Warmup
- General Warmup:
- 5 minutes of jump rope or light jogging.
- Dynamic Stretching:
- Arm circles: 2 sets of 10 forward and 10 backward.
- Trunk twists: 2 sets of 10 reps.
- Cat-Cow stretch for 1 minute, focusing on mobility in the spine.
- Scapular push-ups: 2 sets of 10 reps.
- Specific Warmup:
- Hollow body holds: 3 sets of 20 seconds.
- Wall walks: 3 sets of 2 reps, focus on controlled movement.
- Ring rows: 2 sets of 10 reps, ensure full range of motion.
Strength
Strict Handstand Push-up Progressions:
- 5 sets of 5 reps
- Use bands or perform modified push-ups if necessary.
- Rest 90 seconds between sets.
Focus on keeping a tight core and pressing through the full range of motion.
Workout
5 Rounds for Time:
- 400m Run
- 10 Toes-to-Bar
- 10 Ring Dips
- 10 Pull-Ups
Pace yourself on the runs, and aim for unbroken sets on gymnastic movements if possible.
Summary
Today's session focuses on gymnastics, especially on improving handstand push-up strength. The Metcon complements this with a combination of running for aerobic capacity and a variety of gymnastic skills (toes-to-bar, ring dips, pull-ups) to maintain a high intensity workout while improving skill and endurance in gymnastics.