Iron Grip CrossFit – CrossFit
Mark Rippetoe is one of the greatest strength coaches in the world currently. He’s written more about lifting and getting strong than most will ever even read. Here is one of his articles detailing the value and methodology of the strict press.
http://library.crossfit.com/free/pdf/45_06_press.pdf
Warm-up
Warm-up (No Measure)
2 Rounds
10 Ring rows
10 Ring fallouts
10 Pushups
10 Jump squats
Skill
EMOM: 7 minutes
10 second L-sit hold
Weightlifting
A: Press and Lunge (3-3-3)
Perform 3 reps of the following complex:
1 Strict press
2 Overhead walking lunges
B: Lunge and Press (3-3-3)
Perform 3 reps of the following complex:
2 Front rack walking lunges
1 Strict press
Alternate 1 set of A with 1 set of B until you’ve completed 3 sets of each. Try to find the maximum load for 3 complete reps