Yeah, it’s like that…only harder!

May 12th, 2009, by

The workout yesterday was a spin-off of the dead lift burpee workout from the 2008 CrossFit Games. We added 20 sit-ups to each round, and set the target times a little higher. The workout was:

5 rounds for time:
5 deadlifts (125/85kg)
10 burpees
20 sit-ups

Try and finish in under 9:00.

This is one of those workouts that start out really fast, and you sloooowly lose speed as you go. Where once you were flying through the dead lifts with the greatest of ease, by round 3 you’re barely getting the bar off the ground! Any time you throw burpees in with dead lifts, your hamstrings are in for a real treat! I was able to jump in with the 6PM class, and this was a fantastic workout. Bill kept shouting at us to “keep moving! Don’t rest until you’re done!” It’s a good thing my legs kept cooperating…I thought they were going to get scolded by Bill!

It’s amazing how much stronger everyone’s getting! Everyone challenged themselves to a higher weight, and did a great job. Poor Amy has been sick for a week, and we threw this at her. She handled it like a true champ!

A Determined Amy

Category: CrossFit

11 Responses to "Yeah, it’s like that…only harder!"

  • Pete
    May 12, 2009, 9:01 am

    GREAT WORKOUT!!!! Getting back to it was rough sorry GYG I couldn't drag myself out of bed. LOL

  • Brit
    May 12, 2009, 9:31 am

    This was a great workout. Those damn burpees start to get you after awhile...

  • Jeff W.
    May 12, 2009, 10:28 am

    that is a sweet ass pic amy! great job! Fun workout Bill, keep em coming!

    Another good one today coming guys, it was tough!

  • Garth
    May 12, 2009, 11:47 am

    I love that pic Amy! The Red Headed Crossfit Fire Dead Lifting Goddess - awesome intensity! Everybody in the background looks like they're bowing to you.

  • Brit
    May 12, 2009, 12:55 pm

    Awww... It's a great pic Amy. And I agree with Garth - it does look like people are bowing down to you.

  • Matt L
    May 12, 2009, 1:59 pm

    Anyone interested in cubs tickets for tomorrow night??? I have 4 total, they are in the bleachers, and they are $40 a piece. For those die hard fans, they are season tickets, so if you get there early enough, you can enter through the VIP entrance on Sheffield (and not have to wait in line), and be the first one to enter the ballpark....just sayin...

    I will be @ the Fort tonight for the 7 p.m. workout and will have them on me...

    ...oh, and Amy, I agree w/ all -- that is a great picture and you show good form on your deadlifts...much better than I was doing! Good work!