Kara Webb 14.5 vs Kara Webb 16.5

Kara Webb 14.5 vs Kara Webb 16.5

Kara Webb 14.5 vs Kara Webb 16.5

What a difference two years makes! In 2014, the final workout of the CrossFit Open was 14.5, consisting of Thrusters and Burpees. CrossFit Games director Dave Castro, always loves a come back so what did we see as the conclusion to the 2016 CrossFit Open? 16.5 was 14.5, that was 21-18-15-12-9-6-3 of Thrusters and Burpees.

Now as we all started to cringe at the thought of completing this workout again (one of the toughest workouts many have experienced), it’s important to see the value in repeating a workout after a period of time. With two years passing, 16.5 had the opportunity to showcase just how much “fitter” we as CrossFit athletes has become.

One of the shining examples is elite Australian CrossFit Athlete Kara Webb. Many thought her time in 2014 was amazing, well just watch her 2016 performance. Enjoy the comparison of Kara Webb’s workout!

Via: Again Faster Australia

TIPS AND TRICKS FOR 16.5

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TIPS AND TRICKS FOR 16.5

It’s a repeat! 16.5 is 14.5 and it’s time to get crackin’ on the last CrossFit Open workout of 2016.

The WOD Life has you covered compiling all of the best tips, tricks and strategies from the best amongst the CrossFit community.

THE WORKOUT?

Workout 16.5

21-18-15-12-9-6-3:
Thrusters
Burpees

M 95 lb.      F 65 lb.

TOP 5 TIPS

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TWL USA athlete, Caitlin Hogan (@chogan25), placed 1st overall (28th worldwide) in 14.5 in the SoCal Region with a time of 9:28. She has shared some of her pro tips from how she managed such a good finish!

1. PACE

Notice this trend in CrossFit yet? Pace yourself based on your strengths and weaknesses. Save the sprint for the finish!

2. Rest at the top

Think of the thruster as a wall ball. At the top part of the wall ball you exhale and wait for the ball to come down. The timing on the thruster should be the same.

3. If you have to break up your thrusters, do it early on

Even if you’re great at thrusters, the set of 21 and 18 (and maybe even 15) should be broken up to reserve more energy in the tank for later on in the workout. Pushing through these high reps may leave you gassed for 9, 6, and 3.

4. Knee sleeves

To keep you bouncey out of the squat and protect your knees from scraping the ground in your burpees.

5. Step out of your burpee

The constant hinging aspect of the hips will fatigue you for your thrusters. It’s much better to save your energy by stepping your feet to your hands before hopping over the bar.

GEAR TIPS

Thrusters

Burpees

  • Wrist Wraps. The overhead position in the thruster and the bottom of the burpee will take a toll on those wrists. Support them!

PREPARATION


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2016 CROSSFIT OPEN WORKOUT 16.5

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2016 CROSSFIT OPEN WORKOUT 16.5

The last Open workout of 2016 has been announced and 16.5 is 14.5!

WORKOUT 16.5

MEN – includes Masters Men up to 54 years old
21-18-15-12-9-6-3 reps for time of:
95-lb. thrusters
Burpees

WOMEN – includes Masters Women up to 54 years old
21-18-15-12-9-6-3 reps for time of:
65-lb. thrusters
Burpees

MASTERS MEN – includes Masters Men 55+
21-18-15-12-9-6-3 reps for time of:
65-lb. thrusters
Burpees

MASTERS WOMEN – includes Masters Women 55+
21-18-15-12-9-6-3 reps for time of:
45-lb. thrusters
Burpees

Notes
This workout begins from the standing position with the barbell on the floor and the athlete standing tall. Using a ball, box or other object to check for proper depth is not allowed. Every second counts in this workout. Your score will the the time it takes to complete all 168 repetitions. There is no time cap for this workout.

This workout ends when the feet land on the other side of the bar on the final rep. Time will be recorded in full seconds. Do not round up. If you finish in 14:34.8, your score is 14:34.

Equipment
• Barbell
• Plates to load to the appropriate weight for your division

* If you do not use standard size bumper plates on the barbell you will also need:
• A 9.5-inch high target to jump over on the burpees

** The official weight is in pounds. For your convenience, the minimum acceptable weights in kilograms are 43 kg for the Men and, 29 kg for the Women, 29 kg for the Masters Men, 20 kg for the Masters Women.

Video Submission Standards
Click here to see an example of a valid video submission.

Prior to starting, film the plates and barbell to be used so the loads can be seen clearly. All video submissions should be uncut and unedited in order to accurately display the performance. A second person with a stopwatch should be in the frame throughout the entire workout. Shoot the video from the side so it is clear that proper depth and lockout are being reached on the thrusters, and the chest and thighs can be seen touching the ground on the burpees.

Note: Depending on your performance, this video may be longer than previous workouts. Be sure you have enough battery life, memory and time to upload your video. You may need to increase your limit on YouTube to allow a longer video.

The Bridges Controversy

The Bridges Controversy

The Bridges Controversy

Josh Bridges won the CrossFit Open Workout 16.4 with a score of 330. But with this win, a ground swell of controversy emerged. The CrossFit Games veteran’s reps came into question.

Is it the camera?

Is it the angle?

Is he just moving so fast it’s hard to tell?

To compare, let’s take Rich Froning who scored 315 reps. The four time CrossFit Games champion executes the movement standards we all aspire. You will be able to view the difference in form between Bridges and Froning.

With all of the controversy surrounding Josh Bridges 330 reps we will allow you to watch the video below and let you decide…

2016 CROSSFIT OPEN WORKOUT 16.4 – RESULTS

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2016 CROSSFIT OPEN WORKOUT 16.4 – RESULTS

Week four of the 2016 CrossFit Open is now in the books with Josh Bridges (330 reps) and Julie Abildgaard (318 reps) from Copenhagen, Denmark, having the top scores for CrossFit Open Workout 16.4.

Check out all of the leaderboards and winner’s videos for CrossFit Open workout 16.4 below:

Josh Bridges


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Julie Abildgaard

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyCTRmCFPb8

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LEADERBOARD – MEN

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LEADERBOARD- WOMEN

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LEADERBOARD – TEAMS

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LEADERBOARD – AUSTRALIAN MEN

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LEADERBOARD – AUSTRALIAN WOMEN

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LEADERBOARD – AUSTRALIAN TEAMS

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Kara Webb Does CrossFit Open Workout 16.4

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Kara Webb Does CrossFit Open Workout 16.4

Leading the way in the Pacific Region, Kara Webb scores a total of 289 reps on the CrossFit Open Workout 16.4. Consisting of 55 deadlifts, 55 wall balls, 55 calorie on the rower and 55 handstand push ups Webb makes it through into the second round within the 13 minute time cap.

Watch as Kara Webb does CrossFit Open Workout 16.4

TIPS AND TRICKS FOR 16.4

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TIPS AND TRICKS FOR 16.4

So you are looking for some tips and tricks to dominate 16.4?

The WOD Life have you covered compiling all of the best tips, tricks and strategies from the best amongst the CrossFit community.

THE WORKOUT?

TOP 6 TIPS

1. Keep it tight in the deadlifts

Your back will thank you later.

2. Focus on your reps!

Make it a point to do all reps to perfect standards. A no rep can really slow you down, make it count the first time you do it!

3. Be Efficient on the Rower

It’s all about the strength of your pulls, not the speed. Make every pull worth it. Chest up, arms extended, drive through your whole foot, pull the handle to your sternum.

4. Transition Time

5-10 seconds can be easily wasted in this workout. Attack the snatches with those 3 bar muscle ups in mind. Unbroken snatches won’t matter if you need a break before you can get onto the bar muscle ups.

5. Handstand Push ups

Adhere to the standards. Keep your hands shoulder width apart, flex your feet, and reach up on every rep. Cut your reps into manageable sets because once you fatigue, singles are the only option.

6. Pacing

Slow and steady wins the race. With such high rep counts and a long time frame, redlining isn’t an option. It’s better to keep moving at an 80% pace the entire workout than waste valuable seconds resting.

GEAR TIPS

Deadlifts

  • Lifting belt. SAVE YOUR BACK. Velcro makes the most sense for this workout!
  • Tape for that hook grip!

Wall Balls

  • We saw the pro’s wear them, in the Open announcement last night. Knee sleeves will help you stay bouncey out of the squat portion of your wall ball shots.

 

PREPARATION


The Movement Fix

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CROSSFIT HQ


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MISFIT ATHLETICS

Steel and Chalk

WODprep

CrossFit Athletic

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2016 CROSSFIT OPEN WORKOUT 16.4

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2016 CROSSFIT OPEN WORKOUT 16.4

It’s here and it’s a chipper! Time to get after the fourth workout of the 2016 CrossFit Open. 

FROM THE CROSSFIT GAMES OFFICIAL:

WORKOUT 16.4

Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 13 minutes of:
55 deadlifts
55 wall-ball shots
55-calorie row
55 handstand push-ups
Men deadlift 225 lb. and throw 20-lb. ball to 10-ft. target
Women deadlift 155 lb. and throw 14-lb. ball to 9-ft. target

 

Tiebreak

The scoring for this workout includes a tiebreak. At the end of the row, time should be marked. When you submit your final result, your score will be the number of reps completed. There will be another field in which you will enter the elapsed time at which you completed the 55-calorie row. In the case where two athletes have the same score (total number of reps), the athlete with the lower tiebreak time will be ranked higher.

Note: All tiebreak times must be reported in elapsed time, not in time remaining. If you are using a countdown timer, you must convert to elapsed time before reporting your score. For this reason, it is recommended you set your clock to count up.
 

Equipment 
• Barbell
• Standard bumper plates (18” diameter) to load to the appropriate weight for your division
• Collars
• A medicine ball of the appropriate weight for your division
• A wall mark or target set at specified height for wall-ball shots
• A wall mark for the handstand push-ups
• Rower that counts calories, similar in type and calibration to a Concept 2

For each workout, be sure the athlete has adequate space to safely complete the workout. Clear the area of all extra equipment, people or other obstructions.

Any athlete who in any way alters the equipment or movements described in this document or shown in the workout standards video may be disqualified from the competition.

*The official weight is in pounds. For your convenience, the minimum acceptable weights in kilograms are 102 kg (225 lb.), 83 kg (185 lb.), 70 kg (155 lb.), 61 kg (135 lb.), 56 kg (125 lb.), 43 kg (95.), 29 kg (65 lb.), and 9-kg ball (20 lb.), 6-kg ball (14 lb.), 4-kg ball (10 lb.).

Workout 16.4 Variations

Rx’d (Rx’d Men, Masters Men 40-44, Masters Men 45-49, Masters Men 50-54, Rx’d Women, Masters Women 40-44, Masters Women 45-49, Masters Women 50-54) 

Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 13 minutes of:
55 deadlifts
55 wall-ball shots
55-calorie row
55 handstand push-ups

Men deadlift 225 lb. and throw 20-lb. ball to 10-ft. target
Women deadlift 155 lb. and throw 14-lb. ball to 9-ft. target

Scaled (Scaled Men, Scaled Masters Men 40-44, Scaled Masters Men 45-49, Scaled Masters Men 50-54, Scaled Women, Scaled Masters Women 40-44, Scaled Masters Women 45-49, Scaled Masters Women 50-54)

 
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 13 minutes of:
55 deadlifts
55 wall-ball shots
55-calorie row
55 hand release push-ups

Men deadlift 135 lb. and throw 20-lb. ball to 9-ft. target
Women deadlift 95 lb. and throw 10-lb. ball to 9-ft. target

Masters (Masters Men 55-59, Masters Men 60+, Masters Women 55-59, Masters Women 60+) 
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 13 minutes of:
55 deadlifts
55 wall-ball shots
55-calorie row
55 push presses

Men deadlift 185 lb., throw 20-lb. ball to 9-ft. target and push press 95 lb.
Women deadlift 125 lb., throw 10-lb. ball to 9-ft. target and push press 65 lb.

 Scaled Masters (Scaled Masters Men 55-59, Scaled Masters Men 60+, Scaled Masters Women 55-59, Scaled Masters Women 60+) 
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 13 minutes of:
55 deadlifts
55 wall-ball shots
55-calorie row
55 push presses

Men deadlift 135 lb. and throw 14-lb. ball to 9-ft. target and push press 65 lb.
Women deadlift 95 lb. and throw 10-lb. ball to 9-ft. target and push press 45 lb.

 Teens (Teen Boys 14-15, Teen Boys 16-17, Teen Girls 14-15, Teen Girls 16-17) 
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 13 minutes of:
55 deadlifts
55 wall-ball shots
55-calorie row
55 handstand push-ups

Boys 14-15 deadlift 135 lb. and throw 14-lb. ball to 9-ft. target
Boys 16-17 deadlift 185 lb. and throw 20-lb. ball to 10-ft. target
Girls 14-15 deadlift 95 lb. and throw 10-lb. ball to 9-ft. target
Girls 16-17 deadlift 125 lb. and throw 14-lb. ball to 9-ft. target

 Scaled Teens (Scaled Teen Boys 14-15, Scaled Teen Boys 16-17, Scaled Teen Girls 14-15, Scaled Teen Girls 16-17) 

Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 13 minutes of:
55 deadlifts
55 wall-ball shots
55-calorie row
55 hand-release push-ups

Boys 14-15 deadlift 95 lb. and throw 14-lb. ball to 9-ft. target
Boys 16-17 deadlift 135 lb. and throw 14-lb. ball to 9-ft. target
Girls 14-15 deadlift 65 lb. and throw 10-lb. ball to 9-ft. target
Girls 16-17 deadlift 95 lb. and throw 10-lb. ball to 9-ft. target

16.3 Shakedown with James Newbury

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16.3 Shakedown with James Newbury

The WOD Life sat down with James Newbury who is placed 6th in the Australia Region after 16.3. Talking about his recovery post the snatch and bar muscle up couplet as well as his predictions for both 16.4 and 16.5.
Watch Now!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AU1McHLiS4o

TIPS AND TRICKS FOR 16.3

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TIPS AND TRICKS FOR 16.3

So you are looking for some tips and tricks to dominate 16.3?

The WOD Life have you covered compiling all of the best tips, tricks and strategies from the best amongst the CrossFit community.

THE WORKOUT?

TOP 5 TIPS

1. Watch the Open announcement with Ramirez VS Paladino

This will give you a good idea on how this workout affects high level athletes. Both athletes approached the workout differently and have some great tips post workout. If you missed the live announcement you can still view it here:


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2. Save your grip

HOOK GRIP & TAPE.

3. Breathing and pacing

The light snatches in this workout can spike your heart rate in a heartbeat. Unless you are an athlete that thrives in their dark place, it’s important to remember to breathe, pace and WOD smart. You might even want to consider getting your heart rate up a bit more in your warmup so it doesn’t hit all at once!

4. Transition Time

5-10 seconds can be easily wasted in this workout. Attack the snatches with those 3 bar muscle ups in mind. Unbroken snatches won’t matter if you need a break before you can get onto the bar muscle ups.

5. Bar muscle ups!

Even if you don’t have them, give them a go. You might just surprise yourself on this one!

GEAR TIPS

Snatch

  • Lifting belt. I know they are light snatches, but there is a ton of hinging and a belt can help you save your back. Velcro is always pretty pro for quick metcons.
  • Tape for that hook grip!

Bar Muscle-Ups

PREPARATION


The Movement Fix

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MISFIT ATHLETICS

OUTLAW WAY

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Brute Strength

Nike Training

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