Scaling:
This workout will tax your shoulders. Be sure to warm up sufficiently, and choose a dumbbell load you can use to complete large, manageable sets without sacrificing technique.
Intermediate Option:
3 rounds for time of:
75 double-unders
50 dumbbell snatches
25 pull-ups
♀ 25-lb DBs ♂ 35-lb DBs
Beginner Option:
3 rounds for time of:
100 single-unders
25 dumbbell snatches
10 jumping pull-ups
Workout 11.3
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 5 minutes of:
Squat clean
Jerk
♀ 110 lb ♂ 165 lb
Post reps completed to comments.
Compare to 210225.
Scaling:
Reduce the load to a weight you’re able to string some reps together when fresh. Newer athletes should focus on mechanics of the squat clean and jerk.
Intermediate Option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 5 minutes of:
Squat clean
Jerk
♀ 85 lb ♂ 125 lb
Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 5 minutes of:
Squat clean
Jerk
Post reps completed to comments.
Compare to 130307.
Scaling:
Beginner level athletes should spend time drilling the snatch and practice the movement with light weights.
Beginner Option:
Proceed through the sequence below completing as many reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
20 burpees
15 snatches, weight 1
15 burpees
15 snatches, weight 2
10 burpees
15 snatches, weight 3
5 burpees
As many snatches as possible, weight 4
Scaling:
Today’s workout involves a relatively high volume of hip extensions on the glute-ham developer (GHD). If you are less familiar with the GHD, or you do not have the machine, modify the movement to a good morning or deadlift.
Intermediate Option:
4 rounds for time of:
Run 400 meters
20 hip extensions
Beginner Option:
4 rounds for time of:
Run 200 meters
15 PVC good mornings
Max set of toes-to-bars
Max set of ring dips
Broad jump for distance
Then,
Row 2,000 meters for time
Rest as needed between exercises.
Post reps, distance, and time for each to comments.
Compare to 210130.
Scaling:
This workout includes 3 max-effort gymnastics attempts followed by a benchmark row test. For the gymnastics attempts, choose modifications of the toes-to-bar and ring dip that will allow you to complete 10+ reps for each set. Most athletes will be able to perform the broad jumps.
Beginner Option:
Make 3 attempts at each of the following:
Max set of hanging knee raises
Max set of push-ups
Broad jump for distance
Then,
Row 1,000 meters for time
Scaling:
Newer athletes should treat today as an opportunity to practice and get comfortable with heavy lifts. Intermediate athletes should attempt max-effort lifts for each movement.
1 minute of rowing
1 minute of burpees
1 minute of double-unders
1 minute of rest
Try for as many reps as possible of EACH exercise, not just total score. Post separate totals for rowed calories, burpees, and double-unders to comments.
Compare to 140617.
Scaling:
Experienced athletes should work hard each minute and attempt to PR. Beginner athletes should follow the format and reduce the number of rounds.
Beginner Option:
3 rounds of:
1 minute of rowing
1 minute of burpees
1 minute of jump rope
1 minute of rest
Perform the workout like the "12 Days of Christmas" song. In round 1, perform 1 wall walk. In round 2 perform 2 candlesticks and then 1 wall walk. In round 3, perform 3 burpees, then 2 candlesticks, then 1 wall walk. Continue adding a new exercise each round.
Post time to comments.
Compare to 201225.
Scaling:
Modify the movements to work consistently through each round. Have fun!
Beginner Option:
Complete as much as possible in 15 minutes.