Saturday 230527

Rest Day

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Friday 230526

Three 4-minute intervals of:
21-calorie row
Then, as many rounds as possible of:
7 deadlifts
14 sit-ups

Rest 4 minutes between rounds.

♀ 155 lb ♂ 225 lb

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Scaling:
Reduce the loading on the deadlifts in order to maintain solid mechanics throughout today’s workout.

Beginner Option:
Three 3-minute intervals of:
15-calorie row
Then, as many rounds as possible of:
7 deadlifts
14 sit-ups

Rest 3 minutes between rounds.

♀ 75 lb ♂ 115 lb

Thursday 230525

In 15 minutes, complete as many reps as possible of:
50 box step-ups
50 jumping pull-ups
40 lunges
40 burpees
30 toes-to-bars
30 push-ups
Max-reps ring muscle-ups

♀ 20-in box ♂ 24-in box

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Scaling:
Perform today’s workout chipper-style, attempting to get through the push-ups as quickly as possible in order to spend as much time as possible at the rings. If you do not yet have a muscle-up, use this time to develop your pulling and pushing strength. Intermediate athletes can do this workout as prescribed.

Beginner Option:
In 15 minutes, complete as many reps as possible of:
40 box step-ups
40 jumping pull-ups
30 lunges
30 burpees
20 hanging knee raises
20 assisted push-ups
Max-reps 3 ring rows + 3 jumping dips

♀ 12-in box ♂ 20-in box

Wednesday 230524

10 rounds for time of:
5 front squats
5 parallette handstand push-ups

♀ 145 lb ♂ 205 lb

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Scaling:
Reduce the load of the front squats to a challenging set of 5 that still allows you to complete each set unbroken. Similarly on the HSPU, choose a modification that is more challenging than the last time you performed HSPU.

Intermediate Option:
10 rounds for time of:
5 front squats
5 strict handstand push-ups, hands on 25-lb plates

♀ 110 lb ♂ 165 lb

Beginner Option:
5 rounds for time of:
5 front squats
5 push-ups

♀ 35 lb ♂ 55 lb

Tuesday 230523

Rest Day

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Monday 230522

3 rounds, each for time of:
Run 1 mile

Rest 4 minutes between efforts.

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Scaling:
For today’s mile repeats, attempt to work on your run pace, working at about 80% effort. Shoot to complete each mile around the same time.

Beginner Option:
3 rounds, each for time of:
Run 800 meters

Rest 4 minutes between efforts.

Sunday 230521

Snatch balance 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 reps
Squat snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 reps

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Scaling:
This progression of snatch variations should prepare you for a solid attempt at a 1-rep-max squat snatch. Experienced lifters should try to go heavy, while newer athletes should focus on mechanics and worry less about adding weight.

Saturday 230520

3 rounds for time of:

15 overhead squats
15 L pull-ups
15 split jerks
15 knees-to-elbows
15 hang cleans
15 weighted hip extensions

Hold a plate or dumbbell to chest for back extensions.

♀ 65-lb barbell, 15-lb plate for back extensions
♂ 95-lb barbell, 25-lb plate for back extensions

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Scaling:
Today we have light-weight, high-skill movements. Modify the movements in order to push the intensity.

Intermediate Option:
3 rounds for time of:
15 overhead squats
10 L pull-up, knees bent
15 split jerks
15 knees-to-elbows
15 hang cleans
15 weighted hip extensions

Hold a plate or dumbbell to chest for back extensions.

♀ 65-lb barbell, 15-lb plate for back extensions
♂ 95-lb barbell, 25-lb plate for back extensions

Beginner Option:
3 rounds for time of:
10 overhead squats
10 jumping pull-ups
10 push jerks
10 hanging knee raises
10 hang cleans
10 hip extensions

Hold a plate or dumbbell to chest for back extensions.

♀ 35-lb barbell
♂ 45-lb barbell

Friday 230519

Rest Day

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Thursday 230518

For max reps:
Tabata bike calories
Rest 1 minute
Tabata squats
Rest 1 minute
Tabata bike calories

The Tabata interval is 20 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds of rest for eight intervals.

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Scaling:
All athletes should be able to perform today’s tabata intervals. Go hard and accumulate as much work as possible throughout all 24 intervals.

Wednesday 230517

Complete as much as possible in 15 minutes of:
Row 500 meters
Max set push-ups

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Scaling:
Experienced athletes should push the row on today’s workout and work for virtuosity on the push-ups. If you do not yet have 10 consecutive push-ups, consider modifications which challenge your current abilities and allow for 10+ reps.

Beginner Option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 15 minutes of:
Row 500 meters
Max-set assisted push-ups

Tuesday 230516

4 rounds of:
1 minute of kettlebell swings
1 minute of sit-ups
1 minute of lunges

♀ 35-lb KB ♂ 53-lb KB

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Scaling:
All athletes should be able to maintain the format of this workout. Newer athletes can reduce the loading on the kettlebell and drop the total rounds. Intermediate athletes can do this workout as prescribed.

Beginner Option:
3 rounds of:
1 minute of kettlebell swings
1 minute of sit-ups
1 minute of lunges

♀ 26-lb KB ♂ 35-lb KB

Monday 230515

Rest Day

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Sunday 230514

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

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Scaling:
Athletes at all skill levels should perform triples. Experienced athletes can go as heavy as possible, while newer athletes can use this workout as an opportunity to drill the movement. If you performed "Clovis" yesterday, choose moderate loading and treat these squats as a recovery day.

Saturday 230513

Clovis

For time:
Run 10 miles
150 burpee pull-ups

Partition the run and burpee pull-ups as needed.

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Scaling:
This workout is a mental and physical grind. If you are not accustomed to this running volume, significantly reduce the distance. Partition the work in order to sustain intensity.

Intermediate Option:
For time:
Run 5 miles
100 burpee pull-ups

Partition the run and burpee pull-ups as needed.

Beginner Option:
For time:
Jog 2 miles
75 burpees

Partition the run and burpees as needed.

Friday 230512

5 rounds for time of:
50 double-unders
16 dumbbell snatches

♀ 35-lb DB ♂ 50-lb DB

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Scaling:
This workout is meant to be a sprint. Choose a dumbbell that will allow you to move at maximal speed while maintaining proper mechanics. Go hard.

Intermediate Option:
5 rounds for time of:
40 double-unders
16 dumbbell snatches

♀ 25-lb DB ♂ 35-lb DB

Beginner Option:
5 rounds for time of:
50 single-unders
16 dumbbell snatches

♀ 15-lb DB ♂ 20-lb DB

Thursday 230511

Rest Day

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Wednesday 230510

IGNITE Workout

With an 18-minute running clock, complete:

21-15-9 reps of:
Thrusters
Lateral burpees over the bar
Sit-ups

♀ 65 lb ♂95 lb

In the remaining time, establish a max weight of the complex:

1 power clean + 1 hang squat clean

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Scaling:
Reduce the weight on the thrusters. If you’re new to weightlifting, watch “The Power Clean” and “The Hang Squat Clean,” and start with an empty barbell on the barbell complex. Add weight only if you’re able to maintain proper mechanics.

Beginner Option:
With an 18-minute running clock, complete:
21-15-9
Thrusters
Lateral burpees over the bar
Sit-ups

♀ 35 lb ♂ 45 lb

In the remaining time, establish a max weight of the complex:
1 power clean + 1 hang squat clean

Tuesday 230509

Push press 5-5-3-3-3-1-1-1-1-1 reps

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Scaling:
Ideally, each set will be as heavy as possible, but newer athletes should start light and slowly add weight as they become comfortable.

Monday 230508

For 20 minutes:
Run 1 mile
In the remaining time, complete as many rounds as possible of:
7 strict toes-to-bars
14 handstand shoulder taps

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Scaling:
Deconditioned athletes can take a stopwatch on a 4-minute walk or jog, then turn around and return for a modified mile run. The gymnastics portion of this workout can be reduced to hanging knee raises and plank shoulder taps.

Beginner Option:
For 15 minutes:
Jog 800 meters
In the remaining time, complete as many rounds as possible of:
7 strict hanging knee raises
14 plank shoulder taps

Sunday 230507

Rest Day

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Saturday 230506

The Chief

Max rounds in 3 minutes of:
3 power cleans
6 push-ups
9 squats

♀ 95 lb ♂135 lb

Rest 1 minute. Repeat for a total of 5 cycles.

Post rounds completed for each of the 5 cycles.
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Scaling:
Reduce the load and number of cycles. Intermediate athletes should aim to complete 3+ rounds per cycle.

Intermediate Option:
Max rounds in 3 minutes of:
3 power cleans
6 push-ups
9 squats

♀ 85 lb ♂125 lb

Rest 1 minute. Repeat for a total of 5 cycles.

Beginner Option:
Max rounds in 3 minutes of:
3 dumbbell power cleans
6 push-ups
9 squats

♀ 15-lb DBs ♂20-lb DBs

Rest 1 minute. Repeat for a total of 3 cycles.

Friday 230505

50-40-30-20-10 reps for time of:
Bike calories
GHD sit-ups

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Scaling:
Reduce the overall volume of this couplet. If you’re unfamiliar with the GHD, modify the movement to AbMat sit-ups. If you have not recently done a high volume of GHD sit-ups, reduce the range of motion. If you have not performed GHD sit-ups in a workout, practice the movement and consider using AbMat sit-ups in the workout.

Intermediate Option:
For time:
50-40-30-20-10 reps of:
Bike calories
30-25-20-15-10 reps of:
GHD sit-ups

Beginner Option:
30-20-10 reps for time of:
Bike calories
Sit-ups

Thursday 230504

For time:
10 squat snatches, ♀ 75 lb ♂ 115 lb
10 squat snatches, ♀ 85 lb ♂ 125 lb
10 squat snatches, ♀ 95 lb ♂ 135 lb

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Scaling:
Reduce the load on each set to maintain solid mechanics while pushing the intensity.

Intermediate Option:
For time:
10 squat snatches, ♀ 65 lb ♂ 95 lb
10 squat snatches, ♀ 75 lb ♂ 115 lb
10 squat snatches, ♀ 85 lb ♂ 125 lb

Beginner Option:
For time:
10 squat snatches, PVC pipe or dowel
10 squat snatches, empty barbell ♀ 35 lb ♂ 45 lb
10 squat snatches, ♀ 45 lb ♂ 55 lb

Wednesday 230503

Rest Day

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Tuesday 230502

4 rounds for time of:
25 pull-ups
Run 200 meters
15 box jump-overs*
Run 200 meters

*For the box jump-overs, jump completely over the box.

♀ 12-in box ♂ 20-in box

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Scaling:
Newer athletes should reduce the pull-up volume and modify the movement if you are unable to string together 10 reps. For the box jump-overs, choose to land on top of the box, and step down.

Intermediate Option:
4 rounds for time of:
15 pull-ups
Run 200 meters
15 box jump-overs*
Run 200 meters

*For the box jump-overs, jump completely over the box.

♀ 12-in box ♂ 20-in box

Beginner Option:
3 rounds for time of:
15 assisted pull-ups
Run 200 meters
15 box jumps
Run 200 meters

♀ 12-in box ♂ 20-in box

Monday 230501

With a running clock, every minute perform 1 deadlift and add weight. Women increase by 10 lb, men increase by 20 lb after each successful lift.

Start with a 185-lb barbell for women and a 275-lb barbell for men, and deadlift for as long as possible.

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Scaling:
Intermediate athletes can maintain the format of this workout, but start with a lighter load in order to get through 10+ rounds. Newer athletes should ignore the clock and spend more time practicing the deadlift.

Beginner Option:
Deadlift 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 reps

Sunday 230430

Complete as many reps as possible in 8 minutes of:
3 strict handstand push-ups
3 overhead squats
6 strict handstand push-ups
3 overhead squats
9 strict handstand push-ups
3 overhead squats
12 strict handstand push-ups
6 overhead squats
15 strict handstand push-ups
6 overhead squats
18 strict handstand push-ups
6 overhead squats
21 strict handstand push-ups
9 overhead squats

Continue until time expires, adding 3 handstand push-ups each round and 3 overhead squats every 3 rounds.

♀ 105 lb ♂ 155 lb


Scaling:
Today’s movement combo will tax your overhead position. Reduce the reps on the handstand push-ups and/or reduce the load on the barbell in order to work through the earlier rounds with minimal rest.

Intermediate Option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 8 minutes of:
1 strict handstand push-up
3 overhead squats
2 strict handstand push-ups
3 overhead squats
3 strict handstand push-ups
3 overhead squats
4 strict handstand push-ups
6 overhead squats
5 strict handstand push-ups
6 overhead squats
6 strict handstand push-ups
6 overhead squats
7 strict handstand push-ups
9 overhead squats

Continue until time expires, adding 1 handstand push-up each round and 3 overhead squats every 3 rounds.

♀ 95 lb ♂ 135 lb

Beginner Option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 8 minutes of:
3 push-ups
3 overhead squats
6 push-ups
3 overhead squats
9 push-ups
3 overhead squats
12 push-ups
6 overhead squats
15 push-ups
6 overhead squats
18 push-ups
6 overhead squats
21 push-ups
9 overhead squats

Continue until time expires, adding 3 push-ups each round and 3 overhead squats every 3 rounds.

♀ 22 lb ♂ 35 lb

Saturday 230429

Rest Day

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Friday 230428

Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:

2 rope climbs, 15-ft.
20 single-leg squats, alternating
40 double-unders

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Scaling:
Today we are working on high-skill movements. Take a look at “Pistol Variations” and practice proper technique in the single-leg squats. Intermediate athletes can do this workout as written.

Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
2 rope climbs, lying to standing
20 squats
40 single-unders

Thursday 230427

Clean and jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 reps

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Scaling:
Experienced athletes should pick loads that allow them to attempt a new PR in the later sets. Newer athletes should maintain the single repetitions of the clean and jerk, but focus on mechanics for each rep.

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