Sunday 221225

12 rounds for time, starting with 1 and adding an exercise each round of:

1 wall walk

2 candlesticks

3 burpees

4 push-ups

5 walking lunges

6 air squats

7 sit-ups

8 jumping squats

9 jumping lunges

10 broad jumps

11 handstand push-ups

12 pistols

Perform the workout like the "12 Days of Christmas" song. In round 1 perform 1 wall walk. In round 2 perform 2 candlesticks and then one wall walk. In round 3 perform 3 burpees, then 2 candlesticks, then 1 wall walk. Continue adding a new exercise each round.

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Scaling:

Modify the movements in order to work consistently through each round. Have fun!

Beginner Option:

Complete as much as possible in 15 minutes.

Saturday 221224

Workout 12.1

Complete as many reps as possible in 7 minutes of:

Burpees

At the top of each rep make contact with a target that is 6 inches above your reach.

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Scaling:

Seven minutes, a small space, and a target set 6 inches above your reach is all you need to complete today’s workout. This Open workout repeat is a mental grind. Most athletes can perform this workout as prescribed.

Friday 221223

Behind-the-neck jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1 reps

Push jerk 10-8-6-4-2 reps

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Scaling:

Today we begin with heavy max-effort jerks, followed by strength stamina work. Most athletes should be able to perform the lifts. Experienced and newer athletes should focus on consistent foot work for both movements.

Wednesday 221221

Daniel

For time:

50 pull-ups

Run 400 meters

21 thrusters

Run 800 meters

21 thrusters

Run 400 meters

50 pull-ups

♀ 65 lb ♂ 95 lb

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Scaling:

Originally programmed in 2006, this Hero workout is structured as a pyramid. Reduce the reps and load in order to work through movements with minimal rest. Intermediate athletes can perform this workout as prescribed.

Beginner Option:

For time:

25 assisted pull-ups

Run 400 meters

15 thrusters

Run 400 meters

15 thrusters

Run 400 meters

25 assisted pull-ups

♀ 22 lb ♂ 35 lb

Tuesday 221220

Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1

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Scaling:

Focus on maintaining excellent technique for every set. The beginner should focus on mechanics instead of load. If you have a previous max load for this movement, use this as an opportunity to attempt a new PR. For more experienced athletes, only increase the load if your technique is consistent.

Beginner Option:

Snatch 3-3-2-2-2-1-1 reps

Monday 221219

4 rounds, each for time, of:

500-m row

Rest 2 minutes

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Scaling:

Treat each interval as a max-effort row. Decrease the distance if you are unable to complete 500 m in under 2:20.

Beginner Option:

4 rounds, each for time, of:

350-m row

Rest 2 minutes

Saturday 221217

Deadlift 1-1-1-1-1

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Scaling:

Pick loads that allow you to attempt a PR in the later sets. If you are not comfortable performing heavy deadlifts, add a few reps to each set and drill your mechanics, but try to expose yourself to a load that is relatively heavy for you.

Beginner Option:

Deadlift 3-3-3-2-2-1-1-1 reps

Friday 221216

For time, partition any way:

Run 1 mile

100 toes-to-bars

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Scaling:

When we see “partition any way” in a workout description, it means the athlete has the freedom to create their own structure. You may break up the run effort and toes-to-bars however allows you to complete the work most efficiently.

Beginner Option:

For time, partition any way:

Run 800 meters

50 hanging knee raises

Thursday 221215

For 30 minutes complete:

3 squat cleans on the odd minutes

12/15-calorie bike on the even minutes

♀ 155 lb ♂ 225 lb

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Scaling:

Today’s workout is a physical and mental test. The weight on the cleans should be challenging for a set of 3. Quick singles are acceptable. Reduce the bike calories if you are unable to complete the first interval in 40 seconds or less.

Intermediate Option:

For 30 minutes complete:

3 squat cleans on the odd minutes

10/13-calorie bike on the even minutes

♀ 125 lb ♂ 185 lb

Beginner Option:

For 20 minutes complete:

3 squat cleans on the odd minutes

7/12-calorie bike on the even minutes

♀ 55 lb ♂ 75 lb

Tuesday 221213

5 rounds for max reps of:

¾ bodyweight shoulder presses

Pull-ups

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Scaling:

This workout offers five max-effort attempts at each exercise, regardless of how you modify the movements. Choose something that will allow you to get 10+ reps of each, even as you fatigue. Give yourself ample rest time after the pull-ups before beginning the next round of presses so you recover enough to get another big set.

Intermediate Option:

5 rounds for max reps of:

1/2 bodyweight shoulder presses

Pull-ups

Beginner Option:

5 rounds for max reps of:

Empty barbell shoulder presses

Ring rows