A.
Every 2 minutes, for 16 minutes (8 sets):
Deadlift x 3 reps @ 75% of 1-RM
B.
Four rounds for time of:
400 Meter Run
25 Kettlebell Swings (24/16 kg)
A.
Every 2 minutes, for 16 minutes (8 sets):
Deadlift x 3 reps @ 75% of 1-RM
B.
Four rounds for time of:
400 Meter Run
25 Kettlebell Swings (24/16 kg)
In teams of two, complete three rounds for time of:
800 Meter Run (relay run)
Partner 1 = 30 DB Snatches (50/35 lbs.)
Partner 2 = 12 Thrusters (135/95 lbs)
Partner 1 = 12 Thrusters (135/95 lbs)
Partner 2 = 30 DB Snatches (50/35 lbs.)
Partners will do a relay run in 200 meter increments and cannot move to their first task until they have completed the 800 meter run and may not move to the second task until both partners have completed the first task.
Complete rounds of 21, 15 and 9 reps for time of:
225/155 lb Deadlifts
Strict Handstand Push-Ups
Compare your results to March 21, 2024.
B.
Every 2 minutes, for 18 minutes (3 sets) of:
Station 1 - Barbell Hip Thrust x 6 reps @ 21X1
Station 2 - Band Pull-Aparts x 30 reps @ 1010
Station 3 - L-Sit x 60 seconds (accumulated time)
Five rounds for time:
50 Double-Unders
400 Meter Run
30/22 Calories of Assault Bike
20 Walking Lunges with Farmer's Carry (24/16 kg KBs)
Time Cap = 40:00 Minutes
A.
Every 3 minutes, for 15 minutes (5 sets):
Bench Press x 3 reps
Suggested loads per set (by %): 70, 75, 80, 85, 90+
Once you have found your 3-RM, then perform the following...
Every 3 minutes, for 6 minutes (2 sets):
Bench Press x Max Reps @ 10% less than today's last set
B.
Three rounds for time of:
40/30 Calories of Rowing
20 Toes to Bar
Against a 4-minute running clock, for max reps:
400 Meter Run
40 Double Unders
10 Chest-to-Bar Pull-Ups
Max Reps of Ground to Overhead (135/95 lbs)
Rest 2 minutes, and repeat for a total of six (6) sets - 36 minutes total.
A.
Every 3 minutes, for 15 minutes (5 sets):
Back Squat
*Sets 1-3: 7-8 reps
*Sets 4-5: 3-4 reps
These sets should be challenging. If you reach the top end of the range, increase the load until you're unable to do so.
B.
For time:
50/35 Calories of Assault Bike (or 75/50 Calories of Rowing on Concept 2)
25 Front Squats (175/115 lbs)
25 Burpee Box Jump-Overs (24"/20")
Barbell should start from the ground.
Compare results to April 26, 2024.
A.
For max reps:
60 seconds of Bar Muscle-Ups or Strict Pull-Ups
Rest 60 seconds
60 seconds of Strict Handstand Push-Ups
Rest 60 seconds
60 seconds of Rowing (for Calories)
Rest 60 seconds
60 seconds of Single-Arm Alternating Dumbbell Snatches (50/35 lbs)
Rest 60 seconds
60 seconds of Ring or Stationary Dips
Rest 60 seconds
60 seconds of Front-Leaning Rest
Compare results to January 24, 2024.
Rest 4 minutes until the running clock reaches 15:00, and then...
B.
Every minute, on the minute, for 24 minutes (4 sets) of:
Minute 1 - Bar Muscle-Ups or Strict Pull-Ups x 50-60% of Reps Achieved in 60 seconds
Minute 2 - Strict Handstand Push-Ups x 50-60% of Reps Achieved in 60 seconds
Minute 3 - Rowing x 50-60% of Calories Achieved in 60 seconds
Minute 4 - Single-Arm Alternating Dumbbell Snatches x 50-60% of Reps Achieved in 60 seconds
Minute 5 - Ring or Stationary Dips x 50-60% of Reps Achieved in 60 seconds
Minute 6 - 40 seconds of Front-Leaning Rest
A.
Four sets of:
Deadlift x 3-5 reps @ 20X1
Rest 20 seconds
Tall Box Jumps x 5 reps
(land as high and soft as possible, then step down, reset and repeat - the goal is to jump as high as possible on every repetition)
Rest 3 minutes
B.
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 8 minutes of:
15 Kettlebell Swings (24/16 kg)
5 Burpee Box Jump-Overs (24"/20")
Every 10 minutes, for 40 minutes (4 sets) for times:
40/30 Calories of Rowing
800 Meter Run
50 Double-Unders
Modify the workout appropriately such that you get between 2-3 minutes of rest between sets. The intent is smooth pacing and four sets that are very similar in time. If you are running over the 8-minute mark, scale back accordingly.
A,
"The Eagle"
Eight rounds for max load of:
8 Kettlebell Front Squats
20-Meter Kettlebell Farmer's Carry
This is a test from the legendary Dan John, and is something that we will come back to. Your goal is to pick the heaviest kettlebells you think you can handle without putting down for the duration of the 8 rounds. You will perform 8 front squats, then immediately drop the kettlebells to your sides and walk 20 meters. You'll repeat this 8 times - 64 total squats and 160-meters of farmer's carry.
B.
Three sets of:
Bulgarian Split Squats x 8 reps each leg @ 3111
Rest while partner works
Single-Arm Dumbbell Row x 8 reps each arm @ 2111
Rest while partner work
A.
Every 2:30, for 15 minutes (6 sets):
Hang Power Snatch + Power Snatch + 2 Tempo Overhead Squats @ 31X1
Similar to last week, focus on stability and balanced weight distribution through the foot on the tempo overhead squats.
B.
Three rounds for time of:
10 Snatches (135/95 lbs)
15 Toes to Bar
In teams of two, complete the following for time:
2000/1600 Meter Relay Row
1600 Meter Relay Run
120 Single-Arm Dumbbell Thrusters (50/35 lbs)
80 Ring Dips
40 Strict Pull-Ups
20 Wall Walks
Throughout this workout, only one partner will be working at a time. For the row, switch every 500/400 Meters, and for the fun, switch every 400 Meters. Partition the rest of the repetitions however you deem best.
A.
Every minute, on the minute, for 16 minutes (4 sets):
Station 1 - Front-Foot Elevated Split Squat x 8 reps @ 3111 (Left)
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Station 2 - Front-Foot Elevated Split Squat x 8 reps @ 3111 (Right)
Station 3 - Bent-Over Reverse Dumbbell Flyes x 10-12 reps @ 2011
Station 4 - Front-Leaning Rest on Rings x 40 seconds
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 January 29, 2024.
A.
Every 2 minutes, for 16 minutes (8 sets):
Hang Snatch + Snatch + Tempo Overhead Squat @ 31X1
B.
Every 4 minutes, for 16 minutes (4 sets) for times:
15/10 Calories of Assault Bike
12 Bar-Facing Burpees
9 Power Snatches (115/75 lbs)
Four rounds for time of:
400 Meter Run
10 Dumbbell Shoulder to Overhead (50/35 lbs)
10 Strict Pull-Ups
400 Meter Run
10 Dumbbell Hang Squat Cleans (50/35 lbs)
10 Toes to Bar
A.
Every 3 minute, for 15 minutes (5 sets):
Strict Shoulder Press x 1 rep
Suggested loads per set (by %): 80, 85, 90, 95, 95+
Once you have found your 1-RM (which you will use for this entire cycle), then perform the following:
Every 3 minute, for 6 minutes (2 sets):
Push Press x Max Reps @ 80-85% of today's 1-RM
B.
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
15/10 Calories of Assault Bike
10 Power Cleans (95/65 lbs)
20 Front-Racked Alternating Reverse Lunges (95/65 lbs)
A.
Three sets of:
Deadlift x 6-8 reps @ 20X1
Rest 20 seconds
Tall Box Jumps x 6 reps
(land as high and soft as possible, then step down, reset and repeat - the goal is to jump as high as possible on every repetition)
Rest 3 minutes
B.
Three rounds for time of:
400 Meter Run
21 Kettlebell Swings (24/16 kg)
12 Pull-Ups
Compare results to February 14, 2024.
In teams of two, complete for time:
2000/1600 Meter Row*
Athletes may only row while their partner holds two kettlebells in the double front-racked position. Teammates may switch from rowing to the static hold as frequently as they'd like, as long as no rowing occurs unless the partner is in a static hold.
When the running clock reaches 10:00...
In teams of two, complete for time:
800 Meter Run (together)
120 Alternating Single-Arm Dumbbell Snatches (50/35 lb DB)*
Athletes may only perform kettlebell swings while their partner holds a front-leaning rest position. Teammates may switch as frequently as they'd like.
When the running clock reaches 20:00...
In teams of two, complete for time:
800 Meter Run (together)
120 Push-Ups*
Athletes may only perform push-ups while their partner holds two kettlebells overhead. Teammates may switch as frequently as they'd like.
For time:
800 Meter Run
40/30 Calories of Assault Bike
40 Double Kettlebell Deadlifts (24/16 kg KBs)
40 Walking Lunges with Farmer's Carry (24/16 kg KBs)
40 Double Kettlebell Deadlifts (24/16 kg KBs)
40/30 Calories of Assault Bike
800 Meter Run