Workout Description
5 Rounds for Time
15 Air Squats
15 Burpees
15 Hand Release Push-Ups
Why This Workout Is Easy
A simple bodyweight triplet performed for 5 rounds. Tests basic conditioning and work capacity.
Benchmark Times for The 555 Standard
- Elite: <5:30
- Advanced: 6:01-7:01
- Intermediate: 8:01-9:01
- Beginner: >11:30
Training Focus
This workout develops the following fitness attributes:
- Speed (7/10): This WOD is all about speed. Fast cycling of all three bodyweight movements with minimal transition time is critical for achieving a good score.
- Stamina (5/10): Cycling through 75 reps total of squats, burpees, and hand-release push-ups tests basic leg, full-body, and pushing muscular endurance over a short duration.
- Endurance (4/10): Five rounds for time of 15 air squats, 15 burpees, and 15 hand-release push-ups. This is a short, fast bodyweight triplet designed to elevate the heart rate quickly and test basic conditioning.
- Power (3/10): Burpees have an explosive component. Air squats can be performed with speed. The WOD emphasizes rapid cycling of simple movements.
- Flexibility (2/10): Requires basic mobility for squats, burpees, and push-ups.
- Strength (1/10): Minimal maximal strength required. Focus is on bodyweight movement efficiency and endurance.
Modality Profile
A pure gymnastics workout consisting of Air Squats, Burpees, and Hand Release Push-Ups.
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