Saturday

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Workout of the Day

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Jack
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:

10 push presses
10 kettlebell swings
10 box jumps

♀ 80-lb presses, 16-kg swings, 20-in box
♂ 115-lb presses, 24-kg swings, 24-in box

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Scaling:
Reduce the weight on the presses and kettlebell swings and the height of the box so you can perform each set of exercises unbroken and with little rest during transitions.

Intermediate Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
10 push presses
10 kettlebell swings
10 box jumps

♀ 65-lb presses, 16-kg swings, 20-in box
♂ 95-lb presses, 24-kg swings, 24-in box

Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
10 push presses
10 kettlebell swings
10 box step-ups

♀ 45-lb presses, 8-kg swings, 12-in box
♂ 65-lb presses, 12-kg swings, 20-in box

The Push Press

In the push press, the core-to-extremity principle is obvious as the muscles of the power zone — including the hip flexors, hip extensors (glutes and hams), spinal erectors, and quadriceps — assist the arms in driving the barbell overhead. With the push press, you will be able to move overhead as much as 30% more weight than with the shoulder press. Regular practice of the push press — and the push jerk — develops power and speed, which are critical to effective and efficient athletic movement.

Watch The Push Press

The Kettlebell Swing

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The kettlebell swing offers a simple introduction to core-to-extremity movement patterns. The hips and legs generate the force of the movement, which is then transferred through the arms and into the kettlebell. The midline must remain stable throughout the movement. These movement concepts and basic positions are shared with many other barbell lifts.

WatchThe Kettlebell Swing