We did 3MR deadlifts yesterday and more deadlifts in the WOD, so today I wasn't enthused to see them again. However, I made through 4 full rounds plus the lifts in the 5th round, so 135 reps, but I only did 63#. Considering this is my first full WOD using a real box instead of a tire to jump on, I'm happy with this, because I'm still only a 3 month newbie

However, I watched one of the coaches do hers before I left. She did Rx and got 176 reps (5 full rounds and up to 11 of the box jumps in the 6th).

Good luck! Looking forward to seeing everyone's results

artsyalice give it a try. I know those sound like big jumps in weight and height. If you have been doing the 16" I have a feeling you can reach the 20 and you might be able to get out a couple of reps of the heavier weight. These are the times you can challenge yourself and really see how far you can go. I am even more green at this, but what you wrote about signing up for the opens was inspiring and you trying to conquer this would be as well. Use it as a bench mark for next year and go for it.

I'm feeling so discouraged after seeing it. I can't do 75lb shoulder to OH - the most I can hang clean so far as been about 50lbs. Box jump too - I can do 16" but haven't even attempted to do 20. Our box is running the WOD tonight - I'm not sure what to do now. My last 2 WOD's have been very discouraging.

I'm right there with you. My max push press is about 55lbs. and my max jerk so far is about 65lbs. If I can get through the first five reps at 75lbs., It will be a miracle!

Good luck tonight! I know I'll need all the luck I can get!

Thanks for the encouragement guys! I'm definitely going to go and push myself! Good luck to all attempting it!

Good luck, guys!

Yes, if you have weak achilles/soleus, I'd go that route. Although I'm not doing the open, I always step down.

And remember, it's not about doing this Rx (to the newbs), it's about pushing yourself a little outside your comfort zone and know that you've tried your hardest.

No worries if you don't get the Rx, the WOD wasn't that bad tbh and like I mentioned it was my first time actually doing 20" box jumps graduating from the tire (FINALLY!). I did try a few with the 75#, but I knew I would gas out in like Round 2 if I kept it.

I unfortunately (or maybe fortunately LOL) missed 13.1 - that looked like hell. Today the hardest part was the 5 push press in the later rounds....oy.

You can all kill it Artsyalice don't stress about anything - just give it your best and I really look forward to seeing everyone's results tomorrow. Great idea making a thread for this - it kind of gives us all a similar bonding experience lol.

Just as I suspected, I scored a zero because I could not get that 75lbs. over my head and locked out. So discouraging. I did manage to get one up there (a test run before the WOD), which was a PR for me... so at least there was a little bit of good news today.

I'm feeling so discouraged after seeing it. I can't do 75lb shoulder to OH - the most I can hang clean so far as been about 50lbs. Box jump too - I can do 16" but haven't even attempted to do 20. Our box is running the WOD tonight - I'm not sure what to do now. My last 2 WOD's have been very discouraging.

Don't be discouraged! I bet you'll be amazed at what you can do when the time comes.

Someone at my box gave me this tip for doing box jumps: Just think 'Knees up'. Just get your knees up as high as you can and you'll be able to do 20 in. After hearing that, I attempted the 24 in. box and did it with no problem! I never thought I could do it until I tried. Good luck!

Another tip, if this doesn't work, is one I received today for box jumps: try thinking less about getting your feet up and thinking more about exploding from your hips- that upward explosion helps carry your body up.