Back squat, 5-5-3-3-1-1 reps
Rest
Tabata Squat/Push-up Intervals.
First interval (20 seconds) Squat, rest (10 seconds),
second interval (20 seconds) Push-ups.
In this manner alternate all 8 intervals.
Score the eight intervals by finding the weakest product
(multiply) of squat and push-up reps from all eight intervals.
Rest
Time 100 Push-ups
On a 25-minute clock, 5 rounds of:
Row for 50 seconds, rest 10 seconds
Row for 40 seconds, rest 20 seconds
Row for 30 seconds, rest 30 seconds
Row for 20 seconds, rest 40 seconds
Row for 10 seconds, rest 50 seconds
Post total distance rowed to comments.
Compare to 211003.
Scaling:
There is no need to modify the structure of this workout. Fatigue will become an issue as the rounds progress, so less fit athletes should decrease the number of rounds. Vary your intensity as the intervals change. When the work times are shorter, row harder.
Intermediate Option:
On a 20-minute clock, 4 rounds of:
Row for 50 seconds, rest 10 seconds
Row for 40 seconds, rest 20 seconds
Row for 30 seconds, rest 30 seconds
Row for 20 seconds, rest 40 seconds
Row for 10 seconds, rest 50 seconds
Beginner Option:
On a 15-minute clock, 3 rounds of:
Row for 50 seconds, rest 10 seconds
Row for 40 seconds, rest 20 seconds
Row for 30 seconds, rest 30 seconds
Row for 20 seconds, rest 40 seconds
Row for 10 seconds, rest 50 seconds
Row for 50 seconds, rest 10 seconds
Row for 40 seconds, rest 20 seconds
Row for 30 seconds, rest 30 seconds
Row for 20 seconds, rest 40 seconds
Row for 10 seconds, rest 50 seconds
Post total distance rowed to comments.
Compare to 191201.
Scaling:
There is no need to modify the structure of this workout. Fatigue will become an issue as the rounds progress, so less fit athletes should decrease the number of rounds. Vary your intensity as the intervals change. When the work times are shorter, row harder.
Intermediate Option:
On a 20-minute clock, 4 rounds of:
Row for 50 seconds, rest 10 seconds
Row for 40 seconds, rest 20 seconds
Row for 30 seconds, rest 30 seconds
Row for 20 seconds, rest 40 seconds
Row for 10 seconds, rest 50 seconds
Beginner Option:
On a 15-minute clock, 3 rounds of:
Row for 50 seconds, rest 10 seconds
Row for 40 seconds, rest 20 seconds
Row for 30 seconds, rest 30 seconds
Row for 20 seconds, rest 40 seconds
Row for 10 seconds, rest 50 seconds
Task Tabata
300 reps for time, following the pattern:
20 seconds of pull-ups
10 seconds of rest
20 seconds of push-ups
10 seconds of rest
20 seconds of sit-ups
10 seconds of rest
20 seconds of squats
10 seconds of rest
After the round of squats, begin again with the pull-ups. Keep a running total of reps and continue working until 300 reps are completed.
Post time to comments.
Scaling:
Reduce the total number of reps to be completed but preserve the 20-on, 10-off interval.
Intermediate Option:
225 reps for time
Beginner Option:
150 reps for time, following the pattern:
20 seconds of ring rows
10 seconds of rest
20 seconds of knee push-ups
10 seconds of rest
20 seconds of sit-ups
10 seconds of rest
20 seconds of squats
10 seconds of rest
The Tabata interval is 20 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds of rest for eight intervals. For this workout, your Tabata score is the least number of reps performed in any of the eight intervals. The measurement unit for the row is calories.
Post your Tabata score for each exercise and sum of all five Tabata exercises to comments.
Compare to 190511.
Scaling:
If needed, modify the movements so you can work without hitting failure for the first few intervals. Intermediate athletes can do this workout as prescribed.