Workout of the day

Long mixed workout. Focus on hinge strength and high output. Adjust pace to stay moving.

The workout of the day consists of:

Strength: Deadlift 4x6, build to heavy for today. RX: 100kg/225lb. Rest then load for metcon.

Metcon: 3 rounds for time of:

  • 16 Deadlifts (RX 80kg/175lb)
  • 32 Walking Lunges (bodyweight)
  • 16 Hang Power Cleans (RX 60kg/135lb)
  • 500m Row
  • 32 Sit-Ups
  • 16 Push Press (RX 50kg/115lb)
  • 32 Single Arm Farmer Carry Steps (24kg/53lb, one KB, switch at halfway)

Scaling

Intermediate:

  • Deadlift strength: 4x6 @ 70kg/155lb
  • Metcon: Deadlift 60kg/135lb, Hang Power Clean 40kg/85lb, Push Press 35kg/75lb, Carry 16kg/35lb Beginner:
  • Deadlift strength: 4x8 Dumbbell Deadlift (2x15kg/35lb) or kettlebell
  • Metcon: Dumbbell Deadlift (2x12kg/26lb), Hang Power Clean (2x8kg/18lb), Push Press (2x6kg/14lb), Carry (12kg/26lb DB/KB, switch hands as needed)
  • Reduce reps to 12/24/12/250m/24/12/24 if needed

No equipment

  • 16 Glute bridges or backpack deadlift
  • 32 Step-back lunges
  • 16 Backpack or odd-object clean
  • 500m run or 2 min fast step-ups
  • 32 sit-ups
  • 16 backpack push press or hand-release push-ups
  • 32 loaded carries with backpack or suitcase carry with any heavy object

Warmup

  • 2 min rowing, biking or jogging
  • Joint circles (ankles, knees, hips, shoulders)
  • 3x3 deadlifts with pause at knee (light bar, focus on back position)

Cooldown

  • Childs pose (60 sec)
  • Down dog (60 sec)
  • Pigeon each side (60 sec)
  • Thread-the-needle each side (60 sec)
  • Supine twist each side (60 sec)
  • Focus on slow breathing throughout