Tuesday 190604

Monday 231113

Monday 231113

Meet Guest Programmer - Dale King: Nov. 6-19, 2023.

For time:
Row 1,000 meters
30 bench presses, body weight
Row 1,000 meters
20 bench presses
Row 1,000 meters
10 bench presses

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Compare to 070113.

Scaling:
Reduce the distance of the row to keep each effort under 5 minutes. Reduce the load, and potentially the volume, of the bench presses to maintain sets of 5 or more reps at a time.

Intermediate option:
For time:
Row 1,000 meters
30 bench presses, ¾ body weight
Row 1,000 meters
20 bench presses
Row 1,000 meters
10 bench presses

Beginner option:
For time:
Row 700 meters
20 bench presses
Row 700 meters
15 bench presses
Row 700 meters
10 bench presses

♀ 45-lb barbell
♂ 65-lb barbell

Movement Resources:
The Bench Press
Rowing Technique

Tuesday 230307

Tuesday 230307

For time:
Row 2,000 meters
50 wall-ball shots
Row 1,000 meters
35 wall-ball shots
Row 500 meters
20 wall-ball shots

♀ 14-lb ball to 9 ft
♂ 20-lb ball to 10 ft

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Compare to 181206.

Scaling:
Aim to complete this couplet in about 20 minutes or less. Reduce the rowing distance as needed and select wall-ball modifications that allow you to perform relatively large sets so you can get back on the rower.

Intermediate Option:
For time:
Row 2,000 meters
50 wall-ball shots
Row 1,000 meters
35 wall-ball shots
Row 500 meters
20 wall-ball shots

♀ 10-lb ball to 9 ft
♂ 14-lb ball to 10 ft

Beginner Option:
For time:
Row 1,000 meters
35 wall-ball shots
Row 500 meters
25 wall-ball shots
Row 250 meters
15 wall-ball shots

♀ 6-lb ball
♂ 10-lb ball

Wednesday 210224

Wednesday 210224

For time:
Row 500 meters
50 GHD sit-ups
Row 1,000 meters
30 GHD sit-ups
Row 2,000 meters
20 GHD sit-ups

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Compare to 200320.

Scaling:
Avoid the GHD or reduce the reps if you do not have experience with it.

Intermediate Option:
Row 500 meters
50 sit-ups
Row 1,000 meters
30 sit-ups
Row 2,000 meters
20 sit-ups

Beginner Option:
Row 500 meters
30 sit-ups
Row 750 meters
20 sit-ups
Row 1,000 meters
10 sit-ups

Sunday 210627

Sunday 210627

For time:

Row 500 meters
30 bodyweight bench presses
Row 1,000 meters
20 bodyweight bench presses
Row 2,000 meters
10 bodyweight bench presses

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Compare to 200707.

Scaling:
Deconditioned athletes should consider reducing the overall volume of this workout. Choose a bench press loading that allows you to complete a set of 10 unbroken reps when fresh.

Intermediate Option:
For time:
Row 500 meters
30 ¾ bodyweight bench presses
Row 1,000 meters
20 ¾ bodyweight bench presses
Row 2,000 meters
10 ¾ bodyweight bench presses

Beginner Option:
For time:
Row 250 meters
30 bench presses
Row 500 meters
20 bench presses
Row 1,000 meters
10 bench presses

♀ 35 lb. ♂ 55 lb.