Scaling:
The backward roll to support is a high-skill movement. Watch the instructional video and spend time practicing on the rings. Beginners can focus on ring pull-ups and ring dips on a low set of rings.
Scaling:
The 15 high box jumps are meant to be a challenge, particularly after running hard. Choose a box height that is manageable but a little outside your comfort zone. If you can, select a box that allows you to jump instead of performing step-ups to a taller box.
Intermediate Option:
4 rounds for time of:
15 box jumps
Run 400 m
♀ 24-in box ♂ 30-in box
Beginner Option:
3 rounds for time of:
15 box step-ups
Run 400 m
Scaling:
Experienced athletes should work up to a moderately heavy single before starting the working sets and increase the weight for each set. Newer athletes should start light, focus on mechanics, and slowly add weight as they are comfortable, potentially adding reps for more practice.
Beginner Option:
Hang squat snatch 3-3-3-3-3-3 reps
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
5 pull-overs
20 GHD sit-ups
1-minute plank hold
Post rounds completed to comments.
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Scaling:
Watch ”The Pull-Over” and practice the movement. If you are unable to complete a pull-over, modify the movement to a jumping pull-over or jumping pull-up. Athletes who are less familiar with the GHD should modify to sit-ups.
Intermediate Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
3 pull-overs
10 GHD sit-ups
10 sit-ups
1-minute plank hold
Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
5 jumping pull-ups
20 sit-ups
1-minute plank hold (accumulate)
250-m row, sub 0:52♀/0:45♂
50 double-unders, unbroken
If the row takes longer than 0:52/0:45, or if you trip up on your double-unders, redo that exercise before moving back to the other exercise.
Post time to comments.
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Scaling:
If you’re unfamiliar with row pacing or a sub 0:52/0:45 time is unrealistic, row 250 meters at max effort in the warm-up, then add a few seconds to that to create your target time for the workout. This workout forces you to row at a near-maximum effort so you can make sure the row counts and you don’t have to repeat the work. Athletes who struggle with double-unders might want to switch to unbroken single-unders or reduce the number of double-unders each round.
Intermediate Option:
5 rounds for time of:
250-m row, sub 0:57♀/0:50♂
100 unbroken single-unders
If the row takes longer than 0:57/0:50, or if you trip up on your single-unders, redo that segment before moving back to the other exercise.
Beginner Option:
3 rounds for time of:
250-m row, sub 1:02 ♀/0:55♂
100 single-unders
If the row takes longer than 1:02/0:55, redo it before moving back to the other exercise.
Scaling:
If you are unable to perform an L pull-up, choose a pulling exercise that is more challenging than the last time you performed pull-ups. Watch “Pistol Variations” and practice a single-leg squat with solid mechanics, focusing on keeping your heels down throughout the rep.
Intermediate Option:
5 rounds for time of:
15 kipping L pull-ups
30 single-leg squats
Beginner Option:
4 rounds for time of:
5 eccentric (negative) pull-ups
20 box step-ups
Scaling:
This benchmark workout contains a high volume of weightlifting at a moderate load. Reduce the loads and/or eliminate some of the early rounds to decrease the total volume.
Intermediate Option:
10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 reps for time of:
1¼-bodyweight deadlifts
¾-bodyweight bench presses
½-bodyweight cleans
Beginner Option:
8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 reps for time of:
¾-bodyweight deadlifts
½-bodyweight bench presses
⅓-bodyweight cleans
Post rounds completed to comments.
Compare to 180430.
Scaling:
Reduce the weight on the presses and kettlebell swings and the height of the box so you can perform each set of exercises unbroken and with little rest during transitions.
Intermediate Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
10 push presses
10 kettlebell swings
10 box jumps
Scaling:
Heavy overhead squats challenge your strength while demanding solid mechanics and flexibility. Experienced athletes can go as heavy as possible, while newer athletes can add a few reps to each set and drill their mechanics.