3 sets of shoulder presses, ⅔ body weight
3 sets of strict pull-ups
3 sets of push presses, ⅔ body weight
3 sets of strict pull-ups
3 sets of push jerks, ⅔ body weight
3 sets of strict pull-ups
Rest 30 sec. between sets.
Post reps completed to comments.
Scaling:
Reduce the load on the barbell movements and choose a pull-up modification that allows you to complete at least 10 reps of each when fresh. Newer athletes should reduce the total volume of this workout.
Intermediate Option:
For total reps:
3 sets of shoulder presses, ½ body weight
3 sets of strict pull-ups
3 sets of push presses, ½ body weight
3 sets of strict pull-ups
3 sets of push jerks, ½ body weight
3 sets of strict pull-ups
Rest 30 sec. between sets.
Beginner Option:
For total reps:
2 sets of shoulder presses, empty barbell
2 sets of assisted pull-ups
2 sets of push presses, empty barbell
2 sets of assisted pull-ups
2 sets of push jerks, empty barbell
2 sets of assisted pull-ups
Scaling:
Choose a dumbbell weight that allows you to work diligently through the Turkish get-ups, completing the reps in 2-3 sets. Similarly, choose a rope climb modification that is challenging but allows you to keep moving.
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
Scaling:
This couplet pairs a moderately heavy squat with high-skill gymnastics. When selecting a weight or pull modification, choose something that is challenging but allows you to complete each movement in 2-3 sets. For in-depth scaling options for the muscle-up, read more here.
Intermediate Option:
3 rounds for time of:
20 front squats
5 muscle-ups
♀ 105 lb. ♂ 155 lb.
Beginner Option:
3 rounds for time of:
10 front squats
5 assisted pull-ups
5 push-ups