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Rx
"Linda"
10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 reps of the triplet:
Deadlift: 1 1/2 body weight
Bench press: body weight
Clean: 3/4 body weight
Set up three bars and storm through for time

BW @ 180
10-9-6-4-2-1
DL: 185
BP: 185
CS: 95
Time: 24:43

10: 6.39
9: 6.57
6: 5.07
4: 3.19
2 1.39
1 .59

This was one of the tougher WODs I've done so far. I felt really good on the deadlifts having followed all of the advice I've been watching and reading. This is a really good video explaining proper technique:

http://media.crossfit.com/cf-video/CrossFit_RipDeadliftSetup.wmv

The one additional thing it doesn't mention which helped me was to make sure I am taking in a full breath and holding it in during the entire lift. This helps keep the core solid.

I'm still not sure how to really accept the bar on the cleans into my shoulders without racking my neck or collar bones. I think I just need to build more confidence. I've only ever done front squats twice, more practice should help with that.