The lung is a pretty simple movement that you've certainly carried out countless times before, but there are a few significant subtleties that you can consider in order to shield yourself from knee injuries further down the track.
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See below for examples of what to expect in this year’s CrossFit Open for the scaled, equipment-free, and foundations versions of the workouts. Learn more at Games.CrossFit.com.
Scaled:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
25-ft. front-rack walking lunge
8 burpees
25-ft. front-rack walking lunge
8 jumping pull-ups
♀ 35-lb. lunge ♂ 45-lb. lunge
Foundations:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
25-ft. walking lunge or 10 assisted lunges
8 burpees to ground or elevated surface
25-ft. walking lunge or 10 assisted lunges
16 dumbbell rows (8 left/8 right)
♀ 10-lb. DB ♂ 15-lb. DB
Equipment Free:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
50-ft. walking lunge
8 burpees
50-ft. walking lunge
8 handstand push-ups
The Tabata interval is 20 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds of rest for eight intervals. For the L-sit and handstand hold, count the number of seconds maintained in the hold. There is no rest between exercises.
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Scaling:
For all movements, choose modifications that are challenging but allow you to work consistently throughout all eight intervals. Watch “L-Sit Drills” and practice for the warm-up.
Intermediate Option:
Tabata box jump, 16/20-in. box
Reverse Tabata L-sit (10 on, 20 off)
Reverse Tabata handstand hold (10 on, 20 off)
Tabata sit-up
Tabata lunge
Beginner Option:
Tabata box step-up, 12/18-in. box
Tabata seated leg raises
Tabata plank hold
Tabata sit-up
Tabata lunge
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Scaling:
Modify this workout so you can complete several rounds quickly and without rest. It should tax your legs and midline while challenging your overhead flexibility. This is a good opportunity for intermediate athletes to get some exposure to the GHD sit-up, but they should do so with caution and be mindful of its potency.
Intermediate Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 12 minutes of:
10 GHD sit-ups
10 left-arm overhead walking lunges
10 right-arm overhead walking lunges
♀ 30-lb. dumbbell
♂ 45-lb. dumbbell
Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 12 minutes of:
10 AbMat sit-ups
10 walking lunges
20-yard waiter walk
300 reps for time, following the pattern:
20 seconds of pull-ups
-Rest 10 seconds-
20 seconds of push-ups
-Rest 10 seconds-
20 seconds of step-back lunges
-Rest 10 seconds-
20 seconds of squats
-Rest 10 seconds-