Friday 11/3/2023

A.
Deadlift
*Set 1 - 8 reps @ 50%
*Set 2 - 6 reps @ 60%
*Set 3 - 4 reps @ 70%
*Sets 4-6 - 3 reps @ 80%
Rest as needed

B.
Every 4 minutes, for 20 minutes (5 sets) for times:
500 Meter Row
20 Walking Lunges with Kettlebell Farmer's Carry (32/24 kg KBs)

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Thursday 11/2/2023

A.
Every 2 minutes, for 16 minutes (8 sets) of:
Slow Pull Snatch x 2 reps
youtu.be/_Fi0n4N2o3Y

For the slow pull snatch, the barbell should be lifted at half speed from the floor to the low thigh, then accelerate the barbell as quickly as possible through the middle to perform a full snatch. Build across the 8 sets to hit a challenging double. Please drop the barbell and reset between each rep.

B

For time:
24/18 Calories of Assault Bike
12 Devil's Presses (50/35 lbs)
20/14 Calories of Assault Bike
10 Devil's Presses (50/35 lbs)
16/10 Calories of Assault Bike
8 Devil's Presses (50/35 lbs)
12/6 Calories of Assault Bike
6 Devil's Presses (50/35 lbs)

Compare your results to July 7, 2023.

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Wednesday 11/1/2023

A,

Take 20 minutes to find today's 1-RM Split Jerk

Compare results to February 13, 2023.

B.
For time:
1000 Meter Row
50 Pull-Ups
25 Shoulder to Overhead (135/95 lbs)


Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Tuesday 10/31/2023

Happy Halloween

Monster Mash-Up"
Every 12 minutes, for 36 minutes (3 sets) for times:
400 Meter Run
20 Deadlifts (185/125 lbs)
15 Burpee Box Jump-Overs (24"/20")
10 Toes to Bar
5 Wall Walks
400 Meter Run

Athletes should have at least 2 minutes to rest between sets. Please customize the distances or reps to ensure you maintain the proper stimulus.

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Monday 10/30/2023

Take 20-25 minutes to build to a 1-RM Back Squat

Suggested sets:
*Set 1 – 3 reps @ 70%
*Set 2 – 2 reps @ 75%
*Set 3 – 1 rep @ 80%
*Set 4 – 1 rep @ 85%
*Set 5 – 1 rep @ 90%
*Set 6 – 1 rep @ 95%
*Set 7 – 1 rep @ 101%
*Set 8 – 1 rep @ 101+%

Compare results to June 26, 2023.

B.
"AB-3"
For max calories:
3 minutes of Assault Bike

This is a short, simple and brutal test. Give this everything you have and we promise you won't need more than these three minutes to feel as if you have done a lot of training today.

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Saturday 10/28/2023

In teams of two, alternating each movement, complete ten (10) rounds for time of:
400 Meter Run
20 Dumbbell Burpee Deadlifts (50/35 lbs)
20 Dumbbell Box Step-Overs (50/35 lbs - 24"/20")

(Partner A runs 400 meters; Partner B performs 20 Dumbbell Burpee Deadlifts; Partner A performs 20 Dumbbell Box Step-Overs; Partner B runs 400 meters; etc...)

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Friday 10/27/2023

A.
Every 3:00, for 15 minutes (5 sets) of:
Back Squat

*Set 1 - 6 reps @ 70% of 1-RM
*Set 2 - 6 reps @ 80%
*Set 3 - 3 reps @ 90%
*Set 4 - 2 reps @ 95%
*Set 5 - Max Reps @ 85%
(allow only one full breath cycle at the top of each rep)

For time:
75 Wall Ball Shots (20/14 lbs)
50 Toes to Bar
50 Wall Ball Shots
25 Toes to Bar
25 Wall Ball Shots

Compare results to April 24, 2023.

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Thursday 10/26/2023

A.
Every 2 minutes, for 6 minutes (3 sets):
Jump to Split x 3 reps @ 60% of 1-RM Jerk
(Barbell on your back the whole time, quickly move feet into the split position without any upward drive.)

B.
Every 2 minutes, for 14 minutes (7 sets):
Split Jerk x 2 reps

*Sets 1-4 = @ 70%
*Sets 5-7 = @ 75%

C.
Three rounds for time of:
400 Meter Run
9 Strict Handstand Push-Ups
15 Ring Dips
21 Push-Ups

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Wednesday 10/25/2023

A.
Deadlift
*Set 1 - 8 reps @ 50%
*Set 2 - 6 reps @ 60%
*Set 3 - 4 reps @ 70%
*Sets 4-6 - 2 reps @ 75-80%

B.

B.
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
10 Box Jumps (24"/20" - step down)
10 Pull-Ups
10 DB Snatches (50/35 lb DBs)

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Tuesday 10/24/2023

A.
Every 2 minutes, for 18 minutes (3 sets of each):
Station 1: Muscle-Ups x Max Reps in 45 seconds
(OR 3 Rolls to Candlestick + Low Ring Muscle Up Progression x 3-4 reps)
Station 2: Handstand Walk x 10 meters
(use partner assist or Handstand Wall Runs if you don't have handstand walks yet)
Station 3: L-Sit x 45-60 seconds (accumulated)

B.

B.
Every minute, on the minute, for 16 minutes (4 sets of each) for Max Reps/Cals:
Minute 1 - Rowing (for calories)
Minute 2 - Bar Muscle-Ups
Minute 3 - Alternating Reverse Lunges with Dumbbells (50/35 lbs)
Minute 4 - 30-Second Front Leaning Rest on Rings
(use the 30 seconds after your front leaning rest to note number of cals/reps achieved in the first 3 stations)


Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Monday 10/23/2023

A.
Take 20 minutes to build to today's 1-RM Clean

B.

For time:
30 squat clean and jerks

♀ 105 lb. ♂ 155 lb.

Compare your results to January 23, 2023.

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Saturday 10/21/2023

Three sets for max calories/reps of:
60 seconds of Assault Bike
Rest 15 seconds
60 seconds of Push Press (115/75 lbs)
Rest 15 seconds
60 seconds of Alternating Pistols
Rest 15 seconds
60 seconds of Strict Pull-Ups
Rest 15 seconds
60 seconds of Dumbbell Box Step-Overs (35/25 lb DBs; 24"/20" box)
Rest 60 seconds

Note your total calories + reps achieved in each set, then sum them for your overall score.

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Friday 10/20/2023

Every 3 minutes, for 30 minutes (10 sets) for max load:
300/250 Meter Row
2 Cleans

Note loads successfully lifted and sum them for your total score.

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Thursday 10/19/2023

Every 12 minutes, for 36 minutes (3 sets) for times:
400 Meter Run
30 Single-Arm Kettlebell Snatches (24/16 kg; 15 reps each side)
20 Box Jump-Overs (24"/20")
10 Bar Muscle-Ups
400 Meter Run

Athletes should get at least two minutes of rest, so please adjust the distances or number or repetitions accordingly if you're unable to perform the first set as prescribed in less than 10 minutes.

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Wednesday 10/18/23

A.
Every 3:00, for 15 minutes (5 sets) of:
Back Squat

*Set 1 - 8 reps @ 65% of 1-RM
*Set 2 - 6 reps @ 75%
*Set 3 - 4 reps @ 85%
*Set 4 - 3-4 reps @ 90%
*Set 5 - Max Reps @ 80%
(allow only one full breath cycle at the top of each rep)

B.
8 Rounds (1 Minute On, 1 Minute Off)
20 Double Unders
4 Thrusters (DB 50/35 or Barbell 135/95)
Max Toes to Bar in Remaining Minute

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Tuesday 10/17/2023

A.
Every 2 minutes, for 4 minutes (2 sets):
Jump to Split x 4 reps
(Barbell on your back the whole time, quickly move feet into the split position without any upward drive.)

B.
Every 2 minutes, for 16 minutes (8 sets):
Split Jerk with 2-second pause in Dip & 2-second pause in Receiving x 2 reps

*Sets 1-2 = @ 70%
*Sets 3-4 = @ 75%
*Sets 5-6 = @ 80%
*Sets 7-8 = @ 85%

C.
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 12 minutes of:
50 Double-Unders
12 DB Snatches (50/35 lbs.)
6 Strict Pull-Ups


Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Monday 10/16/2023

1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 reps for time of:

Deadlifts
Bar-facing burpees

♀ 155 lb ♂ 225 lb

Time cap: 10 minutes

Compare results to January 27, 2023.

B.
Complete as many rounds and reps for quality and muscle activation in 15 minutes of:
50-Foot Double Kettlebell Front-Racked Carry
100-Foot Double Kettlebell Farmer's Carry
100 Flutter Kicks

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Friday 10/13/2023

A.
Every 3:00, for 15 minutes (5 sets) of:
Back Squat

*Set 1 - 5 reps @ 70% of 1-RM
*Set 2 - 3 reps @ 80%
*Set 3 - 1 rep @ 90%
*Set 4 - 5 reps @ 80-85%
*Set 5 - Max Reps @ 78-80%
(allow only one full breath cycle at the top of each rep)

B.
Three rounds for time of:
20 Pull-Ups
20 Front Squats (135/95 lbs)
400 Meter Run

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Thursday 10/12/2023

“Nate”

As many rounds as possible in 20 minutes:
2 Muscle-ups
4 Handstand Push-ups
8 Kettlebell Swings (32/24 kg)

Or

Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
4 Strict Handstand Push-Ups or 8 Dumbbell Push Presses
8 Strict Pull-Ups
16 Kettlebell Swings

Compare results to May 27, 2022.

B.
Three sets of:
Single-Leg Hip Bridge x 10-12 reps each leg @ 2012
Rest 30 seconds
Frog Pumps x 20 reps @ 1112
youtu.be/AYR_0XzzBGY
(focus on maximal contraction of your glutes during each 2-second hold at the top)
Rest 30 seconds
Hollow Hold x 60 seconds
Rest as needed

Andrew Malek-Zadeh