Monday 111121

Wednesday 230920

Wednesday 230920

2023 Games test: “Intervals"”

For time:

21 box jump-overs( (♀ 20-inch ♂ 24-inch box, step-down)
15-calorie row
9 burpee box jump-overs (♀ 36-inch ♂ 48-inch box)
21 box jump-overs (♀ 20-inch ♂ 24-inch box, step-down)
15-calorie row
9 burpee box jump-overs (♀ 36-inch ♂ 48-inch box)

Rest until 6-minute mark, then:

9 burpee box jump-overs (♀ 36-inch ♂ 48-inch box)
15-calorie row
21 box jump-overs (♀ 20-inch ♂ 24-inch box, step-down)
9 burpee box jump-overs (♀ 36-inch ♂ 48-inch box)
15-calorie row
21 box jump-overs (♀ 20-inch ♂ 24-inch box, step-down)

Scaling:
If you anticipate that you cannot finish the first segment with 90 seconds or more to rest, modify the workout to 2 rounds for total time with a 2-minute rest between rounds. Use the step-down approach for both the box jump-overs and the burpee box jump-overs.

Beginner option:
For time:

12 box jump-overs (♀ 12-inch ♂ 20-inch box, step-down)
9-calorie row
6 burpee box jump-overs (♀ 20-inch ♂ 24-inch box)
12 box jump-overs (♀ 12-inch ♂ 20-inch box, step-down)
9-calorie row
6 burpee box jump-overs (♀ 20-inch ♂ 24-inch box)

Rest 2 minutes

6 burpee box jump-overs (♀ 20-inch ♂ 24-inch box)
9-calorie row
12 box jump-overs (♀ 12-inch ♂ 20-inch box, step-down)
6 burpee box jump-overs (♀ 20-inch ♂ 24-inch box)
9-calorie row
12 box jump-overs (♀ 12-inch ♂ 20-inch box, step-down)

Wednesday 230104

Wednesday 230104

Annie
50-40-30-20-10 reps for time of:
Double-unders
Sit-ups

OR

Gymnasty Annie
For time:
50 double-unders
50 sit-ups
5 presses to handstand
40 double-unders
40 sit-ups
4 presses to handstand
30 double-unders
30 sit-ups
3 presses to handstand
20 double-unders
20 sit-ups
2 presses to handstand
10 double-unders
10 sit-ups
1 presses to handstand

Share your choice of workout and time in comments.

Scaling:
Gymnasty Annie is another new benchmark and involves a high-skill gymnastics piece: the straddle press to handstand. The original Annie workout is meant to be performed at high speed. Choose that option today if you have not yet performed this benchmark. Modify the double-unders if you are not yet proficient, and reduce the sit-up reps so each round is challenging but manageable.

Intermediate Option:
For time:
50 double-unders
50 sit-ups
5 assisted presses to handstand
40 double-unders
40 sit-ups
4 assisted presses to handstand
30 double-unders
30 sit-ups
3 assisted presses to handstand
20 double-unders
20 sit-ups
2 assisted presses to handstand
10 double-unders
10 sit-ups
1 assisted presses to handstand

Beginner Option:
40-30-20-10 reps for time of:
Single-unders
Sit-ups

Wednesday 231206

Wednesday 231206

Meet Guest Programmer – Michele Letendre: Dec. 4-17, 2023.

5 rounds for time of:
4 strict deficit handstand push-ups
8 kipping deficit handstand push-ups
16 dumbbell box step-overs

♀ 4-inch deficit, 20-inch box, 35-lb dumbbells
♂ 6-inch deficit, 24-inch box, 50-lb dumbbells

Hold two dumbbells in a farmers carry position for the step-overs.

Post your time to comments.

Goal: Upper-body pressing strength endurance + posterior-chain endurance. Aim to finish in 12-15 minutes.

Aim to move from the strict handstand push-ups (ideally unbroken) to the kipping without breaking and complete the kipping handstand push-ups in 1 to 2 sets. Break the step-overs as needed to achieve the goal.

The goal is to move unbroken from the strict to the kipping handstand push-ups. This adds an element of speed that can be surprising. Aim to complete the kipping handstand push-ups in 1-2 sets.

The training effect will be interesting because we don't get a break on the step-ups since they are loaded with dumbbells — your upper back and rear delts will be under tension the entire time. Break up the step-ups as needed to maintain the goal of the day.

Scaling:

Intermediate option:
5 rounds for time of:
4 strict handstand push-ups
8 kipping handstand push-ups
16 dumbbell box step-overs

♀ 20-inch box, 25-lb dumbbells
♂ 24-inch box, 35-lb dumbbells

For the handstand push-ups, you may reduce the reps to 3 and 6, respectively, so long as the strict handstand push-ups remain unbroken. If the volume of handstand push-ups is still too high, consider reducing the reps further or adding one or two AbMats under your head to reduce range of motion.

Beginner option:
5 rounds for time of:
4 strict dumbbell shoulder presses
8 dumbbell push presses
16 unweighted box step-overs

♀ 16-inch box
♂ 20-inch box

Use the heaviest pair of dumbbells that allows you to complete 4 strict shoulder presses and 8 push presses unbroken.

The main focus for beginners is pressing endurance with the strict and push press. This is a great opportunity to practice core-to-extremity movement patterns. Focus on keeping your weight in your heels for the entire workout.

Resources:
Handstand Push-Up Variations
HSPU and You: Master the Movement

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Tuesday 230808

Tuesday 230808

Bert

For time:
50 burpees
400-m run
100 push-ups
400-m run
150 walking lunges
400-m run
200 squats
400-m run
150 walking lunges
400-m run
100 push-ups
400-m run
50 burpees

Scaling
This Hero WOD is long and grueling. Most of the exercises are approachable by all skill levels, but the total volume should be reduced for newer athletes.

Intermediate Option:
For time:
40 burpees
400-m run
80 push-ups
400-m run
120 walking lunges
400-m run
160 squats
400-m run
120 walking lunges
400-m run
80 push-ups
400-m run
40 burpees

Beginner Option:
For time:
20 burpees
200-m run
30 knee push-ups
200-m run
40 walking lunges
200-m run
50 squats
200-m run
40 walking lunges
200-m run
30 knee push-ups
200-m run
20 burpees