Scaling:
This progression of snatch variations should prepare you for a solid attempt at a 1-rep-max squat snatch. Experienced lifters should try to go heavy, while newer athletes should focus on mechanics and worry less about adding weight.
15 dumbbell hang power cleans
10 dumbbell push presses
3 rope climbs
♀ 35-lb DBs ♂ 50-lb DBs
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Scaling:
Reduce the weight of the dumbbells so you can complete the first couple rounds unbroken. Similarly, modify the rope climb to something that requires minimal rest between reps when fresh.
Intermediate Option:
5 rounds for time of:
15 dumbbell hang power cleans
10 dumbbell push presses
2 rope climbs
♀ 25-lb DBs ♂ 35-lb DBs
Beginner Option:
3 rounds for time of:
15 dumbbell hang power cleans
10 dumbbell push presses
3 rope climbs, lying to standing
Scaling:
If you are unable to perform strict handstand push-ups, review the 10 Push-Up Milestones and Challenges,” outlined in “The Push-Up,” and modify the movement.
Intermediate Option:
5 rounds for time of:
7 strict handstand push-ups
14 GHD sit-ups
Beginner Option:
5 rounds for time of:
5 push-ups
20 sit-ups
Touch and go at the floor only. Even a re-grip off the floor is a foul. No dumping. Use the same load for each set. Rest as needed between sets.
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Scaling:
Experienced athletes should perform this benchmark workout as written. The beginner should focus on mechanics and consistency instead of loading. Warm up by adding weight slowly, ensuring the load allows you to maintain great technique. Newer athletes should ignore the touch-and-go requirement and instead take a second or two to establish a sound setup position.
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
10 strict knees-to-elbows
3 wall walks
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Scaling:
This workout will quickly become taxing and uncomfortable. Each set of movements should be challenging but doable, forcing you to manage muscular failure to maintain a decent pace.
Intermediate Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
7 strict knees-to-elbows
2 wall walks
Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 15 minutes of:
10 hanging knees raises
50-ft bear crawl
Scaling:
Choose a weight for the snatches that is challenging but allows you to complete 3 reps without dropping the barbell. Newer athletes should watch “The Hang Snatch” and take this time to drill the mechanics of the movement.
Beginner Option:
7 rounds for time and load of:
30 single-unders
3 hang squat snatches
Scaling:
This couplet will tax your grip. Choose dumbbell loading and a pull-up modification that allow you to keep moving, even with short working sets followed by a quick rest. New athletes should reduce the overall volume.
Intermediate Option:
5 rounds for time of:
50-ft dumbbell front-rack lunge
20 pull-ups
♀ 25-lb DBs ♂ 35-lb DBs
Beginner Option:
3 rounds for time of:
50-ft dumbbell front-rack lunge
15 assisted pull-ups
Scaling:
This benchmark couplet is meant to be light and fast. Reduce the load on the overhead squat so you can perform all the reps unbroken and still run fast.
Intermediate Option:
5 rounds for time of:
400-m run
15 overhead squats
♀ 45 lb ♂ 65 lb
Beginner Option:
3 rounds for time of:
400-m run
10 overhead squats
Scaling:
Most athletes can complete this lifting day as prescribed. Newer athletes should start light, focus on mechanics, and slowly add weight as they are comfortable.