Workout of the day
Brace yourself for an electrifying workout that’s going to test your stamina, strength, and explosiveness. We’re diving into a killer circuit that has everything from heavy lifts to high jumps. Let’s do this!
The workout of the day consists of:
5 rounds for time of:
- 20 Wall Balls (20 lb / 9 kg)
- 20 Sumo Deadlift High Pulls (75 lb / 34 kg)
- 20 Box Jumps (20 inches / 50 cm)
- 20 Push Presses (75 lb / 34 kg)
- 20 calories Row
- 60 seconds Rest
Scaling
Scale the workout as follows:
- Wall Balls: Use a 14 lb (6 kg) medicine ball
- Sumo Deadlift High Pull: Decrease weight to 55 lb (25 kg)
- Box Jumps: Perform step-ups or reduce the height to 16 inches (40 cm)
- Push Press: Decrease weight to 55 lb (25 kg)
- Rowing: Decrease to 15 calories
Rest intervals can be extended to 90 seconds if necessary.
No equipment
For those without equipment, here are the alternatives:
- Wall Balls: Air Squats (20 reps)
- Sumo Deadlift High Pull: Backpack Deadlifts (20 reps using a filled backpack)
- Box Jumps: Tuck Jumps (20 reps)
- Push Press: Pike Push-Ups (20 reps)
- Row: Mountain Climbers (60 seconds)
Warmup
5 minutes of light cardio (jogging, rowing, or jump rope)
Dynamic Stretching:
- Arm Circles (2x30 seconds)
- Leg Swings (2x30 seconds per leg)
- Hip Circles (2x20 seconds each direction)
Mobility Drills:
- Shoulder Pass-Throughs with PVC (3x10 reps)
- Deep Squat Hold (2 minutes)
- Samson Stretch (2x30 seconds per side)
Cooldown
3 minutes of slow, deep breathing while lying in a supine position
Stretching:
- Hamstring Stretch (90 seconds per side)
- Chest Opening Stretch (90 seconds)
- Child’s Pose (2 minutes)
- Quadriceps Stretch (90 seconds per side)