Bench Press / Bent-Over Row Superset*
1A) Barbell Bench Press
Fitness
3 x 5 Linear Progression
Add a few pounds to last week’s weight.
Performance
3 x 8
Go heavier than last week’s 10s.
1B) Barbell Bent-Over Row
Fitness
3 x 5 Linear Progression
Add a few pounds to last week’s weight.
Performance
3 x 8
Go heavier than last week’s 10s.
In both cases, keep these light enough to perform strictly and with solid form. Don’t let these turn into an ego exercise. Really think about the movement rather than the weight moved. Keep the following notes in mind:
1) Set up like a Clean and Deadlift the bar up.
2) Hip hinge until bar is at least below the knee (try to be as horizontal as possible).
3) Maintaining a consistent back angle, pull your elbows up and back and aim to hit your stomach (not your chest) with the barbell.
4) Start with a weight that allows all the reps to be done perfect and without momentum. It should feel too light to start.
*Superset means that you perform a set of exercise A (in this case the Bench Press) and then after a short rest, 30 seconds to a minute, you perform a set of exercise B (in this case the Barbell Bent-Over Row). You then rest a short period before returning to exercise A and continue in this fashion until all warm up and work sets are completed.
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Exposure 6 of 8
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For Time (10 min cap):
50 Wall Balls 20/10, 14/9
30 Double-Unders
10 Ring Muscle-Ups
Sub 15 attempts or 90 Singles for the Double-Unders as appropriate. Sub Jumping Muscle-Ups or perform 10 low-ring leg-assisted transitions.
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Coming in at a combined weight of 350lbs… hailing from Spikeville, USA… Noahpologies and El Capitan are…… THE JABRONIS!!!
A Toast to Coach Noah!
Over the past 6 years, his involvement in our staff and within the larger community has forever altered the DNA of CFSBK. Always one to have lots of feedback and input as to how and why we do things here, his ideas have left their mark in a thousand little places. We are forever grateful for his exemplary service as a coach at CFSBK. His many, many… many shoes will be very hard to fill.
When Noah told me about his move to Austin, I was not expecting it. But at the same time, I wasn’t surprised. His goal of opening his own affiliate came up several times over the years, and I’m happy to see him going off and making it a reality. Our loss is Austin’s gain! His coworkers and anyone he’s worked with can attest that the thoughtfulness, intention, and empathy that he brings to his coaching will ensure that those who get to work with him in Austin have a lot to look forward to. His creativity and penchant for flare will also make CrossFit Lumos nothing short of unique. So while I’m sad to see him go, I can’t wait to see what he creates in this next chapter of his life.
Here’s to Noah!
News and Notes
- The second-ever Iron Maidens Lift ‘n’ Learn Session will take place at CFSBK on Sunday, July 31st at 2:00pm. Get ready for some Bench Pressing followed by a clothing swap! Head over to the event page for more details.
- Time is running out to sign up for Coach Nick’s marathon row this Sunday the 24th! It’ll be tough, but don’t you want to be able to impress your marathon-running friends? Go here for more info.
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