For Time
50 Heavy-Rope Double-Unders
Then, Handstand Walk through the following obstacles:
Pylon Slalom
Ramps
Stairs
Parallel Bars
Time Cap: 4 minutes
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Monday 240513
Monday 240513
Freestanding handstand push-up practice
Spend 15-20 minutes practicing the following progression:
Headstand
Headstand with knees to chest
From the headstand position, kick upward to a handstand and hold
Kick to a handstand, hold, and lower back to a headstand
Multiple freestanding handstand push-ups
Rest at least 10 minutes, then perform:
As many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
35 double-unders
5 freestanding handstand push-ups
Post rounds and reps to comments.
Scaling:
The goal today is to build confidence in a gymnastics movement and develop a better understanding of your body in space. This is an opportunity to practice complex skills in a low-intensity environment.
Setup and execution:
*Perform all stages of the progression about 1 foot off a wall. Consider using an AbMat for your head. Even though the wall is there, the goal is to use it only if you lose balance or control. Remember, we are working on a freestanding handstand and handstand push-up.
Headstand | Start in a frog stand and extend both legs above your body. Your head and hands will still be on the ground in the tripod position.
Headstand with knees to chest | While in a headstand, slowly bring your knees to your chest and then extend them back above your body.
Kick to a handstand | While in a headstand, bring your knees toward your chest in a controlled fashion. While extending your legs, think about driving your heels to the sky — this will build momentum. Then press with your arms to complete the freestanding handstand.
Kick to a handstand, hold, and lower back to headstand | If you cannot yet hold a freestanding handstand, use the wall for assistance. Once you kick up, hold for a second or two, then slowly bring your head back down to a headstand. Achieve this by bringing your head in front of your hands, and allow the feet/legs to have a slight backward lean to counterbalance. This can be completed with one or both legs on the wall for assistance.
Multiple freestanding handstand push-ups | Once you have successfully made it back to the headstand, attempt another rep.
Modifications:
Go as far as you can in the progression and stop when it becomes challenging. Over time, progress to the full movement as you develop the skills.
Intermediate option:
Spend 15-20 minutes practicing the following progression:
Headstand
Headstand with knees to chest
From the headstand position, kick upward to a handstand and hold
Kick to a handstand, hold, and lower back to a headstand
Multiple handstand push-ups
Rest at least 10 minutes, then perform:
As many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
35 double-unders
5 handstand push-ups
*Perform all stages of the progression a few inches off a wall. Consider using an AbMat for your head. The goal is to kick up and back to a headstand against the wall. If you are confident with this, try the freestanding variation.
Beginner option:
Spend 15-20 minutes practicing the following progression:
Inchworm
Pike headstand
Pike handstand hold
Pike push-up negative
Multiple pike push-ups
Rest at least 10 minutes, then perform:
As many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
35 single-unders
5 pike push-ups
*Perform all stages of the progression in the middle of an open floor. Consider using an AbMat for your head. To make the pike position easier, keep your feet away from your hands. The closer the feet are to the hands, the more difficult the movement will be. The goal is to practice loading as much bodyweight as possible onto the hands, and to build confidence getting upside down. If you are confident with this progression, try the intermediate variation.
Resources:
The Freestanding Handstand Push-up
The Handstand
The Kipping Handstand Push-up
Handstand Push-up Variations
The Double-under
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Friday 230303
Friday 230303
Open Test 23.3
Starting with a 6-minute time cap, complete as many reps as possible of:
5 wall walks
50 double-unders
15 snatches (65/95 lb)
5 wall walks
50 double-unders
12 snatches (95/135 lb)
If completed before the 6-minute time cap, add 3 minutes to the time cap and complete:
20 strict handstand push-ups
50 double-unders
9 snatches (125/185 lb)
If completed before the 9-minute time cap, add 3 minutes to the time cap and complete:
20 strict handstand push-ups
50 double-unders
6 snatches (155/225 lb)
Post reps completed to comments and submit your results as part of the 2023 CrossFit Games Open.
View full 23.3 Class Plan
Visit the CrossFit Games website for all versions of the workout.
Intermediate option:
Starting with a 6-minute time cap, complete as many reps as possible of:
5 scaled wall walks
50 single-unders
15 snatches (45/65 lb)
5 scaled wall walks
50 single-unders
12 snatches (65/95 lb)
If completed before the 6-minute time cap, add 3 minutes to the time cap and complete:
20 hand-release push-ups
50 single-unders
9 snatches (75/115 lb)
If completed before the 9-minute time cap, add 3 minutes to the time cap and complete:
20 hand-release push-ups
50 single-unders
6 snatches (85/135 lb)
Beginner option:
Starting with a 6-minute time cap, complete as many reps as possible of:
5 bear crawls
50 jumping jacks
15 snatches (35/45 lb)
5 bear crawls
50 jumping jacks
12 snatches (35/45 lb)
If completed before the 6-minute time cap, add 3 minutes to the time cap and complete:
5 bear crawls
60 jumping jacks
9 snatches (75/115 lb)
If completed before the 9-minute time cap, add 3 minutes to the time cap and complete:
5 bear crawls
60 jumping jacks
6 snatches (85/135 lb)
Saturday 210612
Saturday 210612
Online Semifinals Event 5
For time:
2,000-m row
60-m handstand walk
5 legless rope climbs, 15 ft.
1,000-m row
40-m handstand walk
4 legless rope climbs, 15 ft.
500-m row
20-m handstand walk
3 legless rope climbs, 15 ft.
Post time to comments.
Scaling:
This is a long, high-skill workout. Deconditioned athletes should reduce the overall volume and choose gymnastics modifications that incorporate time on hands as well as a pull.
Intermediate Option:
For time:
2,000-m row
40-m handstand walk
3 legless rope climbs, 15 ft.
1,000-m row
25-m handstand walk
2 legless rope climbs, 15 ft.
500-m row
15-m handstand walk
1 legless rope climbs, 15 ft.
Beginner Option:
For time:
1,000-m row
40-m bear crawl
3 rope climbs, lying to standing
500-m row
25-m bear crawl
2 rope climbs, lying to standing
250-m row
15-m bear crawl
1 rope climb, lying to standing
Friday 210409
Friday 210409
Choose one of the following from the CrossFit Games Quarterfinals.
Quarterfinal Test 1
For total time:
3 rounds of:
10 strict handstand push-ups
10 dumbbell hang power cleans
50 double-unders
Rest 1 min., then:
3 rounds of:
10 kipping handstand push-ups
10 dumbbell shoulder-to-overheads
50 double-unders
♀ 35-lb. dumbbells
♂ 50-lb. dumbbells
Time cap: 10 min.
OR
Quarterfinal Test 2
For time:
60 GHD sit-ups
6 rope climbs, 15 ft.
60 single-leg squats, alternating
50 GHD sit-ups
5 rope climbs, 15 ft.
50 single-leg squats, alternating
40 GHD sit-ups
4 rope climbs, 15 ft.
40 single-leg squats, alternating
30 GHD sit-ups
3 rope climbs, 15 ft.
30 single-leg squats, alternating
Time cap: 20 min.
Post choice of workout and time to comments.
Scaling:
If choosing Test 1, modify the movements and reduce the dumbbell load to something you can perform quickly and unbroken. This workout is a sprint, and should be scaled to allow for a quick, all-out effort.
If choosing Test 2, be careful of the high volume of each exercise, especially with the GHD. Athletes without exposure to the GHD should drastically reduce the volume. Overall this workout is fairly long, so choose modifications that are still challenging, and plan on having to break each exercise multiple sets.
Intermediate Option:
3 rounds of:
10 kipping handstand push-ups
10 dumbbell hang power cleans
30 double-unders
Rest 1 min., then:
3 rounds of:
15 push-ups
10 dumbbell shoulder-to-overheads
30 double-unders
♀ 30-lb. dumbbells
♂ 40-lb. dumbbells
OR
50 GHD sit-ups
5 rope climbs, 15 ft.
50 single-leg squats, alternating
40 GHD sit-ups
4 rope climbs, 15 ft.
40 single-leg squats, alternating
30 GHD sit-ups
3 rope climbs, 15 ft.
30 single-leg squats, alternating
Beginner Option:
3 rounds of:
10 push-ups
10 dumbbell hang power cleans
50 single-unders
Rest 1 min., then:
3 rounds of:
10 knee push-ups
10 dumbbell shoulder-to-overheads
50 single-unders
♀ 10-lb. dumbbells
♂ 15-lb. dumbbells
OR
40 sit-ups
4 rope climbs, from lying to standing
40 lunge steps
30 sit-ups
3 rope climbs, from lying to standing
30 lunge steps
20 sit-ups
2 rope climbs, from lying to standing
20 lunge steps
10 sit-ups
1 rope climb, from lying to standing
10 lunge steps