Friday Workout: Deadlifts and KB Swings

17 thoughts on “Friday Workout: Deadlifts and KB Swings”

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   Chris August 31, 2012 — 6:58 am

   Read this please. Overhead swings are great… once you have the mobility!
   http://www.crossfitinvictus.com/blog/the-great-kettlebell-swing-debate/

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      Elizabeth August 31, 2012 — 10:17 am

      excellent article, thanks Chris! I, myself, have switched to mostly doing Russian swings (but heavy) instead of overhead swings, even though I do not necessarily lack the mobility, and am very happy about it. The redirected focus to the mechanical foundations of the swing itself has been quite beneficial…. and tiring.

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      Joe August 31, 2012 — 11:21 am

      Total agreement, especially for those just starting out!

      On a side note: heavy Russian swings (when done properly) will definitely make you sore the next day 🙂

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   Courteney August 31, 2012 — 10:43 am

   That was interesting!
   DL: 95, 117, 127, 127, 127
   WOD: 6:02: 50@45# russian; 50@35# american

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   Joe August 31, 2012 — 4:20 pm

   DL: 221#
   WOD: 6:06 w/ 40kg Russian Swings

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      Elizabeth August 31, 2012 — 4:37 pm

      dayummmmmm that’s a heavy KB

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         Joe August 31, 2012 — 5:53 pm

         🙂
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   Andrew August 31, 2012 — 5:12 pm

   DL: 185#
   KB: 50@ 45# and 50@ 35# (6:10)

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   Lex August 31, 2012 — 5:49 pm

   DL: 145 x 2, 155 x 3
   WOD: 6:55 (53# Russians)

   Tore my hand on rep #98. 🙁

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   Martha August 31, 2012 — 6:56 pm

   DL- 135, 155 (1), 160 (3)
   WOD- 3:18 @ 45# russian

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   Kevin Reynolds August 31, 2012 — 8:00 pm

   DL: 225, 275, 295, 305, 305
   WOD: 70 lb, Russian, 4:53

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   Bob August 31, 2012 — 8:00 pm

   DL: 185#
   WOD: 6:00 @ 45# russian

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   andy August 31, 2012 — 8:56 pm

   all at 275
   5:56 @ 53. american

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    Karl August 31, 2012 — 9:02 pm

    Woodpile WOD.
    Turn this: http://i.imgur.com/ft675.jpg
    Into This: http://i.imgur.com/okqpT.jpg
    For Time
    42:40

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    Baron Schwartz August 31, 2012 — 9:02 pm

    DL 135, 285,225, 255, 245 (pretty much maxed)
    WOD 4:05 with 45# KB and Russian, shoulda pushed 15.2% harder.

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    Walden September 1, 2012 — 9:45 am

    In The OC before flying all the way home today

    4×10 + 1×20 – on a 3 minute clock for each set
    Dumbbell deadlifts 100#
    Dumbbell bench 100#
    Dumbbell back squat 100#

    100 50# ‘Merican swings: 4:30

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    sammasone September 4, 2012 — 9:01 pm

    DL: up to 162#
    WOD: 4.32 (45#, Russian)

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