Workout of the day

Get ready to build strength and control. This workout combines upper body, core, and lower body moves in a balanced way. Focus on form and consistency over speed.

The workout of the day consists of:

5 rounds for time of:

  • 9 Dumbbell Bench Press (50 lb in each hand / 22.5 kg)
  • 6 Toes to Bar
  • 3 Front Squats (135 lb / 62 kg)

Scaling

  • Use lighter dumbbells for Bench Press (30 lb / 14 kg each hand)
  • For Toes to Bar, perform Hanging Knees to Chest or Sit-Ups
  • Reduce Front Squat weight (95 lb / 43 kg or just use the bar)

No equipment

  • Bench Press: Push-ups
  • Toes to Bar: Laying Leg Raises
  • Front Squats: Air Squats with a backpack or any weighted object

Warmup

  • 5 minutes of light cardio (jog, bike, or row)
  • Shoulder circles, 20 seconds each direction
  • Arm swings, 20 reps
  • Leg swings, 20 reps
  • Sampson stretch, 20 seconds each side

Cooldown

  • Child’s pose, 1 minute
  • Pigeon pose, 1 minute each side
  • Forward fold, 1 minute
  • Reclining twist, 1 minute each side