Jump rope double-under for 2 minutes
Sit-up for 2 minutes
Jump rope double-under for 90 seconds
Sit-up for 90 seconds
Jump rope double-under for 1-minute
Sit-up for 1-minute
Jump rope double-under for 30 seconds
Sit-up for 30 seconds
Touch and go at floor only. Even a re-grip off the floor is a foul. No dumping. Use same load for each set. Rest as needed between sets. The assigned name is new but this lady has made regular appearances (030525,030630,030801, and 030902). Report load and any advances to comments.
Five rounds, each for time of:
20 Pull-ups
30 Push-ups
40 Sit-ups
50 Squats
Rest precisely three minutes between each round. Post time for each of five rounds to comments.
On July 13, 2003 we introduced the prototype "Barbara." This earlier version allowed five minutes rest between sets. Go back to 030713 and note any improvements today in spite of the reduced rest.
This is 3 rounds; the first at 21 reps, the second at 15, and the third at 9 reps. Compare your time to August 5, 2003 when we did a "mini-Diane" at 15-12-9 reps. It's expected that you'll need to partition the sets, e.g., Deadlift 7-7-7 & Handstand push-up 3-3-3-3-3-3-3 as a first round. Interval management - work/rest timing to optimize time - is an essential skill.
If the load is too much under any partitioning scheme, reduce it. If you need help with the handstand push-up, take it in any manner you can get it. If the handstand push-up (HSPU) is clearly beyond your current capacity, substitute a standing dumbbell shoulder press (hip and leg free). Though a less functional press, the standing shoulder press is a closer simulation to the HSPU than the more functional push-press or jerk. The point is that there's a manageable substitution for this workout for everyone that preserves both its mechanical and metabolic characteristics - this will be "your Diane."
Five rounds for time of:
30 Jump rope double-unders
30 Sit-ups
30 Squats
If you can't double under cut your losses at 2 minutes of jumping rope furiously. Sit-ups can be done on glute-ham developer (GHD), Roman Chair, Ab Mat, or as Knees-to-elbows on pull-up bar. Post time and needed modifications to comments.