Etc., adding 1 muscle-up and 5 med-ball cleans each round.
Use a 14/20-lb. ball for both exercises.
Post reps completed to comments.
Compare to 170726.
Scaling:
This couplet starts out quick in the earlier rounds, and tests muscle stamina as the reps increase. Pick a muscle-up modification that works both a pull and a push.
Intermediate Option:
Complete as much as possible in 12 minutes of:
1 muscle-up
5 medicine-ball cleans
2 muscle-ups
10 medicine-ball cleans
3 muscle-ups
15 medicine-ball cleans
4 muscle-ups
20 medicine-ball cleans
Etc., adding 1 muscle-up and 5 med-ball cleans each round.
For time:
40-30-20-10
Medicine-ball cleans
120-90-60-30
Double-unders
♀ 14 lb
♂ 20 lb
Post time to comments.
Scaling:
Don’t underestimate today’s workout. The medicine-ball clean is deceptive and very effective. The load should be light and allow you to perform at least 20 reps unbroken. Some athletes may be able to go unbroken on all sets. Even though the ball is light, don’t cheat the movement. Focus on hitting full hip extension and pulling your body under the ball on each rep. Sneaking under the ball before full hip extension may be faster, but that technique will only get you so far when it comes to a squat clean with a heavy barbell. Less-experienced athletes should reduce the load and reps of the cleans as well as the difficulty of the double-unders.
Intermediate option:
For time:
40-30-20-10
Medicine-ball cleans
Double-unders
♀ 10 lb
♂ 14 lb
Beginner option:
For time:
30-20-10-5
Medicine-ball cleans
30-20-10-5
Single-unders
♀ 6 lb
♂ 10 lb
Resources:
The Medicine-ball Clean
The Double-under
The Single-under
Medicine-ball Clean Progression
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Featured photo:
Taken by Ruby Wolff at a Level 2 Seminar at CrossFit Marrickville in Marrickville, Australia.
Guest Programmer – Christian Harris
June 24-July 7, 2024
For time:
5 rope climbs to 15 feet
25 deadlifts
50 wall-ball shots
200-foot farmers carry
50 wall-ball shots
25 deadlifts
5 rope climbs to 15 feet
♀ 155-lb barbell, 50-lb dumbbells, 14-lb medicine ball to a 9-foot target
♂ 225-lb barbell, 70-lb dumbbells, 20-lb medicine ball to a 10-foot target
Scaling:
Today’s pyramid workout is going to be a grind with each movement effectively fatiguing the following movement. For example, the rope climbs will affect your grip during the deadlifts, while the deadlifts will tax your legs for the wall-ball shots, and so on. Advanced athletes can push to finish under 12-13 minutes. However, expect most to complete today’s workout in the 15- to 20-minute range. Choose scaling and loading options that allow you to keep moving consistently. Use a load for the deadlifts that will allow you to complete them in 3 or less sets the first time through.
Intermediate option:
For time:
5 rope climbs to 12 feet
25 deadlifts
50 wall-ball shots
200-foot farmers carry
50 wall-ball shots
25 deadlifts
5 rope climbs to 12 feet
♀ 95-lb barbell, 25-lb dumbbells, 10-lb medicine ball to a 9-foot target
♂ 135-lb barbell, 40-lb dumbbells, 14-lb medicine ball to a 10-foot target
♀ 55-lb barbell, 10-lb dumbbells, 6-lb medicine ball to a 9-foot target
♂ 75-lb barbell, 15-lb dumbbells, 10-lb medicine ball to a 10-foot target
Resources:
The Rope Climb (Wrapping)
The Rope Climb (Basket)
The Deadlift
The Wall-ball Shot
The Dumbbell Farmers Carry
The Grip-saving Way to Rope Climb
Rope Climb Modification
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Featured photo:
Taken by Charlotte Foerschler at CrossFit Canvas in Caldwell, Idaho.
Scaling:
This chipper-style workout involves high-skill movements. If you do not have bar muscle-ups, pistols, or triple-unders, practice these skills prior to the workout. Choose modifications that allow you to work with minimal rest in order to keep intensity high.