1000 meter Row @ 15 SPM
1000 meter Row @ 25 SPM
1000 meter Row@ 35 SPM
Notes:
1. "SPM" is strokes per minute.
2. SPM is found in the upper right hand corner of the C2 Rower.
3. Rest/Stretch ten minutes between efforts.
4. In each case row the best time you can within the stroke count indicated.
Row 1 minute at sub 1:30/500 meter pace,
Row 1 minute at 2:00/500 meter pace alternating for ten minutes.
Rest as needed.
45 pound Push press, 30 seconds, max reps.
Rest 2 minutes.
45 pound Push press 60 seconds, match 30 second effort's rep count.
Rest 2 minutes.
45 pound Push press 90 seconds, again match 30 second effor'ts rep count.
Rest 2 minutes.
45 pound Push press120 seconds, again match 30 second effort's reps count.
Rest as needed.
Row 1 minute at sub 1:30/500 meter pace,
Row 1 minute at 2:00/500 meter pace alternating for ten minutes.
♀ 14-lb ball to a 9-foot target
♂ 20-lb ball to a 10-foot target
Your workout is over when you fail to complete the work within the minute or at the 15-minute mark.
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Scaling:
Today is a mental grind. How deep are you willing to go into the pain cave? Can you keep moving even though your mind is telling you to quit? This workout will help you answer these questions. The goal is to finish all 21 reps in 40-59 seconds and hang on for as many rounds as possible. If you are unable to perform the required repetitions within the minute, your workout is over. If you can make it through 15 sets, congratulations, and do not go any further. Hitting this workout as prescribed is tempting, but consider scaling the movements to finish at least 7 sets. Stay mentally strong and good luck.
Intermediate option:
Every minute on the minute for as long as possible:
Guest Programmer – Rob Lawson
April 30-May 12, 2024
5 sets for max reps:
On a 3-minute clock, complete:
400/500-meter row
8 burpees over rower
In the remaining time, perform:
Max-reps alternating dumbbell snatches
Rest 3 minutes between sets.
♀ 35 lb
♂ 50 lb
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Scaling:
This interval workout is about pushing hard for 3 minutes, then maximizing your recovery to maintain your output across all sets. The goal is to finish the row around 2 minutes, with some pushing closer to 1:45 or under. Once the 8 burpees are complete, you should have 45 seconds to 1 minute to accumulate dumbbell snatches.
There are a couple of goals for this workout:
Find the maximum pace on the rower that allows you to get off and get straight to work on the burpees.
Practice fast transitions between movements.
Build capacity toward bigger sets of alternating dumbbell snatches.
Focus on recovery each round. With the 1:1 work-to-rest ratio, aim to maintain your output across all the rounds.
With the forced rest, push hard today and dare to hold on to the dumbbell until you hear the clock!
Intermediate option:
5 sets for max reps:
On a 3-minute clock, complete:
350/400-meter row
8 burpees over rower
In the remaining time, perform:
Max-reps alternating dumbbell snatches
Rest 3 minutes between sets.
♀ 20 lb
♂ 35 lb
Beginner option:
4 sets for max reps:
On a 3-minute clock, complete:
200/250-meter row
8 burpees
In the remaining time, perform:
Max-reps alternating dumbbell snatches
Rest 3 minutes between sets.
♀ 10 lb
♂ 15 lb
Resources:
Rowing
The Burpee
The Dumbbell Power Snatch
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Today we are employing a drill the CrossFit crew calls the “wall-ball.” The wall-ball drill is
a deep front squat followed through with a push-press and overhead throw. The ball, a
20 lb Dynamax medicine ball should make contact with the wall at about two feet over your
reach and rebound to your hands where you immediately bring the ball back to your chest
and squat to absorb the impact. The movements up and down are mechanically identical.
Stand about 18 inches away from the wall. The idea is to be in constant motion either on
the way up or catching and lowering. The major faults here are either to not squat to
parallel and to let the ball contact with a thud rather than gently absorbing the impact with
the arms and legs.
Run 800 meters.
Stretch for ten minutes.
Wall-ball for 50 throws within 2 minutes.
Immediately do as many pull-ups as possible in five minutes.
Rest 5 minutes.
Wall-ball for 50 throws within 2 minutes.
Immediately do as many pull-ups as possible in five minutes.
Rest 5 minutes.
Wall-ball for 50 throws within 2 minutes.
Immediately do as many pull-ups as possible in five minutes.
Rest 5 minutes.
Run 800 meters.