Warmup
Warm-up
- 500m Row or 3-minute Assault Bike
- Dynamic Stretches:
- Arm Circles: 10 forward, 10 backward
- Leg Swings: 10 each leg, side and front
- Scapular Push-ups: 10 reps
- Mobility and Activation:
- Wall Handstand Hold: 30 seconds
- Hollow Hold: 20 seconds, 2 sets
- PVC Pipe Passthroughs: 15 reps
- General Prep:
- 10 Kip Swings on pull-up bar
- 10 Jumping Squats
- 5 Inchworms
Strength
Strength
- Handstand Work:
- EMOM 10 minutes:
- Minute 1: Handstand Hold (against a wall) 30-40 seconds
- Minute 2: Rest in C-curve position
- Focus on pressing through the shoulders and maintaining a tight core throughout.
Workout
Workout of the Day (Metcon)
"Gymnastic Palooza"
For Time:
4 Rope Climbs (15 ft)
20 Toes-to-Bar
30 Pistols (Alternate Legs)
15 Ring Dips
3 Rope Climbs
15 Toes-to-Bar
20 Pistols
10 Ring Dips
2 Rope Climbs
10 Toes-to-Bar
10 Pistols
5 Ring Dips
Time Cap: 18 minutes
Summary
- Warm-up prepares shoulders and activates core, emphasizing stretches and mobilization specific to gymnastic movements.
- Strength involves controlled handstand practice, focusing on form and shoulder strength.
- Metcon builds on the gymnastics theme with a challenging combination of rope climbs, toes-to-bar, pistols, and ring dips, developing both strength and coordination.