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'Fran'(scaled as needed)

21-15-9 reps for time of:

Thrusters

Pullups

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Coach Bridget(r.) and her athletes after a demanding session of sumo deadlift high-pulls.  Strong Work Ladies!

Later that evening, Bennett tested out the WOD(workout of the day) from famed gymnastic coach Christopher Sommer.  Check out his site to see how those gymnasts gets so big and strong.  The WOD we did was:

4 Rounds of:

10 Clapping Pullups

10 Inverted Ring Pullups

5 '360's(skin-the-cats)

Productive, humbling, and challenging.

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Ben's 'first date' with "Helen".  Ben still had enough gas in the tank to demo some incredible skillz with the footbag after the workout.  Welcome Ben!

"Helen"

3 rounds for time:

400m Run

21 Kettlebell Swings

12 Pullups

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When all else fails, Bryce doesn't.  Strong work tonight Bryce!

1/2 Turkish Getup Practice

Overhead Press 5 x 5

Mod. "Cindy"

Rounds in 10min. of Pullup + Pushup + Squat

Back Extensions   3 x 8

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How Dave A. does vacation. Welcome back Dave! Congrats to Bennett on his new PR in the back squat -- 355! An epic lift. Both he and Wes are closing the gap on the 1000lbs. Crossfit Total* milestone. *The Crossfit Total(CFT) is the combined total poundage in the Back Squat, Deadlift, and standing, overhead Press. 3 attempts are allowed per lift minus warmups.

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