Tuesday 190101

Sunday 230430

Sunday 230430

Complete as many reps as possible in 8 minutes of:
3 strict handstand push-ups
3 overhead squats
6 strict handstand push-ups
3 overhead squats
9 strict handstand push-ups
3 overhead squats
12 strict handstand push-ups
6 overhead squats
15 strict handstand push-ups
6 overhead squats
18 strict handstand push-ups
6 overhead squats
21 strict handstand push-ups
9 overhead squats

Continue until time expires, adding 3 handstand push-ups each round and 3 overhead squats every 3 rounds.

♀ 105 lb ♂ 155 lb

Scaling:
Today’s movement combo will tax your overhead position. Reduce the reps on the handstand push-ups and/or reduce the load on the barbell in order to work through the earlier rounds with minimal rest.

Intermediate Option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 8 minutes of:
1 strict handstand push-up
3 overhead squats
2 strict handstand push-ups
3 overhead squats
3 strict handstand push-ups
3 overhead squats
4 strict handstand push-ups
6 overhead squats
5 strict handstand push-ups
6 overhead squats
6 strict handstand push-ups
6 overhead squats
7 strict handstand push-ups
9 overhead squats

Continue until time expires, adding 1 handstand push-up each round and 3 overhead squats every 3 rounds.

♀ 95 lb ♂ 135 lb

Beginner Option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 8 minutes of:
3 push-ups
3 overhead squats
6 push-ups
3 overhead squats
9 push-ups
3 overhead squats
12 push-ups
6 overhead squats
15 push-ups
6 overhead squats
18 push-ups
6 overhead squats
21 push-ups
9 overhead squats

Continue until time expires, adding 3 push-ups each round and 3 overhead squats every 3 rounds.

♀ 22 lb ♂ 35 lb

Saturday 231007

Saturday 231007

Strict Nicole

Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
Run 400 meters
Max-reps strict pull-ups

Post number of pull-ups completed for each round to comments.

Compare to 190607.

Scaling:
This variation of the classic workout, Nicole, calls for strict pull-ups. If you have strict pull-ups, but are unable to perform at least 7 reps, begin each set with strict pull-ups until failure, and then stay on the bar for kipping pull-ups. If you do not yet have strict pull-ups, one option is to use a band and perform banded strict pull-ups.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
Run 400 meters
Max-reps strict pull-ups + kipping

*If you have strict pull-ups, but are unable to perform at least 7 reps, begin each set with strict pull-ups until failure, and then stay on the bar for kipping pull-ups.

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
Run 400 meters
Max-reps banded strict pull-ups

Tuesday 191231

Tuesday 191231

Complete as many reps as possible in 12 minutes of:

1 strict pull-up, 2 push-ups, 3 squats
2 strict pull-ups, 4 push-ups, 6 squats
3 strict pull-ups, 6 push-ups, 9 squats
Etc.

Start at a higher round if you think it will allow you to complete more reps in the 12 minutes—e.g., 5-10-15, then 6-12-18, then 7-14-21, etc.

Wednesday 220511

Wednesday 220511

Complete as many rounds as possible in 12 minutes of:

1 L-sit rope climb
3 overhead squats
1 L-sit rope climb
6 overhead squats
1 L-sit rope climb
9 overhead squats
1 L-sit rope climb
12 overhead squats

Etc. adding 3 reps to the OHS each round.
Climb to 15 ft, starting from seated.

♀ 75 lb ♂ 115 lb

Post rounds completed to comments.

Scaling:
If you are unable to complete an L-sit rope climb, modify the movement and challenge yourself in a pulling exercise.

Intermediate Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 12 minutes of:
1 Legless rope climb
3 overhead squats
1 Legless rope climb
6 overhead squats
1 Legless rope climb
9 overhead squats
1 Legless rope climb
12 overhead squats

Etc. adding 3 reps to the OHS each round.
Climb to 15 ft, starting from seated.

♀ 75 lb ♂ 115 lb

Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 12 minutes of:
1 Rope climb, lying to standing + 1 pull with feet wrapped
3 overhead squats
1Rope climb, lying to standing + 1 pull with feet wrapped
6 overhead squats
1 Rope climb, lying to standing + 1 pull with feet wrapped
9 overhead squats
1 Rope climb, lying to standing + 1 pull with feet wrapped
12 overhead squats

Etc. adding 3 reps to the OHS each round.

♀ 22 lb ♂ 35 lb