Complete as many rounds as possible in 12 minutes of:
7 muscle-ups
Bike 21 calories
Post rounds completed to comments.
Scaling:
If you do not yet have a muscle-up, spend time on the rings today. Drill pulling, pushing, and the transition for the muscle-up. Watch “Scaling the Muscle-Up” for tips.
Intermediate Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 12 minutes of:
4 muscle-ups
Bike 21 calories
Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 12 minutes of:
7 ring rows + 7 push-ups
Bike 21 calories
Scaling:
This couplet is metabolic and heavy. Choose a weight for the thruster that you can perform when gassed, but don’t expect to complete 15 reps unbroken. Newer athletes should reduce the number of double-unders as well.
Scaling:
Focus on maintaining excellent technique for every set. The beginner should focus on mechanics instead of loading. If you have a previous max load for this movement, use this as an opportunity to attempt a new PR. For more experienced athletes, only increase the load if your technique is consistent.
Cindy
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
5 pull-ups
10 push-ups
15 squats
Post rounds completed to comments.
Compare to 210321.
Scaling:
Deconditioned athletes should reduce the duration and modify movements to work through each round at a consistent pace. Intermediate athletes can perform this benchmark workout as prescribed.
Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 12 minutes of:
3 ring rows
6 assisted push-ups
9 squats
Scaling:
The rope climb should be difficult, especially toward the later rounds, but not enough to completely stop you for long. Pick a modification that allows you to keep moving with short breaks.
Intermediate Option:
For time:
4 rounds of:
1 legless rope climb, 15 ft
10 burpees
Then, 3 rounds of:
1 rope climb, 15 ft
10 burpees
Beginner Option:
7 rounds for time of:
1 rope climb, lying to standing
7 burpees
Scaling:
Experienced athletes should build to a heavy set of 5 and plan to go as heavy as possible across all sets. Newer athletes should start light, focus on mechanics, and slowly add weight as they are comfortable.
Scaling:
The rep scheme and moderate loading in this Hero workout allow it to be completed quickly and with only short breaks. Intermediate athletes can reduce the load or try it as prescribed. Beginner-level athletes should reduce the load.
Beginner Option:
5 rounds for time of:
12 deadlifts
9 hang power cleans
6 push jerks
The Tabata interval is 20 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds of rest for eight intervals. There is no rest between stations.
♀ 25-lb DBs ♂ 35-lb DBs
Post reps completed for each exercise to comments.
Compare to 180615.
Scaling:
Choose dumbbells that are light enough you can work without hitting failure for the first few intervals. Modify the movements to something that allows you to get a large set of reps in the early intervals.
Intermediate Option:
For max reps at each station:
Tabata dumbbell shoulder presses
Tabata jumping lunges
Tabata jumping ring dips
Tabata walking lunges
Tabata dumbbell push presses
♀ 15-lb DBs
♂ 25-lb DBs
Beginner Option:
For max reps at each station:
Tabata dumbbell shoulder presses
Tabata walking lunges
Tabata assisted ring dips
Tabata walking lunges
Tabata dumbbell push presses