As an example of high functionality and marked carryover of cardiorespiratory benefit to sport and human performance in general, we offer our “wallball” exercise. This exercise is largely a front squat and push-press combination. The functionality of throwing or shooting an object from overhead and standing up is hopefully obvious.
Watch The Wall-Ball ShotFor time:
Run 800 meters
Then, 50-40-30-20-10 reps of the couplet:
Wall ball
Box jump
Then, run 800 meters
♀ 14-lb ball, 20-in box
♂ 20-lb ball, 24-in box
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Scaling:
Newer athletes should reduce the volume on the couplet in order to keep intensity high and complete the work in the 18-22 minute range.
Intermediate Option:
For time:
Run 800 meters
Then, 50-40-30-20-10 reps of the couplet:
Wall ball
Box jump
Then, run 800 meters
♀ 10-lb ball, 20-in box
♂ 14-lb ball, 24-in box
Beginner Option:
For time:
Run 400 meters
Then, 40-30-20-10 reps of the couplet:
Wall ball
Box jump
Then, run 400 meters
♀ 6-lb ball, 12-in box
♂ 10-lb ball, 20-in box