Saturday

251220

Workout of the Day

5 rounds for time of:
10 thrusters
20-second L-sit hold
30-second handstand hold

♀ 65 lb
♂ 95 lb

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout combines a movement with an extensive range of motion with two static holds. Expect this effort to be more metabolic than you think it might be. The thruster weight should be relatively light and allow you to perform your reps unbroken. For the holds, choose variations that allow you to complete both in 3 sets or fewer. Perform the handstand hold against a wall.

Scaling:
Reduce the load of the barbell. Reduce the duration of the holds. To reduce the complexity of the thrusters, perform the movement with a pair of dumbbells.

For the L-sit holds, bend the knees of one or both legs. For the handstand holds, perform pike holds or plank holds.

In case of injury or limitation, for the thrusters, perform single-arm dumbbell thrusters. If there is an overhead limitation, perform front squats. If there is a squatting limitation, perform push presses. For the L-sit holds, perform seated leg-raise holds. For the handstand holds, perform seated dumbbell shoulder press holds with one or two dumbbells.

Intermediate option:
5 rounds for time of:
10 thrusters
20-second L-sit hold, both knees bent
30-second handstand hold

55 lb
75 lb

Beginner option:
5 rounds for time of:
10 thrusters
15-second seated leg-raise hold, both legs bent
20-second overhead plate hold

35-lb barbell and a 10-lb plate
45-lb barbell and a 15-lb plate

Coaching cues:
To increase the thrusters' cycle rate, pull the barbell down from the overhead position. As soon as the barbell touches the shoulders, begin your next rep.

Resources:
The Thruster
The L-Sit
Handstand | Kicking Up to a Wall
L-Sit Variations
Handstand Hold Progression

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Chris Jordan
December 20th, 2025 at 8:28 pm
Commented on: 251220

Intermediate+:

5 rounds for time of:

10 thrusters @95#

20-second L-sit hold, both knees bent

30-second handstand hold


9:35

unbroken

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James Gentile
December 20th, 2025 at 8:16 pm
Commented on: 251220

Rxd ish in the garage gym (HS holds with feet on wall). L-sits from rings.


9:58


everything unbroken. Which got tough. Especially the last few rounds of HS holds.

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Derek Eason
December 20th, 2025 at 8:11 pm
Commented on: 251220

Rx 9:06


*Unbroken Thrusters

*4 x 5-sec. for all L-sits

*Unbroken Handstand Holds




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Jamie Bishop
December 20th, 2025 at 6:59 pm
Commented on: 251220
12:34 RX
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Favo K
December 20th, 2025 at 7:41 pm

Terrific!

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Lincoln Kerger
December 20th, 2025 at 7:44 pm

Great job!

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Lincoln Kerger
December 20th, 2025 at 6:48 pm
Commented on: 251220

Scaled Thrusters to 75lbs, 14:04


Thrusters UB. L-sits were on rings, broke once each round. HS holds back to wall, UB first 3 rounds, then once each rounds 4 and 5. Shoulders and forearms are worked over.

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Favo K
December 20th, 2025 at 7:42 pm

Nice going unbroken on those thrusters!

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Az Native
December 20th, 2025 at 6:43 pm
Commented on: 251220

19:34 at Usery CG.

split the difference and did 85 for thrusters, had to break once real quick on rounds 4&5.

V up holds for L sits 25 seconds

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Marty Pochop
December 20th, 2025 at 5:04 pm
Commented on: 251220
5 rds for time:
-10 DB thrusters (30’s)
-:20 1-legged L-sit hold (each leg)
-:30 pike hold w/ feet on couch
11:02
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Leônidas Fagundes
December 20th, 2025 at 4:55 pm
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14:12 Adaptado (2 DB 35lb)

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Robert Bright
December 20th, 2025 at 4:48 pm
Commented on: 251220
Beginner option:
5 rounds for time of:
10 thrusters
15-second seated leg-raise hold, both legs bent
20-second overhead plate hold

20-lb dumbbells

Total time: 8 minutes 56 seconds
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Steven Goldblatt
December 20th, 2025 at 4:47 pm
Commented on: 251220
M/63yrs/83kg

77lb Thrusters
11:34
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Melissa Vera
December 20th, 2025 at 4:31 pm
Commented on: 251220
Intermedio casi
12:50

10 Thrusters Barra 45lbs
20 seg L-sit rodillas flexionadas
30 seg HS Hold contra pared
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Steven Kim
December 20th, 2025 at 4:30 pm
Commented on: 251220

56M

9:11 intermdeiate

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Favo K
December 20th, 2025 at 4:33 pm

Quick time, Steven, nice job!

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Lincoln Kerger
December 20th, 2025 at 7:44 pm

Nice work!

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Favo K
December 20th, 2025 at 4:22 pm
Commented on: 251220

Ladies Intermediate -ish

12:45

55# BB thrusters

L-sits between 2 chairs-semi bent knees

HSH were against wall alternating single foot only touching wall (wall facing)

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Hunter Ferrell
December 20th, 2025 at 4:48 pm
great work!
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Lincoln Kerger
December 20th, 2025 at 7:45 pm

Awesome job, Favo!

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Coastie Nick
December 20th, 2025 at 4:10 pm
Commented on: 251220

Rx’d with ring L-sits: 13:33


Mental at the end

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Favo K
December 20th, 2025 at 4:34 pm

A little mental gets it done! 😅 Very nice job!

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Hunter Ferrell
December 20th, 2025 at 4:49 pm
yeah mentally I had to keep my shoulders from giving out on those last couple rounds of handstand holds 😅
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Lincoln Kerger
December 20th, 2025 at 7:45 pm

Great job, amigo!

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Alan Moratelli
December 20th, 2025 at 4:02 pm
Commented on: 251220
M50/192cm/90kg

RX - 16:38 Coming off a cold
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Favo K
December 20th, 2025 at 4:32 pm

Solid work just getting back from being sick!

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Timothy Kester
December 20th, 2025 at 4:01 pm
Commented on: 251220
Rx 15:38
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Dave Thompson
December 20th, 2025 at 3:59 pm
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95 lb thrusters

20 sec butt on ground, straight

leg heals held off ground

30 sec handstand against

bar in rack (closer to 20

sec last 2 rounds)


12:15

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Hunter Ferrell
December 20th, 2025 at 4:03 pm

Those L sit tucks are tough! Nice work.

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Favo K
December 20th, 2025 at 4:31 pm

Yes, great work. Straight off the ground is badass!

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Hunter Ferrell
December 20th, 2025 at 3:59 pm
Commented on: 251220

Rxish - 11:32


95lbs

L holds on rings

Wall handstands


Round 1 - L holds brocken into 10-10, all else unbrocken

Round 2 - L holds brocken into 10-10, all else unbrocken

Round 3 - L holds sacled to bent knee, all unbrocken

Round 4 - Thrusters brocken into 5-5, all else unbrocken

Round 5 - All unbrocken

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Hunter Ferrell
December 20th, 2025 at 4:00 pm

Any suggestions for wrist mobility? My wrists were stiff the whole workout.

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Hunter Ferrell
December 20th, 2025 at 4:04 pm

Broken* 🤦‍♂️

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Coastie Nick
December 20th, 2025 at 4:11 pm

Killed it

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Luis Oliveira
December 20th, 2025 at 4:29 pm

https://youtube.com/shorts/zSzeOHqj1Sw?si=yp3NXynr7kPLs-FW


Something like this Hunter ;)

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Favo K
December 20th, 2025 at 4:29 pm

Awesome job, Hunter! My wrists weren't stoked about this one either. I do wear supports/wraps. Not sure about mobility, but might help stability until they're stronger/flexier.

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Hunter Ferrell
December 20th, 2025 at 4:47 pm
thank you @ Luis and @ Favo! adding the mobility and wrapping my wrists for now I think is the right move.
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Lincoln Kerger
December 20th, 2025 at 7:47 pm

Awesome job!

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Charles Meyers
December 20th, 2025 at 3:55 pm
Commented on: 251220

Beginner option:

11:19

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Favo K
December 20th, 2025 at 4:27 pm

Great work!

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Michael Arko
December 20th, 2025 at 3:27 pm
Commented on: 251220

75-lbs barbell, L-sits on rings, HS with heels touching the wall

10:49

All segments unbroken

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Hunter Ferrell
December 20th, 2025 at 4:03 pm

Thats fast!

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Favo K
December 20th, 2025 at 4:27 pm

Wow, yeah it is! Very nicely done!

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Lincoln Kerger
December 20th, 2025 at 7:47 pm

Fantastic!

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James Lowry
December 20th, 2025 at 3:19 pm
Commented on: 251220
M/32/5,9/87kg

Rx 13:30
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Favo K
December 20th, 2025 at 4:26 pm

Fantastic job!

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Michael Dragon
December 20th, 2025 at 2:59 pm
Commented on: 251220
13:04 used wall for handstands and did bent knee version Lsits
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Favo K
December 20th, 2025 at 4:36 pm

Good time; nice!

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Paulius Sky
December 20th, 2025 at 2:44 pm
Commented on: 251220
Intermediate:
~17:15
35kg barbell
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Luis Oliveira
December 20th, 2025 at 2:01 pm
Commented on: 251220

Free HS hold

11:05

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Favo K
December 20th, 2025 at 4:26 pm

Excellent!

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Hunter Ferrell
December 20th, 2025 at 4:47 pm
nice!
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Lincoln Kerger
December 20th, 2025 at 7:47 pm

Fantastic!

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Sam K
December 20th, 2025 at 1:57 pm
Commented on: 251220

Rx

14:20

L-sits from the rings

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Favo K
December 20th, 2025 at 4:26 pm

Well done, Sam!

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Jason Lavoie
December 20th, 2025 at 1:32 pm
Commented on: 251220
14:54
M/40

5 rounds for time of:
10 thrusters
20-second L-sit hold
30-second handstand hold

75lbs, knee tuck, hs hold
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Seth Cormier
December 20th, 2025 at 1:00 pm
Commented on: 251220
M; 35; 6’0; 185
-RX: 17:50
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Alexandre Hatat
December 20th, 2025 at 12:37 pm
Commented on: 251220

M37/183cm/96,5kg

14'10 rx


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Luke Rodina
December 20th, 2025 at 12:29 pm
Commented on: 251220
65 lb thruster
Ring L-sit
11:17
HS Holds was the hardest part for me.
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Favo K
December 20th, 2025 at 4:25 pm

Great time though! Well done.

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Lincoln Kerger
December 20th, 2025 at 7:48 pm

Very well done!

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Vito Zolota
December 20th, 2025 at 10:54 am
Commented on: 251220

M/55 🎅🏻

10 @43 kg trusters

20 sec. Knees bent L-sits

30 sec. HSH

TT -> 15:15

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Daniel B Serrano
December 20th, 2025 at 10:46 am
Commented on: 251220
Rx
14:00
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Myriam Hocquel
December 20th, 2025 at 9:04 am
Commented on: 251220

9min45

l-sit 90

hs hold

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Favo K
December 20th, 2025 at 4:25 pm

Quick!!!

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Lincoln Kerger
December 20th, 2025 at 7:48 pm

Terrific!

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Christina Voulgaris
December 20th, 2025 at 6:18 am
Commented on: 251220
F33 - 70 kgs

RX except for L-sit - wasn’t able to keep knees straight, hips at 90 degree angle.

12:26

Notes:
Thrusters unbroken
Split holds into 10 second sections each round. Forearms are toast.
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Favo K
December 20th, 2025 at 4:24 pm

Great time; nice job!

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