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July 22-Aug. 4, 2024

Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 5 minutes of:
5 deadlifts
10 chest-to-bar pull-ups
15 push-ups

Rest 2:30 after each 5-minute interval. Repeat for a total of 3 intervals.

♀ 155 lb
♂ 225 lb

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Scaling:
Some of you may quickly recognize this rep scheme, as it follows the classic 5-10-15 rep scheme we see in Cindy or Mary. We’ve got a slightly more intense format, however, splitting the effort into three 5-minute intervals. This will help with intensity, and give us time to reset and recover our grip and triceps to help continue to accumulate reps.

Start each AMRAP from the beginning, as if you were starting from scratch. The idea is to give you a target to hit in Rounds 2 and 3. Athletes who struggle with pull-ups or push-ups can use this workout to figure out how to manage the movement. Will breaking up the movements help you stay consistent for all 3 rounds? If in Round 1, you complete 5 rounds but in Round 3, you complete 2 rounds because you had to rest longer between push-up sets, you’ve learned something!

Athletes who already know they struggle with pull-up and/or push-up endurance should look to the intermediate option. This will allow more continuous movement and potentially more successful volume at the end of the 15 minutes of work.

GOAL: Posterior chain and pulling endurance + threshold training

ADVANCED ATHLETE TARGET: 1 round every 1-1:15, and consistent sets on chest-to-bar pull-ups and push-ups
BEGINNER ATHLETE TARGET: 1 round every 1:30-1:40, and consistent technique for all rounds

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 5 minutes of:
5 deadlifts
5 chest-to-bar pull-ups
10 push-ups

Rest 2:30 after each 5-minute interval. Repeat for a total of 3 intervals.

♀ 135 lb
♂ 185 lb

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 5 minutes of:
5 deadlifts
7 ring rows
9 band-assisted push-ups

Rest 2:30 after each 5-minute interval. Repeat for a total of 3 intervals.

♀ 65 lb
♂ 95 lb

Coaching cues:
Keep your knees straight from start to finish in the push-ups. Lower your body down such that your chest, hips, and thighs touch the ground at the same time. Then, press into the ground to separate your chest, hips, and thighs from the floor at the same time. Start and finish each rep with your arms completely locked out.

Resources:
The Deadlift
The Chest-to-Bar Pull-Up
The Push-Up
The Ring Row

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Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:

10 chest-to-bar pull-ups
15 push-ups
20 single-leg squats, alternating

*After every 3 rounds, run 400 meters.

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Scaling:
This AMRAP is a hybrid of the benchmark workouts Cindy and Mary. Pick gymnastics movements that are challenging yet allow you to keep moving through the sets. Run the 400 meters at a pace that is quick but still helps you manage muscular fatigue created by the other exercises.

Intermediate Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
5 chest-to-bar pull-ups
10 push-ups
15 single-leg squats to a box, alternating

*After every 3 rounds, run 400 meters.

Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
5 jumping chest-to-bar pull-ups
10 knee push-ups
20 walking lunges

*After every 3 rounds, run 400 meters.

Candy

5 rounds for time of:
20 pull-ups
40 push-ups
60 squats

OR

Maggie

5 rounds for time of:
20 handstand push-ups
40 pull-ups
60 single-leg squats, alternating legs

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Scaling:
Candy and Maggie are the less-frequently seen cousins of Cindy and Mary. Newer athletes should stick with variants of Candy and modify the movements and reps to limit muscular failure.

Intermediate Option:
4 rounds for time of:
20 pull-ups
40 push-ups
60 squats

OR

4 rounds for time of:
20 handstand push-ups
40 pull-ups
60 single-leg squats, alternating legs

Beginner Option:
4 rounds for time of:
10 jumping pull-ups
20 knee push-ups
30 squats

Mary
Complete as many rounds in 20 minutes as you can of:

5 handstand push-ups
10 single-leg squats, alternating
15 pull-ups

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Scaling:
Intermediate athletes should focus on improving their Mary score. Beginner-level athletes should find movement modifications and rep schemes that allow for minimal breaks between movements. .

Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds in 10 minutes as you can of:
5 push-ups
10 squats
15 ring rows

Rest Day

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Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:

10 chest-to-bar pull-ups
15 push-ups
20 single-leg squats, alternating

*After every 3 rounds, run 400 meters

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Compare to 180127.

Scaling:
This AMRAP is a hybrid of the benchmark workouts Cindy and Mary. Pick gymnastics movements that are challenging yet allow you to keep moving through the sets. Run the 400 meters at a pace that is quick but still helps you manage muscular fatigue created by the other exercises.

Intermediate Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
5 chest-to-bar pull-ups
10 push-ups
15 single-leg squats to a box, alternating
*After every 3 rounds, run 400 meters

Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
5 jumping chest-to-bar pull-ups
10 knee push-ups
20 walking lunges
*After every 3 rounds, run 400 meters

Mary
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
5 handstand push-ups
10 single-leg squats, alternating
15 pull-ups

OR

Cindy
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
5 pull-ups
10 push-ups
15 squats

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Compare to 190803 or 190527.

Mary

Complete as many rounds in 20 minutes as you can of:
5 handstand push-ups
10 single-leg squats, alternating
15 pull-ups

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Rest Day

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Rest Day

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5 3-minute rounds of:
20 push presses
Max-rep weighted pull-ups

Rest 2 minutes between rounds. Each round, decrease weight on the pull-up.

Men: 135-lb. press; 50-40-30-20-10-lb. weighted pull-ups
Women: 95-lb. press; 25-20-15-10-5-lb. weighted pull-ups

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Related content:
• The Push Press
• Upright Torso In The Dip

Scaling
This push/pull interval calls for a max effort each round on the pull-ups. Modify the pull-ups to something that is challenging yet still allows you to complete multiple reps each round. Consider reducing the number of rounds to reduce the overall volume.

Intermediate Option
5 3-minute rounds of:
20 push presses
Max rep weighted pull-ups

Rest 2 minutes between rounds. Each round, decrease weight on the pull-up.

Men: 115-lb. press; 30-20-10-lb. weighted pull-ups, then strict, then kipping
Women: 75-lb. press; 15-10-5-lb. weighted pull-ups, then strict, then kipping

Beginner Option
3 3-minute rounds of:
20 push presses
Max-rep jumping pull-ups

Rest 2 minutes between rounds.

Men: 95-lb. press
Women: 65-lb. press

For time:
21 squat snatches
42 push-ups
15 squat snatches
30 push-ups
9 squat snatches
18 push-ups

Men: 75 lb.
Women 55 lb.

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Related:
• The Snatch
• The Push-Up

Scaling
This couplet is light and fast. Reduce the loading and aim to complete the snatches unbroken. Try to break the push-ups into as few large sets as possible. Intermediate athletes can complete this as prescribed.

Beginner Option
For time:
15 squat snatches
30 knee push-ups
12 squat snatches
24 knee push-ups
9 squat snatches
18 knee push-ups

Men: 45 lb.
Women 35 lb.

Candy
5 rounds for time of:
20 pull-ups
40 push-ups
60 squats

OR

Maggie
5 rounds for time of:
20 handstand push-ups
40 pull-ups
60 single-leg squats, alternating legs

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Post time to comments.

Compare to 060728.

Related:
• CrossFit WOD 180611 Tips With Rory McKernan
• Scaling the Pistol

Scaling
Candy and Maggie are the less frequently seen cousins of Cindy and Mary. Newer athletes should stick with variants of Candy and modify the movements and reps to limit muscular failure.

Intermediate Option
4 rounds for time of:
20 pull-ups
40 push-ups
60 squats

OR

3 rounds for time of:
20 handstand push-ups
40 pull-ups
60 single-leg squats, alternating legs

Beginner Option
4 rounds for time of:
10 jumping pull-ups
20 knee push-ups
30 squats

21-15-9 reps for time of:
Overhead squats
Toes-to-bars

Men: 115 lb.
Women: 80 lb.

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Post time to comments.

Compare to 140922.

Related:
• CrossFit WOD 180414 Tips With Tyson Oldroyd
• The Overhead Squat

Scaling
This couplet is challenging but quick. Reduce the load and reps as needed while ensuring each set is challenging.

Intermediate Option
15-12-9 reps for time of:
Overhead squats
Toes-to-bars

Men: 95 lb.
Women: 65 lb.

Beginner Option
15-12-9 reps for time of:
Overhead squats
Sit-ups

Men: 45 lb.
Women: 35 lb.

Complete as many rounds as possible in 45 minutes of:
Run 400 m
3 rope ascents, 15-ft. rope
Run 400 m
15 clapping push-ups

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Related:
• CrossFit WOD 180413 Tips With Tyson Oldroyd
• The J-Hook Rope Climb

Scaling
This long workout emphasizes running broken up by manageable sets of gymnastics movements. Modify the rope climbs and push-ups so you can complete each set in fewer than 2 minutes and get back to running. Try to maintain intensity on the runs and avoid turning them into a slow jog or walk.

Intermediate Option
Complete as many rounds as possible in 45 minutes of:
Run 400 meters
2 rope ascents, 15-ft. rope
Run 400 meters
15 push-ups

Beginner Option
Complete as many rounds as possible in 30 minutes of:
Run 400 meters
3 rope climbs, lying to standing
Run 400 meters
15 knee push-ups

Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
10 chest-to-bar pull-ups
15 push-ups
20 single-leg squats, alternating

*After every 3 rounds, run 400 meters

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Related:
• CrossFit WOD 180127 Tips With Rory McKernan
• The Kipping Chest-to-Bar Pull-Up
• The Push-Up
• The Pistol

Scaling
This AMRAP is a hybrid of the benchmark workouts Cindy and Mary. Pick gymnastics movements that are challenging yet allow you to keep moving through the sets. Run the 400 meters at a pace that is quick but still helps you manage muscular fatigue created by the other exercises.

Intermediate Option
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
5 chest-to-bar pull-ups
10 push-ups
15 single-leg squats to a box, alternating
*After every 3 rounds, run 400 meters

Beginner Option
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
5 jumping chest-to-bar pull-ups
10 knee push-ups
20 walking lunges
*After every 3 rounds, run 400 meters

Cindy
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
5 pull-ups
10 push-ups
15 squats

OR

Mary
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
5 handstand push-ups
10 one-legged squats, alternating
15 pull-ups

Post your choice of girl and rounds completed to comments.

Compare to 151112.

Related content:
• CrossFit WOD 170812 With Dafydd Dennis
• The Kipping Pull-up
• The Push-up
• The Air Squat

Rich

For time:
13 squat snatches, 155 lb.
Then, 10 rounds of:
    10 pull-ups
    100-meter sprint
Then, 13 squat cleans, 155 lb.

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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Richard Lee Vazquez, 28, of Seguin, Texas, died Nov. 13, 2013, of wounds sustained from an improvised explosive device in Panjwai District, Afghanistan.

Vazquez joined the Army in 2004 and earned many awards during his service including: the Purple Heart, three Army Commendation Medals, two Army Achievement Medals, the Meritorious Unit Citation, two Army Good Conduct Medals, the National Defense Service Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal with one Campaign Star, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal and many more.

Vazquez was a dedicated CrossFit athlete. His favorite movements included snatches, cleans, running, kettlebell swings and pull-ups. He is survived by his mother, Teresa L. Paddie; father, Teodoro Vazquez Lopez; step-father, Bryan Melton; brothers, Romario Vazquez, Brandon K. Melton and Pablo Vazquez; and sisters, Christine Marie Vazquez, Celza L. Sauceda, Ashley J. Hyde, Isabel C. Vazquez and Endina S. Vazquez.

Related content:
• CrossFit WOD 170704 With Tyson Oldroyd
• The Snatch
• The Clean

15-12-9 reps for time of:
Toes-to-bars
Wall-ball shots, 20-lb. ball
75-lb. thrusters

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Related content:
• CrossFit WOD 170129 With Pat Sherwood
• Toes-To-Bar Progression
• Coaching the Thruster With Cameron Soden

Manuel

5 rounds of:
3 minutes of rope climbs
2 minutes of squats
2 minutes of push-ups
3 minutes to run 400 meters

Wear a weight vest or body armor. After the run, rest for the remainder of the 3 minutes before beginning the next round.

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Italian Army Capt. Manuel Fiorito, 27, of Verona, Italy, was killed May 5, 2006, when a roadside bomb detonated near his vehicle in Kabul, Afghanistan. Shortly before he died, Fiorito tended to other wounded men and prepared for defense against the enemy attack.

Fiorito served with the Italian 2nd Alpine Regiment and was posthumously awarded the Silver Medal of Military Valor for his bravery.

Fiorito was fond of Cindy, Murph, Mary and Angie, and was a pioneer in bringing CrossFit to the Italian military community. He is survived by many friends and family.

Mary XXX

Complete as much as possible in 20 minutes of:
10 handstand push-ups
20 single-leg squats, alternating
30 pull-ups
15 handstand push-ups
30 single-leg squats, alternating
45 pull-ups
20 handstand push-ups
40 single-leg squats, alternating
60 pull-ups
25 handstand push-ups
50 single-leg squats, alternating
75 pull-ups
30 handstand push-ups
60 single-leg squats, alternating
90 pull-ups

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Split jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 reps

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For time:
Row 500 meters
50 GHD sit-ups
Row 1,000 meters
30 GHD sit-ups
Row 2,000 meters
20 GHD sit-ups

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Compare to 140125.

Diane

21-15-9 reps for time of:
225-lb. deadlifts
Handstand push-ups

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"Tunnel Spotting" from the CrossFit Gymnastics Trainer Course - [video]

Cindy
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
5 pull-ups
10 push-ups
15 squats

OR

Mary
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
5 handstand push-ups
10 one-legged squats, alternating
15 pull-ups

Post your choice of girl and rounds completed to comments.

Compare to 150102.

"Coach Glassman on Disease" - [video]

"Message in a Bottle" - CrossFit Journal [article]

PK

5 rounds for time of:
225-lb. back squats, 10 reps
275-lb. deadlifts, 10 reps
400-meter sprint
Rest 2 minutes

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Rest Day

"Live. Fate Loves the Fearless" - CrossFit Journal [video]

"Comma Queen: The Lay of the Lie/Lay Land," by Mary Norris, The New Yorker.

Robbie

Complete as many rounds as possible in 25 minutes of:
8 freestanding handstand push-ups
15-foot L-sit rope climb, 1 ascent

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U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Robert J. Miller died Jan. 25, 2008, in Bari Kowt, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when he encountered small-arms fire while conducting combat operations. The 24-year-old, of Oviedo, Florida, was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and served during Operation Enduring Freedom. In October of 2010, Miller was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for his heroic actions in combat. Miller is survived by his parents, Philip and Maureen; brothers, Thomas, Martin and Edward; and sisters, Joanna, Mary, Therese and Patricia.

Cindy
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
5 pull-ups
10 push-ups
15 squats

OR

Mary
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
5 handstand push-ups
10 one-legged squats, alternating
15 pull-ups

Post your choice of girls and rounds completed to comments.

Compare to 131011.

Luke

For time:
Run 400 meters
155-lb. clean and jerks, 15 reps
Run 400 meters
30 toes-to-bars
Run 400 meters
45 wall-ball shots, 20-lb. ball
Run 400 meters
1.5-pood kettlebell swings, 45 reps
Run 400 meters
30 ring dips
Run 400 meters
155-lb. weighted lunges, 15 steps
Run 400 meters

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Spehar

For time:
135-lb. thrusters, 100 reps
100 chest-to-bar pull-ups
Run 6 miles

Partition the thrusters, pull-ups and run as needed.

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