Row 500 meters
Rest as needed
Deadlift max at 15 reps, immediately on last rep, come up and...
Max set of pull-ups.
Rest as needed.
Repeat deadlift set again, come up immediately on last rep and...
Max set of pull-ups.
Rest as needed.
Repeat deadlift set again, come up immediately on last rep and...
Max set of pull-ups
Rest as needed.
Row 500 meters
Pull a sub-1:25/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-1:30/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-1:35/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-1:30/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-1:25/500-m pace for as long as possible
Post time maintained at each pace to comments. Scale split times as needed.
Compare to 160613.
Scaling:
Approach these intervals as max efforts. Choose a beginning pace on the rower that you are able to maintain for a minimum of 10 seconds.
Intermediate Option:
On the Concept2 rower:
Pull a sub-1:35/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-1:40/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-1:45/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-1:40/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-1:35/500-m pace for as long as possible
Beginner Option:
On the C2 rower:
Pull a sub-1:55/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-2:00/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-2:05/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-2:00/500-m pace for as long as possible
Today we are going to run and deadlift.
This was reported to be a pernicious combination last week,
so here it is again! (Just for you, Garth)
Run 200 meters, then immediately
Deadlift 10 RM load (a load you can lift ten times but not eleven) 10X
Rest as needed
Run 400 meters, then immediately
Deadlift 5 RM load 5X
Rest as needed
Run 600 meters, then immediately
Deadlift 3 RM load 3X
Rest as needed
Run 800 meters, then immediately
Deadlift 1RM load 1X
Done
These are max efforts at each lift. The runs are all-out, no whimping out!
The entire workout must be completed within an hour. No exceptions.
Scaling:
Modify the pushing movements to something challenging that decreases in difficulty each round. Athletes of all levels should first develop strength in a strict handstand push-up before performing a kipping handstand push-up.
Row 1 minute at sub 1:30/500 meter pace,
Row 1 minute at 2:00/500 meter pace alternating for ten minutes.
Rest as needed.
45 pound Push press, 30 seconds, max reps.
Rest 2 minutes.
45 pound Push press 60 seconds, match 30 second effort's rep count.
Rest 2 minutes.
45 pound Push press 90 seconds, again match 30 second effor'ts rep count.
Rest 2 minutes.
45 pound Push press120 seconds, again match 30 second effort's reps count.
Rest as needed.
Row 1 minute at sub 1:30/500 meter pace,
Row 1 minute at 2:00/500 meter pace alternating for ten minutes.