WOD

AMRAP 10 min.

20 Object Toe-taps
10 Kick-backs
5 Anchored Leg Raises

Scoring

As many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes.

WOD Goal

A short AMRAP today to kick off the week. Monostructural combined with light lifting with low reps, calls for some high intensity! Since it is a short workout, we will spend some time in the prep piece working up to a moderately heavy load with the deadlift/hang power clean complex while working on some holds in that position. Getting some static work done with a moderate load is a good opportunity to build some strength through those movements and positions.

For those who struggle with stringing double-unders together, have them either count your attempts or substitute for singles. The aim is to be able to keep your DU sets short and under 15 sec, if it is taking them over 30 sec to do 20 DU, scale appropriately to match the stimulus.

Unloaded: Each round should take roughly the same as the above tracks, with maybe a little more time for those leg raises. The difference being you should be able to maintain the same speed across the workout, so have them shoot for 7+ rounds.

WARMUP ~ 10 MINS

Warm-up with some circle running

If they have space, run around in a circle, if they don’t, have them jog on the spot.
Then, on your call, have them perform one of the movements below until you tell them to switch/go back to jogging. Switch it up and make sure you hit all the movements a few times each.
-running backwards
-shuffle sideways
–bird peckers
-bear crawl
–up and over the fence
-skipping
-high knees
* Add some of your own.

(10 min.) Double Under/Holds Prep – for unloaded, have them perform toe-taps here.

10 unbroken double unders + 10 sec plank hold (make it harder by taking one arm/opposite leg off ground)
20 unbroken double-unders + 20 sec plank hold
30 unbroken double-unders + 30 sec plank hold
40 unbroken double-unders + 40 sec plank hold
* Scale the double-unders to not-broken or attempts. Make sure people use this time to practise
* Go straight from the double-unders to the hold, then rest as needed after each set. It isn’t for time.

WORKOUT PREP & WORKOUT

(5-10 min.) Review barbell/dumbbell and unloaded movements as needed.

(15 min.) Workout Prep/Skill Work

Midline work

5 Dragon Flags + 30 sec. Hollow Hold
Rest
3-4 Sets
Do these slow and controlled.

* Prep as needed for the workout

(10 min.) Perform Workout

WOD

100 Double-unders
Then:
8 SA. DB OH squat
8 Burpee over the DB jumps
AMRAP 12 min.

* Dble dumbbell jump-overs

WOD GOAL

In today’s workout, we wanted to start off with a punch to the lungs, so we have made the Double-unders a buy-in at the start of an AMRAP. As the clock starts running, they begin the Double-unders. With the time remaining, they perform as many rounds/reps as possible of the couplet. This little teaser will be enough to slow them down a tad at the start of the couplet, but not enough to majorly impact the full 12 min. The combo of the OH Squats and Burpee-over-the-bar Jumps will test their cardiovascular fitness and shoulder and leg endurance. We kept the volume low to allow for consistent turnover on each round.

The OH Squats need to be taken from the ground and the first rep CAN be Squat Snatched.

The Burpee-over-the-bar Jumps are done facing the Barbell.

The same guidelines apply to this category as the others. We want these athletes to shoot for at least 5 rounds, which means finding loads and modifications to optimize their performance.

Scoring

Time to complete each round added up together (i.e., 4:50 + 5:00 + 5:10 = 15 min.)

Scaling

Double-unders: Scale to 75 reps, then perform 100 Fast Feet.

OH Squats: Scale the load as needed. The goal is 8 reps unbroken each round.

Burpee-over-the-bar Jumps: Scale to Kick-backs and/or step over the Bar if needed.

Fast Feet: If they are unable to perform these efficiently, have them perform 50 low (two stacked Plates) Step-ups.

OH Squats: If they are unable to reach the necessary positions, have them perform Back Squats today.

In today’s workout, we wanted to start off with a punch to the lungs, so we have made the Double-unders a buy-in at the start of an AMRAP. As the clock starts running, they begin the Double-unders. With the time remaining, they perform as many rounds/reps as possible of the couplet. This little teaser will be enough to slow them down a tad at the start of the couplet, but not enough to majorly impact the full 12 min. The combo of the OH Squats and Burpee-over-the-bar Jumps will test their cardiovascular fitness and shoulder and leg endurance. We kept the volume low to allow for consistent turnover on each round.

The OH Squats need to be taken from the ground and the first rep CAN be Squat Snatched.

The Burpee-over-the-bar Jumps are done facing the Barbell.

Competitor and Rx’d: The goal is to get through the Double-unders as quickly as possible, so they can maximize the time they have on the couplet. For most proficient athletes, this should take no longer than 2 min., meaning they will have 9-10 min. left to perform as many reps of the couplet as possible.

The OH Squat load is set at light-moderate. The goal is to perform all 8 unbroken each round. We want people to try to push the loading a little, so if they need to start breaking the sets up after 3 or 4 reps, that is OK. Make sure people know their limits and don’t try to go for reps where they continue to fail and waste energy. They should drop the load 1 rep before they think they are truly done.

There is no need to stop during the Burpee-over-the-barbell Jumps. Strategy-wise, it might make sense to slow down slightly to take a breather before hitting the OH Squats again, but no one should stop.

Top athletes will get around 6 rounds. Have everyone aim for at least 5.

Double-unders: Scale to 75 reps, then perform 100 Fast Feet.

OH Squats: Scale the load as needed. The goal is 8 reps unbroken each round.

Burpee-over-the-bar Jumps: Scale to Kick-backs and/or step over the Bar if needed.

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.