Workout of the day

Today’s workout is all about power and endurance. We’re hitting some major muscle groups with a fresh new spin on a classic format. Brace yourself for some serious work! Get through it as efficiently as you can, and keep up the intensity.

The workout of the day consists of:

Complete the following for time: Round 1: 21 reps of each Round 2: 15 reps of each Round 3: 9 reps of each

  • Dumbbell Thrusters (2x 50 lb / 22.5 kg)
  • Chest-to-Bar Pull-Ups

Scaling

  • For beginners, use 20 lb / 10 kg dumbbells and do regular pull-ups or jumping pull-ups
  • For intermediates, use 35 lb / 15 kg dumbbells and band-assisted pull-ups
  • For RX, stick with the prescribed weights and movements

No equipment

  • If you don’t have dumbbells, use filled backpacks or water jugs for thrusters
  • For pull-ups, use a sturdy table edge or perform inverted rows

Warmup

  • 400m jog
  • 10 leg swings per leg
  • 10 arm circles forward and backward
  • 10 air squats
  • 10 push-ups

Cooldown

  • 400m slow walk
  • 5 minute stretch focusing on shoulders, quads, and hamstrings
  • Hold each stretch for at least 30 seconds per side