2016 Reebok CrossFit GamesJul 12, 2016 by Armen Hammer
Road To The Games 8: Ben Smith and Mat Fraser
Road To The Games 8: Ben Smith and Mat Fraser
CrossFit HQ's 'Road To The Games' series continues its incredible run of content with the most recent episode following Ben Smith and Mat Fraser. Both of th
CrossFit HQ's 'Road To The Games' series continues its incredible run of content with the most recent episode following Ben Smith and Mat Fraser.
Both of these men are known for their competitive nature and incredible work ethic and this video definitely highlights their ability to train often and hard. Here are their workouts:
50-40-30-20-10
assault bike cals, rest 1:1
back squat:
5@295
3x(5@340)
front squat:
4x(5@245)
EMOM 20:
4 rounds of hang snatch pull + hang snatch
4 rounds of hang snatch + snatch
4 rounds of 2 snatches
8 minutes to work up to a heavy single
yoke carry
4x50 yards, ascending weight
work up to a heavy single overhead squat
3 rounds of:
6 snatches 185
12 bar muscle ups
rest 30 seconds
3 rounds of:
6 thrusters 185
12 chest-to-bar pull ups
rest 30 seconds
3 rounds of:
6 power cleans 185
12 strict pull ups
"Lunging JT"
21-15-9
handstand push ups
ring dip
push ups
between each round 30’ 205lb overhead walking lunge
Running intervals
Front squats
10x3@345
"Heavy Amanda"
9-7-5
muscle ups
squat snatch (185)
As a team:
each person swims 150m
split in the team:
dumbbell snatch (75)
burpees
Both of these men are known for their competitive nature and incredible work ethic and this video definitely highlights their ability to train often and hard. Here are their workouts:
Mat Fraser's workouts
50-40-30-20-10
assault bike cals, rest 1:1
back squat:
5@295
3x(5@340)
front squat:
4x(5@245)
EMOM 20:
4 rounds of hang snatch pull + hang snatch
4 rounds of hang snatch + snatch
4 rounds of 2 snatches
8 minutes to work up to a heavy single
yoke carry
4x50 yards, ascending weight
work up to a heavy single overhead squat
3 rounds of:
6 snatches 185
12 bar muscle ups
rest 30 seconds
3 rounds of:
6 thrusters 185
12 chest-to-bar pull ups
rest 30 seconds
3 rounds of:
6 power cleans 185
12 strict pull ups
"Lunging JT"
21-15-9
handstand push ups
ring dip
push ups
between each round 30’ 205lb overhead walking lunge
Ben Smith's Workouts
Running intervals
Front squats
10x3@345
"Heavy Amanda"
9-7-5
muscle ups
squat snatch (185)
As a team:
each person swims 150m
split in the team:
dumbbell snatch (75)
burpees