Pop: Open Workout 18.3

For some reason, when I watched the announcement of Open Workout 18.3; this scene from Shrek came into my head and all I could think was ‘POP’. Double unders: POP. Overhead squats: POP. Ring muscle ups: POP. Bar muscle ups: POP. It’s not going to be tough as much as tricky for my current skill level!

For many, open workout 18.3 was going to be 14 minutes of double unders and maybe a few OHS. For others, a quick 220 reps and then several minutes of muscle up attempts. I knew straight away, for me it was going to be a slog for the first 220 reps, then as many RMU I could get in the remaining time and maybe onto a few more DUs. I was spot on; twice.

This workout is and was always meant to be a game changer. Dave Castro planned it to be one that hopefully nobody complete. He was spot on apart from two people; Dakota Rager and Josh Bridges. The second we know, the first not so much. But if you want to see someone absolitely nail a workout, watch Dakota Rager in action

The WOD

Open Workout 18.3 2 rounds for time of:
100 double-unders
20 overhead squats
100 double-unders
12 ring muscle-ups
100 double-unders
20 dumbbell snatches
100 double-unders
12 bar muscle-ups

Men perform 52.5kg OHS, 22.5kg DB snatches

Time cap: 14 minutes

Positives

Another repeat, another improvement. Better head for Open Workout 18.3. Double unders coming along nicely, I can do them this year anyway! I’m not at the point with them yet where I can discuss how to break up a set of 100 DUs. I did work hard in the WOD to just start again asap when I did trip up though, rather than taking my time to reset and rest.

My Score

Attempt 1: 227 reps.

Attempt 2: 229 reps, an additional 2 ring muscle ups.

Other Members Scores

Lasses

Lads

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CrossFit Games Open Workout 18.3