Saturday 240817

Friday 240712

Friday 240712

Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:

12 dumbbell deadlifts
9 dumbbell hang power cleans
6 dumbbell shoulder-to-overheads

♀ 35-lb dumbbells
♂ 50-lb dumbbells

Post time to comments.

Scaling:
Today’s workout should look oddly familiar. This is a dumbbell variation of the Hero workout DT. The loading of the dumbbells should be on the lighter side of moderate and allow you to perform all 27 reps in 3 sets or less. More advanced athletes should try to maintain unbroken reps for as many rounds as possible, while less-experienced athletes should consider strategic breaks to keep moving through the rounds. For example, perform 11 deadlifts, then break. After a quick breath, perform your 12th deadlift and move right into 8 hang power cleans before breaking. After a quick breath, perform your last hang power clean and finish the round by completing 6 shoulder-to-overheads. The goal for everyone is to perform at least 5 total rounds, but can anyone get 10?

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:

12 dumbbell deadlifts
9 dumbbell hang power cleans
6 dumbbell shoulder-to-overheads

♀ 20-lb dumbbells
♂ 35-lb dumbbells

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:

12 dumbbell deadlifts
9 dumbbell hang power cleans
6 dumbbell shoulder-to-overheads

♀ 10-lb dumbbells
♂ 15-lb dumbbells

Coaching cues:

Training with dumbbells is a potent way to address muscle imbalances, requiring stabilization on each side and improving overall coordination.

Dumbbells are also a great tool to reduce the complexity of lifts like the snatch and clean for newer athletes and those with front-rack limitations.

Resources:
The Dumbbell Deadlift
The Dumbbell Hang Clean
The Dumbbell Push Jerk

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Monday 220214

Monday 220214

For time:

10 single-leg squats
20 double-unders
20 single-leg squats
40 double-unders
30 single-leg squats
60 double-unders
40 single-leg squats
80 double-unders
50 single-leg squats
100 double-unders

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Scaling:
Watch “Pistol Variations” and practice proper technique in the single-leg squats. If you are unable to perform single-leg squats with your heel on the ground throughout the rep, modify the movement to a box, as seen in the video.

Intermediate Option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 12 minutes:
10 single-leg squats
20 double-unders
20 single-leg squats
40 double-unders
30 single-leg squats
60 double-unders
40 single-leg squats
80 double-unders
50 single-leg squats
100 double-unders

Beginner Option:
For time:
10 single-leg squats to a box above parallel
20 single-unders
20 single-leg squats to a box above parallel
40 single-unders
30 single-leg squats to a box above parallel
60 single-unders

Friday 210409

Friday 210409

Choose one of the following from the CrossFit Games Quarterfinals.

Quarterfinal Test 1
For total time:

3 rounds of:
10 strict handstand push-ups
10 dumbbell hang power cleans
50 double-unders

Rest 1 min., then:

3 rounds of:
10 kipping handstand push-ups
10 dumbbell shoulder-to-overheads
50 double-unders

♀ 35-lb. dumbbells
♂ 50-lb. dumbbells

Time cap: 10 min.

OR

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

Rest 1 min., then:

3 rounds of:
15 push-ups
10 dumbbell shoulder-to-overheads
30 double-unders

♀ 30-lb. dumbbells
♂ 40-lb. dumbbells

OR

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

Beginner Option:
3 rounds of:
10 push-ups
10 dumbbell hang power cleans
50 single-unders

Rest 1 min., then:

3 rounds of:
10 knee push-ups
10 dumbbell shoulder-to-overheads
50 single-unders

♀ 10-lb. dumbbells
♂ 15-lb. dumbbells

OR

40 sit-ups
4 rope climbs, from lying to standing
40 lunge steps
30 sit-ups
3 rope climbs, from lying to standing
30 lunge steps
20 sit-ups
2 rope climbs, from lying to standing
20 lunge steps
10 sit-ups
1 rope climb, from lying to standing
10 lunge steps

Wednesday 210609

Wednesday 210609

Online Semifinals Event 3

For time:
30 muscle-ups
30-meter dumbbell front-rack lunge
300 double-unders
20 muscle-ups
20-meter dumbbell front-rack lunge
200 double-unders
10 muscle-ups
10-meter dumbbell front-rack lunge
100 double-unders

♀ 35-lb. DBs ♂ 50-lb. DBs

25-minute time cap.

Post time to comments.

Scaling:
Modify the muscle-ups to pull and push exercises that challenge you without causing you to hit failure. Newer athletes should reduce the overall volume of this workout.

Intermediate Option:
For time:
20 muscle-ups
30-meter dumbbell front-rack lunge
200 double-unders
10 muscle-ups
20-meter dumbbell front-rack lunge
100 double-unders
5 muscle-ups
10-meter dumbbell front-rack lunge
50 double-unders

♀ 25-lb. DBs ♂ 35-lb. DBs

Beginner Option:
For time:
20 assisted pull-ups + 20 assisted push-ups
30-meter lunge
200 single-unders
10 assisted pull-ups + 10 assisted push-ups
20-meter lunge
100 single-unders
5 assisted pull-ups + 5 assisted push-ups
10-meter lunge
50 single-unders