CrossFit – Sun, Feb 22 Warm-Up Flow (Checkmark) General Prep: 2 Sets: :45 Cardio Choice 10 Scap Push-Ups 10 Alternating Samson Lunges 12 Band Pull-Aparts :30 Dead-Hang / 10 Scapular Pull-Ups 6/6 Single Arm Ring Rows — Bench Press Specific Warm-Up: Prime pressing pattern and shoulder stability Empty Barbell: 8 Tempo Bench Press (3-sec lower)
CrossFit – Tue, Mar 10 Warm-Up Flow (Checkmark) General Warm-Up 1-2 Sets 1:00 Cardio of Choice 10 Scapular Pull-Ups 5/5 Single Arm Ring Row :20 Hollow Body Hold :20 Arch Hold 1:00 Jump Rope (moving from singles into practicing doubles) Specific Gymnastics Prep 4-6 Reps Each: Kipping Swings (hollow to arch) Elevator Kip Swing, progressing
CrossFit – Thu, Mar 26 Warm-Up Flow (Checkmark) General Prep 2:00 Cardio Choice – 2 Sets: 2 x 25/25ft (7.5/7.5m) Lateral Shuffle 10 Deep Lunge Mountain Climbers 8 Scapular Pull-Ups 5/5 Single Arm Ring Rows 2020 Tempo 10 Ring V-Outs Specific Prep: 2 Sets 1 Wall Walk + :15 Nose to Wall Hold 5 Muscle-Up
CrossFit – Sat, Apr 11 Warm-Up Flow (Checkmark) General Warm-Up 2:00 Row — 2 Sets: 10 Bend and Bows 10 Cossack Squats :20/:20 Samson Stretch and Lunge 10 Scapular Pull-Ups 5/5 Single Arm Ring Rows :15 Dead Hang — 8 Medball Squats 8 Medball Presses 8 Medball Walking Lunges 5 Wall Balls Specific Prep Walk
CrossFit – Sun, Apr 26 Warm-Up Flow (Checkmark) General Warm-Up 2:00 Cardio Choice 2 Sets: 20 Alternating Arm Swings 10 Alternating Scorpions :20 Extended Plank Reverse Bridge :30 Glute Bridge Hold 10 Inchworm Push-Ups 5/5 Single Leg Glute Bridges Specific Prep 2 Sets: :30 Jump Rope Practice 10 No-Jump Burpees 8 Kettlebell Deadlifts :15 Hollow
1:00 Echo Bike or Run
2x
5 Dual Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift
5 Dual Dumbbell Upright Rows
5 Dual Dumbbell Strict Press
5/5 Single Arm Rotational Ring Rows
5 Tuck-Ups + 5 Alt V-Ups + 5 V-Ups
Specific Prep
2 x
3 Shuttle Runs (Practice Turn and Stay Low)
3 Devils Press @ Warm-Up Loads
6 GHD Sit-Ups or 6 V-Ups
3 Strict Pull-Ups or 6 Supine Grip Ring Rows
9/7 Calorie Echo Bike
Spend time practicing the J-Hook footwork using the box seat method, or stand and cut the rope and just stand on the feet with hands staying in the same position. The goal is to find a sustainable modification for each athlete, whether that is a shorter distance on the rope, a solid J-Hook and stand hold, or moving to pull to stands for the workout. Every athlete should leave this block knowing exactly what they are doing in the EMOM.
Modifications:
Level 1: J-Hook + Stand and Hold / Pull to Stands / shorter rope distance
Hotel Gym / Travel: 3 Strict Chin-Ups in place of each rope climb
2 Sets at Working Loads and Modifications
1 Rope Climb or Modification
2 Shuttle Runs
3 Devils Press
6 GHD Sit-Ups or 6 V-Ups
Rest as needed between sets.
Use this to confirm rope climb modification and dumbbell load before "The Revenant" begins.
20:00 EMOM
Minute 1: 3/2 Rope Climbs
Minute 2: 6 Devils Press
Minute 3: 12/9 Calorie Echo Bike
Minute 4: 6 Shuttle Runs
Minute 5: 18 GHD Sit-Ups or 18 V-Ups
Rope Climb: 15ft (4.5m)
Shuttle Run: 25/25ft (7.5/7.5m)
Dumbbells: 2 x 50/35lb (22.5/15kg)
Score = Rounds Completed (20 Total)
Goals: Complete All 20 Rounds (20 Minutes)
Stimulus: Midline / Grip Conditioning
RPE: 7.5/10
Primary Objective: Complete all prescribed reps within each minute window across all four sets, finishing each minute with at least 10-15 seconds to breathe before the next one starts.
Secondary Objective: Manage the compounding midline and grip fatigue by using the shuttle run and echo bike minutes as intentional reset points, arriving at the rope climb and GHD minutes as composed as possible.
Level 2:
Minute 1: 2/1 Rope Climbs
Minute 2: 6 Devils Press
Minute 3: 10/8 Calorie Echo Bike
Minute 4: 6 Shuttle Runs
Minute 5: 15 GHD Sit-Ups or 15 V-Ups
Dumbbells: 2 x 35/25lb (15/12kg)
Level 1:
Minute 1: 3 Pull to Stands or 6/6 Single Arm Ring Rows
Minute 2: 6 Devils Press
Minute 3: 8/6 Calorie Echo Bike
Minute 4: 6 Shuttle Runs
Minute 5: 12 V-Ups
Dumbbells: 2 x 25/15lb (12/7kg)
Masters 55+:
Minute 1: 2/1 Rope Climbs
Minute 2: 6 Devils Press
Minute 3: 10/8 Calorie Echo Bike
Minute 4: 6 Shuttle Runs
Minute 5: 12 GHD Sit-Ups or 15 V-Ups
Dumbbells: 2 x 35/25lb (15/12kg)
Competitor:
Minute 1: 3/2 Rope Climbs, 15ft (4.5m)
Minute 2: 6 Devils Press
Minute 3: 18/13 Calorie Echo Bike
Minute 4: 6 Shuttle Runs
Minute 5: 20 GHD Sit-Ups
Dumbbells: 2 x 50/35lb (22.5/15kg)
Hotel Gym / Travel:
Minute 1: 4 Strict Chin-Ups or Towel Pull-Ups
Minute 2: 6 Devils Press
Minute 3: 12/9 Calorie Bike or 1:00 Run
Minute 4: 6 Shuttle Runs
Minute 5: 18 V-Ups
Dumbbells: 2 x 50/35lb (22.5/15kg) or heaviest available
For Quality:
3 Sets:
:30 Saddle Pose
:30 Hip Thrust Hold (Belly Breathe Focus)
:30/:30 Pigeon Pose
10 Slow Scapular Push-Ups
For Quality:
3 Sets:
10-12 Supine Grip Bent Over Barbell Row
10/10 Reverse Wrist Curls
10/10 Paloff Press w/Rotation
General Prep
2:00 Cardio Choice
2 x
5 Bootstrap Squats + Deep Squat Thoracic Rotations
5/5 Single Dumbbell Suitcase Reverse Lunge (contralateral)
5 Up Downs (no push-up / no jump burpees)
10 Alternating Scorpions
10/10 Dynamic Clam Shell
Specific Prep
From the Rack
:15 Behind the Neck Elbow Punch Throughs
10 Good Mornings
5 Front Squats (Empty Barbell)
-
5 Front Squats, light
3 Front Squats, moderate
3 Front Squats, moderate / heavy
Then put working weights on the bar
Athletes who did not complete that test should start at approximately 75% of their estimated 1RM and build across the five sets accordingly. The max rep set at 110% should land in the 3-5 rep range. If an athlete fails before reaching 3 reps, they likely started from an inflated base number.
Modifications:
Level 1: Working at loads that feel moderate and approachable, prioritize positional quality over adding weight, goblet squat or dual dumbbell front squat as a substitution if the barbell front rack is not yet established.
Hotel Gym / Travel: Dual dumbbell front squat, Every 2:30 x 5 Sets following the same rep scheme, select the heaviest load available and adjust by set.
At working loads and pace:
4 Dual Dumbbell Front Rack Walking Lunges
3-4 Lateral Burpees Over the Dumbbells
Use this to confirm dumbbell load and lunge standard before "Rhino" begins.
For Time:
27-21-15-9-9
Dual Dumbbell Front Rack Walking Lunges
Lateral Burpees Over Dumbbells
Dumbbells: 2 x 50/35lb (22.5/16kg)
Score = Time
Goals: 10:00-14:00
Time Cap: 15:00
Stimulus: Leg Stamina
RPE: 9/10
Primary Objective: Maintain unbroken sets of 10 or more lunges throughout, especially in the larger rounds, staying tall in the front rack and taking full steps without breaking early under fatigue.
Secondary Objective: Find a locked-in, consistent cadence on the lateral burpees and hold it from the first round to the last, staying low and close to the dumbbells on every rep.
Level 2:
27-21-15-9-6
Dual Dumbbell Front Rack Walking Lunges
Lateral Burpees Over Dumbbells
Dumbbells: 2 x 35/25lb (16/11kg)
Level 1:
21-15-9-9-6
Single Dumbbell Goblet Walking Lunges
Lateral Burpees Over Dumbbell
Dumbbell: 1 x 30/20lb (14/9kg)
Masters 55+:
21-15-9-9-6
Dual Dumbbell Front Rack Walking Lunges
Lateral Burpees Over Dumbbells
Dumbbells: 2 x 30/20lb (14/9kg)
Competitor:
27-21-15-9-9
Dual Dumbbell Front Rack Walking Lunges
Lateral Burpees Over Dumbbells
Dumbbells: 2 x 60/40lb (27.5/18kg)
Hotel Gym / Travel:
As prescribed
For Completion:
10:00 AMRAP
10/10 Banded Clamshell
25ft (7.5m) Duck Walk, Slow & Controlled
10/10 Banded Terminal Knee Extensions
:30 Standing Forward Fold
For Quality:
4 Sets:
5/5 Single Dumbbell Calf Raises w/5 sec Pause at Extension
:30 Kettlebell Dead-Bugs
:15/:15 Star Plank
:15/:15 Copenhagen Plank
General Prep
2:00 Cardio Choice
2 x
5 Bootstrap Squats + Deep Squat Thoracic Rotations
5/5 Single Dumbbell Suitcase Reverse Lunge (contralateral)
5 Up Downs (no push-up / no jump burpees)
10 Alternating Scorpions
10/10 Dynamic Clam Shell
Specific Prep
From the Rack
:15 Behind the Neck Elbow Punch Throughs
10 Good Mornings
5 Front Squats (Empty Barbell)
-
5 Front Squats, light
3 Front Squats, moderate
3 Front Squats, moderate / heavy
Then put working weights on the bar
Athletes who did not complete that test should start at approximately 75% of their estimated 1RM and build across the five sets accordingly. The max rep set at 110% should land in the 3-5 rep range. If an athlete fails before reaching 3 reps, they likely started from an inflated base number.
Modifications:
Level 1: Working at loads that feel moderate and approachable, prioritize positional quality over adding weight, goblet squat or dual dumbbell front squat as a substitution if the barbell front rack is not yet established.
Hotel Gym / Travel: Dual dumbbell front squat, Every 2:30 x 5 Sets following the same rep scheme, select the heaviest load available and adjust by set.
At working loads and pace:
4 Dual Dumbbell Front Rack Walking Lunges
3-4 Lateral Burpees Over the Dumbbells
Use this to confirm dumbbell load and lunge standard before "Rhino" begins.
For Time:
27-21-15-9-9
Dual Dumbbell Front Rack Walking Lunges
Lateral Burpees Over Dumbbells
Dumbbells: 2 x 50/35lb (22.5/16kg)
Score = Time
Goals: 10:00-14:00
Time Cap: 15:00
Stimulus: Leg Stamina
RPE: 9/10
Primary Objective: Maintain unbroken sets of 10 or more lunges throughout, especially in the larger rounds, staying tall in the front rack and taking full steps without breaking early under fatigue.
Secondary Objective: Find a locked-in, consistent cadence on the lateral burpees and hold it from the first round to the last, staying low and close to the dumbbells on every rep.
Level 2:
27-21-15-9-6
Dual Dumbbell Front Rack Walking Lunges
Lateral Burpees Over Dumbbells
Dumbbells: 2 x 35/25lb (16/11kg)
Level 1:
21-15-9-9-6
Single Dumbbell Goblet Walking Lunges
Lateral Burpees Over Dumbbell
Dumbbell: 1 x 30/20lb (14/9kg)
Masters 55+:
21-15-9-9-6
Dual Dumbbell Front Rack Walking Lunges
Lateral Burpees Over Dumbbells
Dumbbells: 2 x 30/20lb (14/9kg)
Competitor:
27-21-15-9-9
Dual Dumbbell Front Rack Walking Lunges
Lateral Burpees Over Dumbbells
Dumbbells: 2 x 60/40lb (27.5/18kg)
Hotel Gym / Travel:
As prescribed
For Completion:
10:00 AMRAP
10/10 Banded Clamshell
25ft (7.5m) Duck Walk, Slow & Controlled
10/10 Banded Terminal Knee Extensions
:30 Standing Forward Fold
For Quality:
4 Sets:
5/5 Single Dumbbell Calf Raises w/5 sec Pause at Extension
:30 Kettlebell Dead-Bugs
:15/:15 Star Plank
:15/:15 Copenhagen Plank
General Prep
2:00 Cardio Choice
2 x
5 Bootstrap Squats + Deep Squat Thoracic Rotations
5/5 Single Dumbbell Suitcase Reverse Lunge (contralateral)
5 Up Downs (no push-up / no jump burpees)
10 Alternating Scorpions
10/10 Dynamic Clam Shell
Specific Prep
From the Rack
:15 Behind the Neck Elbow Punch Throughs
10 Good Mornings
5 Front Squats (Empty Barbell)
-
5 Front Squats, light
3 Front Squats, moderate
3 Front Squats, moderate / heavy
Then put working weights on the bar
Athletes who did not complete that test should start at approximately 75% of their estimated 1RM and build across the five sets accordingly. The max rep set at 110% should land in the 3-5 rep range. If an athlete fails before reaching 3 reps, they likely started from an inflated base number.
Modifications:
Level 1: Working at loads that feel moderate and approachable, prioritize positional quality over adding weight, goblet squat or dual dumbbell front squat as a substitution if the barbell front rack is not yet established.
Hotel Gym / Travel: Dual dumbbell front squat, Every 2:30 x 5 Sets following the same rep scheme, select the heaviest load available and adjust by set.
At working loads and pace:
4 Dual Dumbbell Front Rack Walking Lunges
3-4 Lateral Burpees Over the Dumbbells
Use this to confirm dumbbell load and lunge standard before "Rhino" begins.
For Time:
27-21-15-9-9
Dual Dumbbell Front Rack Walking Lunges
Lateral Burpees Over Dumbbells
Dumbbells: 2 x 50/35lb (22.5/16kg)
Score = Time
Goals: 10:00-14:00
Time Cap: 15:00
Stimulus: Leg Stamina
RPE: 9/10
Primary Objective: Maintain unbroken sets of 10 or more lunges throughout, especially in the larger rounds, staying tall in the front rack and taking full steps without breaking early under fatigue.
Secondary Objective: Find a locked-in, consistent cadence on the lateral burpees and hold it from the first round to the last, staying low and close to the dumbbells on every rep.
Level 2:
27-21-15-9-6
Dual Dumbbell Front Rack Walking Lunges
Lateral Burpees Over Dumbbells
Dumbbells: 2 x 35/25lb (16/11kg)
Level 1:
21-15-9-9-6
Single Dumbbell Goblet Walking Lunges
Lateral Burpees Over Dumbbell
Dumbbell: 1 x 30/20lb (14/9kg)
Masters 55+:
21-15-9-9-6
Dual Dumbbell Front Rack Walking Lunges
Lateral Burpees Over Dumbbells
Dumbbells: 2 x 30/20lb (14/9kg)
Competitor:
27-21-15-9-9
Dual Dumbbell Front Rack Walking Lunges
Lateral Burpees Over Dumbbells
Dumbbells: 2 x 60/40lb (27.5/18kg)
Hotel Gym / Travel:
As prescribed
For Completion:
10:00 AMRAP
10/10 Banded Clamshell
25ft (7.5m) Duck Walk, Slow & Controlled
10/10 Banded Terminal Knee Extensions
:30 Standing Forward Fold
For Quality:
4 Sets:
5/5 Single Dumbbell Calf Raises w/5 sec Pause at Extension
:30 Kettlebell Dead-Bugs
:15/:15 Star Plank
:15/:15 Copenhagen Plank
General Prep
2:00 Cardio Choice
2 x
5 Bootstrap Squats + Deep Squat Thoracic Rotations
5/5 Single Dumbbell Suitcase Reverse Lunge (contralateral)
5 Up Downs (no push-up / no jump burpees)
10 Alternating Scorpions
10/10 Dynamic Clam Shell
Specific Prep
From the Rack
:15 Behind the Neck Elbow Punch Throughs
10 Good Mornings
5 Front Squats (Empty Barbell)
-
5 Front Squats, light
3 Front Squats, moderate
3 Front Squats, moderate / heavy
Then put working weights on the bar
Athletes who did not complete that test should start at approximately 75% of their estimated 1RM and build across the five sets accordingly. The max rep set at 110% should land in the 3-5 rep range. If an athlete fails before reaching 3 reps, they likely started from an inflated base number.
Modifications:
Level 1: Working at loads that feel moderate and approachable, prioritize positional quality over adding weight, goblet squat or dual dumbbell front squat as a substitution if the barbell front rack is not yet established.
Hotel Gym / Travel: Dual dumbbell front squat, Every 2:30 x 5 Sets following the same rep scheme, select the heaviest load available and adjust by set.
At working loads and pace:
4 Dual Dumbbell Front Rack Walking Lunges
3-4 Lateral Burpees Over the Dumbbells
Use this to confirm dumbbell load and lunge standard before "Rhino" begins.
For Time:
27-21-15-9-9
Dual Dumbbell Front Rack Walking Lunges
Lateral Burpees Over Dumbbells
Dumbbells: 2 x 50/35lb (22.5/16kg)
Score = Time
Goals: 10:00-14:00
Time Cap: 15:00
Stimulus: Leg Stamina
RPE: 9/10
Primary Objective: Maintain unbroken sets of 10 or more lunges throughout, especially in the larger rounds, staying tall in the front rack and taking full steps without breaking early under fatigue.
Secondary Objective: Find a locked-in, consistent cadence on the lateral burpees and hold it from the first round to the last, staying low and close to the dumbbells on every rep.
Level 2:
27-21-15-9-6
Dual Dumbbell Front Rack Walking Lunges
Lateral Burpees Over Dumbbells
Dumbbells: 2 x 35/25lb (16/11kg)
Level 1:
21-15-9-9-6
Single Dumbbell Goblet Walking Lunges
Lateral Burpees Over Dumbbell
Dumbbell: 1 x 30/20lb (14/9kg)
Masters 55+:
21-15-9-9-6
Dual Dumbbell Front Rack Walking Lunges
Lateral Burpees Over Dumbbells
Dumbbells: 2 x 30/20lb (14/9kg)
Competitor:
27-21-15-9-9
Dual Dumbbell Front Rack Walking Lunges
Lateral Burpees Over Dumbbells
Dumbbells: 2 x 60/40lb (27.5/18kg)
Hotel Gym / Travel:
As prescribed
For Completion:
10:00 AMRAP
10/10 Banded Clamshell
25ft (7.5m) Duck Walk, Slow & Controlled
10/10 Banded Terminal Knee Extensions
:30 Standing Forward Fold
For Quality:
4 Sets:
5/5 Single Dumbbell Calf Raises w/5 sec Pause at Extension
:30 Kettlebell Dead-Bugs
:15/:15 Star Plank
:15/:15 Copenhagen Plank
General Prep
2:00 Cardio Choice
2 x
5 Bootstrap Squats + Deep Squat Thoracic Rotations
5/5 Single Dumbbell Suitcase Reverse Lunge (contralateral)
5 Up Downs (no push-up / no jump burpees)
10 Alternating Scorpions
10/10 Dynamic Clam Shell
Specific Prep
From the Rack
:15 Behind the Neck Elbow Punch Throughs
10 Good Mornings
5 Front Squats (Empty Barbell)
-
5 Front Squats, light
3 Front Squats, moderate
3 Front Squats, moderate / heavy
Then put working weights on the bar
Athletes who did not complete that test should start at approximately 75% of their estimated 1RM and build across the five sets accordingly. The max rep set at 110% should land in the 3-5 rep range. If an athlete fails before reaching 3 reps, they likely started from an inflated base number.
Modifications:
Level 1: Working at loads that feel moderate and approachable, prioritize positional quality over adding weight, goblet squat or dual dumbbell front squat as a substitution if the barbell front rack is not yet established.
Hotel Gym / Travel: Dual dumbbell front squat, Every 2:30 x 5 Sets following the same rep scheme, select the heaviest load available and adjust by set.
At working loads and pace:
4 Dual Dumbbell Front Rack Walking Lunges
3-4 Lateral Burpees Over the Dumbbells
Use this to confirm dumbbell load and lunge standard before "Rhino" begins.
For Time:
27-21-15-9-9
Dual Dumbbell Front Rack Walking Lunges
Lateral Burpees Over Dumbbells
Dumbbells: 2 x 50/35lb (22.5/16kg)
Score = Time
Goals: 10:00-14:00
Time Cap: 15:00
Stimulus: Leg Stamina
RPE: 9/10
Primary Objective: Maintain unbroken sets of 10 or more lunges throughout, especially in the larger rounds, staying tall in the front rack and taking full steps without breaking early under fatigue.
Secondary Objective: Find a locked-in, consistent cadence on the lateral burpees and hold it from the first round to the last, staying low and close to the dumbbells on every rep.
Level 2:
27-21-15-9-6
Dual Dumbbell Front Rack Walking Lunges
Lateral Burpees Over Dumbbells
Dumbbells: 2 x 35/25lb (16/11kg)
Level 1:
21-15-9-9-6
Single Dumbbell Goblet Walking Lunges
Lateral Burpees Over Dumbbell
Dumbbell: 1 x 30/20lb (14/9kg)
Masters 55+:
21-15-9-9-6
Dual Dumbbell Front Rack Walking Lunges
Lateral Burpees Over Dumbbells
Dumbbells: 2 x 30/20lb (14/9kg)
Competitor:
27-21-15-9-9
Dual Dumbbell Front Rack Walking Lunges
Lateral Burpees Over Dumbbells
Dumbbells: 2 x 60/40lb (27.5/18kg)
Hotel Gym / Travel:
As prescribed
For Completion:
10:00 AMRAP
10/10 Banded Clamshell
25ft (7.5m) Duck Walk, Slow & Controlled
10/10 Banded Terminal Knee Extensions
:30 Standing Forward Fold
For Quality:
4 Sets:
5/5 Single Dumbbell Calf Raises w/5 sec Pause at Extension
:30 Kettlebell Dead-Bugs
:15/:15 Star Plank
:15/:15 Copenhagen Plank
General Prep
2:00 Cardio Choice
2 x
5 Bootstrap Squats + Deep Squat Thoracic Rotations
5/5 Single Dumbbell Suitcase Reverse Lunge (contralateral)
5 Up Downs (no push-up / no jump burpees)
10 Alternating Scorpions
10/10 Dynamic Clam Shell
Specific Prep
From the Rack
:15 Behind the Neck Elbow Punch Throughs
10 Good Mornings
5 Front Squats (Empty Barbell)
-
5 Front Squats, light
3 Front Squats, moderate
3 Front Squats, moderate / heavy
Then put working weights on the bar
Athletes who did not complete that test should start at approximately 75% of their estimated 1RM and build across the five sets accordingly. The max rep set at 110% should land in the 3-5 rep range. If an athlete fails before reaching 3 reps, they likely started from an inflated base number.
Modifications:
Level 1: Working at loads that feel moderate and approachable, prioritize positional quality over adding weight, goblet squat or dual dumbbell front squat as a substitution if the barbell front rack is not yet established.
Hotel Gym / Travel: Dual dumbbell front squat, Every 2:30 x 5 Sets following the same rep scheme, select the heaviest load available and adjust by set.
At working loads and pace:
4 Dual Dumbbell Front Rack Walking Lunges
3-4 Lateral Burpees Over the Dumbbells
Use this to confirm dumbbell load and lunge standard before "Rhino" begins.
For Time:
27-21-15-9-9
Dual Dumbbell Front Rack Walking Lunges
Lateral Burpees Over Dumbbells
Dumbbells: 2 x 50/35lb (22.5/16kg)
Score = Time
Goals: 10:00-14:00
Time Cap: 15:00
Stimulus: Leg Stamina
RPE: 9/10
Primary Objective: Maintain unbroken sets of 10 or more lunges throughout, especially in the larger rounds, staying tall in the front rack and taking full steps without breaking early under fatigue.
Secondary Objective: Find a locked-in, consistent cadence on the lateral burpees and hold it from the first round to the last, staying low and close to the dumbbells on every rep.
Level 2:
27-21-15-9-6
Dual Dumbbell Front Rack Walking Lunges
Lateral Burpees Over Dumbbells
Dumbbells: 2 x 35/25lb (16/11kg)
Level 1:
21-15-9-9-6
Single Dumbbell Goblet Walking Lunges
Lateral Burpees Over Dumbbell
Dumbbell: 1 x 30/20lb (14/9kg)
Masters 55+:
21-15-9-9-6
Dual Dumbbell Front Rack Walking Lunges
Lateral Burpees Over Dumbbells
Dumbbells: 2 x 30/20lb (14/9kg)
Competitor:
27-21-15-9-9
Dual Dumbbell Front Rack Walking Lunges
Lateral Burpees Over Dumbbells
Dumbbells: 2 x 60/40lb (27.5/18kg)
Hotel Gym / Travel:
As prescribed
For Completion:
10:00 AMRAP
10/10 Banded Clamshell
25ft (7.5m) Duck Walk, Slow & Controlled
10/10 Banded Terminal Knee Extensions
:30 Standing Forward Fold
For Quality:
4 Sets:
5/5 Single Dumbbell Calf Raises w/5 sec Pause at Extension
:30 Kettlebell Dead-Bugs
:15/:15 Star Plank
:15/:15 Copenhagen Plank
General Prep
2:00 Cardio Choice
2 x
5 Bootstrap Squats + Deep Squat Thoracic Rotations
5/5 Single Dumbbell Suitcase Reverse Lunge (contralateral)
5 Up Downs (no push-up / no jump burpees)
10 Alternating Scorpions
10/10 Dynamic Clam Shell
Specific Prep
From the Rack
:15 Behind the Neck Elbow Punch Throughs
10 Good Mornings
5 Front Squats (Empty Barbell)
-
5 Front Squats, light
3 Front Squats, moderate
3 Front Squats, moderate / heavy
Then put working weights on the bar
Athletes who did not complete that test should start at approximately 75% of their estimated 1RM and build across the five sets accordingly. The max rep set at 110% should land in the 3-5 rep range. If an athlete fails before reaching 3 reps, they likely started from an inflated base number.
Modifications:
Level 1: Working at loads that feel moderate and approachable, prioritize positional quality over adding weight, goblet squat or dual dumbbell front squat as a substitution if the barbell front rack is not yet established.
Hotel Gym / Travel: Dual dumbbell front squat, Every 2:30 x 5 Sets following the same rep scheme, select the heaviest load available and adjust by set.
At working loads and pace:
4 Dual Dumbbell Front Rack Walking Lunges
3-4 Lateral Burpees Over the Dumbbells
Use this to confirm dumbbell load and lunge standard before "Rhino" begins.
For Time:
27-21-15-9-9
Dual Dumbbell Front Rack Walking Lunges
Lateral Burpees Over Dumbbells
Dumbbells: 2 x 50/35lb (22.5/16kg)
Score = Time
Goals: 10:00-14:00
Time Cap: 15:00
Stimulus: Leg Stamina
RPE: 9/10
Primary Objective: Maintain unbroken sets of 10 or more lunges throughout, especially in the larger rounds, staying tall in the front rack and taking full steps without breaking early under fatigue.
Secondary Objective: Find a locked-in, consistent cadence on the lateral burpees and hold it from the first round to the last, staying low and close to the dumbbells on every rep.
Level 2:
27-21-15-9-6
Dual Dumbbell Front Rack Walking Lunges
Lateral Burpees Over Dumbbells
Dumbbells: 2 x 35/25lb (16/11kg)
Level 1:
21-15-9-9-6
Single Dumbbell Goblet Walking Lunges
Lateral Burpees Over Dumbbell
Dumbbell: 1 x 30/20lb (14/9kg)
Masters 55+:
21-15-9-9-6
Dual Dumbbell Front Rack Walking Lunges
Lateral Burpees Over Dumbbells
Dumbbells: 2 x 30/20lb (14/9kg)
Competitor:
27-21-15-9-9
Dual Dumbbell Front Rack Walking Lunges
Lateral Burpees Over Dumbbells
Dumbbells: 2 x 60/40lb (27.5/18kg)
Hotel Gym / Travel:
As prescribed
For Completion:
10:00 AMRAP
10/10 Banded Clamshell
25ft (7.5m) Duck Walk, Slow & Controlled
10/10 Banded Terminal Knee Extensions
:30 Standing Forward Fold
For Quality:
4 Sets:
5/5 Single Dumbbell Calf Raises w/5 sec Pause at Extension
:30 Kettlebell Dead-Bugs
:15/:15 Star Plank
:15/:15 Copenhagen Plank
10 Alternating Box Step-Ups
8/8 Single Dumbbell Staggered Stance Deadlift
6/6 Single Arm Upright Row
6/6 Single Arm Strict Press
-
8/8 Single Arm Dumbbell Deadlift
10 Alt Dumbbell Hang Snatch
8 Box Jumps (Step-Down)
4-6 Box Piked Handstand Push-Ups
Specific Prep
8 Empty Barbell Sumo Deadlift
6 Sumo Deadlift @ light loads
4 Sumo Deadlifts @ moderate loads
2-3 Sumo Deadlifts @ 5-10% under starting loads
-
Then add weight to the bar
Starting at 90% of the 5x5 Sumo Deadlift Test from two weeks ago and increasing load each set, with the goal of reaching 110-115% of that test load by the final 3-rep set. The priority throughout is maintaining quality positions and posture at every load. Stay tight through the lats, break the bar off the floor with control, and drive the floor away by pushing through the hips and glutes. Every rep should look the same whether it is set one or set five.
Modifications:
Level 1: Reduce starting load to 80% of the 5x5 test and focus on positional quality over load; if no test exists, work to a moderate load that allows for a strong, consistent position across all five sets.
Hotel Gym / Travel: Dumbbell sumo deadlift, 5-5-4-4-3 wave loading with the heaviest dumbbells available, prioritize hip hinge mechanics and controlled tempo.
2 Sets at Working Loads and Modifications
8 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
6 Box Jump Overs
3-5 Handstand Push-Ups or Modification
Rest as needed between sets.
Use this to confirm dumbbell load, box height, and handstand push-up modification before "Hammerhead" begins.
For Rounds + Reps:
13:00 AMRAP
16 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
12 Box Jump Overs
8-10-12-14-16... Kipping Handstand Push-Ups
Dumbbell: 50/35lb (22.5/15kg)
Box: 30/24in
Score = Rounds + Reps
Goals: 5-7 Rounds
Stimulus: Upper Body Density
RPE: 8.5/10
Primary Objective: Aggressive handstand push-up approach, with Level 3 athletes staying unbroken as long as possible and breaking only by feel as sets grow.
Secondary Objective: Unbroken dumbbell snatch across all rounds, keeping the first two movements efficient and rhythmic to protect output on the handstand push-ups.
Level 2:
16 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
12 Box Jump Overs
8-10-12-14-16... Handstand Push-Ups
Dumbbell: 35/25lb (15/12kg)
Box: 24/20in
Handstand Push-Ups: Reduce range of motion with an abmat
Level 1:
16 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
12 Box Step-Overs
8-10-12-14-16... Box Pike Handstand Push-Ups or Z-Press
Dumbbell: 25/15lb (11/7kg)
Box: 24/20in
Masters 55+:
16 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
10 Box Jump Overs (step-up allowed)
8-10-12-14-16... Handstand Push-Ups
Dumbbell: 35/25lb (16/11kg)
Box: 24/20in (61/51cm)
Handstand Push-Ups: Reduce range of motion with an abmat
Competitor:
16 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
12 Box Jump Overs
8-10-12-14-16... Handstand Push-Ups
Dumbbell: 50/35lb (22.5/16kg)
Box: 30/24in (76/61cm)
Note: Chase unbroken HSPU sets as long as possible, break only by feel.
Hotel Gym / Travel:
16 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
12 Bench Jump Overs
8-10-12-14-16... Box Pike Handstand Push-Ups or Z-Press
Dumbbell: 50/35lb (22.5/16kg) or heaviest available
For Completion:
3 Rounds:
5/5 Banded Chop (High to Low w/ Slow Negative)
:30/:30 Doorway Pec Stretch
(slow, controlled)
:30/:30 Elevated Active Pigeon Pose
10 Alternating Box Step-Ups
8/8 Single Dumbbell Staggered Stance Deadlift
6/6 Single Arm Upright Row
6/6 Single Arm Strict Press
-
8/8 Single Arm Dumbbell Deadlift
10 Alt Dumbbell Hang Snatch
8 Box Jumps (Step-Down)
4-6 Box Piked Handstand Push-Ups
Specific Prep
8 Empty Barbell Sumo Deadlift
6 Sumo Deadlift @ light loads
4 Sumo Deadlifts @ moderate loads
2-3 Sumo Deadlifts @ 5-10% under starting loads
-
Then add weight to the bar
Starting at 90% of the 5x5 Sumo Deadlift Test from two weeks ago and increasing load each set, with the goal of reaching 110-115% of that test load by the final 3-rep set. The priority throughout is maintaining quality positions and posture at every load. Stay tight through the lats, break the bar off the floor with control, and drive the floor away by pushing through the hips and glutes. Every rep should look the same whether it is set one or set five.
Modifications:
Level 1: Reduce starting load to 80% of the 5x5 test and focus on positional quality over load; if no test exists, work to a moderate load that allows for a strong, consistent position across all five sets.
Hotel Gym / Travel: Dumbbell sumo deadlift, 5-5-4-4-3 wave loading with the heaviest dumbbells available, prioritize hip hinge mechanics and controlled tempo.
2 Sets at Working Loads and Modifications
8 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
6 Box Jump Overs
3-5 Handstand Push-Ups or Modification
Rest as needed between sets.
Use this to confirm dumbbell load, box height, and handstand push-up modification before "Hammerhead" begins.
For Rounds + Reps:
13:00 AMRAP
16 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
12 Box Jump Overs
8-10-12-14-16... Kipping Handstand Push-Ups
Dumbbell: 50/35lb (22.5/15kg)
Box: 30/24in
Score = Rounds + Reps
Goals: 5-7 Rounds
Stimulus: Upper Body Density
RPE: 8.5/10
Primary Objective: Aggressive handstand push-up approach, with Level 3 athletes staying unbroken as long as possible and breaking only by feel as sets grow.
Secondary Objective: Unbroken dumbbell snatch across all rounds, keeping the first two movements efficient and rhythmic to protect output on the handstand push-ups.
Level 2:
16 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
12 Box Jump Overs
8-10-12-14-16... Handstand Push-Ups
Dumbbell: 35/25lb (15/12kg)
Box: 24/20in
Handstand Push-Ups: Reduce range of motion with an abmat
Level 1:
16 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
12 Box Step-Overs
8-10-12-14-16... Box Pike Handstand Push-Ups or Z-Press
Dumbbell: 25/15lb (11/7kg)
Box: 24/20in
Masters 55+:
16 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
10 Box Jump Overs (step-up allowed)
8-10-12-14-16... Handstand Push-Ups
Dumbbell: 35/25lb (16/11kg)
Box: 24/20in (61/51cm)
Handstand Push-Ups: Reduce range of motion with an abmat
Competitor:
16 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
12 Box Jump Overs
8-10-12-14-16... Handstand Push-Ups
Dumbbell: 50/35lb (22.5/16kg)
Box: 30/24in (76/61cm)
Note: Chase unbroken HSPU sets as long as possible, break only by feel.
Hotel Gym / Travel:
16 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
12 Bench Jump Overs
8-10-12-14-16... Box Pike Handstand Push-Ups or Z-Press
Dumbbell: 50/35lb (22.5/16kg) or heaviest available
For Completion:
3 Rounds:
5/5 Banded Chop (High to Low w/ Slow Negative)
:30/:30 Doorway Pec Stretch
(slow, controlled)
:30/:30 Elevated Active Pigeon Pose
10 Alternating Box Step-Ups
8/8 Single Dumbbell Staggered Stance Deadlift
6/6 Single Arm Upright Row
6/6 Single Arm Strict Press
-
8/8 Single Arm Dumbbell Deadlift
10 Alt Dumbbell Hang Snatch
8 Box Jumps (Step-Down)
4-6 Box Piked Handstand Push-Ups
Specific Prep
8 Empty Barbell Sumo Deadlift
6 Sumo Deadlift @ light loads
4 Sumo Deadlifts @ moderate loads
2-3 Sumo Deadlifts @ 5-10% under starting loads
-
Then add weight to the bar
Starting at 90% of the 5x5 Sumo Deadlift Test from two weeks ago and increasing load each set, with the goal of reaching 110-115% of that test load by the final 3-rep set. The priority throughout is maintaining quality positions and posture at every load. Stay tight through the lats, break the bar off the floor with control, and drive the floor away by pushing through the hips and glutes. Every rep should look the same whether it is set one or set five.
Modifications:
Level 1: Reduce starting load to 80% of the 5x5 test and focus on positional quality over load; if no test exists, work to a moderate load that allows for a strong, consistent position across all five sets.
Hotel Gym / Travel: Dumbbell sumo deadlift, 5-5-4-4-3 wave loading with the heaviest dumbbells available, prioritize hip hinge mechanics and controlled tempo.
2 Sets at Working Loads and Modifications
8 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
6 Box Jump Overs
3-5 Handstand Push-Ups or Modification
Rest as needed between sets.
Use this to confirm dumbbell load, box height, and handstand push-up modification before "Hammerhead" begins.
For Rounds + Reps:
13:00 AMRAP
16 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
12 Box Jump Overs
8-10-12-14-16... Kipping Handstand Push-Ups
Dumbbell: 50/35lb (22.5/15kg)
Box: 30/24in
Score = Rounds + Reps
Goals: 5-7 Rounds
Stimulus: Upper Body Density
RPE: 8.5/10
Primary Objective: Aggressive handstand push-up approach, with Level 3 athletes staying unbroken as long as possible and breaking only by feel as sets grow.
Secondary Objective: Unbroken dumbbell snatch across all rounds, keeping the first two movements efficient and rhythmic to protect output on the handstand push-ups.
Level 2:
16 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
12 Box Jump Overs
8-10-12-14-16... Handstand Push-Ups
Dumbbell: 35/25lb (15/12kg)
Box: 24/20in
Handstand Push-Ups: Reduce range of motion with an abmat
Level 1:
16 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
12 Box Step-Overs
8-10-12-14-16... Box Pike Handstand Push-Ups or Z-Press
Dumbbell: 25/15lb (11/7kg)
Box: 24/20in
Masters 55+:
16 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
10 Box Jump Overs (step-up allowed)
8-10-12-14-16... Handstand Push-Ups
Dumbbell: 35/25lb (16/11kg)
Box: 24/20in (61/51cm)
Handstand Push-Ups: Reduce range of motion with an abmat
Competitor:
16 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
12 Box Jump Overs
8-10-12-14-16... Handstand Push-Ups
Dumbbell: 50/35lb (22.5/16kg)
Box: 30/24in (76/61cm)
Note: Chase unbroken HSPU sets as long as possible, break only by feel.
Hotel Gym / Travel:
16 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
12 Bench Jump Overs
8-10-12-14-16... Box Pike Handstand Push-Ups or Z-Press
Dumbbell: 50/35lb (22.5/16kg) or heaviest available
For Completion:
3 Rounds:
5/5 Banded Chop (High to Low w/ Slow Negative)
:30/:30 Doorway Pec Stretch
(slow, controlled)
:30/:30 Elevated Active Pigeon Pose
10 Alternating Box Step-Ups
8/8 Single Dumbbell Staggered Stance Deadlift
6/6 Single Arm Upright Row
6/6 Single Arm Strict Press
-
8/8 Single Arm Dumbbell Deadlift
10 Alt Dumbbell Hang Snatch
8 Box Jumps (Step-Down)
4-6 Box Piked Handstand Push-Ups
Specific Prep
8 Empty Barbell Sumo Deadlift
6 Sumo Deadlift @ light loads
4 Sumo Deadlifts @ moderate loads
2-3 Sumo Deadlifts @ 5-10% under starting loads
-
Then add weight to the bar
Starting at 90% of the 5x5 Sumo Deadlift Test from two weeks ago and increasing load each set, with the goal of reaching 110-115% of that test load by the final 3-rep set. The priority throughout is maintaining quality positions and posture at every load. Stay tight through the lats, break the bar off the floor with control, and drive the floor away by pushing through the hips and glutes. Every rep should look the same whether it is set one or set five.
Modifications:
Level 1: Reduce starting load to 80% of the 5x5 test and focus on positional quality over load; if no test exists, work to a moderate load that allows for a strong, consistent position across all five sets.
Hotel Gym / Travel: Dumbbell sumo deadlift, 5-5-4-4-3 wave loading with the heaviest dumbbells available, prioritize hip hinge mechanics and controlled tempo.
2 Sets at Working Loads and Modifications
8 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
6 Box Jump Overs
3-5 Handstand Push-Ups or Modification
Rest as needed between sets.
Use this to confirm dumbbell load, box height, and handstand push-up modification before "Hammerhead" begins.
For Rounds + Reps:
13:00 AMRAP
16 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
12 Box Jump Overs
8-10-12-14-16... Kipping Handstand Push-Ups
Dumbbell: 50/35lb (22.5/15kg)
Box: 30/24in
Score = Rounds + Reps
Goals: 5-7 Rounds
Stimulus: Upper Body Density
RPE: 8.5/10
Primary Objective: Aggressive handstand push-up approach, with Level 3 athletes staying unbroken as long as possible and breaking only by feel as sets grow.
Secondary Objective: Unbroken dumbbell snatch across all rounds, keeping the first two movements efficient and rhythmic to protect output on the handstand push-ups.
Level 2:
16 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
12 Box Jump Overs
8-10-12-14-16... Handstand Push-Ups
Dumbbell: 35/25lb (15/12kg)
Box: 24/20in
Handstand Push-Ups: Reduce range of motion with an abmat
Level 1:
16 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
12 Box Step-Overs
8-10-12-14-16... Box Pike Handstand Push-Ups or Z-Press
Dumbbell: 25/15lb (11/7kg)
Box: 24/20in
Masters 55+:
16 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
10 Box Jump Overs (step-up allowed)
8-10-12-14-16... Handstand Push-Ups
Dumbbell: 35/25lb (16/11kg)
Box: 24/20in (61/51cm)
Handstand Push-Ups: Reduce range of motion with an abmat
Competitor:
16 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
12 Box Jump Overs
8-10-12-14-16... Handstand Push-Ups
Dumbbell: 50/35lb (22.5/16kg)
Box: 30/24in (76/61cm)
Note: Chase unbroken HSPU sets as long as possible, break only by feel.
Hotel Gym / Travel:
16 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
12 Bench Jump Overs
8-10-12-14-16... Box Pike Handstand Push-Ups or Z-Press
Dumbbell: 50/35lb (22.5/16kg) or heaviest available
For Completion:
3 Rounds:
5/5 Banded Chop (High to Low w/ Slow Negative)
:30/:30 Doorway Pec Stretch
(slow, controlled)
:30/:30 Elevated Active Pigeon Pose
10 Alternating Box Step-Ups
8/8 Single Dumbbell Staggered Stance Deadlift
6/6 Single Arm Upright Row
6/6 Single Arm Strict Press
-
8/8 Single Arm Dumbbell Deadlift
10 Alt Dumbbell Hang Snatch
8 Box Jumps (Step-Down)
4-6 Box Piked Handstand Push-Ups
Specific Prep
8 Empty Barbell Sumo Deadlift
6 Sumo Deadlift @ light loads
4 Sumo Deadlifts @ moderate loads
2-3 Sumo Deadlifts @ 5-10% under starting loads
-
Then add weight to the bar
Starting at 90% of the 5x5 Sumo Deadlift Test from two weeks ago and increasing load each set, with the goal of reaching 110-115% of that test load by the final 3-rep set. The priority throughout is maintaining quality positions and posture at every load. Stay tight through the lats, break the bar off the floor with control, and drive the floor away by pushing through the hips and glutes. Every rep should look the same whether it is set one or set five.
Modifications:
Level 1: Reduce starting load to 80% of the 5x5 test and focus on positional quality over load; if no test exists, work to a moderate load that allows for a strong, consistent position across all five sets.
Hotel Gym / Travel: Dumbbell sumo deadlift, 5-5-4-4-3 wave loading with the heaviest dumbbells available, prioritize hip hinge mechanics and controlled tempo.
2 Sets at Working Loads and Modifications
8 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
6 Box Jump Overs
3-5 Handstand Push-Ups or Modification
Rest as needed between sets.
Use this to confirm dumbbell load, box height, and handstand push-up modification before "Hammerhead" begins.
For Rounds + Reps:
13:00 AMRAP
16 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
12 Box Jump Overs
8-10-12-14-16... Kipping Handstand Push-Ups
Dumbbell: 50/35lb (22.5/15kg)
Box: 30/24in
Score = Rounds + Reps
Goals: 5-7 Rounds
Stimulus: Upper Body Density
RPE: 8.5/10
Primary Objective: Aggressive handstand push-up approach, with Level 3 athletes staying unbroken as long as possible and breaking only by feel as sets grow.
Secondary Objective: Unbroken dumbbell snatch across all rounds, keeping the first two movements efficient and rhythmic to protect output on the handstand push-ups.
Level 2:
16 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
12 Box Jump Overs
8-10-12-14-16... Handstand Push-Ups
Dumbbell: 35/25lb (15/12kg)
Box: 24/20in
Handstand Push-Ups: Reduce range of motion with an abmat
Level 1:
16 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
12 Box Step-Overs
8-10-12-14-16... Box Pike Handstand Push-Ups or Z-Press
Dumbbell: 25/15lb (11/7kg)
Box: 24/20in
Masters 55+:
16 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
10 Box Jump Overs (step-up allowed)
8-10-12-14-16... Handstand Push-Ups
Dumbbell: 35/25lb (16/11kg)
Box: 24/20in (61/51cm)
Handstand Push-Ups: Reduce range of motion with an abmat
Competitor:
16 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
12 Box Jump Overs
8-10-12-14-16... Handstand Push-Ups
Dumbbell: 50/35lb (22.5/16kg)
Box: 30/24in (76/61cm)
Note: Chase unbroken HSPU sets as long as possible, break only by feel.
Hotel Gym / Travel:
16 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
12 Bench Jump Overs
8-10-12-14-16... Box Pike Handstand Push-Ups or Z-Press
Dumbbell: 50/35lb (22.5/16kg) or heaviest available
For Completion:
3 Rounds:
5/5 Banded Chop (High to Low w/ Slow Negative)
:30/:30 Doorway Pec Stretch
(slow, controlled)
:30/:30 Elevated Active Pigeon Pose
10 Alternating Box Step-Ups
8/8 Single Dumbbell Staggered Stance Deadlift
6/6 Single Arm Upright Row
6/6 Single Arm Strict Press
-
8/8 Single Arm Dumbbell Deadlift
10 Alt Dumbbell Hang Snatch
8 Box Jumps (Step-Down)
4-6 Box Piked Handstand Push-Ups
Specific Prep
8 Empty Barbell Sumo Deadlift
6 Sumo Deadlift @ light loads
4 Sumo Deadlifts @ moderate loads
2-3 Sumo Deadlifts @ 5-10% under starting loads
-
Then add weight to the bar
Starting at 90% of the 5x5 Sumo Deadlift Test from two weeks ago and increasing load each set, with the goal of reaching 110-115% of that test load by the final 3-rep set. The priority throughout is maintaining quality positions and posture at every load. Stay tight through the lats, break the bar off the floor with control, and drive the floor away by pushing through the hips and glutes. Every rep should look the same whether it is set one or set five.
Modifications:
Level 1: Reduce starting load to 80% of the 5x5 test and focus on positional quality over load; if no test exists, work to a moderate load that allows for a strong, consistent position across all five sets.
Hotel Gym / Travel: Dumbbell sumo deadlift, 5-5-4-4-3 wave loading with the heaviest dumbbells available, prioritize hip hinge mechanics and controlled tempo.
2 Sets at Working Loads and Modifications
8 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
6 Box Jump Overs
3-5 Handstand Push-Ups or Modification
Rest as needed between sets.
Use this to confirm dumbbell load, box height, and handstand push-up modification before "Hammerhead" begins.
For Rounds + Reps:
13:00 AMRAP
16 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
12 Box Jump Overs
8-10-12-14-16... Kipping Handstand Push-Ups
Dumbbell: 50/35lb (22.5/15kg)
Box: 30/24in
Score = Rounds + Reps
Goals: 5-7 Rounds
Stimulus: Upper Body Density
RPE: 8.5/10
Primary Objective: Aggressive handstand push-up approach, with Level 3 athletes staying unbroken as long as possible and breaking only by feel as sets grow.
Secondary Objective: Unbroken dumbbell snatch across all rounds, keeping the first two movements efficient and rhythmic to protect output on the handstand push-ups.
Level 2:
16 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
12 Box Jump Overs
8-10-12-14-16... Handstand Push-Ups
Dumbbell: 35/25lb (15/12kg)
Box: 24/20in
Handstand Push-Ups: Reduce range of motion with an abmat
Level 1:
16 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
12 Box Step-Overs
8-10-12-14-16... Box Pike Handstand Push-Ups or Z-Press
Dumbbell: 25/15lb (11/7kg)
Box: 24/20in
Masters 55+:
16 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
10 Box Jump Overs (step-up allowed)
8-10-12-14-16... Handstand Push-Ups
Dumbbell: 35/25lb (16/11kg)
Box: 24/20in (61/51cm)
Handstand Push-Ups: Reduce range of motion with an abmat
Competitor:
16 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
12 Box Jump Overs
8-10-12-14-16... Handstand Push-Ups
Dumbbell: 50/35lb (22.5/16kg)
Box: 30/24in (76/61cm)
Note: Chase unbroken HSPU sets as long as possible, break only by feel.
Hotel Gym / Travel:
16 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
12 Bench Jump Overs
8-10-12-14-16... Box Pike Handstand Push-Ups or Z-Press
Dumbbell: 50/35lb (22.5/16kg) or heaviest available
For Completion:
3 Rounds:
5/5 Banded Chop (High to Low w/ Slow Negative)
:30/:30 Doorway Pec Stretch
(slow, controlled)
:30/:30 Elevated Active Pigeon Pose
10 Alternating Box Step-Ups
8/8 Single Dumbbell Staggered Stance Deadlift
6/6 Single Arm Upright Row
6/6 Single Arm Strict Press
-
8/8 Single Arm Dumbbell Deadlift
10 Alt Dumbbell Hang Snatch
8 Box Jumps (Step-Down)
4-6 Box Piked Handstand Push-Ups
Specific Prep
8 Empty Barbell Sumo Deadlift
6 Sumo Deadlift @ light loads
4 Sumo Deadlifts @ moderate loads
2-3 Sumo Deadlifts @ 5-10% under starting loads
-
Then add weight to the bar
Starting at 90% of the 5x5 Sumo Deadlift Test from two weeks ago and increasing load each set, with the goal of reaching 110-115% of that test load by the final 3-rep set. The priority throughout is maintaining quality positions and posture at every load. Stay tight through the lats, break the bar off the floor with control, and drive the floor away by pushing through the hips and glutes. Every rep should look the same whether it is set one or set five.
Modifications:
Level 1: Reduce starting load to 80% of the 5x5 test and focus on positional quality over load; if no test exists, work to a moderate load that allows for a strong, consistent position across all five sets.
Hotel Gym / Travel: Dumbbell sumo deadlift, 5-5-4-4-3 wave loading with the heaviest dumbbells available, prioritize hip hinge mechanics and controlled tempo.
2 Sets at Working Loads and Modifications
8 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
6 Box Jump Overs
3-5 Handstand Push-Ups or Modification
Rest as needed between sets.
Use this to confirm dumbbell load, box height, and handstand push-up modification before "Hammerhead" begins.
For Rounds + Reps:
13:00 AMRAP
16 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
12 Box Jump Overs
8-10-12-14-16... Kipping Handstand Push-Ups
Dumbbell: 50/35lb (22.5/15kg)
Box: 30/24in
Score = Rounds + Reps
Goals: 5-7 Rounds
Stimulus: Upper Body Density
RPE: 8.5/10
Primary Objective: Aggressive handstand push-up approach, with Level 3 athletes staying unbroken as long as possible and breaking only by feel as sets grow.
Secondary Objective: Unbroken dumbbell snatch across all rounds, keeping the first two movements efficient and rhythmic to protect output on the handstand push-ups.
Level 2:
16 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
12 Box Jump Overs
8-10-12-14-16... Handstand Push-Ups
Dumbbell: 35/25lb (15/12kg)
Box: 24/20in
Handstand Push-Ups: Reduce range of motion with an abmat
Level 1:
16 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
12 Box Step-Overs
8-10-12-14-16... Box Pike Handstand Push-Ups or Z-Press
Dumbbell: 25/15lb (11/7kg)
Box: 24/20in
Masters 55+:
16 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
10 Box Jump Overs (step-up allowed)
8-10-12-14-16... Handstand Push-Ups
Dumbbell: 35/25lb (16/11kg)
Box: 24/20in (61/51cm)
Handstand Push-Ups: Reduce range of motion with an abmat
Competitor:
16 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
12 Box Jump Overs
8-10-12-14-16... Handstand Push-Ups
Dumbbell: 50/35lb (22.5/16kg)
Box: 30/24in (76/61cm)
Note: Chase unbroken HSPU sets as long as possible, break only by feel.
Hotel Gym / Travel:
16 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
12 Bench Jump Overs
8-10-12-14-16... Box Pike Handstand Push-Ups or Z-Press
Dumbbell: 50/35lb (22.5/16kg) or heaviest available
For Completion:
3 Rounds:
5/5 Banded Chop (High to Low w/ Slow Negative)
:30/:30 Doorway Pec Stretch
(slow, controlled)
:30/:30 Elevated Active Pigeon Pose
