Did Tabata again this morning but with a 5kg barbell, and instead of only doing thrusters, i rotated between squats, military presses and bent-over rows.

Is it considered cheating? I read that Tabata was originally meant to be done using one single type of exercise only.

I managed to complete 8 sets, I didn't feel like dying or collapsing, unlike what i read i was "supposed" to feel....however, within an hour, DOMS set in, and i felt totally wasted. Is this how it's supposed to be? Or was i supposed to collapse immediately?

All inputs greatly appreciated. Cheers.