Run 1,600 meters
Rest 3 minutes
Run 1,200 meters
Rest 2 minutes
Run 800 meters
Rest 1 minute
Run 400 meters
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Scaling:
Today we have four run efforts, each for time. Experienced athletes should consider their mile PR time and shoot to pace that first mile run at about 80% effort. Increase your pace slightly for each remaining distance. Deconditioned athletes should reduce the overall volume.
Beginner Option:
For time:
Jog 1,200 meters
Rest 3 minutes
Jog 800 meters
Rest 2 minute
Jog 400 meters
Touch and go at the floor only. Even a re-grip off the floor is a foul. No dumping. Use the same load for each set. Rest as needed between sets.
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Scaling:
Experienced athletes should perform this benchmark workout as written. The beginner should focus on mechanics and consistency instead of loading. Warm up by adding weight slowly, ensuring the load allows you to maintain great technique. Newer athletes should ignore the touch-and-go requirement and instead take a second or two to establish a sound setup position.
♀ 14-lb. ball to 9-ft. target
♂ 20-lb. ball to 10-ft. target
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Scaling:
This classic benchmark contains a high volume of a light weightlifting movement. Choose a load that allows you to hang on for large sets. Pacing and strategic rest periods will be required to log your best time.
Intermediate Option:
For time:
150 wall-ball shots
♀ 10-lb. ball to 9-ft. target
♂ 14-lb. ball to 10-ft. target
Scaling:
Watch “Warming Up With SLIPS.” For this heavy day, experienced athletes should attempt to deadlift as heavy as possible for each set, while newer athletes should focus on mechanics.
Hero workout of your choice.
Review the list of 202 heroes and honor one with an all-out effort.
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Scaling:
Most Hero workouts are meant to be extremely grueling, arduous, and mentally challenging. Many contain a very high volume of reps. Reduce the work to a level that is attainable yet still challenging.
Scaling:
This couplet is demanding on the midline and shoulders. Athletes lacking the strength to hold an upside-down position should lower their feet for an elevated plank hold or a plank with feet on the ground.
Intermediate Option:
4 rounds for time of:
1-min. handstand hold
21 toes-to-bars
Beginner Option:
4 rounds for time of:
1-min. plank hold
21 sit-ups
Scaling:
Choose a thruster weight that is challenging but allows you to complete the earlier rounds unbroken. Newer athletes may choose to decrease the total volume by shortening the row or reducing rounds.
Intermediate Option:
5 rounds for time of:
Row 500 meters
7 thrusters
♀ 85 lb. ♂ 115 lb.
Beginner Option:
3 rounds for time of:
Row 500 meters
7 thrusters
Scaling:
Most athletes can attempt the power cleans as prescribed. Newer athletes should start light and treat the early larger sets as practice. More experienced athletes should try for the heaviest load they can at each set of reps.
Scaling:
Reduce the load of the snatches to a weight that is challenging but allows you to complete at least 10 reps unbroken when fresh. Beginners should also scale the volume.