Workout of the day

Building on a classic, this workout keeps you moving and pushes your whole body to its limits.

The workout of the day consists of:

2 rounds for time of:

  • 10 Handstand Push-Ups
  • 20 Burpees
  • 30 Toes to Bar
  • 40 Push-Ups
  • 50 Air Squats
  • 10 Devil’s Press (35 lb/15 kg dumbbells)
  • 20 Pull-Ups
  • 30 Box Jumps (24 in/20 in)
  • 40 Sit-Ups
  • 50 Jumping Lunges

Scaling

  • Beginners: Reduce reps by half, perform push-ups on knees, substitute jumping pull-ups for pull-ups, and use lower box height (12 in/30 cm) for box jumps.
  • Intermediates: Use assisted handstand push-ups or pike push-ups instead of full handstand push-ups, and use a lighter weight (20 lb/10 kg) for Devil’s Press.

No equipment

  • Handstand Push-Ups: Pike push-ups using a sturdy chair
  • Devil’s Press: Burpee to air press with water bottles
  • Pull-Ups: Use a sturdy table for modified pull-ups or do bent-over rows with a backpack filled with books
  • Box Jumps: Jump onto a safe, elevated surface like stairs or a bench
  • Dumbbells: Use filled water bottles or heavy books.

Warmup

  • 5 minutes of light jogging or jump rope
  • Stretch: shoulder circles, arm swings, hip flexor stretch, and calf stretch

Cooldown

  • Light jogging or walking for 5 minutes to lower heart rate
  • Stretch: hamstring stretch, quad stretch, shoulder stretch, and chest stretch