WOD 2 Predictions Crossfit Games 2012

PLACING bets for the WOD 2 of the 2012 Crossfit Games could prove difficult after the 7 minutes of max burpees we saw last week but I just did it.

Let's have a look at last years WOD 2 and what my predictions are for this years second open workout.

This time last year we had a 15 minute AMRAP of 9 Deadlifts (155lbs/75kg 100lbs/45kg), 12 Push-ups and 15 Box Jumps (24 or 20 inch).

Let's rehash the pattern from last year

All AMRAPS
• Completed with minimal equipment and space
• Light weights for the first two weeks
• Each WOD had two to three movements.

Okay so obviously the bottom rule has been wiped out for this year but I still expect to see this formula followed with the exception of the last week where I'll predict a death by... or something in that realm.

On the plus side we can safely wipe out burpees for the rest of the open divisions.

Here goes: WOD 2 of the 2012 Crossfit Games is...

10minute AMRAP

30 double unders

10 cleans (M 100lbs/45kg : W 65lbs/30kg)

Stay tuned for the outcome and breakdown of the official WOD released at 11am Thursday (Australian Eastern Standard Time)

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Predictions for WOD 1 2012 Crossfit Games

SPECULATION about the first workout in the 2012 Crossfit Games is well and truly underway with the first round to be released in less than two days.

In my mind I can break it down to give educated guess and think about my ideal workout.

In all seriousness the only way to predict the WOD is to look back at the 2011 games which more than 26,000 people took part in.

If there's any pattern it's here so let's work with the knowns to sort it out.

• Last year there were six WODS, all AMRAPs (as many rounds and reps as possible to get your best score).
• Each WOD could be completed in a relatively small area, for video recording purposes I'm sure, that cuts out runs, farmers carries and the like.
• The equipment used was the box, bar, rings, medicine ball and skipping rope. So pretty basic.
• Weights were pretty light for the first weeks and it got harder in either weight or reps as the rounds went on.
• Each WOD had two to three movements.

To refresh your memory Week 1 WOD 2011 was:

10 min AMRAP

30 Double-Unders

15 Power Snatches (M 75lbs/35kg : W 55lbs/25kg)

My prediction Week 1 WOD 2012:

10 min AMRAP

10 chest to overheads (M 100lbs/45kg : W 65lbs/30kg)

15 burpee box jumps

I'd like to add situps in there but it's not according to the 2011 pattern.

What I'd like to see:

10 min AMRAP

10 overhead squats (M 100lbs/45kg : W 65lbs/30kg)

10 pull ups

30 double-unders

Although I think my arms would get sore but I'd like a combination like that.

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