2018 09 30
Double Helen 3 rounds for time of: Run 800 meters 42 kettlebell swings 24 pull-ups Men: 1.5-pood kettlebell (53#) Women: 1-pood kettlebell (35#) Scaling Helen is a sprint. Double Helen is still a hard push but will require some short breaks for most people. Push the runs and reduce the…
Complete as many rounds as possible in 7 minutes of: 10 sumo deadlift high pulls 10 push presses Men: 135 lb. Women: 95 lb. Scaling This weightlifting couplet is quick and metabolically demanding. The load should be relatively light, allowing you to move fast and take limited breaks. Consider reducing…
2018 09 28
For time: Run 1 mile 100 wall-ball shots 20 muscle-ups Men: 20-lb. ball Women: 14-lb. ball Scaling Choose modifications that allow you to complete each exercise with little rest. There is a high volume of each movement. Scale back each portion so you can keep moving, even as fatigue sets…
2018 09 27
10 rounds for time of: 1 power snatch 3 overhead squats Men: 185 lb. Women: 125 lb. Scaling This workout contains a high volume of weightlifting at a moderately heavy load. Reduce the weight but try to perform the prescribed reps. Today’s workout offers a good opportunity to focus on…
2018 09 26
21-18-15-12-9-6-3 reps of: Handstand push-ups L pull-ups 55+ RX 21-18-15-12-9-6-3 reps of: DB Push press (35#/25#) L-Pull up Scaling This workout may take a while and will challenge your muscular stamina. Handstand push-ups and L pull-ups are both advanced movements. Reduce the reps but choose movements that are still challenging…
2018 09 25
2018 09 24
8 rounds for time of: Run 400 meters Rest 90 seconds Scaling Each run should be an all-out effort. If you cannot run 400 meters in less than 2 minutes, reduce the distance. Intermediate athletes can complete this workout as prescribed. Newer athletes might want to reduce the number of…
2018 09 23
Havana Complete as many rounds as possible in 25 minutes of: 150 double-unders 50 push-ups 15 power cleans Men: 185 lb. Women: 125 lb. 55+ RX AMRAP 25 MIN 75 Double unders 50 push ups 15 power cleans (135#/95#) Scaling Hero workouts are notoriously difficult, mentally and physically. Choose options…
2018 09 21
4 rounds for time of: 30 T2B 30 good mornings (45# plate / 25# plate) 100-ft. handstand walk Scaling Both exercises are extremely demanding of the midline, and they are followed by a skill that’s tough for people newer to gymnastics. Reduce reps and distance or back off the skill…
2018 09 20
Five 3-minute rounds of: 10 front squats 10 box jumps Row for max calories Rest 3 minutes between rounds. Men: 185-lb. squat, 36-in. box Women: 125-lb. squat, 30-in. box 55+ RX Men: 135 lb and 24" box with step down Women: 95 lb and 20" box with step down Scaling…
2018 09 19