Scaling:
Reduce the reps and modify the movement to the most difficult gymnastics pulling exercise you can perform for several reps. If possible, maintain an assisted version of a muscle-up.
Intermediate Option:
For time:
30 bar muscle-ups
Beginner Option:
For time:
10 rounds of:
3 jumping pull-ups with slow descend
3 push-ups
Weighted chest-to-bar pull-up 1-1-1-1-1 reps
Weighted dip 1-1-1-1-1 reps
Run 1 mile for time
Post loads and mile time to comments.
Compare to 171231.
Scaling:
This workout involves three max efforts. Ideally, each lifting set will be as heavy as possible. The lifting portion is then followed by a mile run time trial, a benchmark distance. Newer athletes should choose modifications that challenge the pull and the push. Intermediate athletes can do this workout as prescribed.
Beginner Option:
Jumping pull-up, slow descend 5-5-5-5-5 reps
Jumping dip, slow descend 5-5-5-5-5 reps
Jog 1 mile for time
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
4 strict pull-ups
8 push-ups with feet on a box
12 med-ball cleans
♀ 20-in.box, 14-lb. ball
♂ 24-in.box, 20-lb. ball
Post rounds completed to comments.
Scaling:
Modify the pull-ups and push-ups so you can move through the reps without failing in the early rounds. Reduce workout duration and load on the medicine ball so that you can keep moving the entire time.
Intermediate Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
2 kipping + 2 strict pull-ups
8 push-ups
12 med-ball cleans
♀ 10-lb. ball
♂ 14-lb. ball
Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 15 minutes of:
4 assisted pull-ups
8 assisted push-ups
12 med-ball cleans
After each row, perform 1 bodyweight front squat for each pull taken — e.g., if it takes 12 pulls on the rower, complete 12 front squats before starting the next round. Reset the rower prior to each round.
Post time and number of pulls each round to comments.
Scaling:
This workout encourages hard pulls on the rower. Increase the damper setting and slow your cadence to minimize the number of pulls each round. Choose a front-squat weight that is heavy but can be completed unbroken when fresh.
Intermediate Option:
7 rounds for time of:
Row 100♀ / 150♂meters in as few pulls as possible
After each row, perform 3/4 bodyweight front squat for each pull taken.
Beginner Option:
4 rounds for time of:
Row 100♀ / 150♂meters in as few pulls as possible
After each row, perform 1 front squat for each pull taken.
Scaling:
This workout contains a high volume of pull-ups. Reduce the pull-up reps so that each round takes no more than 3-4 sets to complete. Try to maintain intensity on the runs.
Intermediate Option:
3 rounds for time of:
20 pull-ups
400-meter run
Beginner Option:
3 rounds for time of:
20 assisted pull-ups
200-meter run