This is the CrossFit Challenge done as a circuit rather than prioritized.
We refer to this as the "Vertical Tabata Challenge."Perform each of the
following for only twenty seconds. Rest for ten seconds while quickly
transitioning to next movement.Rest for 1 minute after each round and
repeat seven times for a total of eight rounds. Total your weakest output
from each exercise from all eight rounds. This time your rowing score is in calories.
Row for 50 seconds, rest 10 seconds
Row for 40 seconds, rest 20 seconds
Row for 30 seconds, rest 30 seconds
Row for 20 seconds, rest 40 seconds
Row for 10 seconds, rest 50 seconds
Post total distance rowed to comments.
Compare to 191201.
Scaling:
There is no need to modify the structure of this workout. Fatigue will become an issue as the rounds progress, so less fit athletes should decrease the number of rounds. Vary your intensity as the intervals change. When the work times are shorter, row harder.
Intermediate Option:
On a 20-minute clock, 4 rounds of:
Row for 50 seconds, rest 10 seconds
Row for 40 seconds, rest 20 seconds
Row for 30 seconds, rest 30 seconds
Row for 20 seconds, rest 40 seconds
Row for 10 seconds, rest 50 seconds
Beginner Option:
On a 15-minute clock, 3 rounds of:
Row for 50 seconds, rest 10 seconds
Row for 40 seconds, rest 20 seconds
Row for 30 seconds, rest 30 seconds
Row for 20 seconds, rest 40 seconds
Row for 10 seconds, rest 50 seconds
On a 25-minute clock, 5 rounds of:
Row for 50 seconds, rest 10 seconds
Row for 40 seconds, rest 20 seconds
Row for 30 seconds, rest 30 seconds
Row for 20 seconds, rest 40 seconds
Row for 10 seconds, rest 50 seconds
Post total distance rowed to comments.
Compare to 211003.
Scaling:
There is no need to modify the structure of this workout. Fatigue will become an issue as the rounds progress, so less fit athletes should decrease the number of rounds. Vary your intensity as the intervals change. When the work times are shorter, row harder.
Intermediate Option:
On a 20-minute clock, 4 rounds of:
Row for 50 seconds, rest 10 seconds
Row for 40 seconds, rest 20 seconds
Row for 30 seconds, rest 30 seconds
Row for 20 seconds, rest 40 seconds
Row for 10 seconds, rest 50 seconds
Beginner Option:
On a 15-minute clock, 3 rounds of:
Row for 50 seconds, rest 10 seconds
Row for 40 seconds, rest 20 seconds
Row for 30 seconds, rest 30 seconds
Row for 20 seconds, rest 40 seconds
Row for 10 seconds, rest 50 seconds
5 rounds for total reps and L-sit hold seconds of:
Thrusters, 15 seconds
Rest 45 seconds
L-sit hold, 15 seconds
Rest 45 seconds
♀ 95 lb ♂ 135 lb
Post total reps for all five rounds to comments.
Scaling:
Today we have 1:3 work-rest intervals. Reduce the load if you are unable to hold on to the bar and maintain proper technique for 15 seconds. For the L-sit hold, watch The L-Sit and work for quality.
Intermediate Option:
5 rounds for total reps and L-sit hold seconds of:
Thrusters, 15 seconds
Rest 45 seconds
L-sit hold, bent at the knee, 15 seconds
Rest 45 seconds
♀ 75 lb ♂ 115 lb
Beginner Option:
5 rounds for total reps and L-sit hold seconds of:
Thrusters, 15 seconds
Rest 45 seconds
Plank hold, 15 seconds
Rest 45 seconds
Task Tabata
300 reps for time, following the pattern:
20 seconds of pull-ups
10 seconds of rest
20 seconds of push-ups
10 seconds of rest
20 seconds of sit-ups
10 seconds of rest
20 seconds of squats
10 seconds of rest
After the round of squats, begin again with the pull-ups. Keep a running total of reps and continue working until 300 reps are completed.
Post time to comments.
Scaling:
Reduce the total number of reps to be completed but preserve the 20-on, 10-off interval.
Intermediate Option:
225 reps for time
Beginner Option:
150 reps for time, following the pattern:
20 seconds of ring rows
10 seconds of rest
20 seconds of knee push-ups
10 seconds of rest
20 seconds of sit-ups
10 seconds of rest
20 seconds of squats
10 seconds of rest