Tuesday 221129

Wednesday 230920

Wednesday 230920

2023 Games test: “Intervals"”

For time:

21 box jump-overs( (♀ 20-inch ♂ 24-inch box, step-down)
15-calorie row
9 burpee box jump-overs (♀ 36-inch ♂ 48-inch box)
21 box jump-overs (♀ 20-inch ♂ 24-inch box, step-down)
15-calorie row
9 burpee box jump-overs (♀ 36-inch ♂ 48-inch box)

Rest until 6-minute mark, then:

9 burpee box jump-overs (♀ 36-inch ♂ 48-inch box)
15-calorie row
21 box jump-overs (♀ 20-inch ♂ 24-inch box, step-down)
9 burpee box jump-overs (♀ 36-inch ♂ 48-inch box)
15-calorie row
21 box jump-overs (♀ 20-inch ♂ 24-inch box, step-down)

Scaling:
If you anticipate that you cannot finish the first segment with 90 seconds or more to rest, modify the workout to 2 rounds for total time with a 2-minute rest between rounds. Use the step-down approach for both the box jump-overs and the burpee box jump-overs.

Beginner option:
For time:

12 box jump-overs (♀ 12-inch ♂ 20-inch box, step-down)
9-calorie row
6 burpee box jump-overs (♀ 20-inch ♂ 24-inch box)
12 box jump-overs (♀ 12-inch ♂ 20-inch box, step-down)
9-calorie row
6 burpee box jump-overs (♀ 20-inch ♂ 24-inch box)

Rest 2 minutes

6 burpee box jump-overs (♀ 20-inch ♂ 24-inch box)
9-calorie row
12 box jump-overs (♀ 12-inch ♂ 20-inch box, step-down)
6 burpee box jump-overs (♀ 20-inch ♂ 24-inch box)
9-calorie row
12 box jump-overs (♀ 12-inch ♂ 20-inch box, step-down)

Monday 220131

Monday 220131

Five 2-minute rounds of:

20 dumbbell box step-ups
Max reps of dumbbell push presses
Rest 2 minutes between rounds

♀ 35-lb DBs and 16-in box
♂ 50-lb DBs and 20-in box

Post push press reps completed each round to comments.
Compare to 200324.

Scaling:
Choose weights for the step-ups that allow you to complete the reps in 1 minute or less. Beginner-level athletes can reduce the number of rounds.

Intermediate Option:
Five 2-minute rounds of:
20 dumbbell box step-ups
Max reps of dumbbell push presses
Rest 2 minutes between rounds

♀ 30-lb DBs and 16-in box
♂ 40-lb DBs and 20-in box

Beginner Option:
Three 2-minute rounds of:
20 dumbbell box step-ups
Max reps of dumbbell push presses
Rest 2 minutes between rounds

♀ 10-lb DBs and 8-in box
♂ 15-lb DBs and 10-in box

Wednesday 230830

Wednesday 230830

Complete as many reps as possible in 12 minutes of:
1 overhead squat
10 burpee box jumps
2 overhead squats
10 burpee box jumps
3 overhead squats
10 burpee box jumps

Continue until time expires, adding 1 overhead squat each round.

♀ 125 lb, 20-in box
♂ 185 lb, 24-in box

Post reps completed to comments.

Scaling:
Experienced athletes should choose a weight on the overhead squat that they can pull from the ground and perform at least 10 overhead squat reps when fresh. Newer athletes should significantly reduce the weight. Reduce the height on the box in order to keep pushing the pace.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 12 minutes of:
1 overhead squat
10 burpee box jumps
2 overhead squats
10 burpee box jumps
3 overhead squats
10 burpee box jumps

Continue until time expires, adding 1 overhead squat each round.

♀ 85 lb, 20-in box
♂ 125 lb, 24-in box

Beginner option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 12 minutes of:
1 overhead squat
10 burpee box step-ups
2 overhead squats
10 burpee box step-ups
3 overhead squats
10 burpee box step-ups

Continue until time expires, adding 1 overhead squat each round.

♀ 35 lb, 12-in box
♂ 45 lb, 20-in box

Thursday 210826

Thursday 210826

For time:

30 toes-to-bars
40 single-arm dumbbell snatches
50 dumbbell box step-overs
40 single-arm dumbbell snatches
30 toes-to-bars

♀ 35-lb. DBs, 20-in. box
♂ 50-lb. DBs, 24-in. box

Post time to comments.
Compare to 181001.

Scaling:
Reduce the dumbbell weight and overall volume of this workout in order to complete the work in the 8-12 minute range.

Intermediate Option:
For time:
30 toes-to-bars
40 single-arm dumbbell snatches
50 dumbbell box step-overs
40 single-arm dumbbell snatches
30 toes-to-bars

♀ 25-lb. DBs, 20-in box
♂ 35-lb. DBs, 24-in. box

Beginner Option:
For time:
15 hanging knee raises
20 single-arm dumbbell snatches
25 dumbbell box step-overs
20 single-arm dumbbell snatches
15 hanging knee raises

♀ 10-lb. DBs, 12-in. box
♂ 15-lb. DBs, 16-in. box