For Time
1 mile Run
27 Bench Presses (70%)
27 Handstand Push-Ups
27 Dumbbell Thrusters (2 x 50/35 lb)
27 Knees-to-Elbows
27 Deadlift (155/105 lb)
1 mile Run
Competitions:
Similar Wods
Wednesday 231011
Wednesday 231011
For time:
5 power cleans
20 dumbbell bench presses
100 double-unders
10 power cleans
20 dumbbell bench presses
100 double-unders
15 power cleans
20 dumbbell bench presses
100 double-unders
♀ 125-lb cleans, 50-lb DBs
♂ 185-lb cleans, 70-lb DBs
Rest, then,
Accumulate 2 minutes in an L-sit hold.
*Focusing on quality, accumulate 2 minutes in as few sets as possible.
Post time and results to comments.
Scaling:
Reduce the load on the power cleans and bench presses. Choose a load on the barbell that allows for moderately heavy singles. Choose a dumbbell load with which you’re able to complete the first 20 in 3 sets or less. The double-under can be modified to 30 lateral jumps over the barbell. For the L-sit hold, watch “L-Sit Drills,” choose a drill, and practice.
Intermediate option:
For time:
5 power cleans
20 dumbbell bench presses
100 double-unders
10 power cleans
20 dumbbell bench presses
100 double-unders
15 power cleans
20 dumbbell bench presses
100 double-unders
♀ 105-lb cleans, 35-lb DBs
♂ 155-lb cleans, 50-lb DBs
Rest, then,
Accumulate 2 minutes in an L-sit hold.
*Focusing on quality, accumulate 2 minutes in as few sets as possible.
Beginner option:
For time:
5 power cleans
20 dumbbell bench presses
30 lateral jumps over barbell
10 power cleans
20 dumbbell bench presses
30 lateral jumps over barbell
15 power cleans
20 dumbbell bench presses
30 lateral jumps over barbell
♀ 55-lb cleans, 15-lb DBs
♂ 75-lb cleans, 25-lb DBs
Rest, then,
Practice 2-5 minutes of an L-sit drill of choice.
Monday 240513
Monday 240513
Freestanding handstand push-up practice
Spend 15-20 minutes practicing the following progression:
Headstand
Headstand with knees to chest
From the headstand position, kick upward to a handstand and hold
Kick to a handstand, hold, and lower back to a headstand
Multiple freestanding handstand push-ups
Rest at least 10 minutes, then perform:
As many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
35 double-unders
5 freestanding handstand push-ups
Post rounds and reps to comments.
Scaling:
The goal today is to build confidence in a gymnastics movement and develop a better understanding of your body in space. This is an opportunity to practice complex skills in a low-intensity environment.
Setup and execution:
*Perform all stages of the progression about 1 foot off a wall. Consider using an AbMat for your head. Even though the wall is there, the goal is to use it only if you lose balance or control. Remember, we are working on a freestanding handstand and handstand push-up.
Headstand | Start in a frog stand and extend both legs above your body. Your head and hands will still be on the ground in the tripod position.
Headstand with knees to chest | While in a headstand, slowly bring your knees to your chest and then extend them back above your body.
Kick to a handstand | While in a headstand, bring your knees toward your chest in a controlled fashion. While extending your legs, think about driving your heels to the sky — this will build momentum. Then press with your arms to complete the freestanding handstand.
Kick to a handstand, hold, and lower back to headstand | If you cannot yet hold a freestanding handstand, use the wall for assistance. Once you kick up, hold for a second or two, then slowly bring your head back down to a headstand. Achieve this by bringing your head in front of your hands, and allow the feet/legs to have a slight backward lean to counterbalance. This can be completed with one or both legs on the wall for assistance.
Multiple freestanding handstand push-ups | Once you have successfully made it back to the headstand, attempt another rep.
Modifications:
Go as far as you can in the progression and stop when it becomes challenging. Over time, progress to the full movement as you develop the skills.
Intermediate option:
Spend 15-20 minutes practicing the following progression:
Headstand
Headstand with knees to chest
From the headstand position, kick upward to a handstand and hold
Kick to a handstand, hold, and lower back to a headstand
Multiple handstand push-ups
Rest at least 10 minutes, then perform:
As many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
35 double-unders
5 handstand push-ups
*Perform all stages of the progression a few inches off a wall. Consider using an AbMat for your head. The goal is to kick up and back to a headstand against the wall. If you are confident with this, try the freestanding variation.
Beginner option:
Spend 15-20 minutes practicing the following progression:
Inchworm
Pike headstand
Pike handstand hold
Pike push-up negative
Multiple pike push-ups
Rest at least 10 minutes, then perform:
As many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
35 single-unders
5 pike push-ups
*Perform all stages of the progression in the middle of an open floor. Consider using an AbMat for your head. To make the pike position easier, keep your feet away from your hands. The closer the feet are to the hands, the more difficult the movement will be. The goal is to practice loading as much bodyweight as possible onto the hands, and to build confidence getting upside down. If you are confident with this progression, try the intermediate variation.
Resources:
The Freestanding Handstand Push-up
The Handstand
The Kipping Handstand Push-up
Handstand Push-up Variations
The Double-under
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Monday 231113
Monday 231113
Meet Guest Programmer - Dale King: Nov. 6-19, 2023.
For time:
Row 1,000 meters
30 bench presses, body weight
Row 1,000 meters
20 bench presses
Row 1,000 meters
10 bench presses
Post time to comments.
Compare to 070113.
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.
Intermediate option:
For time:
Row 1,000 meters
30 bench presses, ¾ body weight
Row 1,000 meters
20 bench presses
Row 1,000 meters
10 bench presses
Beginner option:
For time:
Row 700 meters
20 bench presses
Row 700 meters
15 bench presses
Row 700 meters
10 bench presses
♀ 45-lb barbell
♂ 65-lb barbell
Movement Resources:
The Bench Press
Rowing Technique
Sunday 210627
Sunday 210627
For time:
Row 500 meters
30 bodyweight bench presses
Row 1,000 meters
20 bodyweight bench presses
Row 2,000 meters
10 bodyweight bench presses
Post time to comments.
Compare to 200707.
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.
Intermediate Option:
For time:
Row 500 meters
30 ¾ bodyweight bench presses
Row 1,000 meters
20 ¾ bodyweight bench presses
Row 2,000 meters
10 ¾ bodyweight bench presses
Beginner Option:
For time:
Row 250 meters
30 bench presses
Row 500 meters
20 bench presses
Row 1,000 meters
10 bench presses
♀ 35 lb. ♂ 55 lb.