Workout of the day

Here’s a workout that punches hard and fast. Deadlifts with some running. Simple, but a great challenge.

The workout of the day consists of:

21-15-9-6:

  • Deadlifts (155 lbs / 70 kg)
  • 400 meters Run after each round.

Scaling

  • Beginners: Deadlift 95 lbs / 42.5 kg
  • Intermediate: Deadlift 115 lbs / 52.5 kg
  • Running can be reduced to 200m if needed.

No equipment

  • For deadlifts: use a heavy backpack or object you can safely lift.
  • For running: Run in place or do high knees for 2 minutes.

Warmup

  • 5 minutes easy jog or stationary biking
  • 10 leg swings (each leg)
  • 10 arm circles (each direction)
  • 10 bodyweight squats
  • 5 deadlifts with light weight

Cooldown

  • 400 meter easy walk
  • Pigeon pose stretch
  • Hamstring stretch (30 seconds each leg)
  • Hip flexor stretch (30 seconds each side)
  • Calf stretch against the wall