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Rowing WOD 10/9/15: 6RFT – 250m Row, 15 Wall Balls, 1min Rest – Post Time and Splits

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BC Men's Crew getting after some Wall Balls earlier this season

6 Rounds For Time

250m Row (@2k – 2 Pace)

15 Wall Balls (20/14)

1min Rest

Wall balls are great because they’re a pushing movement to counteract the pulling on the erg, but even more important they can mimic the explosiveness and rhythm of the rowing stroke.  During the drive phase of a wall ball you’re driving through the heels and finishing on the toes with full extension of the hips.  As soon as the ball leaves your hands you begin the recovery just like in rowing and your body has a second to gather itself, find balance, breathe, and then begin to load up the legs for the next drive as you catch the ball and sit back into a squat.  In competition you may be focused on cycling through them and bouncing out of the bottom, but in training you can focus on being smooth and adding some control on the way down.  This will give you a sense of the feeling you need during the recovery on the erg.  When rowing we want to stay light on the foot-stretchers as we swing and slide up to the catch.  Just as we approach the catch we should feel the weight start to come on to the big toe/balls of our feet.  Then when we’re ready to connect the chain to the fly-wheel and drive we put all of our weight on the footboards and push through the whole foot trying to suspend from the handle.  As you warmup for Today’s Rowing WOD try to feel these things.  Gaining awareness of our bodies as we move through full range of motion is key to mastering all of the general physical skills we’re developing.

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Rowing WOD 10/7/15: RR Warmup, EMOM10 7DL@50%, AMRAP8, RR Warmdown – Post Load, Score, and Splits

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Coxswains getting after it!

1. 2k Row @5k+6

2. 1 Mile Run (easy pace);

3. EMOM10 – 7 Deadlift @50% of 1RM

  • Every Minute On The Minute for 10min Perform…
  • 7 Deadlifts
  • Focus on Form, Rhythm, and Speed on the Drive

4. As Many Rounds As Possible in 8min

Fight to keep that chest up w/ active shoulders!

  • 5 OH Squats w/ PVC
  • 10 KB Swings
  • 5 Push Ups
  • 10 Oh Lunges w/ PVC

5. 1 Mile Run (easy pace)

6. 2k Row @5k+6

Today’s Rowing WOD is an opportunity to use rowing as a warmup and cool down.  The deadlifts are for power and speed on the drive.

Drive through the heels to activate the glutes!

Form and speed on the bar should be the focus in hopes of transferring power/skill to the boat.  Push hard in the metcon and get that heart rate and breathing up.    If you can do this on the water, do it!  This practice should take no longer than 2 hours.  Cut out some of the running/rowing if you’re strapped for time.

BC OH LungePost your load for the Deadlift, score for the metcon, and splits held for the rowing and running.

Rowing WOD 10/3/15: 4x4min w/ 2min Rest – Post Splits

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Rowing WOD:

Renegade Rowing Team - Racing through last bridge at Rumble on the River!

4 x 4min w/ 2min Rest

  • 1st @5k
  • 2nd @2k+4
  • 3rd @2k+2
  • 4th @2k+1
  • Think about mental toughness needed during the testing week

When competing we need to be able to follow a game plan and execute it with control at full intensity, whether it’s a 5k row or a snatch ladder.  Many of you are looking to break a personal record during our testing week at the end of the month.  Those that can develop a race plan, hit their splits, and stick to their stroke ratings will come out on top and crush that goal.

Today’s Rowing WOD is all about focusing on that control and execution at full intensity.  Each piece should be full pressure trying to hold a consistent split just above your ideal race pace.  Use the prescription as a guide and execute your splits to build confidence for the coming weeks.  You should visualize what it will be like in the middle of your 2k or 5k and what you will do to maintain mental toughness.  Be smooth, be consistent, breathe, and execute!

Remember, 2k+4 means your average 2k split +4 split seconds.  So if you normally pull a 2k in 8:00, your average split /500m is 2:00 and your 2k+4 would be 2:04.  Hope this helps!

Post your average 500m splits for each piece to comments!

Rowing WOD 9/29/15: 12 x :40 On, :20 Off – Max Effort – Post Avg Split

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Rowing WOD:

BC Men Spinning at the Canoe Kayak Dock

12 x :40 On, :20 Off

  • Max Effort

If you’re looking for an edge in Tabata This, Fight Gone Bad, or simply your Tabata Row, today’s Rowing WOD is the perfect opportunity to build your consistency on shorter pieces.   The focus is maintaining race pressure and mentally executing a race plan.  The goal is to be consistently strong through all 12 pieces.  During the 20 seconds off, paddle lightly at a stroke rating of 14 – 16 to recover.

The first three pieces should be executed like the start of a 2k race; sprint start, high ten, then settle to an efficient race pace.  The second three pieces should focus on holding a consistent race pace and stroke rating, around 32 for vets and 28 for novices.  The third section represents the third 500 of the 2k where mental toughness is key to keep the split from jumping up.  The last three pieces are an opportunity to either practice your sprint to the finish line or hold strong if you’re really feeling it.  When finished you will have 12 data points you can compare to see where extra focus will be required during your next 2k or first 2k if you’ve never done one!

Post your average 500m split and total calories to comments.

Rowing WOD 9/10/15: RR Warmup, Deadlift, 1/2 Helen, RR Warm Down – Post Splits, Load, and Times

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Rowing WOD:RR-BC Men Deadlift

1. 2k Row @5k+10

2. 1 Mile Run (moderate pace);

3. Deadlift

  • 5@40%, 5@50%, 5@60%
  • Max Reps @70%
  • 5@50%
  • Focus on Form, Rhythm, and Speed on the Drive

4. 1/2 Helen – 3 Rounds For Time…RR-BC Men KB Swing

  • 200m Run
  • 12 KB Swings (1.5 pood/1 pood)
  • 6 Pull Ups

5. 1 Mile Run (easy pace)

6. 2k Row @5k+8

This can be fit into a 2 hour practice with time in between each piece for mobility and rest.  Push yourself, Have Fun, and keep good form.

Today’s Rowing WOD is an opportunity to use rowing as a warmup and cool down.  The deadlifts are for strength and muscular endurance.  Form and speed on the bar should be the focus in hopes of transferring power/skill to the boat.  Push hard in Helen and get that heart rate and breathing up.  If you can do this on the water even better!  This practice should take no longer than 2 hours.  Cut out some of the running if you’re strapped for time.

Post your load for the Deadlift, score for Helen, and splits held for the rowing and running.