Speed Band Deadlift:
55% x 3 x 10 @21X1
Rest :45-1:00 between sets.
Use 55% of recent 1RM/Heavy Single (or a few lbs heavier than last week). These should be fast reps. Focus on moving the bar with speed through perfect positions. You can choose Sumo or Conventional Deadlift, but we recommend sticking with one throughout the cycle. Focus on moving the bar with speed through perfect positions. Note the tempo includes a 2 second descent and 1 second pause on the floor. This is meant to help prevent you from bouncing the plates and/or relaxing on the descent. The intent is to lower the bar under control and maintain tension before exploding up. In each of the linked videos above you’ll see examples of moving through perfect positions with amazing speed.
Band Guide
If your MAX deadlift is…
<135: Orange Band
135-225: Red Band
225-315: Blue Band
315+: Green Band
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Week 3 of 6
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20 Minutes Continuous Effort:
25 Double-Unders
:30 Dual Kettlebell Rack March
10 Alternating Box Split Jumps
2-4 Wall Walks
Modify the doubles to Alternating Foot Steps or 50 Singles as appropriate. The Kettlebell Rack March should be challenging. Use an appropriate load. The box for the Split Jumps will place your working thigh above parallel. Modify the Wall Walks to 8-16 Alternating Pike Shoulder Taps as needed.
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Inka says
Has anybody been to a box in Chicago they can recommend? Preferably one close to Rush hospital. Thanks!
Keith Walter says
I have been to Windy City Crossfit when I was visiting Chicago and it was great. I do not know where Rush Hospital is or its proximity to WCCF
Stella says
Windy City is also my favorite (granted, I’ve been to only two). It’s a bit out of the way of the city center but worth the trip IMO for smart programming and good coaches.
River North is more centrally located, but to me the programming often doesn’t make sense — like, they’ll have a Saturday workout with a ton of pushups and then follow it up on Monday with more pushups. It’s fine if you can’t make it to Windy City though.
Stella says
Last day off, last 8 AM class for a while.
155/green on the deadlifts, this is a bit less than 55% but seemed just about right.
Worked up to 20kg KBs for one of the marches (so hard!).
Inka says
Thank you Keith and Stella! I’m happy to travel further for some good programming 🙂