Today I did back to back WODs with the first being the Handstand Pushup (HSPU) and Pullups. The way that was done was 30 HSPU, 20 Pull-ups, 20 HSPU, 20 Pull-ups, 10 HSPU 30 Pull-ups. It was scaled and I did the HSPU with the use of the Smith machine horizontal bar and for pull-ups, they were assisted, with the emphasis on the negatives. The total time on that was 11:55.

After a brief rest, I did the next day’s posted workout of Overhead Squats. One little thing out of proper position, and down it all comes which is what happened on the 7th lift.

Here are the numbers: 45/65/75/85/95/105/115 (f)/110 pr/45×5/45×5.

One the lift that missed, I let the curve out of my lower back and that is all it took for the lift to fail just before getting out of the squat. I love this lift because of its difficulty and it’s effect on the core. I should do more. I think the key is really stay lighter but with good form.

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