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Legitness of the Week

Sweat Shop newcomer, Justin, already putting up some big performances in just his second week at the Shop
Brother Don get his first Muscle Up back home at BTB CrossFit in Atlanta

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Friday’s WOD:

As many rounds as possible in 15 minutes:
4 Handstand Pushups
8 Summo Deadlift High Pull
12 Box Jumps

results:

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Thursday’s WOD:

A.) Bench Press
5-5-5-5-5

B.) 70 Knees to Elbow
*perform 10 Burpees each time you have to come off the bar
*10 minute limit (if you are unable to finish, score the number of completed Knees to Elbow)

results:

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