Complete as many rounds as possible in 8 minutes of:
10 deadlifts
30-ft. burpee broad jump
♀ 155 lb. ♂ 225 lb.
Post time to comments.
Scaling:
This workout is moderately heavy and quick. Choose a deadlift load that is challenging but allows you to complete the reps in an unbroken set when fresh. Similarly, consider burpee modifications that allow you to move fast and take limited breaks.
Intermediate Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 8 minutes of:
10 deadlifts
30-ft. burpee broad jump
♀ 125 lb. ♂ 185 lb.
Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 8 minutes of:
10 deadlifts
15-ft. burpee broad jump
Scaling:
Experienced athletes should work up to a moderately heavy single before starting the working sets and increase the weight for each set. Newer athletes should start light, focus on mechanics, and slowly add weight as they are comfortable, potentially adding reps for more practice.
Beginner Option:
Hang squat snatch 3-3-3-3-3-3 reps
Scaling:
This couplet is one of the original variations on the classic Fran. Choose loads and modifications that are more challenging than you would do in Fran yet allow you to complete the reps in 2-3 sets each round.
Intermediate Option:
15-12-9 reps for time of:
Thrusters
Weighted pull-ups
5 min. of double-unders
5 min. of clean and jerks
3 min. of double-unders
3 min. of clean and jerks
1 min. of double-unders
1 min. of clean and jerks
♀ 65 lb. ♂ 95 lb.
Post reps to comments.
Compare to 071202.
Scaling:
Many athletes will be able to complete this as prescribed, as the built-in time caps make this a good practice opportunity for those new to either of these exercises. This workout will be a very high volume for advanced athletes.
Beginner Option:
For max reps of each:
5 min. of double-under practice
5 min. of clean and jerks
3 min. of double-under practice
3 min. of clean and jerks
1 min. of double-under practice
1 min. of clean and jerks
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 min. of:
25-cal. row
25 hip extensions
25 GHD sit-ups
Post rounds completed to comments.
Compare to 181022.
Scaling:
This AMRAP is sure to tax the midline. Intermediate athletes may choose to dabble with the GHD but should remain cautious of the full dosing. Beginner athletes should avoid the GHD completely until they have built up a tolerance for this very potent movement.
Intermediate Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 min. of:
25-cal. row
25 hip extensions
10 GHD sit-ups
15 sit-ups
Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 min. of:
15-cal. row
15 weighted good mornings, empty barbell
15 sit-ups
3 sets of shoulder presses, ⅔ body weight
3 sets of strict pull-ups
3 sets of push presses, ⅔ body weight
3 sets of strict pull-ups
3 sets of push jerks, ⅔ body weight
3 sets of strict pull-ups
Rest 30 sec. between sets.
Post reps completed to comments.
Scaling:
Reduce the load on the barbell movements and choose a pull-up modification that allows you to complete at least 10 reps of each when fresh. Newer athletes should reduce the total volume of this workout.
Intermediate Option:
For total reps:
3 sets of shoulder presses, ½ body weight
3 sets of strict pull-ups
3 sets of push presses, ½ body weight
3 sets of strict pull-ups
3 sets of push jerks, ½ body weight
3 sets of strict pull-ups
Rest 30 sec. between sets.
Beginner Option:
For total reps:
2 sets of shoulder presses, empty barbell
2 sets of assisted pull-ups
2 sets of push presses, empty barbell
2 sets of assisted pull-ups
2 sets of push jerks, empty barbell
2 sets of assisted pull-ups
Scaling:
Deconditioned athletes may need to jog or walk and shoot to complete each effort in 4 minutes or less. Be sure to warm up prior to starting, as this distance will be a sprint for intermediate and advanced athletes.
Beginner Option:
3 rounds for time:
Jog 400 meters
Rest 3 min.
Scaling:
Elizabeth is a classic benchmark that should be completed relatively quickly. It can be performed with either squat cleans or power cleans. Decide which technique you’ll use before you start, then stick with it. Go lighter on the cleans and modify the ring dips so you can complete the work in fewer than 10 minutes.
Intermediate Option:
15-12-9 reps for time of:
Cleans
Ring dips
♀ 75 lb. ♂ 115 lb.
Beginner Option:
15-12-9 reps for time of:
Cleans
Push-ups
Scaling:
Choose a dumbbell weight that allows you to work diligently through the Turkish get-ups, completing the reps in 2-3 sets. Similarly, choose a rope climb modification that is challenging but allows you to keep moving.