Monday 11/11/2024

"The Veteran"
Eleven rounds for time of:
400 Meter Run
11 Dumbbell Thrusters (50/35 lbs)
11 Burpees

If you're not prepared for the volume of this tribute workout, please consider performing the advanced, intermediate or beginner options so that you can still show your support for our veterans.

Advanced Version of "The Veteran"
Eight rounds for time of:
400 Meter Run
11 Dumbbell Thrusters (50/35 lbs)
11 Burpees

Intermediate Version of "The Veteran"
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 30 minutes of:
400 Meter Run
11 Dumbbell Thrusters (50/35 lbs)
11 Burpees

Beginner Version of "The Veteran"
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 30 minutes of:
400 Meter Run
11 Air Squats
11 Push-Ups

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Saturday 11/9/2024

In Teams of 2

0:00-12:00

50/35 Calories of Assault Bike

In remaining time both partners work towards a max Snatch

Rest 12:00-14:00

14:00-26:00

50/35 Calorie Assault Bike

In remaining time both partners work towards a max Thruster

Rest 26:00-28:00

28:00-40:00

50/35 Calorie Bike

In remaining time both partners work towards a max Clean

Total Score is the combined weight of both partners across all 3 lifts.

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Thursday 11/7/2024

A.
Every 2 minutes, for 10 minutes (5 sets) of:
Strict Overhead Press x 4 reps

Build to today's 4-RM.

B.
Three rounds for time of:
30/20 Calories of Assault Bike
50 Double-Unders
20 Toes to Bar

Time Cap = 20 Minutes

Our goal stimulus is to make this a tough, steady push. Ideal times should be somewhere between 12 and 16 minutes. Please adjust the calories or repetitions as needed to maintain a pace that keeps your heart rate eleveated and your movement consistent for approximately that duration of time.


Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Wednesday 11/6/2024

Every 3 minutes, for 24 minutes (4 sets of each) for times:

Station 1 - 400 Meter Run + 10 Deadlifts (275/185 lbs)
Station 2 - 250/200 Row + 12 Dumbbell Box Step-Overs (50/35 lb DBs; 20" box)

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Tuesday 11/5/2024

A.
Every 2 minutes, for 10 minutes (5 sets):
Tempo Front Squat @ 32X1
*Set 1 – 3 reps
*Set 2 – 2 reps
*Set 3 – 2 reps
*Set 4 – 1 rep
*Set 5 – 1 rep

Followed by...

One set of:
1 Tempo Front Squat @ 32X1 + 2 Front Squat (no tempo) @ same weight as last set

B.
21-15-9:
Assault Bike
Back Squat (135/95 lbs)

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
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