Sit-Up

Saturday 021123

30 Ab-bench at max weight

(or other sit-up that ranges from trunk extension through to flexion)

25 Back extension

50 Squats

Six sets of pull-ups

(max effort, record the total, take as much time as needed between sets)

Six sets of dips

(max effort, record the total, take as much time as needed between sets)

OR, if you have a muscle-up,

Ten sets of muscle-ups

(max effort, take as much time as needed, record the time to complete all ten)

One rope climb with no legs or five with legs.

Twenty handstand push-ups by any means. Have spotter pull you up by ankles if needed.

Practice lowering from handstand to planche

(body parallel to floor, arms locked)

Have spotter support your ankles and lower you to parallel.

Hold at parallel, with spotter minimally helping, for five full seconds.

Repeat for ten attempts. Do on padded mat, crash pad, or other padded surface!!

30 Ab-bench at max weight

(or other sit-up that ranges from trunk extension through to flexion)

25 Back extension

50 Squats

This is a really tough day. Don't hold back.

Tomorrow is met-con only, so you will be able to rest your arms, back, and shoulders.

You are getting a small taste of the demands of a gymnast's workout.