Scaling
This benchmark workout is an all out sprint. The swings and pull-ups should be easy enough that you are still able to push the pace on the runs. Intermediate athletes can complete this as prescribed.
Beginner Option
3 rounds for time of:
Run 200 meters
15 kettlebell swings
9 jumping pull-ups
As many reps as possible in 4 minutes of:
3 wall-facing strict handstand push-ups
5 shuttle runs
As many reps as possible in 4 minutes of:
6 strict handstand push-ups
5 shuttle runs
As many reps as possible in 4 minutes of:
9 kipping handstand push-ups
5 shuttle runs
1 shuttle run = 25 feet down and 25 feet back
Post reps to comments.
Scaling:
Today’s workout is a mix of high-skill gymnastics and grunt work. You have to pay the toll of the shuttle runs in order to play with the handstand push-ups. Scale the number of shuttle runs to finish in 1 minute or less. The most challenging variation of the handstand push-up is up first. Challenge yourself, but not so much that you spend a lot of time resting. There is more benefit in scaling the handstand push-up and continuously moving than in trying to do too much and twiddling your thumbs.
Intermediate option:
As many reps as possible in 6 minutes of:
3 strict handstand push-ups
5 shuttle runs
As many reps as possible in 6 minutes of:
6 kipping handstand push-ups
5 shuttle runs
1 shuttle run = 25 feet down and 25 feet back
Beginner option:
As many reps as possible in 12 minutes of:
3 dumbbell shoulder presses
10 shuttle runs
6 dumbbell shoulder presses
10 shuttle runs
*Etc.
*Continue adding 3 reps to the dumbbell shoulder presses until time expires.
1 shuttle run = 25 feet down and 25 feet back
♀ 15 lb
♂ 20 lb
Resources:
The Wall-Facing Handstand Push-Up
The Strict Handstand Push-Up
The Kipping Handstand Push-Up
The Dumbbell Press
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Taken at CrossFit Fury in Goodyear, Arizona.