Monday 11/4/2024

A.
Every 90 seconds, for 3 minutes (2 sets):
Behind the Neck Press in Split x 5 reps

B.
Every 2 minutes, for 20 minutes (10 sets):
Split Jerk with a 2-second pause in dip & 2-second pause in Receiving x 2 reps

Build to today's heavy complex.

.
Against a 2-minute running clock
300/250 Meter Row
Max Reps of Dumbbell Push Press

Rest 2 minutes, and repeat for a total of three (3) sets. Note number of push presses per set, then sum them for your overall score.

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Saturday 11/2/2024

Every 10 minutes, for 40 minutes (4 sets) for times of:
600/500 Meter Row
30 Front-Racked Kettlebell Squats (24/16 kg)
30 Single-Arm Kettlebell Push Presses (24/16 kg - one in front rack, the other pressing; 15 reps each arm)
30/20 Calories of Assault Bike

Please customize the reps/calories such that you have at least 2 minutes to recover between sets.

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Friday 11/1/2024

Every 2 minutes, for 6 minutes (3 sets):
Dumbbell Walking Lunge x 20 steps @ 10X0

Go heavy the final steps should not be performed without struggle.

B.

For time:
50/35 Calorie Assault Bike
50 Box Jumps (24"/20" - step down)
50 Goblet Squats (24/16 kg)
50 Box Step-Overs with Kettlebell (24/16 kg)
50/35 Calorie Assault Bike

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Thursday 10/31/2024

"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
Wednesday 10/30/2024

Every minute, on the minute, for 4 minutes:
Clean x 3 reps @ 50-65% of 1-RM

Rest until the clock reaches 6 minutes, and then perform...

Every 90 seconds, for 6 minutes (4 sets) of:
Clean x 2 reps @ 70-85% of 1-RM

Rest until the clock reaches 12 minutes, and then perform...

Every 2 minutes, for 10 minutes (5 sets) of:
Clean x 1 rep @ 85+%

B.

For time:
10 Ring Muscle-Ups
20 Power Cleans (155/105 lbs)
40/30 Calories of Assault Bike

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Tuesday 10/29/2024

Every 90 seconds, for 12 minutes (8 sets):
Bench Press x 3 reps @ 21X1

Use approximately 75% of your 1-RM, and focus on the speed of the concentric motion - from your chest to full lockout. You want to make that phase as quick and explosive as possible.

B.

Five rounds for time of:
30 Double-Unders
10 Dumbbell Push Presses (50/35 lbs)
10 Chest-to-Bar Pull-Ups

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Saturday 10/26/2024

5 Rounds (30 Minutes)

Station 1- 15/12 Calorie Assault Bike

Station 2- 20 DB Snatches (50/35 lbs)

Station 3- 200 Meter Run

Station 4- 20 Wallballs (20/14 lbs)

Each station is 90 Seconds. If you finish the work at a particular station before 90 seconds, you rest until the 90 second mark and then you start the work at the next station.

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Friday 10/25/2024

For time:
50/40 Calories of Rowing on Concept 2
40 Deadlifts (225/155 lbs)
50/40 Calories of Rowing on Concept 2

B.

Three sets of:
Barbell Hip Thrusts x 8 reps @ 2112
immediately followed by...
Barbell Hip Thrust Iso-Hold x 15-30 seconds
(hold the top position, creating maximal contraction of your glutes and hamstrings for as long as you can hold)
Rest 2 minutes

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Thursday 10/24/2024

Six sets of:
Unsupported Seated Strict Press x 2-3 reps
(sit on a bench without back support and press the barbell from shoulder to overhead)
Rest 2-3 minutes

Build to today's 3-RM.

B.

Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 12 minutes of:
4 Dumbbell Devil's Presses (50/35 lbs)
8 Chest-to-Bar Pull-Ups
12 Dumbbell Push Presses (50/35 lbs)

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Wednesday 10/23/2024

Every 2 minutes, for 40 minutes (5 sets) for max calories:
Station 1 - 90 seconds of Assault Bike (for calories)
Station 2 - 20 Front-Racked Kettlebell Walking Lunges (24/16 kg)
Station 3 - 90 seconds of Rowing (for calories)
Station 4 - 60 Double-Unders or 90 Single-Unders

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Tuesday 10/22/2024

Every 2 minutes, for 6 minutes (3 sets) of:
2 Clean Lift-Offs + Power Clean @ 60% of 1-RM Clean

Immediately followed by...

Every 2 minutes, for 12 minutes (6 sets) of:
Clean x 2 reps @ 75-85%

B.

Workout of the Month

6 Rounds 
6 Bar Facing Burpees
6 Ground to Overhead (135/95)
6 Bar Facing Burpees

Rest 1 Minute

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Monday 10/21/2024

Every minute, on the minute, for 20 minutes (4 sets):
Station 1 - Front-Foot Elevated Split Squat x 8 reps @ 3111 (Left)
youtu.be/x0cecqqZQLE
Station 2 - Front-Foot Elevated Split Squat x 8 reps @ 3111 (Right)
Station 3 - Strict Handstand Push-Ups x Max Reps in 30 seconds
Station 4 - Front-Leaning Rest on Rings x 40 seconds
Station 5 - Bent-Over Reverse Dumbbell Flyes x 10-12 reps @ 2011

B.

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 July 26, 2024.

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Saturday 10/19/2024

In teams of two, alternate complete rounds and complete as many rounds as possible in 40 minutes of:
60-Foot Walking Lunges with Kettlebell Farmer's Carry (32/24 kg)
200 Meter Run
10 Strict Pull-Ups
60-Foot Walking Lunges with Kettlebell Farmer's Carry (32/24 kg)


Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Friday 10/18/2024

Every 2 minutes, for 20 minutes (10 sets) of:
Hang Snatch + Snatch

Build over the course of the 10 sets to something heavy for today.


B.

For time:
1000 Meter Row
50 Thrusters (95/65 lbs)

This is a re-test of an Invictus benchmark workout that will test your ability to push the pace and hold on all the way through the finish line. Nothing complex, just a pure test of effort and pain tolerance. Enjoy!

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Thursday 10/17/2024

Against a 4-minute running clock...
400 Meter Run
5 Power Cleans (135/95 lbs)
10 Toes to Bar
Max Calories of Assault Bike

Rest 2 minutes, and repeat for a total six (6) sets for max calories.

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Wednesday 10/16/2024

Three sets of:
Front-Racked Alternating Reverse Lunges x 16 reps @ 30X1
(make sure your patella hovers just above the ground without making contact - goal is that the hairs on your knee touch without hard impact)
Rest 15 seconds
Horse Stance Hold x 60-75 seconds
youtu.be/-3mXTEVBMDY
Rest 15 seconds
Pronated-Grip Strict Pull-Ups x Max Reps in 60 seconds
Rest 60-90 seconds

B.

Five rounds for time of:
40 Double-Unders
20 Wall Ball Shots (20/14 lbs)
10 Chest-to-Bar Pull-Ups

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Tuesday 10/15/2024

Every 3 minutes, for 15 minutes (5 sets):
Strict Overhead Press x 8 reps

For sets 1-4, try to establish your 8-RM (if you did this last week, you should have a good sense of where you should be). For set 5, decrease the load by 15% or so and get as many reps as possible.

B.

Strict “JT”

Complete rounds of 21, 15 and 9 reps for time of:
Strict Handstand Push-Ups
Strict Ring Dips
Strict Push-Ups

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Monday 10/14/2024

Take 24 minutes to build to today's 1-RM Deadlift.

Build no heavier than mechanical failure. If you begin to lose positioning or proper mechanics, terminate the set immediately.

B.

Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 8 minutes of:
6 Deadlifts (225/155 lbs)
12 Box Jump-Overs (24"/20")

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Saturday 10/12/2024

"Team Pink Ribbon"
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in teams of two in 35 minutes of:
400 Meter Run with Dumbbells (together)
20 Walking Lunges with Farmer's Carry (50/35 lb DBs; each partner, one works while the other rests)
20 Dumbbell Floor Presses (50/35 lb DBs; each partner, one works while the other rests)
10 Devil's Presses (50/35 lb DBs; each partner, one works while the other rests)

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Andrew Malek-Zadeh