Practice L-sit for 10 minutes.
Practice front and back scales for 10 minutes.
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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.
Get ideas for your L-sit practice here, and check out more tips on the front scale and the back scale.
Max set of toes-to-bars
Max set of ring dips
Broad jump for distance
Then,
Row 2,000 meters for time
Rest as needed between exercises.
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Scaling:
This workout includes 3 max-effort gymnastics attempts followed by a benchmark row test. For the gymnastics attempts, choose modifications of the toes-to-bar and ring dips that will allow you to complete 10+ reps for each set. Most athletes will be able to perform the broad jumps.
Intermediate Option:
Can be completed as Rx’d
Beginner Option:
Make 3 attempts at each of the following:
Max set of hanging knee raises
Max set of push-ups
Broad jump for distance
Then,
Row 2,000 meters for time
Scaling:
Heavy overhead squats challenge your strength while demanding solid mechanics and good flexibility. Athletes at all skill levels should attempt overhead squat triples. Experienced athletes can go as heavy as possible, while newer athletes will use this workout as an opportunity to drill the movement, potentially increasing the reps for more practice.
Scaling:
This workout is light and quick. The dose of GHD sit-ups is relatively low, so this is a good opportunity for intermediate athletes to get some exposure to the GHD. Beginners should stick with AbMat sit-ups. Reduce the load on the thrusters so you can do 30 unbroken.
Intermediate Option:
4 rounds for time of:
10 GHD sit-ups
30 thrusters
45 double-unders
♀ 35 lb. ♂ 45 lb.
Beginner Option:
3 rounds for time of:
15 sit-ups
30 squats
45 single-unders
¾ bodyweight hang power snatches
Handstand push-ups
Rest as needed between rounds.
Scaling:
For each movement, pick modifications that allow you to complete at least 10 reps. Reduce the weight on the snatches so that it is still heavy for you but light enough that you can cycle the reps. Newer athletes should treat today as an opportunity to practice two difficult movements.
Intermediate Option:
5 rounds for max reps of:
2/3 bodyweight hang power snatches
Handstand push-ups
Rest as needed between rounds.
Beginner Option:
5 rounds, not for time of:
10 hang power snatches
10 push-ups
Scaling:
This workout, created by Scott Meenagh, Martin Bell’s training partner, is meant to be performed in pairs. If completing it alone, cut all the reps in half. This year, Meenagh and CrossFit Airdrie have also created a version for those at home in lockdown, and they are encouraging athletes to partner up virtually. Examples of the Rx’d and home versions can be found here and here.
Limited Equipment Option:
For time, with a partner:
200 lateral jumps over a dumbbell
100 burpee snatches
50 dumbbell thrusters
100 lateral jumps over a dumbbell
100 hand-release push-ups
50 pull-ups
50 lateral jumps over a dumbbell
100 sit-ups
100 wall-ball get-ups
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
25 burpees
15 bodyweight back squats
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Scaling:
This long couplet will challenge your will as much as your body. Choose reps and loads that allow you to maintain a steady pace with limited breaks. You may or may not be able to complete the squats in one set, and the later rounds will be particularly challenging. Newer athletes might want to reduce the duration of the workout.
Intermediate Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
20 burpees
10 reps ¾ bodyweight back squats
Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 15 minutes of:
12 burpees
12 empty-bar back squats
Scaling:
This workout contains a high volume of pull-ups. Reduce the pull-up reps so that each round takes no more than 3-4 sets to complete. Try to maintain intensity on the runs.
Intermediate Option:
3 rounds for time of:
20 pull-ups
400-meter run
Beginner Option:
3 rounds for time of:
20 assisted pull-ups
200-meter run
After each row, perform 1 bodyweight front squat for each pull taken — e.g., if it takes 12 pulls on the rower, complete 12 front squats before starting the next round. Reset the rower prior to each round.
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Scaling:
This workout encourages hard pulls on the rower. Increase the damper setting and slow your cadence to minimize the number of pulls each round. Choose a front-squat weight that is heavy but can be completed unbroken when fresh.
Intermediate Option:
7 rounds for time of:
Row 100♀ / 150♂meters in as few pulls as possible
After each row, perform 3/4 bodyweight front squat for each pull taken.
Beginner Option:
4 rounds for time of:
Row 100♀ / 150♂meters in as few pulls as possible
After each row, perform 1 front squat for each pull taken.
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Scaling:
Modify this workout so you can complete several rounds quickly and without rest. It should tax your legs and midline while challenging your overhead flexibility. This is a good opportunity for intermediate athletes to get some exposure to the GHD sit-up, but they should do so with caution and be mindful of its potency.
Intermediate Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 12 minutes of:
10 GHD sit-ups
10 left-arm overhead walking lunges
10 right-arm overhead walking lunges
♀ 30-lb. dumbbell
♂ 45-lb. dumbbell
Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 12 minutes of:
10 AbMat sit-ups
10 walking lunges
20-yard waiter walk