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21-15-9 Reps for Time Squat Snatches (42.5/32.5 kg) Push-Ups

Why This Workout Is Medium

Hero WOD (Couplet 21-15-9). Moderate snatches (~94lb), push-ups. Tests moderate lifting/pushing endurance.

Benchmark Times for Matthew Thomas

  • Elite: <16:45
  • Advanced: 16:45-14:15
  • Intermediate: 14:15-11:30
  • Beginner: >11:30

Training Focus

This workout develops the following fitness attributes:

  • Power (7/10): The squat snatch is a primary Olympic lift demanding explosive power. Maintaining power and technique for 45 reps is key.
  • Stamina (6/10): Cycling 45 squat snatches and 45 push-ups tests muscular endurance in the full body for snatches (legs, back, shoulders, grip) and pushing muscles (chest, shoulders, triceps for push-ups).
  • Flexibility (6/10): Requires good full-body mobility for efficient squat snatches (overhead squat position, shoulder stability, hip/ankle mobility). Basic mobility for push-ups.
  • Speed (6/10): Fast cycling of both movements with minimal transition time is critical for achieving a good score in this couplet.
  • Endurance (5/10): The 21-15-9 format of moderate squat snatches (42.5/32.5 kg or ~94/72 lb) and push-ups creates a quick, intense metabolic stimulus, testing lifting and pushing capacity under conditioning stress.
  • Strength (5/10): Squat snatches at ~94/72 lbs are a moderate load, focusing on technique and endurance. Push-ups test relative pushing strength endurance.

Modality Profile

An M/W couplet with a monostructural movement (Run) and a weightlifting movement (Deadlifts).

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Training Profile

AttributeScoreExplanation
Endurance5/10The 21-15-9 format of moderate squat snatches (42.5/32.5 kg or ~94/72 lb) and push-ups creates a quick, intense metabolic stimulus, testing lifting and pushing capacity under conditioning stress.
Stamina6/10Cycling 45 squat snatches and 45 push-ups tests muscular endurance in the full body for snatches (legs, back, shoulders, grip) and pushing muscles (chest, shoulders, triceps for push-ups).
Strength5/10Squat snatches at ~94/72 lbs are a moderate load, focusing on technique and endurance. Push-ups test relative pushing strength endurance.
Flexibility6/10Requires good full-body mobility for efficient squat snatches (overhead squat position, shoulder stability, hip/ankle mobility). Basic mobility for push-ups.
Power7/10The squat snatch is a primary Olympic lift demanding explosive power. Maintaining power and technique for 45 reps is key.
Speed6/10Fast cycling of both movements with minimal transition time is critical for achieving a good score in this couplet.

21-15-9 Reps for Time Squat Snatches (42.5/32.5 kg) Push-Ups

Difficulty:
Medium
Modality:
M
W
Time Distribution:
7:45Elite
12:15Target
16:45Time Cap
Your Scores:

Training Profile

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