Hi Friends!
Can you believe I’ve gotten my act together for a Fitness Friday post two weeks in a row?! Neither can I. And guess what? I even did one better. I know some of you have been missing the workouts I used to make before I started doing Crossfit….so I made one for you guys! It’s a partner workout that focuses on your abs, with some added cardio bursts!
Here’s a breakdown of the exercises:
Leg Throwdowns: Partner 1 lays on the floor. Partner 2 stands by their head. Partner one grabs the ankles of partner 2 and raises their feet straight up. Partner 2 pushes on the feet of Partner 1, throwing their feet down towards the floor. Partner 1 engages their abs to keep their feet from hitting the floor and then raises them back up. Do 25 reps, then switch!
Situp Punches: Partner 1 lays on the floor with legs bent. Partner 2 kneels on their feet and holds their hands palms out above Partner 1’s knees. Partner 1 does a situp and lightly punches each hand at the top. Do 25 reps, then switch!
Walking Plank High Fives: Both partners get in plank position on their elbows. Rise up onto palms, then slap hands with your partner (both hands). Lower back down to elbows. Repeat for one minute.
Twist and Pass: Stand back to back. Partner 1 holds a medicine ball or dumbbell and twists to one side to pass the weight to partner 2. Partner 2 twists and passes to Partner 1 on the other side.
Enjoy!
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Now for a quick recap of my workouts! We left off last Thursday and Friday was a rest day while we went to watch our coach at Regionals…so let’s start on Saturday morning.
Saturday
We headed in to the gym to squeeze in a workout before going back to Regionals. I did 3 mini WODs. Finished the first one in 7:47, rested 5 minutes. Finished the second on in 7:47 as well, rested 5 minutes. Completed 4 rounds of the third one. I was pooped by the end!
Sunday
Another rest day because we were spectating all day, but I did take the boys on a nice long walk!
Monday
This was a rough one! 13:59 Rx. The overhead squats weren’t heavy but they hurt my wrists terribly, even with wrist wraps so they always suck if we’re doing a large amount of them!
Here’s the difference between how our coach felt about the workout and how hubby felt about it when he was done!
Tuesday
Brutal. We did front squats and single leg deadlifts first, so my legs were BURNING through this one. I did my HSPU with one ab mat and a 5# plate and did 24 inch box jumps finished in 12:36.
I also tried out a new headband I got this weekend. It’s a Bondiband and I’m obsessed. I came home and ordered 3 more! It’s moisture wicking and didn’t move at all.
Wednesday
Wednesdays are supposed to be our active rest days..which usually means running. This week it was running and rowing. I hate them both and wanted to skip so badly but I forced myself to go because I’m working on improving my weaknesses to get stronger! It was rough, but not AS terrible as I expected. It was, however, HOT! Total sweatfest.
Thursday
Thursdays are benchmark days. This week we did Fight Gone Bad. It’s one of my favorites and one of the first benchmarks I did. On January 24th when we did this workout I got 244 reps. This time, I got 278 reps!
Tomorrow we’re tackling The Filthy 50, which is one of the hardest WODS ever…so i’ll let you know how that goes 🙂
Let’s chat: Do you like partner workouts or do you prefer to workout on your own?
Enjoy!
–Lindsay–
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That partner ab workout sounds like so much fun. Partner workouts are so much better than doing them alone. That way someone can enjoy the pain with you:)
Usually, I do like to workout alone though. I guess it depends what I’m doing and if I’m in the mood for it!
I enjoy partner workouts and group exercise more than doing it solo. I feed off others energy and enjoy motivating the other person (usually my man!). Crossfit seems like such a hardcore workout, I still need to give it a try!
hope you get to try it soon!
Yay! Thanks, Lindsay! I’m gonna go pin this now. Green is a great color on you btw! 🙂
thanks so much!
There are benefits to both. When I workout at home on my own I’m not so worried about how weird/awkward I may look doing each move or how much weight I’m using as opposed to someone else. On the other hand, working out with others or in group classes gives me more motivation and pushes me not to quit even if I feel like it. I made sure to pin your partner workout and will definitely make Z do it with me!
awesome! let me know what you think!
Great workouts! I love working out on my own for runs, but love partner workouts for cross-training or strength days… more fun!
i agree! solo runs for me too
i do like partner workouts (as long as you have the right partner!)
girl you are rockin that head band! love it!
hehe good thing bc i just bought 3 more!
I love Fight Gone Bad and the Filthy 50!! Good luck and have fun with it!
thanks girl!
Ooh, thanks for another workout! Maybe I can get my husband to try this with me… 🙂
This post has really made me want to look more into strength training! 🙂
I also ended up writing my own fitness friday post too all about running (I’m a newbie!)
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awesome! i can’t wait to read it!
This looks like a great workout! I don’t really do may partner workouts, but I definitely be willing to do them. I think it’s more fun to workout with a buddy. It helps to motivate each other to stay strong and get through it.
i agree!
I want to check out a bondi band now. I’d like to wear headbands during a workout cause my hair is always in my face but I can’t find one that stays put.
Somehow I have never tried Fight Gone Bad! I guess I always miss it. Good luck on Filthy Fifty… it’s a toughie!
Looks like a great week of workouts!
I typically like to workout solo, but it’s super fun to mix things up and do partner workouts sometimes. I think it also depends on WHO the partner is… If it’s someone who will help motivate and challenge me, then I enjoy it more than someone who doesn’t take it seriously and just wants to chat or hang out.
We do leg throwdowns in TRX from time to time and they are fun but no joke! My abs feel it the next day!
I love seeing all of your workouts. That partner workout looks great. I generally prefer working out on my own and I agree with Ashley that it’s fun to mix it up but depends on who your workout partner is!
o man, we did fight gone bad in april, I would love to see how I would do now 🙂 These looks like some great workouts! I also love the bondibands, I want some!
I haven’t done a partner workout in a LONG time. Might need to recruit the hubs to try this one. Enjoy the Filthy 50…if that’s possible. 😉
OMG – the hubby pic was hilarious!!!! Your pic is beautiful!!!
OK, I am reading but doing – not so sure.. def not partner one cause hubby plays roller hockey & that is it! 😉
PS: Comment luv is not working for me again – not just your blog – drives me crazy! I don’t think you do soy protein powder but just in case, I have a giveaway on my blog. 🙂
Awesome workouts!!
I enjoy my runs solo usually (although once in a while it’d be nice to have a running buddy) I like to do strength workouts with partners, but sometimes I like to kick my booty on my own! I guess you can say I enjoy both!
This ab workout sounds great – can’t wait to give it a try!
This partner workout sounds awesome! I usually work out with my fiance because he pushes me the right amount – other than that I actually prefer to workout alone. Working out with my friend always ends up in goofing off!
I love reading your workouts now that I have started crossfit a few times a week. I was always interested in the workouts before, hence why I started cross fit, but now that I have more of an idea what the workouts are I truly appreciate how difficult each of these WOD’s is.
Your workouts look SO HARD! I can’t wait to try this new one you came out with. I run 5 days a week and do Blogilates YouTube videos about twice a week but I want to start incorporating more strengthening. What are your favorite toning moves for arms? I want to get mine stronger for summer. I like working out with friends SOMETIMES but mostly working out is my time to just focus on bettering myself. It’s really peaceful for me because I just get lost in my head. Although, I must admit that it’s motivating to work out with someone who can challenge you.