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
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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.
60-second handstand hold, freestanding
60-second L-sit
Run 800 meters
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Scaling:
Use this workout as an opportunity to practice and improve technique in static positions. Choose modifications that allow you to accumulate 60 seconds in each hold with minimal rest.
Intermediate Option:
3 rounds for time of:
60-second handstand hold
60-second L-sit
800-m run
Beginner Option:
3 rounds for time of:
60-second plank hold
60-second L-sit drill: seated leg raises
400-m run
Complete as many rounds as possible in 10 minutes of:
15 medicine-ball cleans
10 toes-to-bars
♀ 14-lb ball ♂ 20-lb ball
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Scaling:
Watch “The Medicine-Ball Clean” and be sure to hit the points of performance in the workout. If you are unable to string together 10 toes-to-bars, reduce the reps or modify the movement to keep moving with minimal rest.
Intermediate Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 10 minutes of:
15 medicine-ball cleans
7 toes-to-bars
♀ 14-lb ball ♂ 20-lb ball
Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 10 minutes of:
15 medicine-ball cleans
10 hanging knee raises
Scaling:
Most athletes can perform this workout as prescribed. Newer athletes should focus on maintaining sound mechanics rather than trying for max loads.
400-m run
30 push presses
20 jumping chest-to-bar pull-ups
♀ 45 lb ♂ 65 lb
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Compare to 171206.
Scaling:
If you cannot run 400 m in 2:30 or less, consider reducing the distance. Select a load for the push presses that allows you to complete at least 15 consecutive reps during the warm-up. For the pull-ups, choose an option that allows you to complete each round during the workout in 3 sets or less. Intermediate athletes can do this workout as prescribed.
Beginner Option:
4 rounds for time of:
200-m run
20 push presses
10 jumping chest-to-bar pull-ups
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Compare to 211104.
Scaling:
This triplet contains several high-rep gymnastics movements at what will be a high volume for experienced athletes who perform many rounds. Modify the movements while trying to preserve their range of motion. Reduce the weight of the kettlebell swing. Aim to complete each set of reps unbroken.
Intermediate Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
2 assisted muscle-ups
4 assisted handstand push-ups
8 kettlebell swings
♀ 1-pood kettlebell
♂ 1.5-pood kettlebell
Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
4 assisted pull-ups
4 assisted dips
8 kettlebell swings