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We have tens of training programs focusing on different aspects of the sport. If you are looking for additional challenge or to fix a weakness, check out our training programs!

Training programs
  • Invictus July 8 2014 Strength

    Total 105 min

    5 min of assault bike

    A.
    Every minute, on the minute, for 12 mintues:
    Minute 1 – Strict Muscle-Up x 1-4 reps > 2 reps
    (regress this with feet on the floor, still working strong controlled pull and transition with as little assistance as possible)
    Minute 2 – Handstand Walk x 15-20 Meters > 5 HSPU 1 abmat
    Minute 3 – Unbroken Double-Unders x 50 reps > 50, 50, 50, 50

    B.
    Every two minutes, for 16 minutes (8 sets):
    Power Jerk + Split Jerk
    (Pause for 2-3 seconds in the split jerk receiving position before recovering.)
    Rest 2 minutes
    Goal is to use heaviest 2-3 loads from last week for all 8 sets.

    C.
    Strict Overhead Press
    * Set 1 – 5 reps @ 75%
    * Set 2 – 5 reps @ 80%
    * Set 3 – 4 reps @ 85%
    * Set 4 – 3 reps @ 90%
    * Set 5 – 2 reps @ 95%
    Rest 2 minutes between sets.

    D.
    Five sets for times of:
    Run 400 Meters > 300 meters
    5 Ground to Overhead (185/135 lbs) = 61 kg > 45 kg
    5 Bar Muscle-Ups > 5 strict pull ups
    10 Strict Handstand Push-Ups > seated DB press
    25 lb, 25 lb, 25 lb, 8 kg KB, 8 kg KB
    Rest 2 minutes
    Results: 5.40, 5.39, 6.15, 4.30, 4.10
    Avg/max HR 161/187

    E.
    1000 m row

    F.
    25 ring dips

  • Invictus July 7 2014 Strength

    Total 105 min

    2 sets of:
    10 box jump, 10 wall ball, 10 T2B, 10 lunges

    Skillwork: BMU practice for 15 min, 7 sets, best yellow band

    A.
    Every minute, on the minute, for 6 minutes:
    Full + Quarter Front Squat
    Increase load from last Monday’s session by 5-8% and use that load for all 6 minutes.

    B.
    Every two minutes, for 12 minutes (6 sets):
    Hang Snatch (mid-thigh) + Snatch @ 80-85% of 1-RM Snatch
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    1. Muscle snatch + overhead squat
    3x20 3x20 3x33.5
    2. Snatch pull to knee + Snatch with no foot movement
    3x20 2x25 2x27.5 2x30
    3. Jumping clean pull + clean + split jerk
    25 25 30 35 40 45

    C.
    Every 2 minutes, for 10 minutes (5 sets):
    Back Squat x 5 reps @ same load you used last Monday

    D.
    Three rounds for time of:
    20 Overhead Walking Lunges (95/65 lbs) 30 kg
    15 Pull-Ups
    Results: 2.42, 3.57, 4.01 = 10.41
    Avg/max HR 177/190

  • EMT Q1 Workout

    EMT Q1
    Description:
    Do as many reps as possible in 10 minutes from the following exercises
    10 burpee
    2 Clean
    10 burpee
    4 Clean
    10 burpee
    6 Clean
    10 burpee
    8 Clean
    10 burpee
    10 clean
    10 burpee
    In the remaining time amrap clean

  • Invictus June 21 2014 Workout

    Total 75 min

    Row for 5 min, 300 m run, 10 ring row, 10 push ups

    B.
    “Helen”
    Three rounds for time of:
    Run 400 Meters
    21 Kettlebell Swings (24/16 kg)
    12 Pull-Ups
    Result: 10.27, 3.14 + 3.28 + 3.44
    Avg/max HR 184/193

    Rest until the running clock reaches 15:00, and then…

    For time:
    Run 1200 Meters > row
    63 Kettlebell Swings
    36 Pull-Ups
    Result: 16.45
    10.27 + 16.45 = 27.12
    Score both times, and then the total time, e.g., 7:12 + 6:58 = 14:10

    C.
    Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 15 minutes of:
    Row 1000 Meters
    100 Double-Unders
    Result: 2 rounds + 415 m row
    Avg/max HR 173/184

    D.
    1000 m row

  • Invictus June 27 2014 Strength

    Total 105 min

    3 sets of:
    Row 200m
    10 wall ball
    10 T2B

    A.
    Five sets of:
    Front Squat x 2 reps
    Rest as needed
    Loads per set (by %): 65, 75, 85, 90, 90

    B.
    Five sets of:
    Snatch Pull + Hang Snatch + Snatch
    Rest as needed
    Build to today’s heaviest set.

    C.
    Every two minutes, for 10 minutes (5 sets):
    Overhead Walking Lunges x 16 steps
    Use the heaviest load you believe you can handle for all five sets.
    30 kg

    D.
    Three sets of:
    Glute-Ham Raises x 8-10 reps @ 3011 6 reps
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    Rest as needed
    Weighted Plank Holds x 60 seconds
    10 kg 15 kg 17.5 kg
    Rest as needed

  • Olympics & Skills Strength

    Total 105 min

    A.
    Olympics, Jyrkin tunti
    Hyvän rinnallevedon elementit
    1. Maastaveto + veto polven yläpuolelle x 2 + työntöveto
    40, 40, 40, 45, 45, 50
    2. Työntöveto x 3
    50, 50, 50, 60, 60
    3. Työntöveto + rinnalleveto + työntö
    25, 25, 30, 30, 35, 35, 40, 45
    4. Rinnalleveto + työntö samalla vauhdilla
    25, 25, 25, 30, 30, 35, 35, 40, 42.5
    5. Kyykkyhypyt boksille 20" keppi niskassa

    B.
    Skillwork: BMU practice for 15min, 7 sets, best green band :(

    C.
    Mobility work for 15 min

  • Snatch Balance and DB Deadlift couplet plus quick Post WOD burner Workout

    Power Snatch or Full squat Snatch then go into doing 5 reps of Snatch Balance.
    DB Deadlift for 5 sets of 8 reps

    Post WOD: for time
    2 rounds of:
    20 air squats
    20 alternating jump lunges
    20 Pushups
    20 special Situps

  • Invictus July 1 & 2 2014 Strength

    Total 120min

    1000m row

    A.
    Every minute, on the minute, for 12 minutes:
    Minute 1 – Strict Toes to Bar x 8 reps @ 3110 8,8,8,8 no tempo
    (these should be slow and controlled)
    Minute 2 – Handstand Hold x 45 seconds > nose to wall, 45, 45, 40, 30
    (freestanding, or working toward it by using a spotter or a wall and slowly trying to find balance points for the 45 seconds)
    Minute 3 – Unbroken Double-Unders x 50 reps 50, 50, 50, 50 :)

    B.
    Every two minutes, for 16 minutes (8 sets):
    Push Press + Power Jerk + Split Jerk
    (Pause for 2-3 seconds in the split jerk receiving position before recovering.)
    Goal is to use heaviest 2-3 loads from last week for all 8 sets.

    C.
    Strict Overhead Press
    * Set 1 – 5 reps @ 50%
    * Set 2 – 5 reps @ 60%
    * Set 3 – 5 reps @ 70%
    * Sets 4-9 – 3 reps @ 85-90%
    * Set 10 – 10 reps @ 55-65%
    Rest 90 seconds to 2 minutes between sets.

    D.
    Every 8 minutes, for 24 minutes (3 sets) of: > for 16 minutes (2 sets) of:
    Row 500 Meters
    25/20 Handstand Push-Ups > 10, 1 abmat
    Run 400 Meters
    Results: 6.06, 6.30
    Avg/max HR 170/190

    Invictus July 2 2014
    D.
    Four sets for times of: > 2 sets of:
    Row 1000 Meters
    20 Chest-to-Bar Pull-Ups
    30 Wall Ball Shots (30/20 lbs)
    40 Russian Kettlebell Swings (32/24 kg)
    Rest exactly 4 minutes
    Results: 14.10, 14.04
    Avg/max HR 174/189

    E.
    500m row

  • Invictus June 24 2014 Strength

    Total 105min

    2 sets of:
    Row 300m
    10 wall ball
    10 burpee

    A.
    Every minute, on the minute, for 12 minutes:
    Minute 1 – Strict Toes to Bar x 6-8 reps @ 3110 8,6,6,6 no tempo
    (these should be slow and controlled)
    Minute 2 – Handstand Hold x 45 seconds > nose to wall, 45, 40, 30, 30
    (freestanding, or working toward it by using a spotter or a wall and slowly trying to find balance points for the 45 seconds)
    Minute 3 – Unbroken Double-Unders x 40-50 reps 40, 37+3, 40, 50

    B.
    Every two minutes, for 16 minutes (8 sets):
    Push Press + Power Jerk + Split Jerk
    (Pause for 2-3 seconds in the split jerk receiving position before recovering.)
    Rest 2 minutes
    Build over the course of the 8 sets.

    C.
    One set of:
    Strict Overhead Press x 10 reps @ 65-70% of 1-RM

    D.
    Every 12 minutes, for 24 minutes (2 sets) of:
    Run 800 Meters > 750 meters
    15/10 Muscle-Ups > 12 ring dips
    Run 800 Meters > Row 800 meters
    Results: 9.38, 9.37
    Avg/max HR 173/191 (171/184, 178/191)

    E.
    Own additional work, 3 sets of:
    8 HSPU 1 abmat
    15 GHD situps
    Rest 2 min between sets
    Results: 4.40, 3.26, 3.56 = 16.02

    F. 1000m row

  • Max Reps: Wall Ball Workout

    One set unbroken.
    Any pause in reps is considered the end of the set (e.g. ball resting on shoulders).
    Missing the target is a 'no rep', but you can continue.
    Men: 3,05m, 9kg or 10kg ball.
    Women: 2.75m, 6kg+ ball.
    Record reps and any details.