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Just as in variety with CF for WOD’s, there is never the same warm up. Warm-ups are different for day 1 to 2 to 3...are different for the trained versus untrained...etc.
My philosophy is to mimic the work out as much as possible, for example if the WOD is:
DL - 1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1; 240 sec rest b/t sets
The warm-up could be full body dynamic range of motion (ROM) on all joints - 1 minute circuit of squats, pull ups, push ups, sit ups, back extensions - 5 of each x 2-3 - 3-5 minutes, -test out DL x 1 @ 135 (feel it...I mean really feel it; how does it feel? Light, fast, heavy, slow...then adjust. If it feels light, then light it up - get into the "eating bees" mentality and build the load quickly. If it feels heavier or sore either warm up more, foam roll a little or back off and just focus on form for the session and leave some on the table). Too many folks make a mistake here and "will" their way through when it just will take a longer time to get there or they just need to back off.
Next example:
5 rounds:
400 m run
15 DL - 185#
20 GHD Sit ups
The warm-up could be row/run/skip for 1 min each x 2-3, full body dynamic ROM on all joints. Then 100m run, 5 DL @ 135#, 5 GHD sit ups, rest, then run 100 m faster, 5 DL @ 185#, 5 GHD sit ups, rest, then do that over and over until you feel like your first round will feel light and fast. Remember the goal is the highest power output and if your warm up will not get you there you'll continuously be gassing when really you just did not prime the central nervous system enough. Put more emphasis into your warm-ups, it will benefit you.
BY OPT
A1. 10 minutes to build to a heavy 3 for Front Squat.
A2. 10 Minute Amrap.
10 Push-ups
15 Sit-ups
20 Double Unders ** Advanced athletes must complete DU's unbroken. If you fail a rep start over.
A3. 50 Bird-Dogs