Because I Care!
100 reps for time of--
Turkish Get-up OR
Man Makers
Rest 2:00
100 un-timed sit-ups
Judy--10lb get-up in 10:28
Jordan--15lb get-up in 11:35
Jarvis--20lb man maker in 21:00
Charles--20lb man maker in 18:14
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
10/29/06
Divisible by Seven
Max Rounds in 21:00
7 Pull-Ups
14 Jump Squats
21 Push-Ups
Aprox. 250 M Run
John, Danielle, Jordan, and Charles took it outside. Post your scores to comments because I erased them.
Max Rounds in 21:00
7 Pull-Ups
14 Jump Squats
21 Push-Ups
Aprox. 250 M Run
John, Danielle, Jordan, and Charles took it outside. Post your scores to comments because I erased them.
Friday, October 27, 2006
10/25/06
21-18-15-12-9 reps of--
Dumbbell Swings
Burpees
Pull-Ups
Jordan, Cody, Jarvis, Ronald, John and Charles had absolutely no fun doing this. None whatsoever.
Dumbbell Swings
Burpees
Pull-Ups
Jordan, Cody, Jarvis, Ronald, John and Charles had absolutely no fun doing this. None whatsoever.
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
10/23/06
#1 Team Workout
Partner 1 Deadlift X 15
Partner 2 Decline Push-Ups until partner 1 is done
**Switch positions and repeat 3 times
#2 Maximum Rounds in 10:00
Overhead Squat X 5
V Ups X 10
Broad Jumps X 5
The level of tension necessary to complete the deadlifts on workout #1 does not allow the athlete to fall into a pattern of rhythmic breathing as one would in a steady state cyclic activity (running, swimming, etc.). The ability to function in a state of oxygen debt and erratic (not erotic) breathing is invaluable in sports and high stakes situations. Moving from the tension required by the deadlifts immediately to the decline push-ups requires near constant support from the stabilizers. All-in-all, a lot more fun then crunches!
Workout #2 requires propulsion of the body in different planes via hip extension with a contraction movement (the v ups) thrown in for good measure.
What do you think?
Partner 1 Deadlift X 15
Partner 2 Decline Push-Ups until partner 1 is done
**Switch positions and repeat 3 times
#2 Maximum Rounds in 10:00
Overhead Squat X 5
V Ups X 10
Broad Jumps X 5
The level of tension necessary to complete the deadlifts on workout #1 does not allow the athlete to fall into a pattern of rhythmic breathing as one would in a steady state cyclic activity (running, swimming, etc.). The ability to function in a state of oxygen debt and erratic (not erotic) breathing is invaluable in sports and high stakes situations. Moving from the tension required by the deadlifts immediately to the decline push-ups requires near constant support from the stabilizers. All-in-all, a lot more fun then crunches!
Workout #2 requires propulsion of the body in different planes via hip extension with a contraction movement (the v ups) thrown in for good measure.
What do you think?
Saturday, October 21, 2006
10/20/06
5 Rounds for Time
Billboard Run and roll the die
1=20 Pull-ups
2=25 Burpees
3=50 Push-Ups
4=75 Squats
5=100 Sit-Ups
6=You call it
Interesting things start to happen when you make it random.
Jarvis, Cody, Judy, Charles and Ronald enjoyed this relaxing Friday evening workout.
Billboard Run and roll the die
1=20 Pull-ups
2=25 Burpees
3=50 Push-Ups
4=75 Squats
5=100 Sit-Ups
6=You call it
Interesting things start to happen when you make it random.
Jarvis, Cody, Judy, Charles and Ronald enjoyed this relaxing Friday evening workout.
Thursday, October 19, 2006
10/18/06
Jordan's Birthday Workout
5 rounds for time
20 Dumbbell Swings
20 Sit-Ups
20 Dumbbell Push Presses
Tabata Squats
Waiter's Carry
Danielle, Judy, Jarvis, Shawn, and Charles celebrated Jordan's birthday. Jordan was mysteriously absent. African drum music courtesy of Cody.
5 rounds for time
20 Dumbbell Swings
20 Sit-Ups
20 Dumbbell Push Presses
Tabata Squats
Waiter's Carry
Danielle, Judy, Jarvis, Shawn, and Charles celebrated Jordan's birthday. Jordan was mysteriously absent. African drum music courtesy of Cody.
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Periodical Pain
Yesterday I was stuck at Books-A- Million while I was waiting for new tires to be mounted onto my car. Truthfully, I wasn't really "stuck" because I absolutely love hanging out in book stores. Unlimited reading material AND coffee! Despite what the Old Milwaukee ads said, it doesn't get any better than that!
Being the fitness nerd that I am, I scanned the "health and fitness" section of the magazine aisle. The usual suspects were there--you know, "Muscle and Fiction," "Flex," "Emaciated Runner's World" and the like. When I got past the seemingly endless ads for supplements to get me ripped, massive or improve my "relationship," I found a couple of articles. I made an observation during my caffeinated research that may be surprising to those of you who haven't read these magazines in a while (extra points to anyone in this group).
In between articles about gettin' huge and the latest in prostate enlargement technology, one author of a "train like an athlete" article actually demonstrated deadlifts and thrusters! I can hear it now, "what muscles do those exercises work?" The answer is all of them, kids. Now, if they would only get rid of the pinky finger isolation exercises and ease up on the fake tanner. Oh well, one thing at a time...
Being the fitness nerd that I am, I scanned the "health and fitness" section of the magazine aisle. The usual suspects were there--you know, "Muscle and Fiction," "Flex," "Emaciated Runner's World" and the like. When I got past the seemingly endless ads for supplements to get me ripped, massive or improve my "relationship," I found a couple of articles. I made an observation during my caffeinated research that may be surprising to those of you who haven't read these magazines in a while (extra points to anyone in this group).
In between articles about gettin' huge and the latest in prostate enlargement technology, one author of a "train like an athlete" article actually demonstrated deadlifts and thrusters! I can hear it now, "what muscles do those exercises work?" The answer is all of them, kids. Now, if they would only get rid of the pinky finger isolation exercises and ease up on the fake tanner. Oh well, one thing at a time...
Monday, October 16, 2006
10/15/06
Field Trip!
At the not-so-sun-drenched Baton Rouge beach.
3 rounds for time of--
25 push-ups
50 squats
400 meter run (approximate)
then--
T.P. (team pull-ups)
Judy, Jordan, Danielle, Shawn, weirdo in a blue SUV and Charles built an extensive amount of character with this workout. Well, not so much the weirdo. Special guest star: the incomparable Dr. Lee!
At the not-so-sun-drenched Baton Rouge beach.
3 rounds for time of--
25 push-ups
50 squats
400 meter run (approximate)
then--
T.P. (team pull-ups)
Judy, Jordan, Danielle, Shawn, weirdo in a blue SUV and Charles built an extensive amount of character with this workout. Well, not so much the weirdo. Special guest star: the incomparable Dr. Lee!
Friday, October 13, 2006
10/13/06
Impromptu action @ Southside--
Jordan, Danielle and Charles did JT from CrossFit
21-15-9 reps of
handstand push-ups
ring dips
push-ups
*w/appropriate modifications of course!
In the "special class," Shawn and Jarvis knocked out--
max rds in 10:00 of
10 burpees
10 walking lunges
Happy Friday the 13th! (jay-jay-jay-son-son-son-kill-kill-kill)
Jordan, Danielle and Charles did JT from CrossFit
21-15-9 reps of
handstand push-ups
ring dips
push-ups
*w/appropriate modifications of course!
In the "special class," Shawn and Jarvis knocked out--
max rds in 10:00 of
10 burpees
10 walking lunges
Happy Friday the 13th! (jay-jay-jay-son-son-son-kill-kill-kill)
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
10/11/06
While dodging those unfortunate souls doing lateral raises next to our pull-up bar, the sea level dwellers managed to pound out a pretty good mid- week workout. We had some clean and jerk technique practice followed by:
30, 20, 10 rep rounds of:
broad jumps
dumbbell split jerks
pull-ups
Survey Says: PAIN!!!
Jarvis, Jordan, Shawn, Judy, Charles, and our latest victim, uh, I mean member, Danielle performed a little shock and awe on the Southside YMCA members and staff. Cody and his Macgyver worthy homemade rings provided moral support and heckling. See you Sunday at 2!
30, 20, 10 rep rounds of:
broad jumps
dumbbell split jerks
pull-ups
Survey Says: PAIN!!!
Jarvis, Jordan, Shawn, Judy, Charles, and our latest victim, uh, I mean member, Danielle performed a little shock and awe on the Southside YMCA members and staff. Cody and his Macgyver worthy homemade rings provided moral support and heckling. See you Sunday at 2!
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Next
Our next session will be at 6:30 pm on Wed October 11 at Southside YMCA. Nothing but Tai Chi and water aerobics...
10/08/06
This is the workout we performed Sunday at the Southside YMCA. Charles, Cody, Judy, Shawn and Jordan all participated in the "fun." Good times, good times...
Kiefer Sutherland
24 dumbbell swings
24 sit-ups
24 man makers
24 pull-ups
24 handstand push-ups
24 knees to elbows
24 burpees
Loads were varied according to ability. This one started out as a sprint which only lasted until we got to the man makers. Hey kids, there's a reason they aren't called people makers.
Kiefer Sutherland
24 dumbbell swings
24 sit-ups
24 man makers
24 pull-ups
24 handstand push-ups
24 knees to elbows
24 burpees
Loads were varied according to ability. This one started out as a sprint which only lasted until we got to the man makers. Hey kids, there's a reason they aren't called people makers.
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Future posts on this blog will feature articles on numerous topics relating to fitness, health, and life in general. Also, we will be posting many of our workouts along with pictures of our members in action.
Finally, if you are in the Baton Rouge area and would like to join us for a training session or if you have any questions, just drop me an email at pelo377@yahoo.com with The Proving Ground as the subject. Thanks for visiting The Proving Ground!
Future posts on this blog will feature articles on numerous topics relating to fitness, health, and life in general. Also, we will be posting many of our workouts along with pictures of our members in action.
Finally, if you are in the Baton Rouge area and would like to join us for a training session or if you have any questions, just drop me an email at pelo377@yahoo.com with The Proving Ground as the subject. Thanks for visiting The Proving Ground!
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