2018 10 19
Deadlift 5-5-3-3-3-1-1-1-1 reps Scaling The descending rep scheme for this heavy day makes it appropriate for all skill levels. The early sets offer ample practice time with the deadlift before weight is added for the smaller sets.
Workout 18.5 Complete as many reps as possible in 7 minutes of: 3 thrusters 3 chest-to-bar pull-ups 6 thrusters 6 chest-to-bar pull-ups 9 thrusters 9 chest-to-bar pull-ups 12 thrusters 12 chest-to-bar pull-ups 15 thrusters 15 chest-to-bar pull-ups 18 thrusters 18 chest-to-bar pull-ups This is a timed workout. If you complete…
2018 10 18
4 rounds for time of: 15 box jumps Run 400 meters Men: 36-in. box Women: 30-in. box 55+ RX Men: 24" box with step down Women: 20" box with step down Scaling The 15 high box jumps are meant to be a challenge, particularly after running hard. Choose a box…
2018 10 17
TEAMS OF 2 Complete as many rounds as possible in 7 minutes of: 15/10-cal. row or 10/7 cal bike 15 push-ups 55+ RX Same Scaling This couplet is designed to allow athletes to maintain intensity in each movement throughout the 7 minutes. The row or bike should be a sprint,…
2018 10 16
Hansen 5 rounds for time of: 30 kettlebell swings 30 burpees 30 T2B Men: 2-pood kettlebell (70#) Women: 1.5-pood kettlebell (53#) Scaling This Hero workout is intended to be a long, metabolic challenge that places great demand on the midline. Reduce the reps and kettlebell weight so you can keep…
2018 10 15
This week we interview owner and head roaster of Rubel Roasting, PJ Rubel. Rubel roasting was started as a fun side project for Regionals athlete PJ Rubel. A multi time Regionals competitor, PJ took his love and dedication for fitness and applied that same work ethic to Rubel Roasting. A "more…
2018 10 14
15-12-9-6-3 reps for time of: Dumbbell hang clean and jerks Weighted pull-ups Use one of the dumbbells for your weighted pull-ups. Men: 50-lb. dumbbells Women: 35-lb. dumbbells Scaling This workout should be completed relatively quickly. Choose a weight for the dumbbells that allows you to complete the set of 15…
2018 10 14
2018 10 12
Workout 18.4 Diane 21-15-9 reps of: Deadlifts, 225 lb. / 155 lb. Handstand push-ups Then, 21-15-9 reps of: Deadlifts, 315 lb. / 205 lb. 50-ft. handstand walk after each set Time cap: 9 minutes Variations: Rx’d: (Ages 16-54) Men deadlift 225 lb. then 315 lb. Women deadlift 155 lb. then…
2018 10 11
4 rounds, each for time, of: Assault Bike 1 mile Rest as needed between efforts. 55+ RX Same Scaling Rest enough between rounds so that each effort can be performed at high intensity. Intermediate athletes can perform this as prescribed. Beginners can reduce the rounds and distance. Beginner Option 3…
2018 10 10