Strength

Overhead Squat @ 33X1

  • x 2 x 5 sets

Rate of perceived exertion: 7/10 across all sets

Notes

Today’s strength is overhead squats. Every rep will be performed with a :03 descent and :03 pause in the bottom. Warm up to a weight that feels like a 7/10 difficulty and use that weight for all 5 working sets. When you finish the first set, you should feel like you could have done a few more reps at that tempo. This is not a 2-rep max.

If you were here for last week’s sets of 3, aim to use 5-10% more weight this week.

Conditioning

3 Rounds for time:

  • 40/35 Calories
  • 20 Dumbbell Box Step Overs (2 dumbbells)
  • 10 Burpee Box Jump Overs

20 minute time cap

Notes

Today’s conditioning is 3 rounds of calories, step overs, and burpee box jump overs. Your score is the time to complete 3 rounds or the number of rounds and reps completed under the 20-minute time cap.

The calories should take no longer than 3-minutes each round. Adjust the number of calories if needed to stay within that time domain. If you do not have a machine, substitute a 600m run.

The step overs should be done with two dumbbells held in a farmer’s carry. Choose a weight and box height that allows you to complete the 20 reps in no more than 2 sets.

The burpee box jump overs should take no longer than 1:00 to complete. Choose a box height that allows you to complete the reps safely without hesitation between the jumps.