Scaling:
The descending rep scheme for this heavy day makes it appropriate for all skill levels. The early sets offer ample practice time with the deadlift before weight is added for the smaller sets.
Hero workout of your choice.
Review the list of 203 heroes and honor one with an all-out effort.
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Compare to 210531.
Scaling:
Most Hero workouts are meant to be extremely grueling, arduous, and mentally challenging. Many contain a very high volume of reps. Reduce the work to a level that is attainable yet still challenging.
Scaling:
Try your best to find a pool and get in the water. If it takes you more than four minutes to swim 200 meters, reduce the distance. If you are unable to find a pool, try this interval with running, biking, rowing, SkiErg, etc.
Intermediate Option:
5 rounds for time of:
Swim 150 meters
Rest 2 minutes
Beginner Option:
5 rounds for time of:
Swim 100 meters
Rest 2 minutes
Scaling:
Most athletes can perform this workout as prescribed. Experienced athletes can go as heavy as possible, while newer athletes can use this workout as an opportunity to drill the standard thruster from the front rack.
Then, 5 rounds of:
20 back extensions
16 GHD sit-ups
Then, row 1,000 meters
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Scaling:
Beginner-level athletes can use the warm-up to allow for controlled exposure to the GHD machine, but choose AbMat sit-ups for the workout. Intermediate athletes can reduce the volume on the GHD.
Scaling:
This heavy day is a barbell complex. Newer athletes should spend time drilling the mechanics of each movement, start light, and slowly add weight as they become comfortable.
Scaling:
Today we have a pull and a push at light weight, high volume. Choose a weight on the barbell that allows you to move the weight quickly with solid mechanics.
Beginner Option:
3 rounds for time of:
15 sumo deadlift high pulls
15 thrusters