Thursday 4/24/2025

Strength 
Max Rep Bench Press + Burn Out Set
Week 5:
Max Rep Bench Press (+ 2.5-15 lbs from last week), based on the chart below
-rest 1:00-
Burn Out Set: Max Reps @50% of the weight performed above
During this 10 week strength cycle, we will be following a max-rep bench press program designed to build upper body strength, muscle hypertrophy, and pressing endurance. You will perform max unbroken reps at a progressively increasing load each week, promoting both physical and mental fortitude under the barbell. Once you complete the max lift, rest 1:00, drop the weight by 50%, and then complete a “burn out set” of max unbroken reps.
Start at the weight listed below for week 1 and progress weekly based on the listed increase for your 1RM.
In Pounds:
1RM.............Increase
<= 120#.......start at 60% and increase by 5 pounds every other week (or 2.5 every week)
125-185#.....start at 50% and increase by 5 pounds every week
190-255#.....start at 60% and increase by 5 pounds every week
260-360#.....start at 50% and increase by 10 pounds every week
>= 365#........start at 50% and increase by 15 pounds every week

WOD
"Royal Tenenbaum"
3 sets For Time:
3-2-1
Rope Climbs (or 9-6-3 Strict Pull Ups)
8 Handstand Push Ups
50 Double Unders
-rest 2:00 between sets-

Wednesday 4/23/2025

Strength 1
Squat Clean + Push Jerk 1x2
Every 1:30 (6 sets)
1 Squat Clean + 1 Push Jerk @80% (Every 1:30)
-into-
3×3 Clean Grip Deadlifts @90%+

Strength 2
Clean Grip Deadlift 3x3
Record your weight here

WOD
"Deputy Kovacs"
For Time:
250/200m Row
150ft Single Dumbbell Walking Lunge 50#/35#
250/200m Row
125ft Single Dumbbell Walking Lunge 50#/35#
250/200m Row
100ft Single Dumbbell Walking Lunge 50#/35#
250/200m Row
75ft Single Dumbbell Walking Lunge 50#/35#
250/200m Row
50ft Single Dumbbell Walking Lunge 50#/35#
* DB can be held any way as long as a hand remains in contact with the DB at all times while lunging.

Tuesday 4/22/2025

WOD
"Zissou"
Teams of 2 For Time:
3 sets (each/1:1)
50/40 Calorie Air Bike

Accessory 
3-4 sets:
12 Standing Landmine Twists @ Moderate weight – maintain control and quality
10 Landmine Press (each) @ Moderate weight – maintain control and quality
10 Landmine RDL (each) @ Moderate weight – maintain control and quality
*Rest 2:00 between sets
**Athletes can partner up and go 1:1 on sets

Monday 4/21/2025

Strength 
Back Squat 1x20
Week 5: 20 Rep Back Squat (+2.5-15 lbs from last week), based on the chart below
During this 10 week strength cycle, we will be following a 20-Rep Back Squat progression designed to develop raw strength, muscular endurance, and mental toughness. This classic squat cycle challenges athletes to perform 20 unbroken reps at a progressively heavier load each week, to build both physical capacity and mental grit under the barbell. Work hard and reap the benefits.
Start at the weight listed below for week 1 and progress weekly based on the listed increase for your 1RM.
In Pounds:
1RM.............Increase
<= 120#.......start at 60% and increase by 5 pounds every other week (or 2.5 every week)
125-185#.....start at 50% and increase by 5 pounds every week
190-255#.....start at 60% and increase by 5 pounds every week
260-360#.....start at 50% and increase by 10 pounds every week
>= 365#........start at 50% and increase by 15 pounds every week

WOD
“Half Murph”
For TIme:
800m Run
50 Pull Ups
100 Push Ups
150 Air Squats
800m Run
The pull-ups, push-ups, and air squats can be partitioned in any way. The runs must be done unbroken. Advanced athletes can choose to add a weighted vest.