1 minute of burpees
1 minute of GHD sit-ups
Rest 1 minute
Post reps completed each round to comments.
Compare to 200711.
Scaling:
This combo will tax your midline. If you are new to the GHD, practice the skill during warm-up and modify to an abmat sit-up during the workout.
Intermediate Option:
2 rounds of:
1 minute of burpees
1 minute of GHD sit-ups
Rest 1 minute
2 rounds of:
1 minute of burpees
1 minute of sit-ups
Rest 1 minute
Beginner Option:
3 rounds of:
1 minute of burpees
1 minute of sit-ups
Rest 1 minute
Quarterfinal Test 2
For time:
60 GHD sit-ups
6 rope climbs, 15 ft.
60 single-leg squats, alternating
50 GHD sit-ups
5 rope climbs, 15 ft.
50 single-leg squats, alternating
40 GHD sit-ups
4 rope climbs, 15 ft.
40 single-leg squats, alternating
30 GHD sit-ups
3 rope climbs, 15 ft.
30 single-leg squats, alternating
Time cap: 20 min.
Post choice of workout and time to comments.
Scaling:
If choosing Test 1, modify the movements and reduce the dumbbell load to something you can perform quickly and unbroken. This workout is a sprint, and should be scaled to allow for a quick, all-out effort.
If choosing Test 2, be careful of the high volume of each exercise, especially with the GHD. Athletes without exposure to the GHD should drastically reduce the volume. Overall this workout is fairly long, so choose modifications that are still challenging, and plan on having to break each exercise multiple sets.
Intermediate Option:
3 rounds of:
10 kipping handstand push-ups
10 dumbbell hang power cleans
30 double-unders
Post rounds completed to comments.
Compare to 200604.
Scaling:
Modify this workout so you can complete several rounds quickly and without rest. It should tax your legs and midline while challenging your overhead flexibility. This is a good opportunity for intermediate athletes to get some exposure to the GHD sit-up, but they should do so with caution and be mindful of its potency.
Intermediate Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 12 minutes of:
10 GHD sit-ups
10 left-arm overhead walking lunges
10 right-arm overhead walking lunges
♀ 30-lb. dumbbell
♂ 45-lb. dumbbell
Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 12 minutes of:
10 AbMat sit-ups
10 walking lunges
20-yard waiter walk
Tabata back squats, 65/95 lb.
Rest 1 minute
Tabata L-sit
Rest 1 minute
Tabata ring rows
Rest 1 minute
Tabata handstand hold
Rest 1 minute
Tabata row
The Tabata interval is 20 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds of rest for eight intervals. For the L-sit and handstand hold, count the number of seconds maintained in the hold.
Post total reps/seconds/calories for each exercise to comments.
Compare to 201105.
Scaling:
Reduce the load on the back squat to allow you to keep moving for the full 20 seconds. For the L-sit, find a variation with which you can perform at least a 20-second hold. For the ring rows, find a foot position that allows you to complete 10 consecutive reps. Moving the feet farther away will increase the difficulty. If you are unable to kick up to a handstand, select a modification that allows you to develop strength in an inverted position.
Intermediate Option:
Tabata back squats, 45/65 lb.
Rest 1 minute
Tabata L-sit
Rest 1 minute
Tabata ring rows
Rest 1 minute
Tabata handstand hold against wall
Rest 1 minute
Tabata row
Beginner Option:
Tabata air squats
Rest 1 minute
Tabata knee tuck on parallettes
Rest 1 minute
Tabata ring rows
Rest 1 minute
Tabata pike hold
Rest 1 minute
Tabata row
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 min. of:
25-cal. row
25 hip extensions
25 GHD sit-ups
Post rounds completed to comments.
Compare to 181022.
Scaling:
This AMRAP is sure to tax the midline. Intermediate athletes may choose to dabble with the GHD but should remain cautious of the full dosing. Beginner athletes should avoid the GHD completely until they have built up a tolerance for this very potent movement.
Intermediate Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 min. of:
25-cal. row
25 hip extensions
10 GHD sit-ups
15 sit-ups
Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 min. of:
15-cal. row
15 weighted good mornings, empty barbell
15 sit-ups