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Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
15 dumbbell deadlifts
50-foot handstand walk

♀ 35-lb dumbbells
♂ 50-lb dumbbells

Post round and reps to comments.

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a back-and-forth couplet. The loading of the dumbbell should allow you to perform your reps unbroken in each set. Choose an option for the handstand walk that allows you to complete each set in 45 seconds or less. Sticking to this stimulus should allow you to complete at least 5 rounds, although you will definitely see some scores close to a round per minute. Prior to starting the workout, spend some time practicing handstand walks and getting upside down. For the deadlifts, you can put the dumbbells inside your legs like a sumo deadlift or keep them on the outside like a conventional deadlift.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the dumbbells. Reduce the distance of the handstand walk.

To reduce the complexity of the handstand walk, consider performing 20 shoulder taps against the wall or with your feet on a box. You may also consider 3-5 inchworms or a bear crawl.

In case of an injury or limitation, perform single-kettlebell sumo deadlifts or unloaded good mornings in place of the deadlifts. For the handstand walks, consider seated alternating light dumbbell shoulder presses.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
15 dumbbell deadlifts
20 shoulder taps with feet elevated on a box

♀ 20-lb dumbbells
♂ 35-lb dumbbells

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
10 single-kettlebell sumo deadlifts
50-foot bear crawl

♀ 18-lb kettlebell
♂ 26-lb kettlebell

Coaching cues:
During the handstand walks, think of the arms as stilts. As you move forward, the supporting arm should be straight.

Resources:
The Dumbbell Deadlift
The Handstand Walk
Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift
Pike Shoulder Taps
The Bear Crawl
Handstand Walk Scaling Tips

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