Saturday 230520

3 rounds for time of:

15 overhead squats

15 L pull-ups

15 split jerks

15 knees-to-elbows

15 hang cleans

15 weighted hip extensions

Hold a plate or dumbbell to chest for back extensions.

♀ 65-lb barbell, 15-lb plate for back extensions

♂ 95-lb barbell, 25-lb plate for back extensions

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Scaling:

Today we have light-weight, high-skill movements. Modify the movements in order to push the intensity.

Intermediate Option:

3 rounds for time of:

15 overhead squats

10 L pull-up, knees bent

15 split jerks

15 knees-to-elbows

15 hang cleans

15 weighted hip extensions

Hold a plate or dumbbell to chest for back extensions.

♀ 65-lb barbell, 15-lb plate for back extensions

♂ 95-lb barbell, 25-lb plate for back extensions

Beginner Option:

3 rounds for time of:

10 overhead squats

10 jumping pull-ups

10 push jerks

10 hanging knee raises

10 hang cleans

10 hip extensions

Hold a plate or dumbbell to chest for back extensions.

♀ 35-lb barbell

♂ 45-lb barbell

Thursday 230518

For max reps:

Tabata bike calories

Rest 1 minute

Tabata squats

Rest 1 minute

Tabata bike calories

The Tabata interval is 20 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds of rest for eight intervals.

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Scaling:

All athletes should be able to perform today’s tabata intervals. Go hard and accumulate as much work as possible throughout all 24 intervals.

Wednesday 230517

Complete as much as possible in 15 minutes of:

Row 500 meters

Max set push-ups

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Scaling:

Experienced athletes should push the row on today’s workout and work for virtuosity on the push-ups. If you do not yet have 10 consecutive push-ups, consider modifications which challenge your current abilities and allow for 10+ reps.

Beginner Option:

Complete as many reps as possible in 15 minutes of:

Row 500 meters

Max-set assisted push-ups

Tuesday 230516

4 rounds of:

1 minute of kettlebell swings

1 minute of sit-ups

1 minute of lunges

♀ 35-lb KB ♂ 53-lb KB

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Scaling:

All athletes should be able to maintain the format of this workout. Newer athletes can reduce the loading on the kettlebell and drop the total rounds. Intermediate athletes can do this workout as prescribed.

Beginner Option:

3 rounds of:

1 minute of kettlebell swings

1 minute of sit-ups

1 minute of lunges

♀ 26-lb KB ♂ 35-lb KB

Sunday 230514

Back squat 3-3-3-3-3 reps

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Scaling:

Athletes at all skill levels should perform triples. Experienced athletes can go as heavy as possible, while newer athletes can use this workout as an opportunity to drill the movement. If you performed "Clovis" yesterday, choose moderate loading and treat these squats as a recovery day.

Saturday 230513

Clovis

For time:

Run 10 miles

150 burpee pull-ups

Partition the run and burpee pull-ups as needed.

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Scaling:

This workout is a mental and physical grind. If you are not accustomed to this running volume, significantly reduce the distance. Partition the work in order to sustain intensity.

Intermediate Option:

For time:

Run 5 miles

100 burpee pull-ups

Partition the run and burpee pull-ups as needed.

Beginner Option:

For time:

Jog 2 miles

75 burpees

Partition the run and burpees as needed.

Friday 230512

5 rounds for time of:

50 double-unders

16 dumbbell snatches

♀ 35-lb DB ♂ 50-lb DB

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Scaling:

This workout is meant to be a sprint. Choose a dumbbell that will allow you to move at maximal speed while maintaining proper mechanics. Go hard.

Intermediate Option:

5 rounds for time of:

40 double-unders

16 dumbbell snatches

♀ 25-lb DB ♂ 35-lb DB

Beginner Option:

5 rounds for time of:

50 single-unders

16 dumbbell snatches

♀ 15-lb DB ♂ 20-lb DB

Wednesday 230510

IGNITE Workout

With an 18-minute running clock, complete:

21-15-9 reps of:

Thrusters

Lateral burpees over the bar

Sit-ups

♀ 65 lb  ♂95 lb

In the remaining time, establish a max weight of the complex:

1 power clean + 1 hang squat clean

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Scaling:

Reduce the weight on the thrusters. If you’re new to weightlifting, watch “The Power Clean” and “The Hang Squat Clean,” and start with an empty barbell on the barbell complex. Add weight only if you’re able to maintain proper mechanics.

Beginner Option:

With an 18-minute running clock, complete:

21-15-9

Thrusters

Lateral burpees over the bar

Sit-ups

♀ 35 lb ♂ 45 lb

In the remaining time, establish a max weight of the complex:

1 power clean + 1 hang squat clean

Tuesday 230509

Push press 5-5-3-3-3-1-1-1-1-1 reps

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Scaling:

Ideally, each set will be as heavy as possible, but newer athletes should start light and slowly add weight as they become comfortable.

Monday 230508

For 20 minutes:

Run 1 mile

In the remaining time, complete as many rounds as possible of:

7 strict toes-to-bars

14 handstand shoulder taps

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Scaling:

Deconditioned athletes can take a stopwatch on a 4-minute walk or jog, then turn around and return for a modified mile run. The gymnastics portion of this workout can be reduced to hanging knee raises and plank shoulder taps.

Beginner Option:

For 15 minutes:

Jog 800 meters

In the remaining time, complete as many rounds as possible of:

7 strict hanging knee raises

14 plank shoulder taps