Scaling:
Heavy overhead squats challenge your strength while demanding solid mechanics and good flexibility. Athletes at all skill levels should attempt overhead squat triples. Experienced athletes can go as heavy as possible, while newer athletes will use this workout as an opportunity to drill the movement, potentially increasing the reps for more practice.
If nobody minds, we'll give the legs a little break today-
How many pull-ups can you do in an hour?
Success comes here by pacing and not going to failure on any set.
Rankings will be by weight class.
Don't be foolish and fill in with any met-con (cardio) or other work.
You don't know what looms! Also, if you're current with the path
the other athletes have been following and your intensity has been
worthy of your best efforts you are long overdue for a reduced
metabolic load.
Our "Workout of the Day" is engineered with great dilligence to care for
ALL of your fitness needs. If some days seem too easy that is because
workouts either before or coming are tortuous and the backing off is
warranted. We are feeding you a regimen that represents the ultimate
challenge for the world's best athletes.
If you are concurrently training for sport, like most of our athletes, temper
your efforts to allow for successful sport training. This is a learned skill
requiring a finely honed sense of self. On the days when your sports
training regimen is lighter, tear it up with our strength and conditioning
workout. On days when your sports training regimen is tough, moderate
your efforts. Many of our athletes are able to engage the "Workout of the Day"
right up to and during competition by just "going through the motions" while
still "doing" the daily workout.
Again, the "Workout of the Day" is designed to accomodate additional sport
training, recreational activity, or stand alone by simply modulating the intensity
of your effort. If you need help with this concept email at [email protected]
and one of our coaches will gladly help you come to terms with this.
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Scaling:
Modify this workout so you can complete several rounds quickly and without rest. It should tax your legs and midline while challenging your overhead flexibility. This is a good opportunity for intermediate athletes to get some exposure to the GHD sit-up, but they should do so with caution and be mindful of its potency.
Intermediate Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 12 minutes of:
10 GHD sit-ups
10 left-arm overhead walking lunges
10 right-arm overhead walking lunges
♀ 30-lb. dumbbell
♂ 45-lb. dumbbell
Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 12 minutes of:
10 AbMat sit-ups
10 walking lunges
20-yard waiter walk
¾ bodyweight hang power snatches
Handstand push-ups
Rest as needed between rounds.
Scaling:
For each movement, pick modifications that allow you to complete at least 10 reps. Reduce the weight on the snatches so that it is still heavy for you but light enough that you can cycle the reps. Newer athletes should treat today as an opportunity to practice two difficult movements.
Intermediate Option:
5 rounds for max reps of:
2/3 bodyweight hang power snatches
Handstand push-ups
Rest as needed between rounds.
Beginner Option:
5 rounds, not for time of:
10 hang power snatches
10 push-ups
Submit time for completion of entire workout. Ranking requires completion of jumps
on time and at height. CrossFit rope is 13ft.
Though the "Workout of the Day" is designed to meet the needs of elite athletes
readying for the highest levels of competition, they can be toned down to provide
an acceptable challenge for even the novice exerciser. Choose lighter loads,
reduce reps, slow the pace, and substitute one pulling, pushing, or leg exercise
for tamer versions of the same function. If you need help or ideas for moderating
these workouts let us know by email at [email protected]
The "Workout of the Day" is engineered to elicit an adaptive response consistent
with the CrossFit philosopy (see CrossFit Foundations).
Following the workout daily provides a substantial volume of exercise at HIGH
intensity while minimizing the likliehood of burnout and overtraining or orthopedic
over-stress. Considerable thought and energy has been given to the precise order
and nature of the workouts. Alterations of this pattern potentially risks burnout,
injury, or gaps in your fitness.