Scaling:
Intermediate athletes can complete this workout as prescribed and just stop at the 25-minute cap. Choose a medicine ball that allows you to complete the large middle rounds in no more than 3 sets. Consider reducing the number of shuttle runs.
Beginner Option:
6-lb medicine ball, 9-ft target, 25-ft shuttle (out and back counts as 2), lying to standing rope climbs
10-lb medicine ball, 9-ft target, 25-ft shuttle (out and back counts as 2), lying to standing rope climbs
As many reps as possible in 4 minutes of:
3 wall-facing strict handstand push-ups
5 shuttle runs
As many reps as possible in 4 minutes of:
6 strict handstand push-ups
5 shuttle runs
As many reps as possible in 4 minutes of:
9 kipping handstand push-ups
5 shuttle runs
1 shuttle run = 25 feet down and 25 feet back
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Scaling:
Today’s workout is a mix of high-skill gymnastics and grunt work. You have to pay the toll of the shuttle runs in order to play with the handstand push-ups. Scale the number of shuttle runs to finish in 1 minute or less. The most challenging variation of the handstand push-up is up first. Challenge yourself, but not so much that you spend a lot of time resting. There is more benefit in scaling the handstand push-up and continuously moving than in trying to do too much and twiddling your thumbs.
Intermediate option:
As many reps as possible in 6 minutes of:
3 strict handstand push-ups
5 shuttle runs
As many reps as possible in 6 minutes of:
6 kipping handstand push-ups
5 shuttle runs
1 shuttle run = 25 feet down and 25 feet back
Beginner option:
As many reps as possible in 12 minutes of:
3 dumbbell shoulder presses
10 shuttle runs
6 dumbbell shoulder presses
10 shuttle runs
*Etc.
*Continue adding 3 reps to the dumbbell shoulder presses until time expires.
1 shuttle run = 25 feet down and 25 feet back
♀ 15 lb
♂ 20 lb
Resources:
The Wall-Facing Handstand Push-Up
The Strict Handstand Push-Up
The Kipping Handstand Push-Up
The Dumbbell Press
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Scaling:
Expect this workout to be a grind and taxing on your grip. Carry the dumbbells however you’d like on the weighted lunges — consider the front-rack position, resting the dumbbells on the shoulders, or the farmers-carry position as potential options. Reduce the dumbbell load to move with limited rest on both movements. If you don’t have dumbbells or kettlebells available, load the lunges and carries with a 30/45-lb ruck or backpack. There are no excuses. If possible, consider performing this workout on a 400-meter track.
Intermediate option:
With a pair of dumbbells, 4 rounds for time of:
50-meter weighted lunge
350-meter farmers carry
♀ 25-lb dumbbells
♂ 35-lb dumbbells
Beginner option:
With a pair of dumbbells, 4 rounds for time of:
25-meter weighted lunge
175-meter farmers carry
♀ 10-lb dumbbells
♂ 20-lb dumbbells
Resources:
The Dumbbell Front-Rack Lunge
The Dumbbell Farmers Carry
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