"Cattywampus" [OPTION 1A]
Duration: 30:00
For Time:
45 Strict Pull-ups
45 Dumbbell Shoulder to Overhead, 70 / 50 lbs
Every 2 Minutes [Starting at 0:00]:
200 Meter Run
Time Cap: 30 Minutes
AEROBIC POWER [LACTATE THRESHOLD]
STIMULUS
- Overview: This workout is designed to rotate between about 1:00 for the run and 1:00 for the non-run movements. Choose weights/reps/variations that allow you to complete at least 6-9 reps per round of the strict pull-ups and shoulder to overhead.
- Strict Pull-ups: Keep your body streamlined and legs straight throughout the rep. You can lean back during the initial pull to engage more back musculature, but your chin should come over the bar at the top of the rep, not just level with the bar.
- Dumbbell Shoulder to Overhead: Use two dumbbells. You can get the dumbbells overhead with either a push press or push jerk.
- Intended Intensity: RPE 6-7
- Loading Target: Moderate-Heavy
- Fitness Attribute Improved: Aerobic Power [Lactate Threshold]
- Target Score: 18-25 Minutes
STRATEGY
- Today's workout will be muscularly demanding. Approach each run with the intent to get back to the non-run movements and be able to get right to work. We are aiming for a minimum of 6 reps of the non-run movements during each 2 minute interval.
- When working through the strict pull-ups and shoulder to overhead, never take a set to muscular failure. Strive to work with continuous movement while you can, but as soon as you feel a rep get sticky, grindy, or difficult, take a quick break before continuing.
SUBSTITUTIONS
STRICT PULL-UPS
- Reduce Reps
- Banded Strict Pull-Ups
- Kipping Pull-ups
- Jumping Pull-ups with Controlled Descent
- Ring Rows
- Alternating Dumbbell Plank Rows (Renegade Row)
DB SHOULDER TO OVERHEAD
- Reduce Loading/Reps
- Sub Barbell, @weight(115/85)
- Kipping Handstand Push-ups
- Kettlebell Swings, @kettlebell(53/35)
200M RUN
- 1:15 Time Cap
- 250/225m Row
- 200/180m Ski
- 12/10 Calorie Echo Bike
- 500/450m Bike Erg
- 1:00 Moderate Effort on Treadmill/Runner
- 16 Shuttle Runs (1 rep = 10m)
- 15 Burpees
MOVEMENT PREP
0:30 Dead Hang + 10 Scap Retractions
0:30 Dumbbell Overhead Hold
100m Run
4 Strict Pull-ups
4 Dumbbell Shoulder To Overhead
100m Run
4 Strict Pull-ups
4 Dumbbell Shoulder To Overhead