20 dumbbell box step-ups
Max reps of dumbbell push presses
Rest 2 minutes between rounds
♀ 35-lb DBs and 16-in box
♂ 50-lb DBs and 20-in box
Post push press reps completed each round to comments.
Compare to 200324.
Scaling:
Choose weights for the step-ups that allow you to complete the reps in 1 minute or less. Beginner-level athletes can reduce the number of rounds.
Intermediate Option:
Five 2-minute rounds of:
20 dumbbell box step-ups
Max reps of dumbbell push presses
Rest 2 minutes between rounds
♀ 30-lb DBs and 16-in box
♂ 40-lb DBs and 20-in box
Beginner Option:
Three 2-minute rounds of:
20 dumbbell box step-ups
Max reps of dumbbell push presses
Rest 2 minutes between rounds
♀ 10-lb DBs and 8-in box
♂ 15-lb DBs and 10-in box
The Tabata interval is 20 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds of rest for eight intervals. There is no rest between stations.
♀ 25-lb DBs ♂ 35-lb DBs
Post reps completed for each exercise to comments.
Compare to 180615.
Scaling:
Choose dumbbells that are light enough you can work without hitting failure for the first few intervals. Modify the movements to something that allows you to get a large set of reps in the early intervals.
Intermediate Option:
For max reps at each station:
Tabata dumbbell shoulder presses
Tabata jumping lunges
Tabata jumping ring dips
Tabata walking lunges
Tabata dumbbell push presses
♀ 15-lb DBs
♂ 25-lb DBs
Beginner Option:
For max reps at each station:
Tabata dumbbell shoulder presses
Tabata walking lunges
Tabata assisted ring dips
Tabata walking lunges
Tabata dumbbell push presses
Scaling:
Reduce the load on the dumbbell. Newer athletes should also reduce the overall volume of this workout. All athletes should be wary of the two large sets of GHD sit-ups.