Workout Description

Why This Workout Is Hard

A short, heavy, barbell-only triplet that hammers pressing strength and shoulder stamina. Across 45 total reps, the average load factor is very high (mix of very heavy and heavy). Expected finishes are 6–12 minutes for most RX athletes. Movement complexity is moderate-to-advanced (jerk/press variations), and the descending 21-15-9 format modestly reduces the overall score.

Benchmark Times for BAMF V2

• Elite: <6:00
• Advanced: 7:00-8:00
• Intermediate: 9:00-10:00
• Beginner: >15:00

Training Focus

This workout develops the following fitness attributes:

• Stamina (8/10): High local muscular endurance demand in the shoulders and triceps. Repeated heavy presses accumulate fatigue quickly, requiring multiple small sets to keep moving without long breaks.
• Strength (7/10): Pressing strength is a major limiter, especially in the strict press after fatigue. Loads are heavy enough to demand solid base strength alongside efficient mechanics.
• Power (7/10): Push jerks reward explosive hip and leg drive to move heavy load overhead. Generating crisp dip-drive and fast turnover is key for efficiency under fatigue.
• Speed (5/10): This should feel like a fast grind. You’ll cycle quick singles or small sets with short rests, but heavy loads cap cycling speed compared to lighter metcons.
• Endurance (3/10): Short duration and no monostructural work. Heart rate spikes from heavy barbell efforts, but the stimulus is limited by shoulder fatigue rather than pure aerobic capacity.
• Flexibility (3/10): Overhead and front rack mobility matter for safe, efficient reps. Demands are standard for barbell pressing—full lockout and solid rack, but not extreme ranges.

Scaling Options

Scale to: 21-15-9 at 155/105 (PJ), 115/75 (PP), 75/55 (SP) • 21-15-9 at 135/95, 95/65, 65/45 • 15-12-9 at 135/95, 95/65, 65/45

Scaling Explanation

These options maintain the stimulus by reducing load and/or reps so athletes can cycle small sets, preserve lockout quality, and finish near the intended time domain.

Intended Stimulus

Fast but controlled shoulder burn. Push jerks in small, efficient sets, then steady push presses, finishing with challenging strict presses that test your limit. Aim to keep rests short, breathe deliberately, and move with crisp form. It should feel like a heavy sprint that rewards smart set breaks and quick re-grips.

Coach Insight

Pace the jerk sets in 3–5 quick chunks with short, counted breaths. Save your shoulders for the strict. One tip: lock in the dip-drive—vertical torso, heels down, and a hard punch to receive every rep. Avoid death sets early, soft lockouts, and sloppy racks. Keep transitions tight and don’t let the strict press grind to failure.

Benchmark Notes

These times set clear targets from beginner to elite for a heavy shoulder-intensive sprint. If you’re near the cap, reduce load or reps. Mid-tier athletes should aim near 10 minutes, while advanced athletes push under 7 minutes by managing small sets and crisp barbell cycling.

Modality Profile

This is pure weightlifting: three barbell pressing variations and no gymnastics or monostructural elements. The entire effort hinges on pressing mechanics, barbell cycling, and managing rest to keep shoulder fatigue under control.

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