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18 Curtsy Lunges
12 Burpee
9 Pike Push-up
AMRAP 15-20 min.

Scoring

As many rounds and reps as possible in 20 min. (15 min.)

Scaling

Curtsy lunge: reduce the reps to 14, then perform a regular walking lunge instead.

Burpee: Reduce the number to 8-10, then modify to a kick-back.

Pike push-up: Reduce the angle of the body to decrease the difficulty. Reduce the reps as needed.

WOD Goal

We wanted to create some variety with the squatting, since you performed burpee + air squats on Monday. So, we included the curtsy squat. Add load if possible. If you can’t face another burpee, get creative and change you up to another movement. We have made the timeframe your choice. 15-20 min. 20 minutes seems like a long time to be performing all those movements, but we will leave that up to you.

It will depend on how long you go for, but the same goal applies, be smooth and consistent with pacing across the full workout. Everything done unbroken. Take rest between movements and focus on breathing. A round will take you roughly 3 minutes as well.

18 DB Back squat (50/35 lb.)
12 Burpee
9 SA DB shoulder to overhead (each side)
AMRAP 20 min.

Scoring

As many rounds and reps as possible in 20 min. (15 min.)

Scaling

Curtsy lunge: reduce the reps to 14, then perform a regular walking lunge instead.

Burpee: Reduce the number to 8-10, then modify to a kick-back.

Pike push-up: Reduce the angle of the body to decrease the difficulty. Reduce the reps as needed.

WOD Goal

This week has been a big one on the lower body. We are back to squatting today, with a back squat. This time with a light load and in combination with a burpee and a light SA shoulder to overhead. For FL folk, we are using a kettlebell for a slightly increased skill component over the dumbbell. A dumbbell will work just fine too if you don’t have one. The prescribed loading for both are roughly the same.

This is intended to be a long grind with nothing stopping you in your tracks. The double pushing may start to compound upon each other, but given the different planes, this shouldn’t create too much of an issue. If you have worked out every day this week, make sure you warm-up and prep well. Also, suggest taking a day off tomorrow, or at the least turning a workout into a recovery workout.

The barbell back squats are taken from the ground. For the dumbbell back squats, you hold the dumbell across your upper back holding it with both hands on either side.

The shoulder to overheads are done with one dumbbell. 9 reps each side for a total of 18 reps.

Today, make the focus be about pacing. Naturally, everyone will start to fatigue and slow down a little, but if you can make it your goal to hold your pace across the 20 min, you might be able to squeeze in another round as opposed to going out too quickly and then slowly dying off. It’s not common that people get to the end of a workout of this length and feels like you could have gone harder/faster! If you are too conservative at the start, then you can always go harder towards the end!

Each movement should be done unbroken. Have you shoot for 5+ rounds. That gives you 3 minutes for each round. You top athletes will be able to move a little quicker than that, 6+ rounds.

As many rounds and reps as possible in 20 min. (15 min.)

Scaling

Back squats: reduce the load as needed.
* For PL, reduce the reps as needed.

Burpee: Reduce the number to 8-10, then modify to a kick-back.

SA Shoulder to overhead: Reduce the reps to 6 per side.

WOD Goal

This week has been a big one on the lower body. We are back to squatting today, with a back squat. This time with a light load and in combination with a burpee and a light SA shoulder to overhead. For FL folk, we are using a kettlebell for a slightly increased skill component over the dumbbell. A dumbbell will work just fine too if you don’t have one. The prescribed loading for both are roughly the same.

This is intended to be a long grind with nothing stopping you in your tracks. The double pushing may start to compound upon each other, but given the different planes, this shouldn’t create too much of an issue. If you have worked out every day this week, make sure you warm-up and prep well. Also, suggest taking a day off tomorrow, or at the least turning a workout into a recovery workout.

The barbell back squats are taken from the ground. For the dumbbell back squats, you hold the dumbell across your upper back holding it with both hands on either side.

The shoulder to overheads are done with one dumbbell. 9 reps each side for a total of 18 reps.

Today, make the focus be about pacing. Naturally, everyone will start to fatigue and slow down a little, but if you can make it your goal to hold your pace across the 20 min, you might be able to squeeze in another round as opposed to going out too quickly and then slowly dying off. It’s not common that people get to the end of a workout of this length and feels like you could have gone harder/faster! If you are too conservative at the start, then you can always go harder towards the end!

Each movement should be done unbroken. Have you shoot for 5+ rounds. That gives you 3 minutes for each round. You top athletes will be able to move a little quicker than that, 6+ rounds.

Mobility and Maintenance:

Choose 1-2 Thoracic Mobility Drills from Kelly Starrett’s Mobility WOD and spend 5-10 minutes with them.

Choose 1-2 Upper Extremity Mobility Drills from Kelly Starrett’s Mobility WOD and spend 5-10 minutes with them.

Choose 2-3 Lower Extremity Mobility Drills from Kelly Starrett’s Mobility WOD and spend 10-12 minutes with them.

Nutrition Preparation:

Ensure that you have quality foods prepared in the appropriate quantities to fuel your efforts for the remainder of the week.

Mental Restoration: Different for everyone – could be quiet time, prayer or meditation or could be gathering with friends; the key is to engage in activities that make your life full and help you recharge your batteries.