Hi, friends!
I did an awesome driveway WOD over the weekend, so I wanted to share it with you guys. To do this workout, you only need two pieces of equipment (plate + dumbbell) and a little bit of space. (You could also sub the dumbbell for the plate for the walking lunges.)
I brought the necessary equipment outside, played some tunes, and then got to work while my favorite guys kept me company in the driveway. I had an audience for this workout! Haha!
When I asked Mal what I should call this workout, he immediately said “mac & cheese” because he was chowing down on a bowl of it. I know he was joking, but it sounded like a good WOD name to me!
For the dumbbell snatches, I used a 25-pound dumbbell.
And for the walking lunges, I used a 15-pound plate.
Mal actually did this workout last week and warned me it was really tough, so he suggested that I reduce the number of reps. I’m still getting back into things, so I started with 15 reps of each exercise and worked my way down to 3 reps of each. (Basically, I just cut out the sets of 21 and 18.)
I’m so glad that I scaled this workout because the combination of running, dumbbell snatches, and walking lunges KICKED MY BUTT. The workout took me less than 15 minutes to complete, but I definitely have some work to do in the coming weeks! It’s okay though. I know I’ll get there.
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You look so great! I love the name of this workout. Kind of makes me want to eat though rather than workout. Haha.
Love the workout name, too funny! Keep up the good work!
Gosh, you look so awesome and strong already! But now I want a bowl of mac & cheese.
It definitely takes time but we can reach any goal we commit to! You’ve got this!
Haha, I can just see how that name was inspired! “Uh …” *looks down* “Mac and cheese!”
I’m still doing lunges at body weight. Eventually I’ll be strong enough to add dumbbells! One day/one workout at a time!
I’m totally doing this workout and then eating some mac-n-cheese. Sounds perfect to me!
Love it!!! Definitely one for me to try!
sounds like a good one! your little audience is adorable!!
I’m not sure I could do a workout called mac n’ cheese… I’d probably give up early and just go make a bowl of it! hahaha 🙂
Love this- I think DB snatch really helps me work on my form. Often times more than a barbell.
Same here!
Ha, that’s hilarious. Sounds exactly like the types of names for workouts and recipes Scott gives me. Also, love all of these workout posts. Get it mommy!
I think it is so awesome that you can workout right in your driveway.
That sounds like the coolest way to workout ever 🙂 Good for you for challenging yourself and getting it done!
Looking good Tina! I like your sunglasses…what kind are they?
Thanks! They’re the Oakley Overtime. There are a couple of reviews of them on CNC if you want more info! 😄
I love your quote at the end! The sweat, time, and the devotion really do pay off! Now I just need to remember that when I am in the middle of a workout!
I’m so doing this workout this week! It looks awesome! I love how you are just beastin’ it! *fist pump*
Love the WOD name! Great job on your workout!
What shoes are you wearing?? I love the look of them and am looking for a new pair!
They’re the Reebok Nano 2.0.
I don’t know if I missed the reasoning, but I love how totally random this workout title is haha
Awesome workout! You look great!! 🙂
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Hi Tina. Glad to see that you are enjoying working out so much. Keep with it. Sorry for the newbie questions, but for the dumbbell snatches do you complete 21 with the right arm and then 21 with the left arm? Or 21 with the right arm, 18 with the left arm, and so on? Thanks.
You complete 21 total, alternating arms right and left, and then you do 21 alternating lunges. Then you move onto the set of 18 dumbbell snatches and so on.
@Tina: Wish I had seen this before my workout this morning! I definitely did 21 per side for each. Oooops. Guess I’m going to be super sore tomorrow. It definitely kicked my butt 🙂
I love the name of the workout! I should start cross fit because I love how short and difficult the workouts are. My time to workout is limited and I need to gain strength!
Omg I love your shoes! That was random but they are so colorful and cute!
I so appreciate the great attitude you have when it comes to getting back into shape. Sometimes I can be too serious or hard on myself, but you make it fun and I love that! What a great example and encouragement you are. Keep it up!
Hey Tina, i just did the workout and it was definitely a sweaty one! I used 20lb dumbbell for snatches, and a 20lb dumbbell for overhead lunges. I don’t do crossfit so I had to youtube the snatches and they seem to jump up a little when they do them, do you jump, or do you just use the power from your legs to get you up without jumping? Also, when i did the first round it called for 21 reps, so i did 11 snatches one side and 10 with my other arm. Am i suppose to be doing the 21 all on one arm? Thanks for posting this, and you look great. =)