Rob Forte Invitational – Event Recap
Weren’t able to get down to the Australian Fitness Expo in Australia? Relive the magic from the Rob Forte Invitational with Event One.
Event One: TEAM WOD – In Sync
For time: Male-Female | Male-Female – Pairs
32 DB Hang Snatches, 30kg (20kg)
12 Burpee DB Step Overs, 20”
24 Thrusters, 60kg (40kg)
Dumbbell Hang Snatch:
The DB hang snatch will be synchronised at the top of the movement- meaning that both athletes need to reach lock out at the same time. You must complete 8 repetitions with the dumbbell in your left hand then switch over the right hand for the next 8 repetitions. Continue to alternate hands every 8 repetitions until you reach 32 repetitions.
Burpee Dumbbell Box Step Overs:
The burpee DB step overs will be synchronised at the bottom of the burpee- meaning that both athletes must have their chest on the ground at the same time. This will include 2 x 30kg dumbbells for the men and 2 x 20kg dumbbells for the women.
Thrusters:
The thruster will be synchronised at the bottom of the squat and at full extension.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTXowI9GEpE
Event Two: The Need for Speed
For time: Male-Female-Male-Female
120 Clean & Jerks, 60kg (40kg)
Notes:
The first male will enter and complete 30 clean & jerks. Once he completes his 30 clean & jerks he will then move to finish and the first female will start her 30 clean & jerks. Once all team members complete 30 clean & jerks each in a male then female order their time will be recorded.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lwnTDgWDKI
Event Three: Max Thruster
1RM Thruster (taken from the floor)
Each athlete will have 4 attempts, and 45 seconds for each attempt. There is only one athlete lifting at a time. Each athlete will lift every 90 seconds.
Heat 1
April | Vicki | Claire
Heat 2
Kara | Lindsay | Ali
Heat 3
Matt | Khan | Chris
Heat 4
Brandon | Chad | Kieran
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iZbyLqbWlw
