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Workout of the Day

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For time:

200 double-unders
15 thrusters
100 double-unders
15 thrusters
200 double-unders

♀ 105 lb ♂ 155 lb

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Scaling:
This couplet is metabolic and heavy. Choose a weight for the thruster that you can perform when gassed, but don’t expect to complete 15 reps unbroken. Newer athletes should reduce the number of double-unders as well.

Intermediate Option:
For time:
150 double-unders
15 thrusters
75 double-unders
15 thrusters
150 double-unders

♀ 95 lb ♂ 135 lb

Beginner Option:
For time:
200 single-unders
15 thrusters
100 single-unders
15 thrusters
200 single-unders

♀ 45 lb ♂ 65 lb

The Double-Under

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"Double-unders require the athlete to propel the body upward and lift the feet up to several inches from the ground while making small, fast circular movements with the wrists in order to execute multiple turns of the rope with each jump. They develop dynamic balance, speed, quickness, agility, coordination, concentration, and cardiorespiratory efficiency." —Buddy Lee, "Jump Rope Basics, Part 2" (adapted)

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The Thruster

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The thruster requires a long line of action against the normal force of gravity with a load plus body weight, creating one of the most profound accelerations possible. The movement works from full flexion to full extension at the ankle, knee, hip, shoulder, and arm, and involves most of the major muscle groups. These factors earn the thruster its reputation as "the most draining of all exercises."

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