Mayhem Daily Wod – 211231

Sunday 230430

Sunday 230430

Complete as many reps as possible in 8 minutes of:
3 strict handstand push-ups
3 overhead squats
6 strict handstand push-ups
3 overhead squats
9 strict handstand push-ups
3 overhead squats
12 strict handstand push-ups
6 overhead squats
15 strict handstand push-ups
6 overhead squats
18 strict handstand push-ups
6 overhead squats
21 strict handstand push-ups
9 overhead squats

Continue until time expires, adding 3 handstand push-ups each round and 3 overhead squats every 3 rounds.

♀ 105 lb ♂ 155 lb

Scaling:
Today’s movement combo will tax your overhead position. Reduce the reps on the handstand push-ups and/or reduce the load on the barbell in order to work through the earlier rounds with minimal rest.

Intermediate Option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 8 minutes of:
1 strict handstand push-up
3 overhead squats
2 strict handstand push-ups
3 overhead squats
3 strict handstand push-ups
3 overhead squats
4 strict handstand push-ups
6 overhead squats
5 strict handstand push-ups
6 overhead squats
6 strict handstand push-ups
6 overhead squats
7 strict handstand push-ups
9 overhead squats

Continue until time expires, adding 1 handstand push-up each round and 3 overhead squats every 3 rounds.

♀ 95 lb ♂ 135 lb

Beginner Option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 8 minutes of:
3 push-ups
3 overhead squats
6 push-ups
3 overhead squats
9 push-ups
3 overhead squats
12 push-ups
6 overhead squats
15 push-ups
6 overhead squats
18 push-ups
6 overhead squats
21 push-ups
9 overhead squats

Continue until time expires, adding 3 push-ups each round and 3 overhead squats every 3 rounds.

♀ 22 lb ♂ 35 lb

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

Wednesday 231206

Wednesday 231206

Meet Guest Programmer – Michele Letendre: Dec. 4-17, 2023.

5 rounds for time of:
4 strict deficit handstand push-ups
8 kipping deficit handstand push-ups
16 dumbbell box step-overs

♀ 4-inch deficit, 20-inch box, 35-lb dumbbells
♂ 6-inch deficit, 24-inch box, 50-lb dumbbells

Hold two dumbbells in a farmers carry position for the step-overs.

Post your time to comments.

Goal: Upper-body pressing strength endurance + posterior-chain endurance. Aim to finish in 12-15 minutes.

Aim to move from the strict handstand push-ups (ideally unbroken) to the kipping without breaking and complete the kipping handstand push-ups in 1 to 2 sets. Break the step-overs as needed to achieve the goal.

The goal is to move unbroken from the strict to the kipping handstand push-ups. This adds an element of speed that can be surprising. Aim to complete the kipping handstand push-ups in 1-2 sets.

The training effect will be interesting because we don't get a break on the step-ups since they are loaded with dumbbells — your upper back and rear delts will be under tension the entire time. Break up the step-ups as needed to maintain the goal of the day.

Scaling:

Intermediate option:
5 rounds for time of:
4 strict handstand push-ups
8 kipping handstand push-ups
16 dumbbell box step-overs

♀ 20-inch box, 25-lb dumbbells
♂ 24-inch box, 35-lb dumbbells

For the handstand push-ups, you may reduce the reps to 3 and 6, respectively, so long as the strict handstand push-ups remain unbroken. If the volume of handstand push-ups is still too high, consider reducing the reps further or adding one or two AbMats under your head to reduce range of motion.

Beginner option:
5 rounds for time of:
4 strict dumbbell shoulder presses
8 dumbbell push presses
16 unweighted box step-overs

♀ 16-inch box
♂ 20-inch box

Use the heaviest pair of dumbbells that allows you to complete 4 strict shoulder presses and 8 push presses unbroken.

The main focus for beginners is pressing endurance with the strict and push press. This is a great opportunity to practice core-to-extremity movement patterns. Focus on keeping your weight in your heels for the entire workout.

Resources:
Handstand Push-Up Variations
HSPU and You: Master the Movement

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Saturday 240217

Saturday 240217

For time:
5 overhead squats
400-meter run
10 overhead squats
400-meter run
15 overhead squats
400-meter run
20 overhead squats
400-meter run
25 overhead squats
400-meter run

♀ 145/125/95/75/65 lb
♂ 205/185/135/115/95 lb

Post time to comments.

Scaling:
Today’s workout is a twist on the classic benchmark workout, Nancy. The weight starts heavy, but as the reps increase, the weight decreases. We’ll start with the barbell on the ground, which means you must be able to safely snatch it — reduce the load if this is not possible as written. The first barbell should be challenging, but you should be able to hold it overhead for an unbroken set. Some athletes may be able to go unbroken in the remaining sets — if you have to break, it should only be once. Keep the runs to 2:15 or less.

Intermediate option:
For time:
5 overhead squats
400-meter run
10 overhead squats
400-meter run
15 overhead squats
400-meter run
20 overhead squats
400-meter run
25 overhead squats
400-meter run

♀ 105/95/75/65/55 lb
♂ 155/135/115/95/75 lb

Beginner option:
For time:
2 overhead squats
200-meter run
4 overhead squats
200-meter run
6 overhead squats
200-meter run
8 overhead squats
200-meter run
10 overhead squats
200-meter run

♀ 35 lb
♂ 45 lb

Resources:
The Overhead Squat

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