Scaling:
Experienced lifters should try for a PR in the later sets. If you are not comfortable performing heavy power snatches, add a few reps to each set and drill your mechanics, but try to expose yourself to a load that is relatively heavy for you.
Beginner Option:
Hang power snatch 3-3-3-2-2-1-1-1 reps
Scaling:
This couplet is one of the original variations on the classic benchmark workout Fran. Refer to your workout on 210512 and use the same loading on the barbell.
Intermediate Option:
21-15-9 reps for time of:
Thrusters
Chest-to-bar pull-ups
♀ 75 lb. ♂ 115 lb.
Beginner Option:
15-12-9 reps for time of:
Thrusters
Assisted pull-ups
Scaling:
This gymnastics triplet will challenge your pushing stamina. Choose 3 different pushing modifications that allow you to practice the skill and keep moving.
Intermediate Option:
15-12-9 reps for time of:
Handstand push-ups
Ring dips
Push-ups
Beginner Option:
15-12-9 reps for time of:
Piked handstand push-ups, feet on box
Ring dip negatives
Elevated push-ups
♀ 14-lb. ball to 9-ft. target
♂ 20-lb. ball to 10-ft. target
Post time to comments.
Compare to 170913.
Scaling:
Beginning athletes can use the warm-up time to allow for controlled exposure to the GHD machine, but choose AbMat sit-ups for the workout portion. Intermediate athletes can do this workout as prescribed.
Beginner Option:
20-15-10 reps for time of:
AbMat sit-ups
Hanging knee raises
Wall-ball shots
Scaling:
This is a light couplet. Choose weights that allow you to hang on for bigger sets. Newer athletes should consider reducing the overall volume. Intermediate athletes can do this workout as prescribed.
Beginner Option:
15-12-9-6-3 reps for time of:
Sumo deadlift high pulls
Push jerks
Post rounds completed to comments.
Compare to 180127.
Scaling:
This AMRAP is a hybrid of the benchmark workouts Cindy and Mary. Pick gymnastics movements that are challenging yet allow you to keep moving through the sets. Run the 400 meters at a pace that is quick but still helps you manage muscular fatigue created by the other exercises.
Intermediate Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
5 chest-to-bar pull-ups
10 push-ups
15 single-leg squats to a box, alternating
*After every 3 rounds, run 400 meters
Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
5 jumping chest-to-bar pull-ups
10 knee push-ups
20 walking lunges
*After every 3 rounds, run 400 meters
Scaling:
Refer to your workout notes from 2 weeks ago. Watch “Warming Up With SLIPS.” Experienced athletes should attempt to deadlift as heavy as possible for each set, while newer athletes should focus on mechanics.
Tabata back squats, 65/95 lb.
Rest 1 minute
Tabata L-sit
Rest 1 minute
Tabata ring rows
Rest 1 minute
Tabata handstand hold
Rest 1 minute
Tabata row
The Tabata interval is 20 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds of rest for eight intervals. For the L-sit and handstand hold, count the number of seconds maintained in the hold.
Post total reps/seconds/calories for each exercise to comments.
Compare to 201105.
Scaling:
Reduce the load on the back squat to allow you to keep moving for the full 20 seconds. For the L-sit, find a variation with which you can perform at least a 20-second hold. For the ring rows, find a foot position that allows you to complete 10 consecutive reps. Moving the feet farther away will increase the difficulty. If you are unable to kick up to a handstand, select a modification that allows you to develop strength in an inverted position.
Intermediate Option:
Tabata back squats, 45/65 lb.
Rest 1 minute
Tabata L-sit
Rest 1 minute
Tabata ring rows
Rest 1 minute
Tabata handstand hold against wall
Rest 1 minute
Tabata row
Beginner Option:
Tabata air squats
Rest 1 minute
Tabata knee tuck on parallettes
Rest 1 minute
Tabata ring rows
Rest 1 minute
Tabata pike hold
Rest 1 minute
Tabata row