Saturday 220903

Complete as many rounds as possible in 15 minutes of:

4 bar muscle-ups

6 dumbbell Turkish get-ups

8 ring push-ups

♀ 30-lb TGU ♂ 45-lb TGU

Post rounds completed to comments.

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Scaling:

Modify the bar muscle-up and reduce the weight so you’re able to work through the reps with minimal rest.

Intermediate Option:

Complete as many rounds as possible in 15 minutes of:

3 bar muscle-ups

6 dumbbell Turkish get-ups

8 ring push-ups

♀ 20-lb TGU ♂ 30-lb TGU

Beginner Option:

Complete as many rounds as possible in 15 minutes of:

4 jumping bar muscle-ups

6 dumbbell Turkish get-ups

8 push-ups

♀ 10-lb TGU ♂ 15-lb TGU

Friday 220902

9-6-3 reps for time of:

Snatches

Burpee box jump-overs

♀ 30-in box, 135 lb

♂ 30-in box, 185 lb

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Scaling:

This workout contains difficult movements at a low enough volume that they should be performed at a sprint pace. The snatch load should be heavy enough that tap-and-go is not sustainable, but light enough that long breaks between reps can be avoided.

Intermediate Option:

9-6-3 reps for time of:

Snatches

Burpee box jump-overs

♀ 24-in box, 115 lb

♂ 30-in box, 155 lb

Beginner Option:

9-6-3 reps for time of:

Snatches

Burpee box step-overs

♀ 15-in box, 55 lb

♂ 20-in box, 75 lb

Wednesday 220831

Deadlift 5-5-5-5-5 reps

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Scaling:

Ideally, each set will be as heavy as possible for 5 reps, but newer athletes should start light and add weight as they are comfortable.

Tuesday 220830

2 rounds for time of:

Run 1 mile

50 burpees

For each rep, jump and touch a target 12 inches above your reach.

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Scaling:

If you are unable to complete a mile run in 10 minutes or less, shorten the distance. Intermediate athletes can do this workout as prescribed, with a 30-minute time cap.

Beginner Option:

2 rounds for time of:

Run 800 m

25 burpees

For each rep, jump and touch a target 6 inches above your reach.

Monday 220829

Elizabeth (squat)

21-15-9 reps for time of:

Squat cleans

Ring dips

♀ 95 lb ♂ 135 lb

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Scaling:

Elizabeth is a classic benchmark that should be completed relatively quickly. Go lighter on the cleans and modify the ring dips so you can complete the work in less than 10 minutes.

Intermediate Option:

15-12-9 reps for time of:

Squat cleans

Ring dips

♀ 75 lb ♂ 115 lb

Beginner Option:

15-12-9 reps for time of:

Squat cleans

Push-ups

♀ 55 lb ♂ 75 lb

Saturday 220827

Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:

50-yard swim

20 push-ups

30 squats

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Scaling:

Paired with two bodyweight movements, this swim workout can be completed anywhere. If needed, reduce the reps of the push-ups and squats so you can keep moving throughout the 20 minutes.

Beginner Option:

Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:

25-yard swim

10 push-ups

15 squats

Friday 220826

Power snatch 3-3-3-3-3 reps

Snatch balance 2-2-2-2-2 reps

Squat snatch 1-1-1-1-1 reps

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Scaling:

This progression of snatch variations should prepare you for a solid attempt at a 1-rep-max squat snatch. Experienced lifters should try to go heavy, while newer athletes should focus on mechanics and worry less about adding weight.

Thursday 220825

5 rounds for time of:

15 dumbbell hang power cleans

10 dumbbell push presses

3 rope climbs

♀ 35-lb DBs ♂ 50-lb DBs

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Scaling:

Reduce the weight of the dumbbells so you can complete the first couple rounds unbroken. Similarly, modify the rope climb to something that requires minimal rest between reps when fresh.

Intermediate Option:

 5 rounds for time of:

15 dumbbell hang power cleans

10 dumbbell push presses

2 rope climbs

♀ 25-lb DBs ♂ 35-lb DBs

Beginner Option:

3 rounds for time of:

15 dumbbell hang power cleans

10 dumbbell push presses

3 rope climbs, lying to standing

♀ 10-lb DBs ♂ 15-lb DBs

Tuesday 220823

Complete as many rounds as possible in 10 minutes of:

400-m run

Max set of strict pull-ups

Max set of strict ring dips

Post number of pull-ups and dips completed each round to comments.

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Scaling:

Modify the gymnastics movements in order to perform a minimum of 10 reps of each when fresh.

Beginner Option:

Complete as many rounds as possible in 10 minutes of:

400-m run

Max set of banded strict pull-ups

Max set of banded strict ring dips

Monday 220822

5 rounds for time of:

10 strict handstand push-ups

20 GHD sit-ups

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Scaling:

If you are unable to perform strict handstand push-ups, review the 10 Push-Up Milestones and Challenges,” outlined in “The Push-Up,” and modify the movement.

Intermediate Option:

 5 rounds for time of:

7 strict handstand push-ups

14 GHD sit-ups

Beginner Option:

5 rounds for time of:

5 push-ups

20 sit-ups