3 rounds for time of:
15 shoulder-to-overheads
30 burpee box jump-overs

♀ 95-lb barbell and a 20-inch box
♂ 135-lb barbell and a 24-inch box

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a grind with a bit of movement redundancy. Don’t expect this workout to be blazing fast; instead, think of this effort as smooth and steady. The loading of the barbell should be moderate. Some will be able to perform unbroken sets, while others should aim to break no more than once. For the shoulder-to-overheads, choose push presses or push jerks. The push press will have an increased cycle time, while the push jerk will help produce more reps. And the burpee box jump-overs are a marathon, not a sprint.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell. Reduce the reps of the burpee box jump-overs.

To reduce the complexity of the shoulder-to-overheads, consider using a pair of dumbbells or performing shoulder presses at a reduced load. For the burpee box jump-overs, reduce the height of the box or perform burpee box step-overs.

In case of injury or limitation, for the shoulder-to-overheads, consider single-dumbbell shoulder presses or push presses. For the burpee box jump-overs, perform up-downs, plus box step-overs. If necessary, eliminate the box and perform up-downs.

Intermediate option:
3 rounds for time of:
15 shoulder-to-overheads
20 burpee box jump-overs

♀ 65-lb barbell and a 20-inch box
♂ 95-lb barbell and a 24-inch box

Beginner option:
3 rounds for time of:
15 shoulder-to-overheads
15 burpee box step-overs

♀ 35-lb barbell and a 12-inch box
♂ 45-lb barbell and a 20-inch box

Coaching cues:
As you dip in both the push press and push jerk, imagine running your shoulders and hips up and down a wall.

Resources:
The Push Press
The Push Jerk
Burpee Box Jump-Over Variations

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Mary

Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
5 handstand push-ups
10 alternating single-leg squats
15 pull-ups

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Compare to 220726.

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a classic CrossFit benchmark and continues to build off of the previous two weeks. Mary is Cindy’s older sister, metaphorically speaking. The pressing and squatting elements are more challenging, and there is an increase in pull-up volume. If you can perform one or all three movements as prescribed, you should attempt this effort as Rx’d. Manage your reps in each round. Don’t push to failure too early, remember to breathe, and take breaks as needed.

Scaling:
Reduce the overall duration of the workout. Reduce the reps of the pull-ups.

To reduce the complexity of the handstand push-ups, perform pike push-ups. For the single-leg squats, perform these to a target, such as a box or a bench. For the pull-ups, perform jumping pull-ups or ring rows.

In case of injury or limitation, for the handstand push-ups, perform dumbbell shoulder presses. For the single-leg squats, perform reverse lunges or air squats. For the pull-ups, perform foot-assisted pull-ups or bent-over dumbbell rows.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
5 pike push-ups
10 alternating single-leg squats to a target
10 pull-ups

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
5 push-ups to a 24-inch box
10 air squats
15 ring rows

Coaching cues:
For the single-leg squats, focus on letting your chest lean over the thigh of the leg you are squatting on.

Resources:
The Kipping Handstand Push-Up
The Single-Leg Squat
The Kipping Pull-Up
The Pike Push-Up
Single-Leg Squat | Scaling
Push-Up Tips
The Air Squat
The Ring Row

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For time:
600-meter row
12 hang squat cleans
6 wall walks
400-meter row
8 hang squat cleans
4 wall walks
200-meter row
4 hang squat cleans
2 wall walks

♀ 125 lb
♂ 185 lb

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a triplet with a descending rep scheme. The loading of the barbell should be moderate to heavy. Choose a weight that allows you to complete the reps in three sets or fewer. Push the pace on the rower and manage your reps on the wall walks. Breathe between reps and don’t burn out in the first set.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell. Reduce the distance on the rower.

To reduce the complexity of the hang squat cleans, use a pair of dumbbells or consider performing a hang power clean, plus a front squat for each rep. For the wall walks, reduce the range of motion by only taking 1-3 steps toward the wall.

In case of injury or limitation, for the row, perform a 600/400/200-meter run or 500/900/1,300-meter Echo bike. For the hang squat cleans, consider hang medicine-ball cleans or kettlebell swings, plus a goblet squat. For the wall walks, perform inchworms, plus a push-up for each rep.

Intermediate option:
For time:
600-meter row
12 hang squat cleans
6 partial wall walks (2 steps toward the wall)
400-meter row
8 hang squat cleans
4 partial wall walks (2 steps toward the wall)
200-meter row
4 hang squat cleans
2 partial wall walks (2 steps toward the wall)

♀ 95 lb
♂ 135 lb

Beginner option:
For time:
600-meter row
12 hang squat cleans
6 inchworms
400-meter row
8 hang squat cleans
4 inchworms
200-meter row
4 hang squat cleans
2 inchworms

♀ 35 lb
♂ 45 lb

Coaching cues:
For the hang squat cleans, finish the second pull before getting under the barbell. Focus on jumping and getting the shoulders behind the barbell before pulling under the bar.

Resources:
Rowing
The Hang Squat Clean
The Wall Walk
The Inchworm

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Angie

For time:
100 pull-ups
100 push-ups
100 sit-ups
100 squats

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Compare to 180102.

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a classic CrossFit benchmark and plays off of last week’s Cindy effort. Use Cindy, as well as any previous Angie attempts, to help you navigate today. This chipper should push your muscular stamina while being metabolically taxing. If you have never completed this workout before, the pull-ups and push-ups are the bulk of the work. Try to avoid any one exercise taking more than 8 minutes.

Scaling:
Reduce the repetitions of each movement.

To reduce the complexity of the movements, perform jumping pull-ups, push-ups from your knees, feet-anchored sit-ups, and air squats to a target.

In case of injury or limitation, perform ring rows in place of pull-ups, push-ups with your hands on a 30-inch box, a 2- to 3-minute plank hold (accumulated) in place of sit-ups, and lunges or low box step-ups for the squats.

Intermediate option:
For time:
60 pull-ups
60 push-ups
100 sit-ups
100 squats

Beginner option:
For time:
50 ring rows
50 push-ups from the knees
50 sit-ups
50 squats

Coaching cues:
For the sit-ups, touch your shoulder blades and hands on the floor at the bottom of the rep. At the top, get your shoulders in front of your hips.

Resources:
The Kipping Pull-Up
The Push-Up
The AbMat Sit-Up
The Air Squat

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For time:
21-15-9 reps of:
Wall-ball shots
Toes-to-bars

Rest 2 minutes

15-12-9 reps of:
Wall-ball shots
Toes-to-bars

♀ 20-lb medicine ball to a 9-foot target
♂ 30-lb medicine ball to a 10-foot target

Post total time, including the rest, to comments.

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout contains two sprinty couplets. There are fewer reps in the second couplet to help you maintain your sprint pace and deal with fatigue. Use a heavier medicine ball than you are accustomed to using on wall-ball shots. If you are unable to go heavier and only have the ball you regularly use, try throwing to a higher target. On the toes-to-bars, hang on for big sets and get back to the medicine ball as quickly as possible.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the medicine ball.

To reduce the complexity of the wall-ball shots, reduce the height of the target. For the toes-to-bars, reduce the range of motion by performing knees-to-armpits or knees-to-chests.

In case of injury or limitation, for the wall-ball shots, perform dumbbell thrusters. If there is an overhead limitation, perform medicine-ball front squats. If there is a squatting limitation, perform medicine-ball push presses. For the toes-to-bars, perform hanging knee raises, V-ups, or AbMat sit-ups.

Intermediate option:
For time:
21-15-9 reps of:
Wall-ball shots
Knees-to-armpits

Rest 2 minutes

15-12-9 reps of:
Wall-ball shots
Knees-to-armpits

♀ 14-lb medicine ball to a 9-foot target
♂ 20-lb medicine ball to a 10-foot target

Beginner option:
For time:
15-12-9 reps of:
Wall-ball shots
Hanging knee raises

Rest 2 minutes

12-9-6 reps of:
Wall-ball shots
Hanging knee raises

♀ 6-lb medicine ball to a 9-foot target
♂ 10-lb medicine ball to a 10-foot target

Coaching cues:
To increase the height in your back swing and decrease the effort it takes to get your toes to the bar, focus on pressing down against the pull-up bar and leaning back to get your shoulders behind the bar.

Resources:
The Wall-Ball Shot
The Kipping Toes-to-Bar
The Hanging Knee Raise | Kipping

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7 sets, each for load:
1 push jerk + 1 split jerk

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a heavy day. Remember that heavy is relative to each person. Both the push jerk and the split jerk are technical lifts, so the loading today will be dictated by your proficiency with these movements. For each set, the barbell can be taken out of a rack. These are meant to be completed without putting the bar down between lifts. After the push jerk, lower the barbell to the shoulders and then perform the split jerk before putting the barbell down or reracking. Advanced athletes should increase the load across as many sets as possible. Athletes who are unfamiliar with the movements should focus on technique before increasing the weight.

Scaling:
To reduce the complexity of the push jerk, perform a push press or a shoulder press. For the split jerk, perform a push jerk. The complexity for both movements can be reduced by putting the barbell in the back-rack position. However, be sure to practice how to safely return the bar to the back-rack position. Doing this eliminates the need to pull the chin out of the way and starts the barbell at the center of the body.

In case of injury or limitation, perform a single-arm dumbbell push jerk or split jerk.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:
7 sets, each for quality and load:
2 push presses + 1 push jerk

Coaching cues:
When in the split position, you want your feet about as wide as your squat stance. The distance between your feet should be no greater than a lunge. Put this length and width together, and you will have a stable receiving position.

Resources:
The Push Jerk
The Split Jerk
The Push Press

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Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 12 minutes of:
10 dumbbell push presses
10 kipping pull-ups
10 burpees
30 double-unders

♀ 35-lb dumbbells
♂ 50-lb dumbbells

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Stimulus and Strategy:
In today’s workout, you are going to move through these four movements as many times as possible in 12 minutes. Your goal is to perform a single round in 3 minutes or less. The loading of the dumbbell should allow you to complete your reps in 2 sets or less. For the pull-ups, maintain the gymnastics-style kip throughout the entire workout — no butterfly pull-ups today.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the dumbbells. Reduce the reps of the movements.

To reduce the complexity of the dumbbell push presses, perform shoulder presses. For the kipping pull-ups, perform jumping pull-ups. For the burpees, perform up-downs. For the double-unders, perform single-unders.

In case of injury or limitation, for the dumbbell push presses, perform single-dumbbell push presses. For the kipping pull-ups, perform foot-assisted pull-ups or ring rows. For the double-unders, perform lateral hops, penguin taps, or hop on any machine for 30 seconds of work.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 12 minutes of:
10 dumbbell push presses
5 kipping pull-ups
10 burpees
15 double-unders

♀ 20-lb dumbbells
♂ 35-lb dumbbells

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 12 minutes of:
10 dumbbell push presses
5 ring rows
10 up-downs
30 single-unders

♀ 10-lb dumbbells
♂ 15-lb dumbbells

Coaching cues:
In the gymnastics-style kipping pull-up, remember to push away from the top of each rep. As you push away, bring your feet below or slightly in front of your body and let gravity bring you to the front of your swing.

Resources:
The Dumbbell Push Press
The Kipping Pull-Up
The Burpee
The Double-Under
The Ring Row
The Up-Down
The Single-Under

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Complete as many reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
1 wall walk
1 clean and jerk

After each round, add 1 rep to the wall walks and 10 lb to the barbell until time expires.

♀ 145-lb barbell
♂ 205-lb barbell

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is an ascending ladder of wall walks, coupled with increased loading in the clean and jerk. After each round, add 1 rep to the wall walks and 10 lb to the barbell until time expires. Your goal should be to complete 4-7 rounds. If you hit the workout as prescribed, your seventh round would be 7 wall walks and 1 clean and jerk at 265 lb. Adjust your loading and weight jumps according to the intended stimulus. Expect the wall walks to fatigue the shoulders and midline. This will ultimately make the jerk more challenging, so when moving through the workout, take your time on your lifts and don’t pick up the bar until you are confident.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell. Reduce the reps of the wall walks.

To reduce the complexity of the wall walks, reduce the range of motion. Consider only taking 2-4 steps back toward the wall. For the clean and jerks, perform hang cleans and push presses.

In case of injury or limitation, for the wall walks, consider performing inchworms with your feet on the floor or elevated on a box. For the clean and jerks, perform dumbbell clean and jerks. If there is an overhead limitation, perform cleans with no jerk.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
1 partial wall walk (2 steps toward the wall)
1 clean and jerk

After each round, add 1 rep to the wall walks and 10 lb to the barbell until time expires.

♀ 95-lb barbell
♂ 135-lb barbell

Beginner option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
1 inchworm
1 clean and jerk

After each round, add 1 rep to both the inchworms and clean and jerks until time expires.

♀ 35-lb barbell
♂ 45-lb barbell

Coaching cues:
As you dip and drive in the jerk, drive the elbows up. Keep the elbows high enough to maintain a shoulder “shelf” for the bar to rest on.

Resources:
The Wall Walk
The Clean and Jerk
The Power Clean and Push Jerk
The Power Clean and Split Jerk
Inchworm

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For time:
100 wall-ball shots
25 burpees
75 kettlebell swings
25 burpees
50 knees-to-elbows
25 burpees

♀ 14-lb medicine ball to a 9-foot target and a 35-lb kettlebell
♂ 20-lb medicine ball to a 10-foot target and a 53-lb kettlebell

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a chipper with a repeating burpee element. The loading for both the wall-ball shots and the kettlebell swings should allow you to perform consistent sets of 15-20 reps or more. For the knees-to-elbows, choose a variation that allows you to perform 5-7 reps or more at a time. Have fun with this one, and as with any chipper, just keep “chipping” away.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the medicine ball and the kettlebell. Reduce the reps of all the movements.

To reduce the complexity of the wall-ball shots, reduce the height of the target. For the kettlebell swings, reduce the range of motion and perform Russian kettlebell swings. For the knees-to-elbows, reduce the range of motion.

In case of injury or limitation, for the wall-ball shots, perform medicine-ball front squats for an overhead limitation or medicine-ball push presses for a squatting limitation. For the burpees, perform up-downs. For the kettlebell swings, consider single-arm Russian kettlebell swings or kettlebell deadlifts. For the knees-to-elbows, perform hanging knee raises or lying toes-to-bars.

Intermediate option:
For time:
80 wall-ball shots
20 burpees
60 kettlebell swings
20 burpees
40 knees-to-chests
20 burpees

♀ 10-lb medicine ball to a 9-foot target and a 26-lb kettlebell
♂ 14-lb medicine ball to a 10-foot target and a 35-lb kettlebell

Beginner option:
2 rounds for time of:
25 wall-ball shots
5 burpees
20 kettlebell swings
5 burpees
15 hanging knee raises
5 burpees

♀ 6-lb medicine ball to a 9-foot target and an 18-lb kettlebell
♂ 10-lb medicine ball to a 10-foot target and a 26-lb kettlebell

Coaching cues:
The finish position of the kettlebell swing is like a standing plank hold, minus the position of your arms. Your midsection should be rigid and unchanging while your shoulders, hips, knees, and ankles are all in a straight line. A plank on the floor is no different.

Resources:
The Wall-Ball Shot
The Burpee
The Kettlebell Swing
The Knees-to-Elbows
Kipping Hanging Knee Raise

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42-30-18 reps for time of:
GHD sit-ups
Dumbbell shoulder-to-overheads

♀ 35-lb dumbbells
♂ 50-lb dumbbells

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a gymnastics and weightlifting couplet. The midline stabilization and lower-body fatigue created by the GHD sit-ups will make the dumbbell shoulder-to-overheads more challenging, so manage your reps accordingly. The loading for the dumbbells should be moderate, but expect it to feel heavier than you want following the GHD. You should be able to perform consistent sets of 10 reps.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the dumbbells. Reduce the repetitions of the movements.

If you are not familiar with or have not been training consistently on the GHD, minimize the complexity of the GHD sit-ups by reducing the range of motion to parallel.

In case of an injury or limitation, consider performing sit-ups, V-ups, or hollow rocks for the GHD sit-ups. For the dumbbell shoulder-to-overheads, consider performing seated dumbbell shoulder presses or single-arm dumbbell shoulder-to-overheads.

Intermediate option:
35-25-15 reps for time of:
GHD sit-ups to parallel
Dumbbell shoulder-to-overheads

♀ 20-lb dumbbells
♂ 35-lb dumbbells

Beginner option:
21-15-9 reps for time of:
AbMat sit-ups
Dumbbell shoulder-to-overheads

♀ 10-lb dumbbells
♂ 15-lb dumbbells

Coaching cues:
When performing the dumbbell shoulder-to-overheads, focus on keeping the biceps close to your ears as the dumbbells are pressed overhead.

Resources:
The GHD Sit-Up
The Dumbbell Push Press
The Dumbbell Push Jerk
The AbMat Sit-Up

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3 rounds for time of:
21 chest-to-bar pull-ups
15 strict handstand push-ups
9 deadlifts

♀ 185 lb
♂ 275 lb

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a triplet with some higher-skill gymnastics movements paired with a heavy barbell. With the gymnastics movements, choose options that allow you to complete each in 2 minutes or less. For the deadlifts, keep the weight to something you can complete in 1 minute or faster. All in, your goal is to finish this workout in 10 minutes or less. Manage your reps on the gymnastics movements and don’t push to failure; rather, opt for smaller sets with quicker breaks. If you can maintain larger chunks of reps, do it, but limit the longer rest periods.

Scaling:
Reduce the load of the deadlifts. Reduce the reps of the gymnastics movements.

To reduce the complexity of chest-to-bar pull-ups, perform chin-over-bar pull-ups. For the strict handstand push-ups, perform pike push-ups with your feet on a box or on the floor.

In case of injury or limitation, for the chest-to-bar pull-ups, consider jumping pull-ups or ring rows. For the strict handstand push-ups, perform standing dumbbell shoulder presses. For the deadlifts, perform sumo deadlifts or good mornings.

Intermediate option:
3 rounds for time of:
15 pull-ups
12 pike push-ups with feet on a box
9 deadlifts

♀ 155 lb
♂ 225 lb

Beginner option:
3 rounds for time of:
15 ring rows
12 dumbbell shoulder presses
9 deadlifts

♀ 55-lb barbell and 15-lb dumbbells
♂ 75-lb barbell and 20-lb dumbbells

Coaching cues:
When lifting the heavier barbell today, focus on the descent of the deadlift. Set your back, pull the barbell in tight to the body, and press the hips back as the barbell lowers down the body.

Resources:
The Kipping Chest-to-Bar Pull-Up
The Strict Handstand Push-Up
The Deadlift
The Kipping Pull-Up
Box Pike Push-Up
The Ring Row
The Dumbbell Shoulder Press

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3 rounds for time of:
800-meter run
30 dumbbell hang squat cleans
200-meter dumbbell front-rack carry

♀ 20-lb dumbbells
♂ 35-lb dumbbells

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a bit of a grind, challenging your stamina, endurance, midline, and mental fortitude. Use a weight for the dumbbell hang squat cleans that allows you to complete your reps in 3 sets or less. If you can hang on for bigger chunks, do it. The dumbbell front-rack carry is meant to be mentally and physically tough. For the carry, don’t rest the dumbbells vertically on the shoulders. Instead, try to maintain a true dumbbell front-rack position with one head of the dumbbell resting on the shoulder, the hand on the handle, and the elbows up. Embrace your time spent with these dumbbells and have fun.

Scaling:
Reduce the weight of the dumbbells. Reduce the distance of the run and front-rack carry.

To reduce the complexity of the hang squat cleans, perform hang medicine-ball cleans, or reduce the reps and perform hang power cleans plus a front squat. For the front-rack carry, use a single dumbbell.

In case of injury or limitation, for the hang squat cleans, consider dumbbell or kettlebell goblet squats or air squats. For the front-rack carry, consider a farmers carry. For the 800-meter run, perform 1,750/2,500 meters on the Echo bike or 800/1,000 meters on the rower.

Intermediate option:
3 rounds for time of:
800-meter run
20 dumbbell hang squat cleans
200-meter dumbbell front-rack carry

♀ 15-lb dumbbells
♂ 25-lb dumbbells

Beginner option:
3 rounds for time of:
400-meter run
15 dumbbell hang squat cleans
100-meter dumbbell front-rack carry

♀ 10-lb dumbbells
♂ 15-lb dumbbells

Coaching cues:
In the dumbbell hang squat clean, focus on jumping and shrugging with straight arms before pulling the dumbbells to the shoulders and your body into the bottom of the squat.

Resources:
Running Drills | High Knees and Butt Kickers
The Dumbbell Hang Squat Clean
Double-Dumbbell Front-Rack Carry

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Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
12/15-calorie row
10 push jerks

♀ 95-lb barbell
♂ 135-lb barbell

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is meant to be a pushing and pulling sprint, back and forth between the two movements. The calories on the rower are meant to be completed in a minute or less and the push jerks should be completed in unbroken sets for most of your rounds. This means the loading of the barbell should be light to moderate. The duration of this workout isn’t very long, so push the pace from the start and hold on.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell. Reduce the calories on the rower.

To reduce the complexity of the push jerks, perform push presses.

In case of injury or limitation, for the push jerks, perform dumbbell push jerks (rack-position limitation), shoulder presses, or even push-ups to eliminate the loading. For the calories, use any machine available.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
9/12-calorie row
10 push jerks

♀ 65-lb barbell
♂ 95-lb barbell

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
6/9-calorie row
10 push jerks

♀ 35-lb barbell
♂ 45-lb barbell

Coaching cues:
In the push jerk, you aren’t pushing the barbell up away from your body. Instead, you are pushing your body underneath the barbell.

Resources:
Rowing
Rowing | Body Position Tips
The Push Jerk

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Back squat 3-3-3-3-3-3-3 reps

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today is a heavy day. Keep in mind, heavy is relative to each athlete's capacity and experience. As long as you are working to your limits, you will benefit from today’s effort. Experienced athletes should build to a heavy set of 3 and plan to go as heavy as possible across all sets. Another thought is to warm up to a heavy set of 3, then try to hold that load across all 7 sets. This is called a straight set and is geared more toward the advanced athlete. Newer athletes should start light, focus on mechanics, and slowly add weight as they are comfortable.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell to maintain safety and the integrity of the lift.

To adjust the complexity of the lift, consider performing goblet squats with a dumbbell or kettlebell.

In case of an injury or limitation, consider squatting with a single dumbbell or kettlebell. You can also lunge with load or perform an unloaded air squat.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:
Back squat 5-5-5-5-5 reps

Coaching cues:
As you stand up out of the bottom of the squat, focus on the shoulders and hips rising together while driving through your heels to stand.

Resources:
The Back Squat

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For time:
40 box jump-overs
40 kettlebell goblet squats
40 hand-release push-ups
30 box jump-overs
30 kettlebell goblet squats
30 ring dips
20 box jump-overs
20 kettlebell goblet squats
20 handstand push-ups

♀ 53-lb kettlebell and a 20-inch box
♂ 70-lb kettlebell and a 24-inch box

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a take on the Hero benchmark JT. Like the original workout, expect the pressing fatigue to be a real factor. However, you may experience fatigue of the hip flexors, which will make kipping the pressing movements more challenging. Manage your reps and avoid pushing to failure. The loading of the kettlebell should allow you to perform your squats in 2 sets or fewer.

Scaling:
Reduce the load of the kettlebell. Reduce the height of the box. Reduce the reps of each movement.

To reduce the complexity of the handstand push-ups, perform pike push-ups. For the ring dips, perform jumping or banded ring dips. For the push-ups, perform from the knees. For the box jump-overs, perform box step-overs.

In case of injury or limitation, for the handstand push-ups, perform seated dumbbell shoulder presses. For the ring dips, perform foot-assisted ring dips or straight bar dips. For the push-ups, perform these with your hands on an elevated surface like a 30-inch box. For the kettlebell goblet squats, perform air squats to a target.

Intermediate option:
For time:
40 box jump-overs
40 kettlebell goblet squats
40 hand-release push-ups
30 box jump-overs
30 kettlebell goblet squats
30 jumping ring dips
20 box jump-overs
20 kettlebell goblet squats
20 pike push-ups

♀ 35-lb kettlebell and a 20-inch box
♂ 53-lb kettlebell and a 24-inch box

Beginner option:
For time:
20 box step-overs
20 single-dumbbell goblet squats
20 push-ups from the knees
15 box step-overs
15 single-dumbbell goblet squats
15 foot-assisted ring dips
10 box step-overs
10 single-dumbbell goblet squats
10 seated dumbbell shoulder presses

♀ 10-lb dumbbells and a 12-inch box
♂ 15-lb dumbbells and a 20-inch box

Coaching cues:
On the push-ups, squeeze your thighs, glutes, and stomach throughout your reps. This will help your entire body move up and down as a unit.

Resources:
Box Jump-Over Variations
Kettlebell Goblet Squat
Hand-Release Push-Up
Kipping Ring Dip
The Kipping Handstand Push-Up
Box Step-Over
Ring Dip Scaling
Pike Push-Up

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7 sets, each for load:
1 deadlift
2 hang power cleans
3 front squats

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is an opportunity for you to lift a heavy load relative to your capacity. All 6 reps are meant to be performed unbroken as a complex, so once you pick up the barbell, don’t put it down. If you fail a set, you have two options: make a technique adjustment or reduce the loading to complete a successful set. Rest at least 3 minutes between sets. Make sure you are recovered and ready to attack the next set.

Scaling:
Reduce the load of the barbell.

To reduce the complexity of the complex, consider using dumbbells and doubling the reps to 2-4-6.

In case of injury or limitation, eliminate the movement or movements that are causing issues. For example, perform only the deadlift and hang power cleans if there is a squatting limitation. Or you might consider eliminating the deadlift and performing the hang power cleans and front squats from blocks if you are limited by pulling from the floor.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:
Same as Rx’d.

Coaching cues:
In the hang power clean, focus on getting your elbows around the bar quickly. Doing this will increase your chances of receiving the barbell on your shoulders as opposed to lower on your body.

Resources:
The Deadlift
The Hang Power Clean
The Front Squat

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21-18-15-12-9-6-3 reps for time of:
Ring dips

After each set, complete 3 squat snatches.

♀ 95 lb
♂ 135 lb

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a couplet with some movement interference. Expect the pressing of the ring dips and the lockout of the squat snatches to significantly tax the shoulders, as well as the compounding fatigue of the hip flexors from kipping the dips and the squat of the snatch. The loading of the barbell is meant to be moderate. Some may be able to perform touch-and-go reps, while it is also perfectly acceptable to perform 3 quick singles. Choose an option for the ring dips that allows you to consistently perform sets of 5 or more reps.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell. Reduce the reps of the ring dips.

To reduce the complexity of the ring dips, perform jumping ring dips or foot-assisted ring dips. Perform hang squat snatches or hang power snatches, plus an overhead squat in place of the squat snatch if needed.

In case of injury or limitation, for the ring dips, perform bench/box dips, push-ups, or dumbbell shoulder presses. For the squat snatches, perform power snatches if there is a squatting limitation. You may also consider power snatches, plus an overhead lunge.

Intermediate option:
12-10-8-6-4-2 reps for time of:
Ring dips

After each set, complete 3 squat snatches.

♀ 65 lb
♂ 95 lb

Beginner option:
15-12-9-6-3 reps for time of:
Foot-assisted ring dips

After each set, complete 3 hang squat snatches.

♀ 35 lb
♂ 45 lb

Coaching cues:
When completing the squat snatches in today’s workout, commit to getting as tall as possible before pulling into the squat on each rep.

Resources:
The Ring Dip
Kipping Ring Dip
The Squat Snatch
Ring Dip Scaling
The Hang Squat Snatch
Ring Dip | Coaching Tips

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Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
3 power cleans
15-foot handstand walk
45 double-unders
15-foot handstand walk

♀ 125 lb
♂ 185 lb

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout combines a heavier lift with a sprinkle of higher-skill gymnastics. This sprinkle should allow you to keep moving through your rounds with minimal reduction in pace. The loading on the barbell is meant to be moderate to heavy. Some may be able to perform a few touch-and-go reps, while others work to maintain quick singles. Choose options that allow you to complete at least 5 rounds.

Scaling:
Reduce the load of the barbell. Reduce the reps on the jump rope.

To reduce the complexity of the power clean, perform a hang power clean. To scale the handstand walks, complete a half circle around a box with your feet on the box (walking laterally around the box). You can also scale the handstand walk to 3 inchworms or bear crawls. For the double-unders, practice the movement for 30 seconds or perform single-unders.

In case of injury or limitation, for the power cleans, consider medicine-ball or dumbbell power cleans. For the handstand walks, consider alternating dumbbell shoulder presses or shoulder taps in a plank hold. Consider performing jumping jacks, penguin taps, or alternating toe taps on a low box in place of the double-unders.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
3 power cleans
1 half circle lateral walk around a box (feet on the box), moving to your right
20 double-unders
1 half circle lateral walk around a box (feet on the box), moving to your left

♀ 95 lb
♂ 135 lb

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
3 power cleans
3 inchworms
20 single-unders
15-foot bear crawl

♀ 35 lb
♂ 45 lb

Coaching cues: On your handstand walks, don’t focus or look for your “end point.” Walk through the finish line.

Resources:
The Power Clean
The Handstand Walk
The Double-Under
Handstand Walk Around Box
The Bear Crawl

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For time:
10 wall-ball shots
10 snatches
20 wall-ball shots
20 handstand push-ups
30 wall-ball shots
30 box jumps
40 wall-ball shots
40 deadlifts

♀ 14-lb medicine ball to a 9-foot target, 105-lb barbell, and a 20-inch box
♂ 20-lb medicine ball to a 10-foot target, 155-lb barbell, and a 24-inch box

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a chipper with an increasing number of wall-ball shots throughout. Like most chippers, manage your reps, minimize long breaks, and — pun intended — keep chipping away at the movements. The loading of the barbell is meant to be moderate for the snatches and light to moderate for the deadlifts. You may power or squat the snatches. Try to hang on to large chunks of wall-ball shots and see if you can go unbroken on the deadlifts to finish.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the medicine ball and barbell. Reduce the repetitions of each movement. Reduce the height of the box.

To reduce the complexity of the snatches, perform hang snatches. For the handstand push-ups, perform pike push-ups.

In case of injury or limitation, for the snatches, perform dumbbell snatches or power cleans if there is an overhead limitation. For the wall-ball shots, perform dumbbell thrusters, medicine-ball front squats (overhead limitation), or medicine-ball push presses (squat limitation). For the handstand push-ups, consider hand-release push-ups or seated dumbbell shoulder presses. For the box jumps, perform step-ups. For the deadlifts, perform sumo deadlifts, dumbbell deadlifts, or good mornings.

Intermediate option:
For time:
10 wall-ball shots
10 snatches
20 wall-ball shots
20 pike push-ups
30 wall-ball shots
30 box jumps
40 wall-ball shots
40 deadlifts

♀ 10-lb medicine ball to a 9-foot target, 75-lb barbell, and a 20-inch box
♂ 14-lb medicine ball to a 10-f00t target, 115-lb barbell, and a 24-inch box

Beginner option:
For time:
10 wall-ball shots
10 snatches
15 wall-ball shots
15 hand-release push-ups from the knees
20 wall-ball shots
20 box step-ups
25 wall-ball shots
25 deadlifts

♀ 6-lb medicine ball to a 9-foot target, 35-lb barbell, and a 12-inch box
♂ 14-lb medicine ball to a 10-foot target, 45-lb barbell, and a 20-inch box

Coaching cues:
In the wall-ball shot, utilize your legs and hips to drive the ball up to the target. Keep your arms relaxed on the descent and use the momentum from your lower body to propel the ball to the target.

Resources:
The Wall-Ball Shot
The Snatch
The Power Snatch
The Kipping Handstand Push-Up
The Box Jump
The Deadlift
Pike Push-Up
Hand-Release Push-Up From the Knees
The Box Step-Up

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5 rounds for time of:
400-meter run
5 wall walks

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a monostructural and gymnastics effort, and fills a pressing movement function gap for the week. Hit this workout at a pace that aligns with your recovery status from the Everyday Hero Service Cup. If you are feeling good, push the pace on the runs and aim to complete your wall walks in 1 minute or less. If you are still recovering, slow down the runs and focus on your technique during the wall walks.

Scaling:
Reduce the distance on the run. Reduce the number of wall walks.

To reduce the complexity of the wall walks, reduce the range of motion. Consider walking a few steps toward the wall for a distance where you are able to maintain your technique.

In case of injury or limitation, for the run, complete 900/1,250 meters on the Echo bike, or 400/500 meters on the rower or ski erg. For the wall walks, perform inchworms with a push-up.

Intermediate option:
5 rounds for time of:
400-meter run
3 wall walks, 4 steps toward the wall

Beginner option:
5 rounds for time of:
200-meter run
3 inch-worms + a push-up from the knees

Coaching cues:
During the wall walk, focus on keeping your hips over your shoulders and your belly tight as you walk back towards the wall.

Resources:
Pose Running Drills | Lean and Pull
The Wall Walk
Inchworm + Push-Up From the Knees
Wall Walk Scaling
Wall Walk Tips

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For time:
1,600-meter run
Rest 3 minutes
800-meter run
Rest 2 minutes
400-meter run
Rest 1 minute
200-meter run

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Try to hit each of today’s running intervals as quickly as your capacity allows. Today is a day when most athletes can tackle the effort as prescribed. If you are alone, have a goal in mind for each interval. If you are training with a buddy or a group, keep up with someone who will challenge your pace.

Scaling:
To reduce the volume, cut the distances in half.

Today is a day when most athletes can perform this as prescribed. However, if you are new or less experienced, complete the beginner option and potentially perform each effort with a combination of running and walking.

In case of injury or limitation, for the 1,600-meter run, perform 3,500/5,000 meters on the Echo bike or 1,600/2,000 meters on the rower. For the 800-meter run, perform 1,750/2,500 meters on the Echo bike or 800/1,000 meters on the rower. For the 400-meter run, perform 900/1,250 meters on the Echo bike or 400/500 meters on the rower. For the 200-meter run, 500/700 meters on the Echo bike or 200/250 meters on the rower.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:
For time:
800-meter run
Rest 3 minutes
400-meter run
Rest 2 minutes
200-meter run
Rest 1 minute
100-meter run

Coaching cues:
Check your running posture. Relax your shoulders, keep your torso upright, and set your gaze directly ahead of you. Maintaining a neutral spine and sound running posture will allow for more efficient running technique, reduced fatigue, and improved recovery.

Resources:
Running | Change in Support Drill
Running | Falling Forward
Running | Line Drills
Running | Position Drill

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5 rounds for time of:
15 kettlebell swings
15 strict ring dips

♀ 53-lb kettlebell
♂ 70-lb kettlebell

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Stimulus and Strategy:
In today’s workout, choose a weight for the kettlebell that is moderately heavy and allows you to complete your reps in 2 sets or less. Go into each set trying to perform unbroken swings, but break if you need to. For the strict ring dips, choose an option that allows you to complete your reps in 2 minutes or less. If you need to scale the ring dips, do your best to maintain the strict nature of the intended movement. Expect your shoulders and your grip to get tired and fatigued as you move through each round.

Scaling:
Reduce the load of the kettlebell. Reduce the reps of each movement.

To reduce the complexity of the kettlebell swings, reduce the range of motion and perform Russian kettlebell swings. That is also a great way to practice using a heavier bell, so if you struggle swinging the heavier weight overhead, stay with the weight, but reduce the range of motion. For the strict ring dips, perform banded strict ring dips.

In case of injury or limitation, for the kettlebell swings, perform single-arm kettlebell swings, kettlebell deadlifts, or unloaded good mornings. For the strict ring dips, lower the rings and perform foot-assisted ring dips.

Intermediate option:
5 rounds for time of:
15 Russian kettlebell swings
10 banded strict ring dips

♀ 53-lb kettlebell
♂ 70-lb kettlebell

Beginner option:
5 rounds for time of:
8 Russian kettlebell swings
8 foot-assisted ring dips

♀ 18-lb kettlebell
♂ 26-lb kettlebell

Coaching cues:
When completing the strict ring dips, keep the rings close and the elbows should track back. After a brief pause at the bottom, drive up like you're pushing the rings to your pockets.

Resources:
The Kettlebell Swing
The Strict Ring Dip
The Russian Kettlebell Swing
Ring Dip Coaching Tips

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4 rounds for time of:
10 triple-unders
20 chest-to-bar pull-ups
30 wall-balls shots

♀ 14-lb medicine ball to a 9-foot target
♂ 20-lb medicine ball to a 10-foot target

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a combination of skills. The triple-under is meant to be the higher-skill challenge, so choose a movement that allows you to focus on a skill before moving on to the lower-skill exercises. For the pull-ups, choose an option that allows you to maintain consistent sets of 5 reps. The wall-ball shots are meant to be completed in larger chunks, and the easiest of the three movements.

Scaling:
Reduce the reps of each movement. Reduce the loading of the medicine ball.

To reduce the complexity of triple-unders, consider double-unders or single-unders. Other variations may also be practiced; for example, crossovers, or one-foot single-unders or double-unders. For the chest-to-bar pull-ups, reduce the range of motion to chin-over-bar pull-ups or jumping pull-ups.

In case of injury or limitation, for the triple-unders, perform penguin taps. For the chest-to-bar pull-ups, perform ring rows. For the wall-ball shots, perform medicine-ball front squats for an overhead limitation, or medicine-ball push presses for a squatting limitation.

Intermediate option:
4 rounds for time of:
10 single-leg double-unders
20 pull-ups
30 wall-balls shots

♀ 10-lb medicine ball to a 9-foot target
♂ 14-lb medicine ball to a 10-foot target

Beginner option:
3 rounds for time of:
10 single-unders
15 ring rows
20 wall-balls shots

♀ 6-lb medicine ball to a 9-foot target
♂ 10-lb medicine ball to a 10-foot target

Coaching cues:
For the triple-unders, spin fast from the wrists, not the shoulders — stay tall and punch your toes down as you jump.

Resources:
Triple-Unders
The Chest-to-Bar Pull-Up
The Wall-Ball Shot
The Kipping Pull-Up
The Single-Under
The Ring Row

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Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
5 toes-to-bars
3 sandbag over-the-shoulders
1 wall walk

♀ 100-lb sandbag
♂ 150-lb sandbag

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Each set of today’s workout contains a low volume of reps to allow you to cycle through quick rounds. Choose an option for the toes-to-bars that allows you to maintain unbroken reps for the entire workout. The loading of the sandbag should allow you to complete your reps in around 30 seconds. Your goal should be to complete 6 rounds or more. More-advanced athletes may be able to perform a single round in under a minute and hold that pace for the entire workout.

Scaling:
Reduce the load of the sandbag.

To reduce the complexity of the toes-to-bars, reduce the range of motion by bringing the knees to the chest or a consistent height on the body. For the wall walks, reduce the range of motion by walking your hands only a few steps toward the wall.

In case of injury or limitation, perform power cleans with a single dumbbell or barbell instead of sandbag over-the-shoulders. Perform V-ups or sit-ups in place of the toes-to-bars, and inchworms with a push-up in place of the wall walks.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
5 knees-to-chests
3 sandbag over-the-shoulders
1 wall walk

♀ 70-lb sandbag
♂ 100-lb sandbag

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
5 hanging knee raises
3 single-arm dumbbell power cleans
1 inchworm + push-up from the knees

Switch arms on the cleans as needed.

♀ 25-lb dumbbell
♂ 35-lb dumbbell

Coaching cues:
When pulling the sandbag off the ground, get your hands underneath the bag and squat down as low as possible. Lift the bag to your thighs, bear-hug it, then with the bag held tight to your chest, extend your hips and legs aggressively, and throw the bag over your shoulder.

Resources:
The Kipping Toes-to-Bar
Sandbag Training
DIY Sandbag
The Wall Walk
Kipping Hanging Knee Raises
Inchworm + Push-Up From the Knees

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Every minute on the minute for 12 minutes, complete:
3 front squats

Score is total load lifted.

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is an opportunity to lift a heavy load relative to your capacity. Athletes who know their best front squat should aim to start this workout at about 60%, then increase the loading across as many sets as possible. Advanced athletes should consider sticking with a challenging weight and holding across all 12 sets. Newer athletes should focus on developing consistently sound mechanics before adding weight. After completing the 3 reps, rack the barbell and rest with the remaining time.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell.

To reduce the complexity of the front squat, consider adjusting your grip on the barbell. You could try resting the barbell on the shoulders and placing your hands on opposite shoulders, or using straps to eliminate the difficulty of the rack position. Another option is to use a pair of dumbbells.

In case of injury or limitation, consider performing a back squat or a dumbbell goblet squat.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:
Same as Rx’d.

Coaching cues:
In the front squat, find a target to drive your elbows toward as you are completing your reps. This target should be above your neutral gaze and challenge you to keep your triceps parallel to the ground.

Resources:
The Front Squat

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Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
20 lateral burpees over the dumbbell
20 alternating dumbbell hang clean-to-overheads
200-meter row

♀ 35-lb dumbbell
♂ 50-lb dumbbell

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a grind. Move at a consistent pace and aim to complete at least 4 rounds. The loading of the dumbbell should allow you to complete your reps in 2 sets or less in each round. If you need a place to slow down and recover, do that on the rower. In workouts like these, take it one round at a time and don’t get ahead of yourself or bother looking at the clock — it will only disappoint you.

Scaling:
Reduce the load of the dumbbell. Reduce the reps of the burpees and the hang clean-to-overheads. Reduce the distance on the rower.

To reduce the complexity of the lateral burpees over the dumbbell, perform these as standard burpees. For the hang clean-to-overheads, consider muscle clean and shoulder presses or kettlebell swings.

In case of injury or limitation, for the row, consider a 200-meter run or a 400-meter bike. For the lateral burpees over the dumbbell, perform up-downs over the dumbbell or in place. For the dumbbell hang clean-to-overheads, perform hang clean and shoulder presses with a medicine ball or a single-arm Russian kettlebell swing if there is an overhead limitation.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
20 lateral burpees over the dumbbell
20 alternating dumbbell hang clean-to-overheads
200-meter row

♀ 20-lb dumbbell
♂ 35-lb dumbbell

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 12 minutes of:
10 burpees
10 alternating dumbbell hang clean-to-overheads
200-meter row

♀ 10-lb dumbbell
♂ 15-lb dumbbell

Coaching cues:
During the row, ensure you maintain the proper sequencing of each pull for the most efficiency and power output, and to preserve your energy and push harder for longer. Think about moving through each pull by initiating with a leg drive, then shifting your hips back, and finally pulling with your arms. On the return, it’s the opposite — the arms straighten, the hips flex, and then the legs bend.

Resources:
Rowing Technique Tips

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J.T.

21-15-9 reps for time of:
Handstand push-ups
Ring dips
Push-ups

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In honor of Petty Officer 1st Class Jeff Taylor, 30, of Midway, West Virginia, who was killed on June 28, 2005, while conducting combat operations in the vicinity of Asadabad, Afghanistan, in Kumar Province. He is survived by his father, John; mother, Carrie; and wife, Erin.

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout can be polarizing, depending on your strengths and weaknesses. Regardless, the push-up will arguably be the most difficult reps you have ever attempted. That said, for most, this is a workout that requires patience and perseverance. Expect to experience muscular fatigue rather than cardio-respiratory fatigue. When dealing with muscular fatigue, you must rest long enough for your muscles to recover before you continue. Manage your reps to allow for minimal rest during breaks and minimize the potential for muscular failure. If you have completed this workout in the past, look back at your previous effort to help navigate today’s effort.

Scaling:
Reduce the reps of each movement.

To reduce the complexity of the handstand push-up, perform pike push-ups. For the ring dips, perform jumping or banded ring dips. For the push-ups, perform from the knees.

In case of injury or limitation, for the handstand push-ups, perform seated dumbbell shoulder presses. For the ring dips, perform foot-assisted ring dips or straight bar dips. For the push-ups, perform these with your hands on an elevated surface like a 30-inch box.

Intermediate option:
21-15-9 reps for time of:
Pike push-ups
Jumping ring dips
Push-ups

Beginner option:
15-12-9 reps for time of:
Seated dumbbell shoulder press
Foot-assisted ring dips
Push-ups from the knees

♀ 15-lb dumbbell
♂ 20-lb dumbbell

Coaching cues:
On the ring dips, set your shoulders, keep your elbows back, and press through your palms. Finish with your arms fully locked out at the top.

Resources:
The Kipping Handstand Push-Up
The Ring Dip
Kipping Ring Dip
The Push-Up
Box Pike Push-Ups
Push-Up on Knees
Ring Dip | Coaching Tips
CrossFit Hero and Tribute Workouts

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CrossFit Total

Back squat, 1 rep
Shoulder press, 1 rep
Deadlift, 1 rep

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today is an opportunity to go heavy relative to your capacity. Be sure to look back at your previous attempts to help you navigate today’s effort. The loads today should require all of your attention and focus. The load is not heavy if you can carry on a conversation mid-lift. Advanced and intermediate athletes may attempt max-effort lifts for each movement and shoot for a personal record if the iron is hot. Newer athletes should treat today as an opportunity to practice technique and get comfortable with heavy lifts.

Scaling:
To reduce the complexity of the back squat, perform your reps to a target that provides pain-free range of motion. For the shoulder press, use a pair of dumbbells to avoid having to navigate the head. For the deadlift, shorten the range of motion by raising the bumper plates off the floor.

In case of injury or limitation, for the back squat, perform a dumbbell goblet squat or an air squat. For the shoulder press, shorten the range of motion by performing an incline press or bench press. If necessary, you can perform a push-up. For the deadlift, perform a sumo deadlift or a good morning.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:
Back squat 3-3-1-1 reps
Shoulder press 3-3-1-1 reps
Deadlift 3-3-1-1 reps

Coaching cues:
In the shoulder press, tighten your core, squeeze your glutes, and press straight up — don’t let the bar drift forward.

Resources:
The Back Squat
The Shoulder Press
The Deadlift
CrossFit Total Demo From 220810

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For time:
60 double-unders
45 handstand push-ups
60 double-unders
30 box jumps
60 double-unders
15 wall walks
60 double-unders

♀ 24-inch box
♂ 30-inch box

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is an upper-body stamina-based chipper with a few consistent sets of double-unders. Relax your upper body when you are working with the jump rope, and manage your reps on the handstand push-ups and wall walks. On the handstand push-ups, consider consistent sets of 5-10 reps with minimal rest in between. For the wall walks, consider counting to 5-10 seconds in between each walk. If you are able, push the pace on the jump rope and the box jumps.

Scaling:
Reduce the reps of each movement. Reduce the height of the box.

To reduce the complexity of the double-unders, consider performing 1 minute of double-under practice or single-unders. For the handstand push-ups, consider performing a pike push-up. For the box jumps, perform step-ups. For the wall walks, reduce the range of motion by taking a limited number of steps back to the wall.

In case of injury or limitation, for the double-unders, perform penguin taps or 10/15 calories on any machine. For the handstand push-ups, consider seated dumbbell shoulder presses or push-ups. For the wall walks, consider performing inchworms with your feet on the floor or elevated on a box.

Intermediate option:
For time:
30 double-unders
45 pike push-ups
30 double-unders
30 box jumps
30 double-unders
15 partial wall walks (2 steps toward the wall)
30 double-unders

♀ 20-inch box
♂ 24-inch box

Beginner option:
For time:
60 single-unders
45 push-ups from the knees
60 single-unders
30 box step-ups
60 single-unders
15 inchworms
60 single-unders

♀ 12-inch box
♂ 24-inch box

Coaching cues:
To maintain balance and proximity to the wall during kipping handstand push-ups, check your timing. Pull your knees down more slowly, brace your stomach, and then kick your heels toward the wall, immediately followed by pressing with your arms to finish the lockout.

Resources:
The Double-Under
The Kipping Handstand Push-Up
The Box Jump
The Wall Walk
The Single-Under
Box Pike Push-Up
Push-Up on Knees
The Box Step-Up

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Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 15 minutes of:
20 double-unders
5 hang power snatches
5 strict handstand push-ups

♀ 105-lb barbell
♂ 155-lb barbell

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a triplet with a low volume of reps in each set. Look back at your previous score to help navigate today’s effort. Expect to perform at least 6 rounds, knowing round times may decrease due to upper-body fatigue and the interfering lockout positions of the hang power snatches and strict handstand push-ups. By design, this workout demands upper-body stamina, strength, and endurance. To avoid hitting a wall, be intentional with your rest time between movements, and focus on using your legs in the hang power snatches to get the barbell overhead.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell.

To reduce the complexity of the jump rope, work for no more than 30 seconds, accumulating double-under reps. If necessary, perform single-unders or penguin hops. For the strict handstand push-ups, reduce the reps to no less than 3 in each round. You can also perform dumbbell push presses or shoulder presses as an alternative.

In case of an injury or limitation, consider riding a bike for 30 seconds per round in place of the jump rope. If you have an overhead limitation, perform single-arm dumbbell snatches or hang power cleans in place of the hang power snatches. For the strict handstand push-ups, consider push-ups or plank holds.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 15 minutes of:
20 double-unders
5 hang power snatches
3 strict handstand push-ups

♀ 75-lb barbell
♂ 115-lb barbell

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 15 minutes of:
20 single-unders
5 hang power snatches
5 dumbbell shoulder presses

♀ 35-lb barbell and 15-lb dumbbells
♂ 45-lb barbell and 20-lb dumbbells

Coaching cues:
Think of the hang position as a good morning. Maintain a soft bend in the knees, push your hips back until you feel a stretch in your glutes and hamstrings, and pull your chest up away from the barbell.

Resources:
The Double-Under
The Hang Power Snatch
The Strict Handstand Push-Up
The Single-Under
The Dumbbell Shoulder Press

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Complete as many reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
1-minute plank hold
25 box jump-overs
1-minute plank hold
25 box jump-overs
1-minute plank hold
25 box jump-overs
1-minute plank hold
Max back squats in the remaining time

♀ 125-lb barbell and 20-inch box
♂ 185-lb barbell and 24-inch box

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Stimulus and Strategy:
In today’s workout, expect the plank holds and box jumps to have a significant effect on the back squats at the end of the workout. The plank hold will challenge your midline, while the box jumps will get the legs nice and tired. Perform the plank holds on the forearms or the hands (your choice). Choose options for the plank holds and box jumps that allow you to get to the back squats with at least 2 minutes to perform squats. Then, once you have the barbell on your back, challenge yourself not to put the bar down until time expires.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell. Reduce the height of the box jump-overs. Reduce the duration of the plank holds.

To reduce the complexity of the plank holds, perform from the knees. For the box jump-overs, perform box step-up overs. For the back squats, consider dumbbell or kettlebell goblet squats.

In case of an injury or limitation, perform plank holds with your hands on a 24- or 30-inch box. For the back squats, perform air squats or lunges.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
1-minute plank hold
25 box jump-overs
1-minute plank hold
25 box jump-overs
1-minute plank hold
25 box jump-overs
1-minute plank hold
Max back squats in the remaining time

♀ 95-lb barbell and 20-inch box
♂ 135-lb barbell and 24-inch box

Beginner option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
30-second plank hold
20 box step-overs
30-second plank hold
20 box step-overs
30-second plank hold
20 box step-overs
30-second plank hold
Max back squats in the remaining time

♀ 35-lb barbell and 12-inch box
♂ 45-lb barbell and 20-inch box

Coaching cues:
When holding the plank, squeeze your glutes and focus on bringing your ribs to your hips. This will help you maintain a rigid position and keep the hips and shoulders in line.

Resources:
Plank Hold
Box Jump-Over Variations
The Back Squat
Plank Hold Variations
Box Step-Over

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