If a workout is graded as For Time, the goal is to perform the specified amount of work as soon as possible (AFAP).
The ranking "For Time" workouts is calculated as the cumulative amount of minutes and seconds (e.g. 08:15) on the clock when the last rep of the exercise is done.
Scaling:
Go hard on the runs and choose a weight on the deadlift that allows you to complete the reps in 1-3 sets. Intermediate athletes can do this workout as prescribed.
Beginner Option:
3 rounds for time of:
Run400 meters
25 deadlifts
Scaling:
Both exercises in this workout challenge the midline. The overhead lunge should be relatively heavy, possibly requiring 2-3 sets to reach the full distance each round. Avoid the GHD on this one if you don’t have previous exposure to it.
Intermediate Option:
4 rounds for time of:
50-ft. overhead walking lunge
15 GHD sit-ups
♀ 75 lb. ♂ 115 lb.
Beginner Option:
2 rounds for time of:
50-ft. overhead walking lunge
25 sit-ups
Mayhem 30:
3 sets
400m Run
50 Air Squats
75 Plate Hops/Line Hops
-Rest 2 minutes between sets-
"Winnie the Pooh Minimal"
3 sets
400m Run
30 Single Dumbbell Thrusters (50/35) *15 per arm
90 Double Unders
-Rest 2 minutes between sets-
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Scaling:
This benchmark couplet is meant to be light and fast. Reduce the load on the overhead squat so you can perform all the reps unbroken and still run fast.
Intermediate Option:
5 rounds for time of:
400-meter run
15 overhead squats
♀ 45 lb. ♂ 65 lb.
Beginner Option:
3 rounds for time of:
400-meter run
10 overhead squats
Compete:
3 sets
1000m standing bike
30 GHD sit up
1000m standing bike
60 Heavy Double Unders
-rest 3:00 b/t sets-
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MAC:
3 Sets
4x500m at Moderate Pace w/60 Sec Rest between reps
-3 Min Rest between sets-
Rich Froning Paces:
3 Sets
4x500m at 1:46/500m Pace w/60 Sec Rest between reps
-3 Min Rest between sets-
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For time:
3-minute handstand hold
100 squats
50-meter handstand walk
100 squats
30 handstand push-ups
Perform handstand hold against a wall (with only the feet touching) and accumulate a total of 3 minutes before moving on to the squats.
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Compare to 181013.
Scaling:
If you are not highly proficient with handstands, modify each movement to a point that is manageable but challenging. Read How Long Can You Handstand It? for handstand tips and drills.
Intermediate Option:
For time:
2-minute handstand hold
100 squats
25-meter handstand walk
100 squats
20 handstand push-ups
Perform the handstand hold against a wall (with only the feet touching) and accumulate a total of 2 minutes before moving on to the squats.
Beginner Option:
For time:
2-minute inverted hold
50 squats
25-meter bear crawl
50 squats
30 knee push-ups
Perform the inverted hold with the hands on the ground and the feet or knees on a box and accumulate a total of 2 minutes before moving on to the squats.
60 toes-to-bars for time
*perform 12 burpees at the start of each minute
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Scaling:
This couplet is sure to challenge your midline. Newer athletes should reduce the burpees to allow at least 30 seconds of work on the pull-up bar. Intermediate athletes can perform this workout as prescribed.
Beginner Option:
50 hanging knee raises for time
*perform 5 burpees at the start of each minute