Saturday 221105

Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:

5 pull-overs

20 GHD sit-ups

1-minute plank hold

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Scaling:

Watch ”The Pull-Over” and practice the movement. If you are unable to complete a pull-over, modify the movement to a jumping pull-over or jumping pull-up. Athletes who are less familiar with the GHD should modify to sit-ups.

Intermediate Option:

Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:

3 pull-overs

10 GHD sit-ups

10 sit-ups

1-minute plank hold

Beginner Option:

Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:

5 jumping pull-ups

20 sit-ups

1-minute plank hold (accumulate)

Thursday 221103

5 rounds for time of:

250-m row, sub 0:52♀/0:45♂

50 double-unders, unbroken

If the row takes longer than 0:52/0:45, or if you trip up on your double-unders, redo that exercise before moving back to the other exercise.

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Scaling:

If you’re unfamiliar with row pacing or a sub 0:52/0:45 time is unrealistic, row 250 meters at max effort in the warm-up, then add a few seconds to that to create your target time for the workout. This workout forces you to row at a near-maximum effort so you can make sure the row counts and you don’t have to repeat the work. Athletes who struggle with double-unders might want to switch to unbroken single-unders or reduce the number of double-unders each round.

Intermediate Option:

5 rounds for time of:

250-m row, sub 0:57♀/0:50♂

100 unbroken single-unders

If the row takes longer than 0:57/0:50, or if you trip up on your single-unders, redo that segment before moving back to the other exercise.

Beginner Option:

3 rounds for time of:

250-m row, sub 1:02 ♀/0:55♂

100 single-unders

If the row takes longer than 1:02/0:55, redo it before moving back to the other exercise.

Wednesday 221102

50-40-30-20-10 reps for time of:

Push-ups

Freestanding handstand (seconds)

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Scaling:

Reduce the reps and modify the handstand hold as needed to work through these sets with minimal rest.

Intermediate Option:

50-40-30-20-10 reps for time of:

Push-ups

Handstand (seconds)

Beginner Option:

30-20-10 reps for time of:

Assisted push-ups

Plank hold (seconds)

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