Pull-up Ladder (& a little something extra)
With a continuously running clock, do one pull-up the first minute, two pull-ups the second minute, three pull-ups the third minute... continuing as long as you are able.Use as many sets each minute as needed.
...then
100 sit-ups.
Post number of pull-up minutes completed.
Coach's Notes.
Pull-ups -- Use whatever technique you can execute best (strict, kip, butterfly). If you are not confident in your ability to do 8-10 unassisted pullups, consider scaling with bands or with jumping pullups...otherwise, this may be a very short WOD. If you scale, keep the assistance exercise consistent for all rounds. Benchmark it, and seek improvement the next time this WOD shows up again (it will!).
Sit-ups -- Not timed...they're in there for additional core work. Ensure you get full ROM (shoulder blades touch at the bottom, hips flex to full upright seated position at the top). Otherwise, your choice on the variation used (anchored, unanchored, abmat, butterfly, etc.).
Training Videos.
- "Pull-up Ladder WOD Demo" - from CrossFit HQ. Includes lots of instruction/tips on kipping & butterfly pull-ups as well as scaling options.
- "AbMat Situp Demo" - courtesy of Reebok CFOne (~1:00). Shows butterfly abmat technique, but the ROM standards described apply to all variations.