Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
5 pull-ups
10 push-ups
15 squats
Post rounds completed to comments.
Compare to 190527.
Scaling:
Deconditioned athletes should reduce the duration and modify movements to work through each round at a consistent pace. Intermediate athletes can perform this benchmark workout as prescribed.
Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 12 minutes of:
3 ring rows
6 assisted push-ups
9 squats
Run 1,000 meters
Then,
5 rounds of:
15 push-ups
20 med-ball cleans
21 burpees
Then,
Run 1,000 meters
Post time to comments.
Scaling:
This is a long workout. New athletes should reduce the volume. Intermediate athletes can perform this workout as prescribed with time restrictions for each segment.
Intermediate Option:
For time:
Run 1,000 meters (or 5 minutes)
Then, with a 20-minute time cap, work through
5 rounds of:
15 push-ups
20 med-ball cleans
21 burpees
Then,
Run the same distance
Beginner Option:
For time:
Jog 800 meters (or 5 minutes)
Then,
3 rounds of:
10 assisted push-ups
15 med-ball cleans
15 burpees
Then,
Jog the same distance
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
25 burpees
15 bodyweight back squats
Post rounds completed to comments.
Compare to 091122.
Scaling:
This long couplet will challenge your will as much as your body. Choose reps and loads that allow you to maintain a steady pace with limited breaks. You may or may not be able to complete the squats in one set, and the later rounds will be particularly challenging. Newer athletes might want to reduce the duration of the workout.
Intermediate Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
20 burpees
10 reps ¾ bodyweight back squats
Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 15 minutes of:
12 burpees
12 empty-bar back squats
Weighted chest-to-bar pull-up 1-1-1-1-1 reps
Weighted dip 1-1-1-1-1 reps
Run 1 mile for time
Post loads and mile time to comments.
Compare to 171231.
Scaling:
This workout involves three max efforts. Ideally, each lifting set will be as heavy as possible. The lifting portion is then followed by a mile run time trial, a benchmark distance. Newer athletes should choose modifications that challenge the pull and the push. Intermediate athletes can do this workout as prescribed.
Beginner Option:
Jumping pull-up, slow descend 5-5-5-5-5 reps
Jumping dip, slow descend 5-5-5-5-5 reps
Jog 1 mile for time
After each row, perform 1 bodyweight front squat for each pull taken — e.g., if it takes 12 pulls on the rower, complete 12 front squats before starting the next round. Reset the rower prior to each round.
Post time and number of pulls each round to comments.
Scaling:
This workout encourages hard pulls on the rower. Increase the damper setting and slow your cadence to minimize the number of pulls each round. Choose a front-squat weight that is heavy but can be completed unbroken when fresh.
Intermediate Option:
7 rounds for time of:
Row 100♀ / 150♂meters in as few pulls as possible
After each row, perform 3/4 bodyweight front squat for each pull taken.
Beginner Option:
4 rounds for time of:
Row 100♀ / 150♂meters in as few pulls as possible
After each row, perform 1 front squat for each pull taken.