Workout of the day
What’s up athletes! ‘Thirsty Thursday Turbo’ is ready to get your heart pumping and muscles burning. We’ve got a high-intensity 12-minute AMRAP (as many rounds as possible) that will challenge your upper body, agility, and explosive power. Let’s dive in and crush it!
The workout of the day consists of:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 12 minutes of:
- 10 Pull-Ups
- 10 Lateral Jump Over Barbell
- 10 Kettlebell Snatch (5 each arm, 53 lbs / 24 kg, 35 lbs / 16 kg)
Scaling
- Pull-Ups: Use a resistance band for assistance or perform ring rows.
- Lateral Jump Over Barbell: Perform lateral hops over a line or small object.
- Kettlebell Snatch: Use a lighter kettlebell or perform a kettlebell swing instead.
No equipment
For those without equipment:
- Pull-Ups: Substitute with bodyweight rows using a sturdy table edge.
- Lateral Jump Over Barbell: Perform lateral hops over a rolled-up towel or pillow.
- Kettlebell Snatch: Substitute with a single-arm dumbbell snatch using a household item like a filled water bottle or jug.
Warmup
- 5 minutes of light jogging or brisk walking
- Dynamic stretches: Arm circles, leg swings, and torso twists (1 minute each)
- 2 rounds of: 10 air squats, 10 push-ups, 10 sit-ups
Cooldown
- 3 minutes of slow jogging or walking to bring the heart rate down
- Stretching exercises:
- Shoulder stretch (1 minute each side)
- Hamstring stretch (1 minute each side)
- Hip flexor stretch (1 minute each side)
- Lower back stretch (1 minute)
- Deep breathing exercises (2 minutes)