We have not done a “death by” for a while. This type of WOD is rather unique in its level of difficulty. Similar to an EMOM, a “death by” progresses over time starting every minute on the minute. Unlike an EMOM, a “death by” gets progressively more difficult, adding volume and eliminating rest, the longer you go. The “death by” starts off slow, performing one a couple of reps through the first few minutes. However, the challenge starts to kick in around minute 7-9 as the volume starts to add up. Your “death by” score is the last minute where you successfully completed the corresponding number of reps within that minute.
CrossFit Alloy WOD for 11/9/2015:
Gymnastics Skill Work:
Handstand Pushup Skill:
EMOM 6 Minutes:
5 Handstand Pushups
MetCon:
Death by Pullups
On Min 1: 1 Pullup
Min 2: 2 Pullups
Min 3: 3 Pullups
Continue until you cannot complete the pullups within the corresponding minute
Cashout:
Banded Shoulder Stretches on the Pullups Rig
Scaling:
Platinum: As written above.
Steel:
On Min 1: 1 Pullup (Banded)
Min 2: 2 Pullups
Min 3: 3 Pullups
Continue until you cannot complete the pullups within the corresponding minute
Brass:
On Min 1: 1 Pullup (Jumping)
Min 2: 2 Pullups
Min 3: 3 Pullups
Continue until you cannot complete the pullups within the corresponding minute
Bronze:
On Min 1: 1 Ring Row
Min 2: 2 Ring Rows
Min 3: 3 Ring Rows
Continue until you cannot complete the ring rows within the corresponding minute
Platinum: 14 rounds (strict)
Good job, Tony, in reaching 16 rounds!