5/12/2013

A. AMRAP (-2) unbroken HSPUs right into :30 handstand hold
B. AMRAP (-2) unbroken toes to bar right into :30 hand from bar
C. 3 sets of 5-8 fat bar shoulder to overhead @100# right into :30 front rack hold
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For time:
2 rope climbs
2 squat cleans (135#)
2 rope climbs
3 squat cleans
2 rope climbs
4 squat cleans


A. 12
B. 17
C. complete, 8 reps
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5:29


Good day testing out the last two regionals wods. The HSPUs right into the handstand hold was surprisingly a lot harder than I expected. After about 15 seconds into the hold my arms were shaking, it was difficult going right from HSPUs directly into the hold. We did it again, this time doing a 30 second hold, coming off the wall for about 5 seconds, then doing more HSPUs, and the hold was a lot easier that time. The toes to bar hold was also hard, after 15 seconds my forearms were screaming, I think I might try a mixed grip next time. The best part of the day was getting to test out the fat bar, I have never used one before and it was actually easier than I thought it would be. I was worried I wouldn't be able to clean it since my hands don't wrap all the way around the bar but I was able to get it up without a problem. The most difficult part about that was the front rack hold, it was pressing against my chest and making it a little difficult to breath.  It will be interesting trying to lunge with the fat bar.

The second part went a lot better than expected, the last time rope climbs came up in a wod I basically failed miserably but they were a lot better today. My technique is really improving, although the last two rope climbs were all arms, and I need to work on a faster descent. Squat cleans felt good but it was weird not doing those in my olympic shoes, I couldn't wear them due to the rope climbs so I was coming up on my toes for a few of the cleans. I'm really pleased with how this one went, I thought it was going to take me a lot longer. Another good weekend of training!