Tempo Front Squat (31X1)
4 x 2
Use 90% of what you were able to make last week, or about 80% of your Front Squat 1RM.
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Team WOD
In teams of 3 with one partner working at a time, alternate full rounds to complete...
21 Rounds for Time (7ea):
15 Double-Unders
9 Deadlifts 185/125
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Here's Rob U.'s first Squat at the recent Starting Strength Challenge. Read on to find out how he and Dan C. did!
Rob U. and Dan C. at the 2017 Starting Strength Challenge
CFSBKers Rob U. and Dan C. recently competed in the 2017 Starting Strength Challenge at CrossFit Gantry. They both kicked some ass, and we're very happy to bring you their numbers today. Special thanks to Rob for providing the videos and results!
Rob U.
- Squat: 350.9lbs, 361.6, 372.6 (PR by 1/10 of a pound!)
- Press: 160.9lbs, 169.8 (F), 169.8 (F)
- Deadlift: 405.7lbs, 414.5, 418.9
Dan C.
- Squat: 485lbs, 504.8, 520.3
- Press: 207.2lbs, 209.4, 216.1
- Deadlift: 555.6lbs, 575.4, 601.9
These numbers put Dan in 1st place and Rob in 3rd place in the Male Masters division (based on the Wilks Coefficient). Rob PRed his Back Squat at 372.6lbs, and Dan had the 2nd highest overall total of the competition at 607kg or 1338.2lbs. You can find the full results here. Congrats, guys! You make us proud.
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