Wednesday, June 17, 2009

WOD

Front Squat Push Press, a.k.a. Thrusters

5-5-5-5-5

This is a max effort. Goal is the highest load possible without breaking reps, while maintaining proper form and ROM. Rest as needed between sets. Post loads to comments.

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7 comments:

D* said...

Ouch, I am getting old!

185, 185, 185, 185, 195(3 reps)

Clint said...

Holy Crap!

D* said...

I watched the exercise at Crossfit after I worked out. I was pausing between reps. So, I think I may have done the exercise wrong. Bruce?

Bruce said...

They are sets of 5 reps. You can't drop the bar between reps.

The thruster itself is one fluid movement. From the bottom of the squat you explode and drive the weight overhead. You don't do a front squat then a push press.

Hope that answered your question. I'll make a quick video of a 5 rep set tonight for reference.

D* said...

Cool, that is what I did, I just paused between reps. The guy on the video never paused.

Bruce said...

This WOD isn't for time, so pause all you want.

135-145-155(X)-135-145

D* said...

Nice work Bruce. That is pretty impressive for a 160 bodyweight. I couldn't believe how much harder the 5th rep was than the 1st. This is a serious full body lift!