Tuesday 221101

5 rounds for time of:

15 L pull-ups

30 single-leg squats

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Scaling:

If you are unable to perform an L pull-up, choose a pulling exercise that is more challenging than the last time you performed pull-ups. Watch “Pistol Variations” and practice a single-leg squat with solid mechanics, focusing on keeping your heels down throughout the rep.

Intermediate Option:

5 rounds for time of:

15 kipping L pull-ups

30 single-leg squats

Beginner Option:

4 rounds for time of:

5 eccentric (negative) pull-ups

20 box step-ups

Sunday 221030

Linda

10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 reps for time of:

1½-bodyweight deadlifts

Bodyweight bench presses

¾-bodyweight cleans

Set up three bars and storm through for time.

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Scaling:

This benchmark workout contains a high volume of weightlifting at a moderate load. Reduce the loads and/or eliminate some of the early rounds to decrease the total volume.

Intermediate Option:

10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 reps for time of:

1¼-bodyweight deadlifts

¾-bodyweight bench presses

½-bodyweight cleans

Beginner Option:

8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 reps for time of:

¾-bodyweight deadlifts

½-bodyweight bench presses

⅓-bodyweight cleans

Saturday 221029

Jack

Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:

10 push presses

10 kettlebell swings

10 box jumps

♀ 80-lb presses, 16-kg swings, 20-in box

♂ 115-lb presses, 24-kg swings, 24-in box

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Scaling:

Reduce the weight on the presses and kettlebell swings and the height of the box so you can perform each set of exercises unbroken and with little rest during transitions.

Intermediate Option:

Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:

10 push presses

10 kettlebell swings

10 box jumps

♀ 65-lb presses, 16-kg swings, 20-in box

♂ 95-lb presses, 24-kg swings, 24-in box

Beginner Option:

Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:

10 push presses

10 kettlebell swings

10 box step-ups

♀ 45-lb presses, 8-kg swings, 12-in box

♂ 65-lb presses, 12-kg swings, 20-in box

Friday 221028

Overhead squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 reps

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Scaling:

Heavy overhead squats challenge your strength while demanding solid mechanics and flexibility. Experienced athletes can go as heavy as possible, while newer athletes can add a few reps to each set and drill their mechanics.

Beginner Option:

Overhead squat 3-3-3-2-2-1-1-1 reps

Wednesday 221026

3 rounds for time of:

60-second handstand hold, freestanding

60-second L-sit

Run 800 meters

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Scaling:

Use this workout as an opportunity to practice and improve technique in static positions. Choose modifications that allow you to accumulate 60 seconds in each hold with minimal rest.

Intermediate Option:

3 rounds for time of:

60-second handstand hold

60-second L-sit

800-m run

Beginner Option:

3 rounds for time of:

60-second plank hold

60-second L-sit drill: seated leg raises

400-m run

Tuesday 221025

21-15-9 reps for time of:

Push jerks

Chest-to-bar pull-ups

♀105 lb  ♂155 lb

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Monday 221024

Complete as many rounds as possible in 10 minutes of:

15 medicine-ball cleans

10 toes-to-bars

♀ 14-lb ball ♂ 20-lb ball

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Scaling:

Watch “The Medicine-Ball Clean” and be sure to hit the points of performance in the workout. If you are unable to string together 10 toes-to-bars, reduce the reps or modify the movement to keep moving with minimal rest.

Intermediate Option:

 Complete as many rounds as possible in 10 minutes of:

15 medicine-ball cleans

7 toes-to-bars

♀ 14-lb ball ♂ 20-lb ball

Beginner Option:

Complete as many rounds as possible in 10 minutes of:

15 medicine-ball cleans

10 hanging knee raises

♀ 6-lb ball ♂ 10-lb ball

Saturday 221022

Deadlift 3-3-3-3-3-3-3 reps

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Scaling:

Most athletes can perform this workout as prescribed. Newer athletes should focus on maintaining sound mechanics rather than trying for max loads.

Friday 221021

4 rounds for time of:

400-m run

30 push presses

20 jumping chest-to-bar pull-ups

♀ 45 lb ♂ 65 lb

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Scaling:

If you cannot run 400 m in 2:30 or less, consider reducing the distance. Select a load for the push presses that allows you to complete at least 15 consecutive reps during the warm-up. For the pull-ups, choose an option that allows you to complete each round during the workout in 3 sets or less. Intermediate athletes can do this workout as prescribed.

Beginner Option:

4 rounds for time of:

200-m run

20 push presses

10 jumping chest-to-bar pull-ups

♀ 22 lb ♂ 35 lb

Thursday 221020

5 rounds for time of:

10 dumbbell thrusters

100-yard farmers carry

♀ 35-lb DBs  ♂ 50-lb DBs

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Scaling:

Choose a dumbbell weight that allows you to complete 10 consecutive thrusters when fresh.

Intermediate Option:

 5 rounds for time of:

10 dumbbell thrusters

100-yard farmers carry

♀ 25-lb DBs  ♂ 35-lb DBs

Beginner Option:

3 rounds for time of:

10 dumbbell thrusters

100-yard farmers carry

♀ 10-lb DBs  ♂ 15-lb DBs