Notes:
1. Bench is at easy pace to maximize lifts.
2. Match each rope assent with ten push-ups.
3. Rest before each of the three distinct efforts as needed.
Pull a sub-1:25/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-1:30/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-1:35/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-1:30/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-1:25/500-m pace for as long as possible
Post time maintained at each pace to comments. Scale split times as needed.
Compare to 160613.
Scaling:
Approach these intervals as max efforts. Choose a beginning pace on the rower that you are able to maintain for a minimum of 10 seconds.
Intermediate Option:
On the Concept2 rower:
Pull a sub-1:35/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-1:40/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-1:45/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-1:40/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-1:35/500-m pace for as long as possible
Beginner Option:
On the C2 rower:
Pull a sub-1:55/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-2:00/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-2:05/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-2:00/500-m pace for as long as possible
Scaling:
Reduce the distance of the row to keep each effort under 5 minutes. Reduce the load, and potentially the volume, of the bench presses to maintain sets of 5 or more reps at a time.
Scaling:
Deconditioned athletes should consider reducing the overall volume of this workout. Choose a bench press loading that allows you to complete a set of 10 unbroken reps when fresh.
Row 1 minute at sub 1:30/500 meter pace,
Row 1 minute at 2:00/500 meter pace alternating for ten minutes.
Rest as needed.
45 pound Push press, 30 seconds, max reps.
Rest 2 minutes.
45 pound Push press 60 seconds, match 30 second effort's rep count.
Rest 2 minutes.
45 pound Push press 90 seconds, again match 30 second effor'ts rep count.
Rest 2 minutes.
45 pound Push press120 seconds, again match 30 second effort's reps count.
Rest as needed.
Row 1 minute at sub 1:30/500 meter pace,
Row 1 minute at 2:00/500 meter pace alternating for ten minutes.