Workout Description
21-15-9 Reps for Time
Shoulder-to-Overheads (135/95 lb)
Chest-to-Bar Pull-Ups
Why This Workout Is Hard
A classic couplet with moderate weight and high-rep gymnastics. Tests upper body stamina and cycling efficiency.
Benchmark Times for AGOQ 17.3
- Elite: <11:00
- Advanced: 11:00-9:01
- Intermediate: 9:01-7:01
- Beginner: >7:01
Training Focus
This workout develops the following fitness attributes:
- Stamina (8/10): Totaling 45 S2OH (135lb) and 45 C2B pull-ups. This will severely tax shoulder/pushing stamina and upper body pulling/grip stamina. Maintaining output for all reps is very demanding.
- Endurance (7/10): A 21-15-9 rep scheme for time of shoulder-to-overheads (135/95 lb) and chest-to-bar pull-ups. This is a classic high-intensity couplet testing upper body pushing and pulling endurance under significant metabolic stress.
- Power (7/10): Shoulder-to-overheads (e.g., push jerk, push press) are explosive movements. Kipping C2B pull-ups also utilize power. The WOD tests sustained power-endurance.
- Speed (7/10): This WOD is a sprint, demanding fast cycling of both movements and minimal transition time. The ability to maintain a high pace is key for a good score.
- Strength (6/10): Shoulder-to-overheads at 135/95 lbs are a moderate-heavy load. Chest-to-bar pull-ups require good relative pulling strength. This WOD has a strong strength endurance component.
- Flexibility (4/10): Requires good shoulder/overhead mobility for S2OH. Full range for C2B pull-ups.
Modality Profile
A classic weightlifting ladder of squat snatches, testing maximal strength.
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