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Friday 240419

Friday 240419

Quarterfinals Workout 2

3 rounds for time:
50 wall-ball shots
50 lateral burpee box jump-overs

♀ 14-lb ball to a 9-foot target, 20-inch box
♂ 20-lb ball to a 10-foot target, 24-inch box

Time cap: 20 minutes

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Scaling:
Welcome to the second workout of the 2024 CrossFit Games Quarterfinals! This leg- and lung-burner workout has a 20-minute cap. Those not recording a score for competition should scale accordingly to finish within this time. Advanced athletes should push for sub-13 minutes. Find a wall-ball shot load that allows for 10 or more reps at a time, and push the lateral burpee box jump-overs to get in 10 per minute. Scale as needed to hit these ranges. Those not competing in Quarterfinals should choose challenging variations that still allow for continuous movement. Consider taking short breaks during the wall-ball shots and burpees to help you keep moving throughout the workout. This one will be all about finding the line between pushing the pace and holding on for continuous movement.

Find the Quarterfinals workout standards, scorecards, and more here.

Intermediate option:
3 rounds for time:
50 wall-ball shots
50 lateral burpee box jump-overs

♀ 10-lb ball to a 9-foot target and 20-inch box
♂ 14-lb ball to a 10-foot target, 24-inch box

Beginner option:
3 rounds for time:
20 wall-ball shots
20 lateral burpee box step-overs

♀ 6-lb ball to a 9-foot target, 12-inch box
♂ 10-lb ball to a 10-foot target, 20-inch box

Resources:
The Wall-ball Shot
The Burpee
CAP Demo: Lateral Box Jump-over

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Strongman’s Fear

For Time60 foot Yoke Carry (500/340 lb)60 foot Handstand Walk60 foot Farmer’s Log Carry (200/120 lb)60 foot Handstand Walk60 foot Sled Drag (400/310 lb)60 foot Yoke Carry (500/340 lb)60 foot Handstand Walk60 foot Farmer’s Log Carry (200/120 lb)60 foot Handstand Walk60 foot Sled Drag (400/310 lb)Athletes may carry the objects in any order they choose.Time […]
For Time
60 foot Yoke Carry (500/340 lb)
60 foot Handstand Walk
60 foot Farmer's Log Carry (200/120 lb)
60 foot Handstand Walk
60 foot Sled Drag (400/310 lb)
60 foot Yoke Carry (500/340 lb)
60 foot Handstand Walk
60 foot Farmer's Log Carry (200/120 lb)
60 foot Handstand Walk
60 foot Sled Drag (400/310 lb)
Athletes may carry the objects in any order they choose.
Time Cap: 10 minutes

Monday 240513

Monday 240513

Freestanding handstand push-up practice

Spend 15-20 minutes practicing the following progression:

Headstand

Headstand with knees to chest

From the headstand position, kick upward to a handstand and hold

Kick to a handstand, hold, and lower back to a headstand

Multiple freestanding handstand push-ups

Rest at least 10 minutes, then perform:

As many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
35 double-unders
5 freestanding handstand push-ups

Post rounds and reps to comments.

Scaling:
The goal today is to build confidence in a gymnastics movement and develop a better understanding of your body in space. This is an opportunity to practice complex skills in a low-intensity environment.

Setup and execution:

*Perform all stages of the progression about 1 foot off a wall. Consider using an AbMat for your head. Even though the wall is there, the goal is to use it only if you lose balance or control. Remember, we are working on a freestanding handstand and handstand push-up.

Headstand | Start in a frog stand and extend both legs above your body. Your head and hands will still be on the ground in the tripod position.

Headstand with knees to chest | While in a headstand, slowly bring your knees to your chest and then extend them back above your body.

Kick to a handstand | While in a headstand, bring your knees toward your chest in a controlled fashion. While extending your legs, think about driving your heels to the sky — this will build momentum. Then press with your arms to complete the freestanding handstand.

Kick to a handstand, hold, and lower back to headstand | If you cannot yet hold a freestanding handstand, use the wall for assistance. Once you kick up, hold for a second or two, then slowly bring your head back down to a headstand. Achieve this by bringing your head in front of your hands, and allow the feet/legs to have a slight backward lean to counterbalance. This can be completed with one or both legs on the wall for assistance.

Multiple freestanding handstand push-ups | Once you have successfully made it back to the headstand, attempt another rep.

Modifications:

Go as far as you can in the progression and stop when it becomes challenging. Over time, progress to the full movement as you develop the skills.

Intermediate option:
Spend 15-20 minutes practicing the following progression:

Headstand

Headstand with knees to chest

From the headstand position, kick upward to a handstand and hold

Kick to a handstand, hold, and lower back to a headstand

Multiple handstand push-ups

Rest at least 10 minutes, then perform:

As many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
35 double-unders
5 handstand push-ups

*Perform all stages of the progression a few inches off a wall. Consider using an AbMat for your head. The goal is to kick up and back to a headstand against the wall. If you are confident with this, try the freestanding variation.

Beginner option:
Spend 15-20 minutes practicing the following progression:

Inchworm

Pike headstand

Pike handstand hold

Pike push-up negative

Multiple pike push-ups

Rest at least 10 minutes, then perform:

As many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
35 single-unders
5 pike push-ups

*Perform all stages of the progression in the middle of an open floor. Consider using an AbMat for your head. To make the pike position easier, keep your feet away from your hands. The closer the feet are to the hands, the more difficult the movement will be. The goal is to practice loading as much bodyweight as possible onto the hands, and to build confidence getting upside down. If you are confident with this progression, try the intermediate variation.

Resources:
The Freestanding Handstand Push-up
The Handstand
The Kipping Handstand Push-up
Handstand Push-up Variations
The Double-under

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Featured photo:
Taken by Charlotte Foerschler at Destination Defender in Somerville, Texas.

Tuesday 240618

Tuesday 240618

5 rounds for total calories:

On a 2-minute clock:
10 power snatches
10 lateral burpees over the barbell
Max-calorie row in the remaining time
- Rest 2 minutes between each round.

♀ 95 lb
♂ 135 lb

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Scaling:
Today’s workout leaves the difficulty up to you. The intention is to sprint through the first two movements and have at least 40 seconds on the rower to accumulate calories. The load of the barbell should be on the lighter side of moderate and allow you to perform 3-5+ touch-and-go reps. Fast singles might be the way to go for some. When in doubt, go lighter and move faster. Once you are done with the snatches, get right into the burpees and try not to stop. Can anyone hold 20 calories or more on the rower? Less-experienced athletes should reduce the load of the barbell and number of burpees to give themselves enough time on the rower. Time to go visit the pain cave.

Intermediate option:
5 rounds for total calories:

On a 2-minute clock:
10 power snatches
10 lateral burpees over the barbell
Max-calorie row in the remaining time
- Rest 2 minutes between each round.

♀ 65 lb
♂ 95 lb

Beginner option:
4 rounds for total calories:

On a 2-minute clock:
7 power snatches
7 lateral burpees over the barbell
Max-calorie row in the remaining time
- Rest 2 minutes between each round.

♀ 35 lb
♂ 45 lb

Resources:
The Power Snatch
The Burpee
Rowing
CAP Demo: Lateral Burpee Over Bar

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Featured photo:
Lateral burpees over a barbell at the 2022 CrossFit Games Mock Affiliate.