Friday 221209
Friday 221209
Run or row 5,000 meters for time
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Compare to 221012 or 220802.Scaling:
Experienced athletes should try for a PR on this benchmark effort. Look back at your PR to help determine an appropriate pace. Newer athletes should reduce the distance to complete the run or row in no more than 25 minutes.Beginner Option:
Run or row 3,500 meters
Thursday 221208
Thursday 221208
Candy
5 rounds for time of:
20 pull-ups
40 push-ups
60 squatsOR
Maggie
5 rounds for time of:
20 handstand push-ups
40 pull-ups
60 single-leg squats, alternating legsShare your choice of workout and time in the comments.
Compare to 200413.Scaling:
Candy and Maggie are the less-frequently seen cousins of Cindy and Mary. Newer athletes should stick with variants of Candy and modify the movements and reps to limit muscular failure.Intermediate Option:
4 rounds for time of:
20 pull-ups
40 push-ups
60 squatsOR
4 rounds for time of:
20 handstand push-ups
40 pull-ups
60 single-leg squats, alternating legsBeginner Option:
4 rounds for time of:
10 jumping pull-ups
20 knee push-ups
30 squats
Wednesday 221207
Wednesday 221207
Front squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 reps
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Scaling:
Experienced athletes should go as heavy as possible on today’s singles and attempt to PR their front squat. Newer athletes should practice solid mechanics.Beginner Option:
Front squat 3-3-3-3-3-3-3 reps
Monday 221205
Monday 221205
Ellen
3 rounds for time of:20 burpees
21 dumbbell snatches
12 dumbbell thrustersUse a single dumbbell on the snatches and a pair for the thrusters.
♀ 35-lb. DBs ♂ 50-lb. DBs
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Compare to 210110.Scaling:
Reduce the reps and/or loading to complete this workout in 12-15 minutes. Each set of snatches and thrusters should be completed in only 1-2 sets with minimal rest in between.Intermediate Option:
3 rounds for time of:20 burpees
21 dumbbell snatches
12 dumbbell thrustersUse a single dumbbell on the snatches and a pair for the thrusters.
♀ 20-lb. DBs ♂ 35-lb. DBs
Beginner Option:
3 rounds for time of:10 burpees
12 dumbbell snatches
9 dumbbell thrustersUse a single dumbbell on the snatches and a pair for the thrusters.
♀ 10-lb. DBs ♂ 20-lb. DBs
Sunday 221204
Sunday 221204
Power clean 3-3-3-3-3 reps
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Scaling:
Experienced lifters should try to go heavy, while newer athletes should focus on mechanics and worry less about adding weight.
Saturday 221203
Saturday 221203
30 strict deficit handstand push-ups for time
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Scaling:
If you are unable to perform strict handstand push-ups to a deficit, review the 10 push-up milestones and challenges outlined in “The Push-Up” and modify the movement.Intermediate Option:
30 strict handstand push-ups for timeBeginner Option:
30 honest push-ups for time
Thursday 221201
Thursday 221201
Complete as many rounds as possible in 15 minutes of:
5 strict muscle-ups
4 squat snatches♀ 125 lb ♂ 185 lb
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Compare to 181120.Scaling:
If muscle-ups are not yet developed, intensity is less important than facilitating practice and technical refinement. Reduce the reps so you can move through without failing on the gymnastics half of this couplet. Go lighter on the snatches without making the reps too easy; a series of singles is acceptable here.Intermediate Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 15 minutes of:
3 strict muscle-ups
4 squat snatches♀ 105 lb ♂ 155 lb
Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 15 minutes of:
5 ring rows + 5 push-ups
4 squat snatches♀ 45 lb ♂ 65 lb
Wednesday 221130
Wednesday 221130
Bike 10,000 meters
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Compare to 180621.Scaling:
Experienced athletes should try for a PR in this benchmark distance bike. Newer athletes can reduce the distance. If you don’t have a bike or stationary bike, choose a different monostructural exercise and pick a distance that should take around 20 minutes to complete.Beginner Option:
Bike 5,000 meters
Tuesday 221129
Tuesday 221129
Every 3 minutes for 5 rounds complete:
20 dumbbell walking lunges
20 burpee box jumps♀ 35-lb DBs, 20-in box
♂ 50-lb DBs, 24-in boxScaling:
Reduce the loading on the lunges and shoot to complete each round in under 2 minutes.Intermediate Option:
Every 3 minutes for 5 rounds complete:
20 dumbbell walking lunges
20 burpee box jumps♀ 25-lb DBs, 20-in box
♂ 35-lb DBs, 24-in boxBeginner Option:
Every 3 minutes for 4 rounds complete:
14 dumbbell walking lunges
14 burpee box step-ups♀ 15-lb DBs, 12-in box
♂ 20-lb DBs, 20-in box
Sunday 221127
Sunday 221127
Strict Fran
21-15-9 reps for time of:
Thrusters
Strict pull-ups♀ 65 lb ♂ 95 lb
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Compare to 190218.Scaling:
If you are unable to complete 10 consecutive strict pull-ups, scale the movement to a kipping pull-up or ring row. Reduce the load on the barbell.Intermediate Option:
For time:
21 thrusters
15 strict pull-ups
15 thrusters
12 strict pull-ups
9 thrusters
9 strict pull-ups♀ 65 lb ♂ 95 lb
Beginner Option:
21-15-9 reps for time of:
Thrusters
Ring rows♀ 35 lb ♂ 45 lb