Tuesday 200616

Sunday 230219

Sunday 230219

Cindy XXX

Complete as much as possible in 20 minutes of:
10 pull-ups
20 push-ups
30 squats
15 pull-ups
30 push-ups
45 squats
20 pull-ups
40 push-ups
60 squats 25 pull-ups
50 push-ups
75 squats
30 pull-ups
60 push-ups
90 squats

Try as long as possible for unbroken sets.

Post reps completed (or time) to comments.
Compare to 200616.

Scaling:
Today’s workout is a version of the benchmark workout Cindy. Deconditioned athletes should reduce the duration and modify movements to work through each round at a consistent pace. Intermediate athletes can perform this workout as written, focusing on unbroken sets for as long as possible.

Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 12 minutes of:
5 ring rows
10 assisted push-ups
15 squats

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

Saturday 230826

Saturday 230826

5 rounds of Cindy for time
5 minutes to establish a heavy deadlift
5 rounds of Cindy for time

*One round of Cindy is: 5 pull-ups, 10 push-ups, and 15 squats.

Post both Cindy splits and deadlift weight to comments.

Scaling:
If you do not yet have pull-ups, consider scaling the movement to a ring row, jumping pull-up, or banded pull-up. Beginner-level athletes can work solid mechanics on the deadlift, adding reps to allow more practice. Intermediate athletes can perform this workout as written.

Beginner option:
5 rounds of modified Cindy for time
5 minutes to deadlift 5-5-5-5-5
5 rounds of modified Cindy for time

*One round of modified Cindy is: 3 ring rows, 5 assisted push-ups, and 9 squats.

Thursday 220616

Thursday 220616

On a Concept2 rower:

Pull a sub-1:25/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-1:30/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-1:35/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-1:30/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-1:25/500-m pace for as long as possible

Post time maintained at each pace to comments. Scale split times as needed. Compare to 160613.

Scaling:
Approach these intervals as max efforts. Choose a beginning pace on the rower that you are able to maintain for a minimum of 10 seconds.

Intermediate Option:
On the Concept2 rower:
Pull a sub-1:35/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-1:40/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-1:45/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-1:40/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-1:35/500-m pace for as long as possible

Beginner Option:
On the C2 rower:
Pull a sub-1:55/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-2:00/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-2:05/500-m pace for as long as possible
Rest 3 minutes
Pull a sub-2:00/500-m pace for as long as possible