For time / Accumulate 2 minutes of an L-sit hold
6 legless rope climbs to 15 feet
12 snatches
Accumulate 2 minutes of an L-sit hold
12 rope climbs to 15 feet
24 snatches
♀ 95-lb barbell
♂ 135-lb barbell
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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout combines challenging gymnastics elements with a moderate weightlifting movement. As your midline muscles fatigue from the L-sit holds, expect the rope climbs and the snatches to become more difficult. Choose a weight for the barbell that allows you to maintain a cadence of 6 or more reps per minute. Your best strategy on the snatches will be quick singles. Snatches may be performed as a power or squat variation. On the L-sit holds, choose an option that allows you to consistently hold for 10 seconds or more. Manage the pace of the rope climbs.
Scaling:
Reduce the duration of the L-sit holds. Reduce the number of reps for the rope climbs. Reduce the loading of the snatches.
To reduce the complexity of the L-sit holds, bend one leg or tuck both knees in toward the chest. For the legless rope climbs, reduce height or perform legged rope climbs. For the rope climbs, reduce the height or perform 3 strict pull-ups per rope climb. For the snatches, consider performing hang snatches.
In case of injury or limitation, for the L-sit holds, perform plank holds. For the rope climbs, perform pull-to-stands or ring rows. For the snatches, perform kettlebell swings or dumbbell snatches. If necessary, perform cleans if there is an overhead limitation.
Intermediate option / For time:
Accumulate 2 minutes of an L-sit hold with knees bent
6 rope climbs to 12 feet
12 snatches
Accumulate 2 minutes of an L-sit hold with knees bent
6 rope climbs to 12 feet
24 snatches
♀ 65-lb barbell
♂ 95-lb barbell
Beginner option / For time:
Accumulate 2 minutes of a plank hold from the knees
6 pull-to-stands
12 snatches
Accumulate 2 minutes of a plank hold from the knees
12 pull-to-stands
24 snatches
♀ 35-lb barbell
♂ 45-lb barbell
Coaching cues:
In the L-sit hold, drive your heels forward and squeeze your quads — make your legs look like steel beams!