Warmup
Jogging: 5 minutes at an easy pace.
Dynamic Stretches:
- Arm Circles: 10 forward, 10 backward.
- Leg Swings: 10 each leg, front to back and side to side.
- Hip Circles: 10 each direction.
- Activation Series:
- Inchworm to Push-Up: 5 reps.
- Scapular Push-Ups: 10 reps.
- Hollow Body Hold: 30 seconds.
- Superman Hold: 30 seconds.
- Shoulder Mobility:
- Banded Pull-Aparts: 3 sets of 15 reps.
- Wall Angels: 2 sets of 10 reps.
Strength
Today's strength focuses on developing body control and balance through gymnastics elements.
- Handstand Practice:
- Work up to a 60-second cumulative hold against the wall. If comfortable, practice kicking up into a freestanding handstand.
- Ring Muscle-Up Progressions:
- 3 sets of 3-5 reps of either strict muscle-ups, band-assisted muscle-ups, or transition drills, depending on skill level.
Workout
Complete 4 rounds for time:
- 10 Handstand Push-Ups
- 15 Pull-Ups
- 20 Box Jumps (24/20 in.)
- 25 GHD Sit-Ups
Time Cap: 20 minutes
Summary
Today's session revolves around enhancing gymnastics skills with a focus on handstands and muscle-ups. The warmup prepares your body for shoulder and core engagement. The strength portion encourages practice on handstands and ring muscle-ups, while the metcon is designed to build endurance and gymnastics proficiency with movements that complement your handstand and muscular development for the day.