Workout Description

Why This Workout Is Hard

While individual movements are bodyweight and basic, the 8-round format with 64 total reps per movement creates significant cumulative fatigue. The combination of burpees and push-ups taxes the same muscle groups, while v-ups and wipers create core fatigue that impacts stability in other movements. With no built-in rest and continuous work for 15-20 minutes, this becomes a challenging endurance test.

Benchmark Times for (Home)WORK #32

• Elite: <6:00
• Advanced: 7:00-8:00
• Intermediate: 9:00-10:00
• Beginner: >18:00

Training Focus

This workout develops the following fitness attributes:

• Stamina (8/10): High volume of pushing movements (push-ups, dips) and core work (v-ups, wipers) challenges local muscular endurance significantly.
• Endurance (7/10): Eight rounds of continuous bodyweight movements with no prescribed rest creates significant cardiovascular demand, especially with burpees closing each round.
• Speed (6/10): Quick transitions between movements and maintaining pace through burpees becomes crucial, especially in later rounds.
• Flexibility (4/10): Lunges, v-ups, and wipers require moderate hip mobility and core control, but movements are generally accessible.
• Power (3/10): Burpees provide some power element, but most movements are controlled and strength-endurance focused rather than explosive.
• Strength (2/10): Exclusively bodyweight movements focusing on endurance rather than maximal strength, though tricep dips provide some upper body strength stimulus.

Movements

• Squat
• Reverse Lunge
• V-Up
• Push-Up
• Burpee

Scaling Options

Reduce to 6 or 4 rounds for beginners. Squat modifications: reduce depth or use box for depth gauge. Lunges: reduce range of motion or step-back instead of full reverse. Dips: feet-assisted or bench dips. V-ups: bent knee v-ups or hollow rocks. Push-ups: knee push-ups or incline on box. Wipers: smaller range of motion or bent knees. Burpees: step-out instead of jump-out, remove push-up portion.

Scaling Explanation

Scale if unable to maintain proper form on push-ups after fatigue, cannot perform 5+ strict dips, or if burpees become extremely slow and labored. Goal is to maintain consistent movement with good technique throughout all rounds. Target completion time should be under 20 minutes - scale volume if going significantly longer. Prioritize full range of motion and core control over speed. Athletes should be able to complete rounds without extended breaks.

Intended Stimulus

Moderate-length metabolic conditioning workout targeting the oxidative energy system with glycolytic spikes. Designed to be completed in 12-18 minutes with consistent movement. Primary challenge is maintaining steady output while managing cumulative fatigue across bodyweight movements. Focus on core stability and pushing mechanics.

Coach Insight

Break this into 2-round chunks mentally. Aim for consistent 2-3 minute cycles. Keep transitions quick but controlled. For squats, establish rhythm early. On lunges, control the descent and maintain upright torso. For dips, set up with tight shoulders and full lockout. V-ups require hollow body position - keep lower back pressed down. Push-ups should maintain plank position throughout. Wipers need controlled tempo. Burpees will be the limiting factor - stay efficient but don't rush. Common mistake is going too fast in rounds 1-2 leading to breakdown by round 5.

Benchmark Notes

This 8-round bodyweight workout is most similar to Angie in structure, but with lower total volume. Analysis: Per-round movement breakdown (fresh state): - 8 squats: 8-12 sec - 16 reverse lunges: 16-24 sec - 8 tricep dips: 12-16 sec - 8 v-ups: 12-16 sec - 8 push ups: 8-12 sec - 8 wipers: 12-16 sec - 8 burpees: 24-32 sec Base round time: 92-128 seconds Fatigue multipliers: - Rounds 1-2: 1.0x (92-128s) - Rounds 3-4: 1.2x (110-154s) - Rounds 5-6: 1.3x (120-166s) - Rounds 7-8: 1.4x (129-179s) Transitions between movements: 2-4 sec x 6 transitions = 12-24 sec per round Total estimated time ranges: - Elite (L10): 360-420 sec (6:00-7:00) - Intermediate (L5): 600-660 sec (10:00-11:00) - Beginner (L1): 1080-1200 sec (18:00-20:00) Scaled from Angie benchmark but adjusted 30% faster due to significantly lower total volume (64 reps per movement vs 100 in Angie) and simpler movement patterns.

Modality Profile

All 7 movements (Squat, Reverse Lunge, Tricep Dip, V-Up, Push-Up, Wiper, Burpee) are bodyweight/gymnastics movements. Squats and lunges are bodyweight, Tricep Dips and Push-Ups are upper body gymnastics, V-Ups and Wipers are core gymnastics, and Burpees are full-body gymnastics movements. With no external loads or monostructural cardio, this is 100% gymnastics.