Complete as many rounds as possible in 15 minutes of:
50 double-unders
25-ft overhead walking lunge, arm 1
25-ft overhead walking lunge, arm 2
♀ 35-lb DB ♂ 50-lb DB
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Scaling:
If you have double-unders, but are working toward stringing together bigger sets, give yourself a 1-minute window each round to complete 50 or as many reps as possible. Newer athletes should reduce the load.
Intermediate Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 15 minutes of:
1 minute of double-unders
25-ft overhead walking lunge, arm 1
25-ft overhead walking lunge, arm 2
♀ 25-lb DB ♂ 35-lb DB
Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 15 minutes of:
50 single-unders
25-ft walking lunge, arm 1
25-ft walking lunge, arm 2
Scaling:
All athletes can perform this workout as prescribed. Newer athletes should focus on maintaining sound mechanics rather than trying for max loads.
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
5 chest-to-bar pull-ups
10 ring dips
15 overhead squats
♀ 65 lb ♂ 95 lb
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Compare to 160524.
Scaling:
Today we have a variation of the benchmark workout Cindy. Intermediate athletes should perform the original benchmark if they haven’t done so already. If you have a Cindy record, complete today’s workout as prescribed. Newer athletes should modify the movements and load.
Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
5 assisted pull-ups
10 push-ups
15 overhead squats, PVC pipe or dowel
Complete as much as possible in 10 minutes of:
10 strict handstand push-ups
20 pulls on the rower for max calories
Post calories rowed to comments.
Compare to 210715.
Scaling:
We rarely see workouts with a specific amount of pulls on the rower. Practice solid technique during the warm-up and shoot for max-effort pulls during the workout. Choose a handstand push-up modification that is challenging, but allows you to keep moving.
Intermediate Option:
Complete as much as possible in 10 minutes of:
5 strict handstand push-ups
20 pulls on the rower for max calories
Beginner Option:
Complete as much as possible in 10 minutes of:
10 assisted push-ups
20 pulls on the rower for max calories
Scaling:
Reduce the weight in order to complete the squat cleans with minimal rest. Quick singles are acceptable. If you do not yet have muscle-ups, modify the movement to a pulling and pushing exercise that challenges your current abilities.
Scaling:
Most athletes can perform this workout as prescribed. Newer athletes should focus on maintaining sound mechanics rather than trying for max loads.
Complete as many rounds as possible in 15 minutes of:
19 wall-ball shots
19-cal. row
♀ 14-lb ball to 9 ft. ♂ 20-lb ball to 10 ft.
Post rounds completed to comments.
Compare to 190222.
Scaling:
Experienced athletes should attempt to PR this Open workout. Newer athletes can reduce the medicine-ball weight but maintain the rep scheme and take note of rounds completed for your records.
Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 15 minutes of:
19 wall-ball shots
19-calorie row