Hold two dumbbells in a farmers carry position for the step-overs.
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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
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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Compare to 180127.
Scaling:
This AMRAP is a hybrid of the benchmark workouts Cindy and Mary. Pick gymnastics movements that are challenging yet allow you to keep moving through the sets. Run the 400 meters at a pace that is quick but still helps you manage muscular fatigue created by the other exercises.
Intermediate Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
5 chest-to-bar pull-ups
10 push-ups
15 single-leg squats to a box, alternating
*After every 3 rounds, run 400 meters
Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
5 jumping chest-to-bar pull-ups
10 knee push-ups
20 walking lunges
*After every 3 rounds, run 400 meters
Post rounds completed to comments.
Compare to 180127.
Scaling:
This AMRAP is a hybrid of the benchmark workouts Cindy and Mary. Pick gymnastics movements that are challenging yet allow you to keep moving through the sets. Run the 400 meters at a pace that is quick but still helps you manage muscular fatigue created by the other exercises.
Intermediate Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
5 chest-to-bar pull-ups
10 push-ups
15 single-leg squats to a box, alternating
*After every 3 rounds, run 400 meters.
Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
5 jumping chest-to-bar pull-ups
10 knee push-ups
20 walking lunges