5 rounds for time of:
10 GHD sit-ups
10 back extentions
2 rounds for time of:
25 wall-ball shots, 20-lb. Ball
25 box jumps, 24-inch
Rest as needed between couplets. Post time for each couplet to comments.
Compare to 140702.
Scaling:
Modify the movements in order to keep sets unbroken. Work for virtuosity. Intermediate athletes can do this workout as prescribed.
Beginner Option:
5 rounds for time of:
5 pull-ups
5 push-ups
3 rounds for time of:
10 sit-ups
10 back extensions
1 round for time of:
25 wall-ball shots
25 box jumps
3 rounds for time of:
20 Turkish get-ups
Run 400 meters
♀ 25-lb DBs ♂ 35-lb DBs
Post time to comments.
Scaling:
With Open Test 23.2 coming up tomorrow, the goal today is to get sweaty and practice deliberate skill work with the dumbbell. The Turkish get-up requires coordination, balance, flexibility, and strength. If you are unfamiliar with the skill, reduce the load.
Beginner Option:
3 rounds for time of:
10 Turkish get-ups
Run 400 meters
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
200-meter farmers carry
100-meter walking lunge
50-meter handstand walk
♀ 45-lb DBs ♂ 65-lb DBs
Post rounds completed to comments.
Compare to 160326.
Scaling:
Choose a dumbbell weight that allows you to complete at least one round of the farmers carry without taking a break. Compare to 230205 and work on quality handstand walks.
Intermediate Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
200-meter farmers carry
100-meter walking lunge
50-meter handstand walk
♀ 30-lb DBs ♂ 45-lb DBs
Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 15 minutes of:
200-meter farmers carry
100-meter walking lunge
50-meter bear crawl
Weighted chest-to-bar pull-up 1-1-1-1-1 reps
Weighted dip 1-1-1-1-1 reps
Run 1 mile for time
Post loads and mile time to comments.
Compare to 210228.
Scaling:
This workout involves three max efforts. Ideally, each lifting set will be as heavy as possible. The lifting portion is then followed by a 1-mile run time trial — a benchmark distance. Newer athletes should choose modifications that challenge the pull and the push. Intermediate athletes can do this workout as prescribed.
Beginner Option:
Jumping pull-up, slow descend 5-5-5-5-5 reps
Jumping dip, slow descend 5-5-5-5-5 reps
Jog 1 mile for time
Complete as much as possible in 20 minutes of:
10 pull-ups
20 push-ups
30 squats
15 pull-ups
30 push-ups
45 squats
20 pull-ups
40 push-ups
60 squats
25 pull-ups
50 push-ups
75 squats
30 pull-ups
60 push-ups
90 squats
Try as long as possible for unbroken sets.
Post reps completed (or time) to comments.
Compare to 200616.
Scaling:
Today’s workout is a version of the benchmark workout Cindy. Deconditioned athletes should reduce the duration and modify movements to work through each round at a consistent pace. Intermediate athletes can perform this workout as written, focusing on unbroken sets for as long as possible.
Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 12 minutes of:
5 ring rows
10 assisted push-ups
15 squats
Scaling:
Experienced athletes should go as heavy as possible across all sets. Newer athletes should start light, focus on mechanics, and add weight as they are comfortable.
Complete as many rounds as possible in 7 minutes of:
10 sumo deadlift high pulls
10 push presses
♀ 95 lb ♂ 135 lb
Post rounds completed to comments.
Compare to 180228.
Scaling:
This weightlifting couplet is quick and metabolically demanding. The load should be relatively light, allowing you to move fast and take limited breaks. Consider reducing the reps if one round takes longer than 1 minute.
Intermediate Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 7 minutes of:
10 sumo deadlift high pulls
10 push presses
♀ 75 lb ♂ 115 lb
Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 7 minutes of:
7 sumo deadlift high pulls
7 push presses
Scaling:
You should be moving almost continuously in this workout. Reduce the run distance so you can go right into the squats, and reduce the number of squats so you can start running right after the last rep is complete.
Beginner Option:
3 rounds for time of:
Jog 400 meters
30 squats