Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
12 dumbbell deadlifts
9 dumbbell hang power cleans
6 dumbbell shoulder-to-overheads
♀ 35-lb dumbbells
♂ 50-lb dumbbells
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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout should look familiar. This is a dumbbell variation of the Hero workout DT. The loading of the dumbbells should be on the lighter side of moderate and allow you to perform all 27 reps in 3 sets or less. More advanced athletes should try to maintain unbroken reps for as many rounds as possible, while less-experienced athletes should consider strategic breaks to keep moving through the rounds. For example, perform 11 deadlifts, then break. After a quick breath, perform your 12th deadlift and move right into 8 hang power cleans before breaking. After a quick breath, perform your last hang power clean and finish the round by completing 6 shoulder-to-overheads. Look back at your previous score to help you navigate today’s effort.
Scaling:
Reduce the load of the dumbbells.
To reduce the complexity of the movements, perform each with a single dumbbell.
In case of an injury or limitation, consider performing unloaded good mornings in place of the deadlifts. Perform jumping squats for the hang power cleans, and push-ups for the shoulder-to-overheads.
Intermediate option / Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
12 dumbbell deadlifts
9 dumbbell hang power cleans
6 dumbbell shoulder-to-overheads
♀ 20-lb dumbbells
♂ 35-lb dumbbells
Beginner option / Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
12 dumbbell deadlifts
9 dumbbell hang power cleans
6 dumbbell shoulder-to-overheads
♀ 10-lb dumbbells
♂ 15-lb dumbbells
Coaching cues:
When performing shoulder-to-overheads with the dumbbells, focus on pressing the weight overhead with your biceps next to your ears.