Workout of the Day for 220131:
Five 2-minute rounds of:
20 dumbbell box step-ups
Max reps of dumbbell push presses
Rest 2 minutes between rounds
♀ 35-lb DBs and 16-in box
♂ 50-lb DBs and 20-in box
Post push press reps completed each round to comments.
Compare to 200324.
Scaling:
Choose weights for the step-ups that allow you to complete the reps in 1 minute or less. Beginner-level athletes can reduce the number of rounds.
Intermediate Option:
Five 2-minute rounds of:
20 dumbbell box step-ups
Max reps of dumbbell push presses
Rest 2 minutes between rounds
♀ 30-lb DBs and 16-in box
♂ 40-lb DBs and 20-in box
Beginner Option:
Three 2-minute rounds of:
20 dumbbell box step-ups
Max reps of dumbbell push presses
Rest 2 minutes between rounds
♀ 10-lb DBs and 8-in box
♂ 15-lb DBs and 10-in box
Comments on Workout Tips for 220131
Scaled to 35# DB
48yo m|5’11” - 235#
total 170 push press reps
rd 1 - 36 (30/6)
rd 2 - 38 (25/13)
rd 3 - 36 (25/11)
rd 4 - 34 (22/12)
rd 5 - 26 held on until time expired but I broke step ups this round 14/6 d/t grip fatigue
Well done, Todd!
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