Sunday 090125

Sunday 230430

Sunday 230430

Complete as many reps as possible in 8 minutes of:
3 strict handstand push-ups
3 overhead squats
6 strict handstand push-ups
3 overhead squats
9 strict handstand push-ups
3 overhead squats
12 strict handstand push-ups
6 overhead squats
15 strict handstand push-ups
6 overhead squats
18 strict handstand push-ups
6 overhead squats
21 strict handstand push-ups
9 overhead squats

Continue until time expires, adding 3 handstand push-ups each round and 3 overhead squats every 3 rounds.

♀ 105 lb ♂ 155 lb

Scaling:
Today’s movement combo will tax your overhead position. Reduce the reps on the handstand push-ups and/or reduce the load on the barbell in order to work through the earlier rounds with minimal rest.

Intermediate Option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 8 minutes of:
1 strict handstand push-up
3 overhead squats
2 strict handstand push-ups
3 overhead squats
3 strict handstand push-ups
3 overhead squats
4 strict handstand push-ups
6 overhead squats
5 strict handstand push-ups
6 overhead squats
6 strict handstand push-ups
6 overhead squats
7 strict handstand push-ups
9 overhead squats

Continue until time expires, adding 1 handstand push-up each round and 3 overhead squats every 3 rounds.

♀ 95 lb ♂ 135 lb

Beginner Option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 8 minutes of:
3 push-ups
3 overhead squats
6 push-ups
3 overhead squats
9 push-ups
3 overhead squats
12 push-ups
6 overhead squats
15 push-ups
6 overhead squats
18 push-ups
6 overhead squats
21 push-ups
9 overhead squats

Continue until time expires, adding 3 push-ups each round and 3 overhead squats every 3 rounds.

♀ 22 lb ♂ 35 lb

Monday 230102

Monday 230102

Back Squat Barbara

Every 6 minutes for 5 rounds complete:
20 pull-ups
30 push-ups
40 sit-ups
50 squats
5 back squats

♀ 155 lb ♂ 225 lb

Note and post your time after each set of air squats to comments.

Scaling:
If you have never completed the original benchmark Barbara, start there and eliminate the back squats for today’s workout. Intermediate athletes may choose to reduce the gymnastics reps and/or loading on the squats to keep rounds under 4 minutes.

Intermediate Option:
Every 6 minutes for 5 rounds complete:
15 pull-ups
20 push-ups
30 sit-ups
40 squats
5 back squats

♀ 135 lb ♂ 205 lb

Beginner Option:
3 rounds, each for time, of:
10 ring rows
15 push-ups
20 sit-ups
25 squats

Rest precisely three minutes between rounds.

Saturday 030927

"Barbara"

"Barbara"

Five rounds, each for time of:
20 Pull-ups
30 Push-ups
40 Sit-ups
50 Squats

Rest precisely three minutes between each round. Post time for each of five rounds to comments.

On July 13, 2003 we introduced the prototype "Barbara." This earlier version allowed five minutes rest between sets. Go back to 030713 and note any improvements today in spite of the reduced rest.

Tuesday 220111

Tuesday 220111

Barbara
5 rounds, each for time, of:

20 pull-ups
30 push-ups
40 sit-ups
50 squats

Rest precisely three minutes between rounds.

Post times to comments.
Compare to 201121.

Scaling:
This is a classic benchmark workout with the goal of staying relatively consistent each round. If unable to finish each movement in 3 sets or less, decrease the reps by 5-10 per movement.

Beginner Option:
3 rounds, each for time, of:
10 ring rows
15 push-ups
20 sit-ups
25 squats

Rest precisely three minutes between rounds.