Crush Week: Bar Muscle-Up Progressions | WOD 2.16.17

Bar Muscle-Up Progressions

1) Basic Kip Swings (Hollow + arch. Build to as large of a kip as you can. Highest would be arms parallel to the ground.)

2) Low-Bar Dips (set barbells in racks at bottom of sternum height and secure with bands. Perform these from bottom of a Straight-Bar Dip position, shoulders in front of the bar.)

3) Chest-to-Bar/Ribs-to-Bar/Hips-to-Bar Kipping Pull-Ups (At the apex of your swing, in the hollow position, pull your elbows down and back to bring your hips to the bar.)

4) Bar Muscle-Up Attempts (If you were able to perform a few Dips and a few Hips-to-Bar Pull-Ups, then try Bar Muscle-Ups on a high bar. Once your hips are to the bar, pull your shoulders forward and let your feet fall behind you to transition. If it's not happening, then try a few on a low bar with a jump, or go back through the progressions.)

Post work to comments.

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Performance
AMRAP 12 Minutes:
12 Alternating-Arm Dumbbell Snatches
12 Burpees
24 Double-Unders

For the Dumbbell Snatch, you must pass through a full squat for the rep to count. Rx the weight at about 25% of your bodyweight, you should be able to move through the 12 reps pretty steadily.

Fitness
AMRAP 12 Minutes:
12 Alternating Arm Dumbbell Power Snatches
12 Burpees
24 Single-Unders

For the Dumbbell Snatch, Rx the weight at about 25% of your bodyweight. You should be able to move through the 12 reps pretty steadily. A full squat with the weight overhead is not necessary.

Post rounds, reps, and Rx to comments.

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CrossFit Group Classes: 8am, 9am, 10am
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