Have you ever thought to yourself, “I can’t do that,” when confronted with a task in the gym? How surprising was it when you actually DID do it?

What are some of the things that you view now as unconquerable? Those with more experience in the gym can attest to accomplishing many goals and tasks they once thought impossible.

Share some of those that you feel are impossible. Or rather, share those that you once thought were but no longer are impossible.

Enter your 1 Rep Max below to calculate your 4 week cycle

Set 1 Set 2 Set 3
Week 1 5 x 65% 5 x 75% 5+ x 85%
Week 2 3 x 70% 3 x 80% 3+ x 90%
Week 3 5 x 75% 3 x 85% 1+ x 95%
Week 4 (deload) 5 x 40% 5 x 50% 5 x 60%


WOD – 8.13.2012

5/3/1 Deadlift – Week 4
5 reps, 40% 1RM
5 reps, 50% 1RM
5 reps, 60% 1RM

Deadlift 1 X 5 for those with no 1-rep max

5 Reps of the complex* (Deadlift, Hang Power Clean, Jerk)
200 meter run
4 Reps of the complex (Deadlift, Hang Power Clean, Jerk)
200 meter run
3 Reps of the complex (Deadlift, Hang Power Clean, Jerk)
200 meter run
4 Reps of the complex (Deadlift, Hang Power Clean, Jerk)
200 meter run
5 Reps of the complex (Deadlift, Hang Power Clean, Jerk)
200 meter run

*All reps of deadlifts are performed first, then the hang power cleans followed by the jerks.

4 Responses to “Surprise Yourself”

  1. Wod 7:37 75#

    I remember my first class…I saw the chicks doing kipping pullups and didn’t think I’d ever be at that level. I was so inspired though! Now I feel intimidated by muscle-ups and hope one day I can do them.

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