Workout Description

3 ROUNDS:400m Run7 ROUNDS:1 KB Snatch - Left Hand (53/35)1 KB Overhead Reverse Lunge - Left Hand7 ROUNDS:1 KB Snatch - Right Hand (53/35)1 KB OH Reverse Lunge - Right Hand

Why This Workout Is Medium

This workout features moderate kettlebell weight (53/35) with unilateral movements that naturally limit loading and provide built-in recovery between sides. The 400m runs create natural rest periods, and the 7-round structure allows brief pauses between movements. While the single-arm snatches and overhead lunges require coordination and stability, the overall volume is manageable and the work-to-rest ratio prevents significant fatigue accumulation for the average CrossFitter.

Benchmark Times for Run, KB Snatch, Reverse Lunges

  • Elite: <12:00
  • Advanced: 14:00-16:00
  • Intermediate: 18:00-20:00
  • Beginner: >30:00

Training Focus

This workout develops the following fitness attributes:

  • Stamina (8/10): High volume of unilateral kettlebell snatches and overhead lunges will heavily tax grip strength, shoulder stability, and single-leg muscular endurance.
  • Endurance (7/10): Three rounds of 400m runs combined with continuous kettlebell work creates significant cardiovascular demand and aerobic system stress throughout.
  • Flexibility (6/10): Overhead positions, deep lunge ranges, and full snatch mobility demands require good shoulder, hip, and ankle flexibility throughout.
  • Power (6/10): Kettlebell snatches are explosive hip-driven movements requiring significant power output, especially when fatigued from running and previous rounds.
  • Speed (5/10): Steady pacing required to maintain consistent movement quality and transitions between running and complex kettlebell patterns over three rounds.
  • Strength (4/10): Moderate kettlebell loads (53/35) require decent strength for snatches and overhead stability during lunges, but not maximal strength.

Movements

  • Run
  • Kettlebell Snatch
  • Kettlebell Overhead Reverse Lunge

Benchmark Notes

This workout consists of 3 rounds of: 400m run + 7 KB snatches left + 7 KB OH reverse lunges left + 7 KB snatches right + 7 KB OH reverse lunges right. Total volume: 1200m running + 42 KB snatches + 42 KB OH reverse lunges per side (84 total). I'll use Helen as the primary anchor since it has similar structure (3 rounds with 400m runs) but adjust for the different KB movements. Movement breakdown per round: - 400m Run: 75-120 sec (fresh state) - 7 KB Snatches (53/35): 2.5-3 sec per rep = 17.5-21 sec - 7 KB OH Reverse Lunges: 2-3 sec per rep = 14-21 sec - Repeat for other side: +17.5-21 sec + 14-21 sec - Total per round (fresh): 138-204 sec Fatigue adjustments: - Round 1: 1.0x = 138-204 sec - Round 2: 1.15x = 159-235 sec (KB grip fatigue, leg fatigue from lunges) - Round 3: 1.3x = 179-265 sec (significant accumulation) Transitions: 3-8 sec between movements, 15-25 sec between rounds Total transitions: ~60-120 sec across workout Total time estimate: 536-824 sec (8:56-13:44) Helen anchor comparison: Helen (3x400m run + 21 KB swings + 12 pull-ups) has L10: 450-510 sec, L5: 630-690 sec, L1: 900-1080 sec. This workout has similar running volume but more KB work (84 total reps vs 63 swings) and more complex movements (snatches + lunges vs swings). The OH lunges add significant unilateral stability demand. Adjusting Helen upward by 60-80% to account for increased KB volume and movement complexity. Final targets - L10: 720 sec (12:00), L5: 1200 sec (20:00), L1: 1800 sec (30:00)

Modality Profile

Three movements across all modalities: Run (monostructural cardio), Kettlebell Snatch (weightlifting with external load), and Kettlebell Overhead Reverse Lunge (weightlifting with external load). Two weightlifting movements and one monostructural movement results in a 33/33/34 split with weightlifting getting the slight edge.

Training Profile

AttributeScoreExplanation
Endurance7/10Three rounds of 400m runs combined with continuous kettlebell work creates significant cardiovascular demand and aerobic system stress throughout.
Stamina8/10High volume of unilateral kettlebell snatches and overhead lunges will heavily tax grip strength, shoulder stability, and single-leg muscular endurance.
Strength4/10Moderate kettlebell loads (53/35) require decent strength for snatches and overhead stability during lunges, but not maximal strength.
Flexibility6/10Overhead positions, deep lunge ranges, and full snatch mobility demands require good shoulder, hip, and ankle flexibility throughout.
Power6/10Kettlebell snatches are explosive hip-driven movements requiring significant power output, especially when fatigued from running and previous rounds.
Speed5/10Steady pacing required to maintain consistent movement quality and transitions between running and complex kettlebell patterns over three rounds.

3 ROUNDS:400m 7 ROUNDS:1 KB Snatch - Left Hand (53/35)1 KB - Left Hand7 ROUNDS:1 KB Snatch - Right Hand (53/35)1 KB OH - Right Hand

Difficulty:
Medium
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Time Distribution:
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