Wednesday 220330

Tuesday 240409

Tuesday 240409

3 rounds for time of:
10 strict chest-to-bar pull-ups
20 hand-release push-ups
30 dumbbell front-rack walking lunges

♀ 20 lb
♂ 35 lb

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Scaling:
Today’s triplet has a short to moderate time domain, depending on your ability to manage your strict gymnastics strength and stamina. Perform this workout as prescribed if you can complete at least 3 unbroken strict chest-to-bar pull-ups and 5-7 hand-release push-ups without deviation of your midline (aka “snaking” your push-ups). The loading of the lunges in this workout should be light enough that you can perform each round unbroken. Don’t stop moving on the lunges, and challenge yourself to perform one more pull-up or push-up before breaking on each round.

Intermediate option:
3 rounds for time of:
10 strict chin-over-bar pull-ups
20 hand-release push-ups
30 dumbbell front-rack walking lunges

♀ 15 lb
♂ 25 lb

Beginner option:
3 rounds for time of:
10 ring rows
15 hand-release push-ups (from the knees)
20 unweighted walking lunges

Resources:
The Strict Chest-to-bar Pull-up
The Push-up
See “Hand-release Push-ups” section in “A Fresh Take on the Lowly Push-up”
The Walking Lunge
The Strict Pull-up
The Ring Row

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Featured photo:
Taken by Charlotte Foerschler at CrossFit Krypton in Chesapeake, Virginia.

David Arce

For Time
12 Thrusters (135/95 lb)
12 Hand Release Push-Ups
9 Thrusters (135/95 lb)
9 Hand Release Push-Ups
6 Thrusters (135/95 lb)
6 Hand Release Push-Ups
1 mile Run or 2 km Row
6 Thrusters (95/65 lb)
6 Hand Release Push-Ups
9 Thrusters (95/65 lb)
9 Hand Release Push-Ups
12 Thrusters (95/65 lb)
12 Hand Release Push-Ups

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

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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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Featured photo:
Taken by Charlotte Foerschler at Destination Defender in Somerville, Texas.

Friday 230303

Friday 230303

Open Test 23.3

Starting with a 6-minute time cap, complete as many reps as possible of:
5 wall walks
50 double-unders
15 snatches (65/95 lb)
5 wall walks
50 double-unders
12 snatches (95/135 lb)

If completed before the 6-minute time cap, add 3 minutes to the time cap and complete:
20 strict handstand push-ups
50 double-unders
9 snatches (125/185 lb)

If completed before the 9-minute time cap, add 3 minutes to the time cap and complete:
20 strict handstand push-ups
50 double-unders
6 snatches (155/225 lb)

Post reps completed to comments and submit your results as part of the 2023 CrossFit Games Open.

View full 23.3 Class Plan

Visit the CrossFit Games website for all versions of the workout.

Intermediate option:
Starting with a 6-minute time cap, complete as many reps as possible of:
5 scaled wall walks
50 single-unders
15 snatches (45/65 lb)
5 scaled wall walks
50 single-unders
12 snatches (65/95 lb)

If completed before the 6-minute time cap, add 3 minutes to the time cap and complete:
20 hand-release push-ups
50 single-unders
9 snatches (75/115 lb)

If completed before the 9-minute time cap, add 3 minutes to the time cap and complete:
20 hand-release push-ups
50 single-unders
6 snatches (85/135 lb)

Beginner option:
Starting with a 6-minute time cap, complete as many reps as possible of:
5 bear crawls
50 jumping jacks
15 snatches (35/45 lb)
5 bear crawls
50 jumping jacks
12 snatches (35/45 lb)

If completed before the 6-minute time cap, add 3 minutes to the time cap and complete:
5 bear crawls
60 jumping jacks
9 snatches (75/115 lb)

If completed before the 9-minute time cap, add 3 minutes to the time cap and complete:
5 bear crawls
60 jumping jacks
6 snatches (85/135 lb)