lbs deadlift to 600 in a year doing Crossfit? We'll have to see. I know the cleans have been helping my pull.
Unsuited, a 700lbs deadlift is extremely rare, as you know. 600lbs would be something you'd expect to see from the heavier classes at a big meet. You simply can't keep progressing at the same rate as when you first began Crossfit - same as anything else. How I wish it were so!
However, if my DL keeps climbing with crossfit and post-powerlifting competitions, then it begs a few questions of powerlifting mantra, doesn't it? Wonder what Rickey Dale Crain would say about Crossfit!
(for those who don't know who RDC is, he pulled 700lbs at 165 in the 1980s. Big on volume, not big on anything else.)

Comment #202 - Posted by: Chris Cooper at September 4, 2008 11:06 AM

364-386-394-404f-394f-364

Comment #203 - Posted by: dan colson at September 4, 2008 11:07 AM

M/30/220/6'6"

220, 264, 308, 330, 350

Could start heavier. Know that for next time

Comment #204 - Posted by: Toby at September 4, 2008 11:13 AM

Started crossfit 3 weeks ago after healing from acl surgery I had 4 months ago...love this site! I am a fitness instructor who was getting burned out on teaching...crossfit is perfect!

Todays loads
65
85
95
105
110

Comment #205 - Posted by: sheritw at September 4, 2008 11:13 AM

Enjoying the strength workouts.
5x3 deadlift
225
315
345
315
365
Then Did 7x1 pullups
15
20
25
30
35
40
45

Comment #206 - Posted by: Dave m/22/6'3"/265 at September 4, 2008 11:15 AM

Warm up was 1K C2 4:28, 5 mins bike, 10 MU singles
WOD: 245/275/295/305/310
Post: MU and 10 ring dips, 3x15 GHD situps touching floor.

Comment #207 - Posted by: monroe/m/51/69"/178 at September 4, 2008 11:18 AM

Did both Squats and Dead Lifts today, quite painful.
Squats: 155-175-195-205-215
Dead Lifts: 115-135-155-175-185 (haven't doen these in a while, form was bad.)

Comment #208 - Posted by: Team-G-M/31/5'4/150 at September 4, 2008 11:19 AM

27/m/5'11"/187

135x10
225x5
275x3

305x3
315x3
315x3
315x3
325x3

Threw in HSPU and Pull/Chin Ups in between and 25 burpees at the end

Comment #209 - Posted by: Jonathan H at September 4, 2008 11:19 AM

TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT

23/149

WOD as rx'd

315(wu)-365-375-385-395(PR)-375

All weights were PR's for triples

TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT

Comment #210 - Posted by: Travis H at September 4, 2008 11:20 AM

37/m/6'1"/206

3 rounds of CrossFit warmup

Deadlifts:
135 x 10
225 x 7
275 x 3
315 x 3
345 x 3
365 x 3
375 x 3 (ouch)

15 "toes to hands" on pull up bar
5 L pullups
50 GHD pitups
One legged jump rope (60 each leg)

I am feeling it now.

Comment #211 - Posted by: dem5f at September 4, 2008 11:24 AM

M/47/6'/184

185
225
275
275
225

Comment #212 - Posted by: Richard at September 4, 2008 11:24 AM

#197 Jesse

Your symptoms are eerily similar to mine...I have the most trouble with overhead press movements i.e. shoulder press, push press, jerk etc. Difference is my shoulders pop during adduction, when I lower the bar back to my chest. At first, and with lighter weights, the pain is annoying, but it becomes more aggravating at high reps and/or heavy weight. But I've plateaued on my oly lifts because I can't lower the bar past where the upper arm is level with the ground without an INSANE pop/click and a fair amount of the "oh God that sucks I'm only 24" feeling. I've been RICEing religously but researching a more permenant, but hopefully non-invasive, treatment.

Thanks for your help, by the way.

Comment #213 - Posted by: Ruptor de Astrum at September 4, 2008 11:28 AM

185
205
225
225
205
185

Comment #214 - Posted by: John Messano at September 4, 2008 11:33 AM

m/28/81kg
I was hoping this would be the next one...first deadlifts in over 2 years.

80kg
95kg
110kg
115kg
115kg

Much room for improvement!

Comment #215 - Posted by: Derick at September 4, 2008 11:38 AM

bwt: 135


185
205
225
255
265

Great strength days

Comment #216 - Posted by: logan schecter from long island new york at September 4, 2008 11:40 AM

F/22/5'1"/139

265
275
285
295
300
305

Comment #217 - Posted by: mkr at September 4, 2008 11:42 AM

f/25/120/5'5"

180-190-200-210

Only got to do 4 sets due to time

Comment #218 - Posted by: crystal at September 4, 2008 11:43 AM

M/5'5"/19/160

Squats:
225x12
275x6
315x6
335x4
345x3 (bad form)

Deadlifts:
275x5
315x5
365x3
405x3
425x3

Pull-Ups:
45x10
55x8
70x4
70x4
80x1

Comment #219 - Posted by: Matt from Texas at September 4, 2008 11:51 AM

I've had a cold for the past couple of days, so I stayed out of the gym, as I didn't want to blow snot all over the bars.

I'm feeling better, so I caught up today. My shoulder's still tweaked, and it hurts to go posterior to the frontal plane, so I skipped overhead work. Similarly, I can't get my arm in position to support a back-squat. Subbed with squat cleans and front squats, and they felt decent. Warm-up was an 800m run to the gym.

Clean: 115-115-125-135-145
Front Squat: 135-155-175-180-185
Dead Lift: 225-235-245-265-275

I'm glad that this whole cycle was strength work, it made it easy to catch up. Next one is probably going to be Run 5k/10k/15k....

Comment #220 - Posted by: Nick Wise at September 4, 2008 11:51 AM

OHS and Ring Dips for WU

WOD Loads:
135X10, 225X5, 275, 295, 315, 335, 345(f), 315, 225X5, 135X10

Thanks Coach!

Comment #221 - Posted by: FFChad_M/37/6'1"/215 at September 4, 2008 11:51 AM

1 mile run warmup
CFWU
as rx'd.
155-175-175-185-205

Comment #222 - Posted by: brett_from_wylie at September 4, 2008 11:54 AM

255-260-265-270-270

Redid 270 because of minor loss of lumbar extension on the 3rd rep (on 2nd attempt: minor rounding still present on 3rd rep)

No problems with my IT band :)

Comment #223 - Posted by: Turtle 30/m/5'11/165 at September 4, 2008 11:57 AM

SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

22-226
wod as rx'd
365-405-455-405
took it easy for the TSC on Sat.

SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

Comment #224 - Posted by: Sam L at September 4, 2008 11:58 AM

M-160lbs

225
245
275
295
315 lbs

So much fun!

Comment #225 - Posted by: Ray Ablao at September 4, 2008 11:58 AM

39/43/218/73

2X CFWU
WOD as Rxed
235
315
335
345
355

Worked out a lunch...great workout...
Gene

Comment #226 - Posted by: Gene at September 4, 2008 11:58 AM

As rx'd-

315-365-385-395x2-375

Cool Down with 315

Comment #227 - Posted by: russell - m/25/190 at September 4, 2008 11:59 AM

As Rx'ed

315-365(2)-315-315-315

Comment #228 - Posted by: jfett at September 4, 2008 12:01 PM

Hands hurt. Yes, they do.

CFWU. Forgot going easy on the back stretching… which showed in the Deadlifts…

3x 210#
3x 254#
2x 276#, couldn’t go fo a 3rd
3x 254#
3x 254#, on the 3rd couldn’t get shoulders fully locked.
Away from personal best (298#)...but that one was done with a 1-1-1-1-1 WOD.

Enjoyed it.

36/M/6.0/215#
CFtting in Madrid since Jul/28/08

Comment #229 - Posted by: Ignacio de la Viuda at September 4, 2008 12:02 PM

F/30/5'1/119

CFWU

95
115
125
135
135

Comment #230 - Posted by: DGaz at September 4, 2008 12:02 PM

WOD as rxd: 345, 355, 365, 375x2, 375x2

Also made up the 7x1 pull-ups from last week: 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 65 (Guess I only did 6x1...oops)

Comment #231 - Posted by: tom_boston at September 4, 2008 12:04 PM

24/m/5'11"/190
335-365-380-390-405 failed on the first rep. I read Freddy's post on giving it all I had and it inspired me.

Comment #232 - Posted by: Nickosaurus at September 4, 2008 12:11 PM

M/30/6'3"/200

220
220
265
265
220

Still working on form... CrossFit still exposing my weaknesses...

Comment #233 - Posted by: Ben at September 4, 2008 12:13 PM

day 3 of back squat program.
1 rep X 5 sets
post-Tabata mash of Pull ups/GHD situps
PU-14/13/9/9/8/8/8/8-69
GHD sit ups-11/10/10/8/8/7/7/7-68

Comment #234 - Posted by: Rob Corson at September 4, 2008 12:14 PM

31/m/195

275-295-295-305-285

Not bad for a 2 month layoff

Comment #235 - Posted by: jaredg at September 4, 2008 12:17 PM

M/31/5'6"/180

135x3
185x3
185x3
235x3
255x3
275x3
295x2 (failed on 3rd)

Question ... when I lifting heavy loads, I get a bit dizzy immediately after the lift. Is that normal??? Probably not breathing properly?

Comment #236 - Posted by: JB at September 4, 2008 12:18 PM

M 22/6'0"/170

185
205
225
275
285

Comment #237 - Posted by: Austin L at September 4, 2008 12:24 PM

180/M/25

275x3
295x3
315x3
355x3
385x3

Comment #238 - Posted by: RaginAsian at September 4, 2008 12:26 PM

135 x 12
225 x 3
245 x 3
265 x 3
285 x 3
315 x 3

Comment #239 - Posted by: heffe at September 4, 2008 12:28 PM

Warm up 135 x 5

225
235
245
255
265

Comment #240 - Posted by: MDS1971 at September 4, 2008 12:29 PM

Hello everyone,

I just made a video on Deadlifting technique. Check it out and let me know if it helps. I am a novice at videos so any suggestions would be great as well. Let me know if you like it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0PwBezUj9A

Not sure how to make it a hyperlink so you'll have to copy and paste. Sorry.

Also, check out www.coloradospringscrossfit.com

We came up with a new sport (Synchronized Squatting)

Comment #241 - Posted by: shanedog at September 4, 2008 12:30 PM

280 300 310 320 280. Barely pulled the 320, definitely down since knee surgery.

Comment #242 - Posted by: ScottMacArthur at September 4, 2008 12:30 PM

f/37

65, 85, 95, 105, 110

Comment #243 - Posted by: Lis at September 4, 2008 12:31 PM

#199 Chris

You make some good points, and raise other questions too. Remember that the design of CrossFit is different from a PL protocol. While we definitely want to build strength, we don't do it at the expense of the other characteristics of true fitness, ie: flexibility, balance, core stability. speed, agility, etc. While it is very common for CrossFitters to improve their max effort DL from BW to 2.5x BW in a relatively short period of time, it also as you mentioned depends on what they start with. The average level athlete will triple their DL in <2yr, but the average PL who starts CF obviously will not, but I bet his Muscleups, Handstand pushups, ring dips, glute-ham situps, and 400m time improve tremendously. Broad and nonspecific, that's what its about here. If you're competing in PL, you absolutely will have to train specific just like the olympic athletes for their events, but that's not to say that you can't also benefit overall from CrossFit. So yes, the avg CF with an avg beginning DL will see these gains, but a 520 beginning DL "aint" avg.

Comment #244 - Posted by: Jay M. in SC at September 4, 2008 12:31 PM

235 / 245 / 255 / 265 / 265
tried 275 and 270, but lost my grip

Comment #245 - Posted by: Seiji/M/30/190 at September 4, 2008 12:32 PM

38m/6/183

wod as rx'd

325, 335, 345, 355, 365

Comment #246 - Posted by: Dan - New Hope at September 4, 2008 12:34 PM

I've been doing my share of deads lately so I went with Power Snatches x 3; worked up to a challenging 135lbs. Lots of rest in between sets, haven't done much oly stuff in ages so this was a lot of fun for me.

Post - Tabata Mash of Pull-Ups and Push-Ups, wanted to stay above 10 reps/round. 16/20,14/15,11/12,10/10,11/10,10/10,10/10,11/11 was the result. Good times with the new OPT nasty-aggressive pull-up bar.

Comment #247 - Posted by: gaucoin at September 4, 2008 12:36 PM

M/17/5'9"/164 - Beltless, Straight bar

135x5
205x5
275x5
295x5
305x5

Answer ... It's just your body getting recovered from the heavy load, and breathing properly could be a factor.

Comment #248 - Posted by: Chris at September 4, 2008 12:38 PM

DJ
Grappling class
135x20

WOD
225-245-265-285-305

SaraD
500m Row
95x10

WOD
145-145-145-145-155

Good job SaraD. Your Deadlift is looking strong.

I went a little light. Felt stiff in my back from yesterday. Probably go roll around the mat more tonight.

Get some, Go again!

Comment #249 - Posted by: DJ at September 4, 2008 12:38 PM

age:35
bw:77kg (170#)

85/95/115/120/120kg (264#)

Comment #250 - Posted by: Fred Frisell at September 4, 2008 12:39 PM

For some reason I thought it was a 5x5 when i got to the gym...

275x5
295x5
295x5
305x5
315x5

I started the workout with a 5 rounds of:
500m row
400m run

then deadlifts...that was intense...
28m/5'10"/160

Comment #251 - Posted by: Kyle A at September 4, 2008 12:41 PM


M/22/6'1/185

335 X 3
355 X 3
365 X 3
375 X 3
385 X 3 (PR)

POST: 1RM

420 X 1 (PR)

Comment #252 - Posted by: COS at September 4, 2008 12:44 PM

Screwed up my last comment, remake. . .

M/17/5'9''/164 - Beltless, Straight Bar

135x3
205x3
275x3
295x3
305x3 (3 rep PR)

Comment #253 - Posted by: Chris at September 4, 2008 12:55 PM

to the shoulder injury people.....i am just getting back into the swing of things after shoulder surgery for an impingement and a torn rotator cuff. To those of you who have described your pain - you really should see an ortho doc. Research and find a good one. i had similiar pain, got cortisone shots, got a MRI, diagnosed with an impingement and possible small cuff tear. Got lots of deep tissue work. Finally got tired of the pain so had surgery Dec 6, 2007. Now my shoulder works like it should. They found a large tear and the impingement. A lot of times the MRI doesn't show the whole picture. I wouldn't let bad shoulder pain go too long - you can keep making whatever tear you have in there worse. The other shoulder I had problems with and was taken care of with physical therapy. please contact if anyone has any questions. The key is to find a good doc and good physical therapist.

Comment #254 - Posted by: christy at September 4, 2008 12:56 PM

dl 205x3, 215x3, 205 3x3

Comment #255 - Posted by: Sue Ady at September 4, 2008 12:57 PM

(40-6'3"-260)Missed Tuesday so combined as rx'd: Push press 135/155/185/205/225 Deadlift 335/385/405/425/455. Done in pretty fast succession and still didn't hurt as much as a Helen, Murph, or Angie!

Comment #256 - Posted by: Step at September 4, 2008 1:00 PM

weights in kg:
as rx'd
90/110/110/120/130

Comment #257 - Posted by: Gudmundur at September 4, 2008 1:02 PM

As Rx'd

CFWU

135# for W/up
185#
205# *!! ;-} ouch!! WTF?
205#
205#
205#

tweaked back, not so happy. Not sure if legs were tired from yesterday and subsequently form was bad.....

Comment #258 - Posted by: F15E_WSO_M/46/6'/180 at September 4, 2008 1:04 PM

day 3 of back squat program
5 heavy singles with 5 minute rest btw sets
231/241/251/261(pb)/266(f)
post: pose running drills
3 rds for time
30 anchored sit ups
20 KB swings 1.5pood
10 box jumps 30"
7:26

Comment #259 - Posted by: Intent at September 4, 2008 1:05 PM

m/47/175
205x3
255x3
275x3
300x3
295x1
285x2

Comment #260 - Posted by: stevea at September 4, 2008 1:13 PM

M 33/144/5'7"

225-225-225-225-225

Comment #261 - Posted by: Dan at September 4, 2008 1:14 PM

225 X 3 Warm up

315 X 3
335 X 3
355 X 3
385 X 3
415 X 3 This one made me pass out, woke up to a beautiful woman standing over me... then she called me an idiot... I LOVE CROSSFIT!!!!!

Comment #262 - Posted by: Matthew at September 4, 2008 1:14 PM

CFWU
Deadlift 3-3-3-3-3 reps
1.235lbs
2.265lbs
3.270lbs
4.275lbs
5.300lbs

It felt good, I think my back is getting stronger

Comment #263 - Posted by: Nik Nichols 41yo/165lbs/5ft7in at September 4, 2008 1:21 PM

32/m/210/6'5"

Damn, lower back can't catch a break. Really considered not doing it with my back issue, but was able to complete watching form very carefully. Now a couple hours later I am questioning my decision. No horrible pain, but not feeling great.

295
345
345
345
345

Comment #264 - Posted by: Corey at September 4, 2008 1:22 PM

warm-up
400 m run
10 GH (to horizontal) situps
10 Back Extensions
10x 45# DL
5x 135# DL

WOD:
DL
185 x 3
190 x 3
195 x 3
200 x 3
200 x 3 (PR for "heavy 3 WOD")

Comment #265 - Posted by: Kurt_eh m/33/5'10"/202# at September 4, 2008 1:22 PM

5x3 squats

135
185
205
225
205

Focused on form.

Then:

21-15-9

L- Pullups
HSPUs (cheating with my feet hanging on a bar on the squat rack)
1.5 Pood KB SDLHPs

9:06

Comment #266 - Posted by: ProPain at September 4, 2008 1:25 PM

80kg, 90kg, 90kg, 100kg, 100kg

did a few rounds for warming up with 50 kg, 80kg

after the wod did a few rounds with 50 kg for cooling down

m/36/102kg/196 CF since june 2008
the Netherlands

Comment #267 - Posted by: erik at September 4, 2008 1:26 PM

Oh yeah. Forgot to add that I ran 3.0 miles before the WOD. 27 min on the run.

Comment #268 - Posted by: JB at September 4, 2008 1:26 PM

DL 5x3
190/205/215/225/235

Comment #269 - Posted by: hiflyer51 at September 4, 2008 1:26 PM

f/39/134/5'0

115x3
135x3
155x3
155x3
175x3 PR by 20 lbs! Woohoo!
175x1 (for good measure to prove to myself that I wasn't dreaming!)

Greg doesn't think I'll be in to work tomorrow I'll be so lame after this.

Comment #270 - Posted by: Dena@C2 at September 4, 2008 1:28 PM

M/40/183

Dead Lift
3-3-3-3-3

315
315
315
315
315

Comment #271 - Posted by: toby or not toby at September 4, 2008 1:29 PM

M/23/6'1"/180

365, 405, 415, 425, 435

This gives me confidence to up my 1rm

Comment #272 - Posted by: EricBrandom at September 4, 2008 1:29 PM

30/m/165/5'5

Rx'd
225
315
365
395
400

Comment #273 - Posted by: Bionic at September 4, 2008 1:30 PM

A good one:

29 yo male
180lbs


Air deadlift to groove form x 3
PVC pipe x 3
bar x 3
135 x 2
back down to the bar x 3
135 again x 1
finished off with the PVC pipe x 20 reps just for good measure.

HR seemed to stay pretty low on this one though. Is this normal?

Crossfit rox!

Comment #274 - Posted by: All Father at September 4, 2008 1:30 PM

26/m/190/5'9"

DL
135x10 WU
225x3
245x3
255x3
275x3
305x1 (tried another, but didn't want to sacrifice form and the first one nearly killed me lol)

SLDL (mainly for the stretch)
135x5
135x5

Haven't done DL's in years, I'm sure the numbers will get respectable within a few months.

Comment #275 - Posted by: DustinSTL at September 4, 2008 1:33 PM

325
335
345
355
370

Comment #276 - Posted by: TJ/220/42 at September 4, 2008 1:35 PM

#132 Travis from Reno

Do you workout at the reno affiliate (http://www.trainlikeitmatters.com), or are you a garage crossfitter like me?

Some of my buddies are really into Tris in the Reno area. Reid Weber and Nate Pearson both work at IGT with me and they do tris almost every weekend it seems :-)

Comment #277 - Posted by: Reno_Ty at September 4, 2008 1:37 PM

225 x 5, because I was worried about my back from yesterday. Felt pretty good, though, actually, so hopefully I can slowly move back to doing 3 wheels.

Comment #278 - Posted by: MC Warsaw 23/m/6'/220 at September 4, 2008 1:38 PM

m/37/188

Deadlift 5x3

405
455
475 pr
485 fail
405

Comment #279 - Posted by: Jay Miles, Chicagoland at September 4, 2008 1:44 PM

30/M/180

Still nursing low back. Did about 8 warm-up sets and then settled into 225,245,255,265,275

Comment #280 - Posted by: edevine at September 4, 2008 1:47 PM

Man my legs are hurting!

F/23/115

135
155
175
185
200

Comment #281 - Posted by: sarah at September 4, 2008 1:49 PM

225x3
295x3
345x2(3F)
345x3
355x1(2F)
315x315x3

Comment #282 - Posted by: firedave at September 4, 2008 2:02 PM

315x3
320x3
325x3
335x3
335x3

Comment #283 - Posted by: M@ at September 4, 2008 2:05 PM

just for fun i've posted age group 'max single deadlift' for U19, 20-30, 30-40, 40-50 age groups and womens' on the home page of logsitall.com - might be a useful reference for today's wod.

-bill patton

Comment #284 - Posted by: bill patton at September 4, 2008 2:07 PM

3 rounds cfwu

175x3,200x3,225x3,200x3,200x3

Comment #285 - Posted by: paulyG 38/M/6'/175lbs at September 4, 2008 2:08 PM

Love the pic!

Caught up on some:

PJ rep 3: 95-105-110-115-115
BS rep 3: 150-160-165-170-175

Erin

Comment #286 - Posted by: in8girl at September 4, 2008 2:13 PM

26/f/5'2/129#

breakfast: run 45 minutes = 6 miles

cfwu, warm-up dls 10x135#, 5x185, 3x205

WOD:
225-230-235-240-245 (pr)

hmm. must work on repping heavy. just not very good at it yet...

Comment #287 - Posted by: cleverhandz at September 4, 2008 2:13 PM

M/24/5'10"/160

CFWU x 2 (PUs and dips on rings)

Still had 1 rep weighted PUs x 5 to make up, and since I didn't have time to go back to the gym today I took care of both at the same time.

DLs:

135lb x 10
225lb x 10
245lb x 2 (lost grip)
245lb x 2 (lost grip)
245lb x 1 (lost grip)
245lb x 2 (lost grip)
245lb x 1 (oops)

245lb felt nice and easy but a rip on my right pinky kept me from maintaining grip. Fifth attempt, I got a little over-zealous and I think I engaged my back too early...pulled a little something on the right side of lower back. First time I ever messed up like that on a deadlift, but hopefully will heal quickly.

Weighted PUs (on rings):

25lb x 3
35lb x 1
45lb x 1
45lb x 1
45lb x 1
45lb x 1

After the first 45lb, I realized I wouldn't be able to do more. The other 4 I could only pull to just below chin-level. Going to be adding weighted PUs more often to prep for muscle-up.

Take care!

Comment #288 - Posted by: R.Lee_Seattle at September 4, 2008 2:13 PM

135 X 5 WU
155 X 3
175 X 3
195 X 3
195 X 3
195 X 3

Comment #289 - Posted by: Drew-Orlando 43/5'11"/185 at September 4, 2008 2:13 PM

25/5'10"/m/255

180kg x3
190kg x3
200kg x3
200kg x3
210kg x1

Comment #290 - Posted by: Ryan at September 4, 2008 2:15 PM

Walking will be FUN tomorrow!!! 135X15 Warmup/225/245/265/275/305. GOD I LOVE CROSSFIT...

Comment #291 - Posted by: adam/m/23/165 at September 4, 2008 2:17 PM

275, 285, 295, 305, 315

Comment #292 - Posted by: Daniel J at September 4, 2008 2:20 PM

45/180

309
331
364
386
410 PR

Comment #293 - Posted by: David Sailor at September 4, 2008 2:21 PM

M/31/5'10/195

Warm up jog 1/2 mile & 10 x 135

185 x 3
235 x 3
285 x 3
335 x 3
365 x 3
385 x 1 oops!!
135 x 10 just for cool down

Comment #294 - Posted by: El Boricua Loco at September 4, 2008 2:22 PM

135#, 185#, 190#, 195#, 200#

Comment #295 - Posted by: Cherie at September 4, 2008 2:22 PM

30yo/m/5'8''/150

185
225
225
245
275

Comment #296 - Posted by: Tim at September 4, 2008 2:25 PM

M/6ft/59/205

This my 2nd CrossFit WOD, and was right up my alley...

8 mins physical warm-up (HealthRider)

Deadlifts
135x5
225x5
275x5
End exercise warm-up
325x3
335x3
345x3
355x2

Full range strict pullups
x3
x5
x8
x8
x7

Nice to be able to post respectable numbers.

Comment #297 - Posted by: TomTerrific at September 4, 2008 2:30 PM

m/31/230/68"

CFWUx3

w/u with 135
275
295
315
335
355

Comment #298 - Posted by: Jason at September 4, 2008 2:33 PM

255,275,275,275,275
Hands sweaty and slippery from playing bball beforehand; stuck with 275 to be safe. Bring towel and rosin powder or gloves next time.

Comment #299 - Posted by: ecp2 at September 4, 2008 2:41 PM

225
275
315
335(1, then grip failed)
325(1, then grip failed)
315(1, then grip