Workout Description
For Time
Cash-In:
93 Box Step-Ups (24/20 in)
5 Handstand Push-Ups
4 Burpees
2 Bar Muscle-Ups
Then, 13 Rounds of:
25 Double-Unders
11 Pull-Ups
19 Hand Release Push-Ups
Cash-Out:
2 Bar Muscle-Ups
4 Burpees
5 Handstand Push-Ups
93 Box Step-Ups (24/20 in)
Why This Workout Is Very Hard
Hero WOD. Extremely high volume with complex cash-in/out structure involving skill (HSPU, Bar MU) and high reps (step-ups). Main body is 13 rounds (325 DU, 143 Pull-Ups, 247 Push-Ups). Exceptionally demanding.
Benchmark Times for Ariel
- Elite: <58:45
- Advanced: 58:45-56:15
- Intermediate: 56:15-47:30
- Beginner: >47:30
Training Focus
This workout develops the following fitness attributes:
- Stamina (8/10): Significant leg stamina for 93 Box Step-Ups; shoulder and triceps stamina for Handstand Push-Ups; core, shoulder, and grip stamina for alternating Dumbbell Snatches.
- Endurance (7/10): The high-rep Box Step-Up cash-in followed by 5 rounds of HSPU and DB Snatches makes this a test of sustained endurance.
- Strength (6/10): Relative strength for Handstand Push-Ups; moderate unilateral load (50/35 lb dumbbell) for Snatches requires good control and strength.
- Power (6/10): Alternating Dumbbell Snatches are an explosive unilateral power movement.
- Speed (5/10): Pacing the step-ups is important, followed by efficiently cycling Handstand Push-Ups and Dumbbell Snatches.
- Flexibility (4/10): Hip flexion for step-ups; shoulder and thoracic mobility for efficient Handstand Push-Ups and overhead position in Dumbbell Snatches.
Modality Profile
A balanced triplet with a gymnastics movement (Strict Pull-ups), a weightlifting movement (Kettlebell Swings), and a monostructural movement (Run).
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