Saturday 210710

Friday 211224

Friday 211224

Ten 1-minute rounds of:

60-yard shuttle sprint (5 yards, 10 yards, 15 yards)
3 deadlifts
Max Echo Bike calories

Rest 2 minutes between rounds.

♀ 205 lb ♂ 315 lb

Post reps completed each round to comments.

Scaling:
Each of the 10 rounds in this workout demands max power output. The deadlifts should be heavy. You may need to reduce the load to keep the transitions quick and the reps unbroken.

Intermediate Option:
Ten 1-minute rounds of:
60-yard shuttle sprint (5 yards, 10 yards, 15 yards)
3 deadlifts
Max Echo Bike calories
Rest 2 minutes between rounds.

♀ 175 lb ♂ 255 lb

Beginner Option:
Five 1-minute rounds of:
60-yard shuttle sprint (5 yards, 10 yards, 15 yards)
3 deadlifts
Max Echo Bike calories
Rest 2 minutes between rounds.

♀ 95 lb ♂ 135 lb

Monday 231002

Monday 231002

7 rounds, 1 minute each, of:

3 thrusters
60-yard shuttle sprint (5 yards, 10 yards, 15 yards)
Max-reps bar dips

Rest 2 minutes between rounds.

♀ 125 lb ♂ 185 lb

Post number of dips completed each round to comments.

Scaling:
Reduce the thruster load in to keep each interval quick, completing the thrusters and shuttle sprint in no more than 40 seconds. The thruster should feel challenging but should be performed with solid mechanics. Use a band or choose to perform jumping dips. If you do not have parallel bars for the dips, modify to a bench or ring dip.

Intermediate option:
7 rounds, 1 minute each, of:
3 thrusters
60-yard shuttle sprint (5 yards, 10 yards, 15 yards)
Max-reps bar dips

Rest 2 minutes between rounds.

♀ 105 lb ♂ 155 lb

Beginner option:
5 rounds, 1 minute each, of:
3 thrusters
60-yard shuttle sprint (5 yards, 10 yards, 15 yards)
Max-reps jumping dips

Rest 2 minutes between rounds.

♀ 55 lb ♂ 75 lb

Saturday 210116

Saturday 210116

5 rounds for time of:

50 double-unders
15 box jumps
1 shuttle sprint (5 yards, 10 yards, 15 yards)
Rest 2 minutes

♀ 20-in. box ♂ 24-in. box

Post time to comments.

Scaling:
Reduce the reps and difficulty of the jumps so you can sprint each interval.

Intermediate Option:
5 rounds for time of:
35 double-unders
12 box jumps
1 shuttle sprint (5 yards, 10 yards, 15 yards)
Rest 2 minutes

♀ 15-in. box ♂ 20-in. box

Beginner Option:
5 rounds for time of:
25 single-unders
10 box jumps
1 shuttle sprint (5 yards, 10 yards, 15 yards)
Rest 2 minutes

♀ 6-in. box ♂ 12-in. box

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.