Assault Flatline

J.J.

For Time
1 Squat Clean (185/135 lb)
10 Parallette Handstand Push-Ups
2 Squat Cleans (185/135 lb)
9 Parallette Handstand Push-Ups
3 Squat Cleans (185/135 lb)
8 Parallette Handstand Push-Ups
4 Squat Cleans (185/135 lb)
7 Parallette Handstand Push-Ups
5 Squat Cleans (185/135 lb)
6 Parallette Handstand Push-Ups
6 Squat Cleans (185/135 lb)
5 Parallette Handstand Push-Ups
7 Squat Cleans (185/135 lb)
4 Parallette Handstand Push-Ups
8 Squat Cleans (185/135 lb)
3 Parallette Handstand Push-Ups
9 Squat Cleans (185/135 lb)
2 Parallette Handstand Push-Ups
10 Squat Cleans (185/135 lb)
1 Parallette Handstand Push-Up

Monday 240624

Monday 240624

Guest Programmer – Christian Harris
June 24-July 7, 2024

At 0:00:
12 squat cleans, weight 1
36 pull-ups
12 squat cleans

At 10:00:
6 squat cleans, weight 2
18 bar muscle-ups
6 squat cleans

♀ 105 lb and 155 lb
♂ 155 lb and 225 lb

Scaling:
Today, we have two sprint-style chippers with rest in between. For the first chipper, the load of the barbell should feel light to moderate, allowing you to do touch-and-go reps. On the second chipper, the load should be considerably heavier with most athletes doing singles on the barbell. Don’t be surprised if the pull-ups and bar muscle-ups feel more challenging coming off the squat cleans. Modify the pull-ups to jumping or assisted pull-ups, and the bar muscle-ups to jumping bar muscle-ups or pull-ups. We want to ride the line of keeping the foot on the gas, but not blowing up on the gymnastics movements. Trust yourself and let’s see what you’ve got!

Intermediate option:
At 0:00:
12 squat cleans, weight 1
24 pull-ups
12 squat cleans

At 10:00:
6 squat cleans, weight 2
12 bar muscle-ups
6 squat cleans

♀ 65 lb and 95 lb
♂ 95 lb and 135 lb

Beginner option:
At 0:00
12 squat cleans
24 ring rows
12 squat cleans

At 10:00:
6 squat cleans
12 burpee pull-ups*
6 squat cleans
* Pull-up bar should hit the athlete’s forearm when arms are extended overhead.

♀ 35 lb
♂ 45 lb

Resources:
Guest Programming: Learn more about Christian Harris and watch his welcome video.
The Clean
The Kipping Pull-up
The Kipping Bar Muscle-up
The Ring Row
The Burpee Pull-up With Greg Amundson

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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.

Saturday 220122

Saturday 220122

Open Workout 15.4
Complete as many reps as possible in 8 minutes of:

3 handstand push-ups
3 cleans
6 handstand push-ups
3 cleans
9 handstand push-ups
3 cleans
12 handstand push-ups
6 cleans
15 handstand push-ups
6 cleans
18 handstand push-ups
6 cleans
21 handstand push-ups
9 cleans

Etc., adding 3 reps to the handstand push-up each round, and 3 reps to the clean every 3 rounds.

♀ 125 lb ♂ 185 lb

Post reps completed to comments Compare to 170209.

Scaling:
The beginner should practice time in the inversion, either in a handstand, or holding an object overhead. Athletes of all levels should first develop the strength in a strict handstand push-up before performing a kipping handstand push-up.

Beginner Option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 8 minutes of:
3 push presses
3 cleans
6 push presses
3 cleans
9 push presses
3 cleans
12 push presses
6 cleans
15 push presses
6 cleans
18 push presses
6 cleans
21 push presses

Etc., adding 3 reps to the push press each round, and 3 reps to the clean every 3 rounds.

♀ 55-lb push press, 65-lb clean
♂ 75-lb push press, 95-lb clean