Monday March 2, 2026

“In order to succeed, we must first believe that we can.” — Nikos Kazantzakis

Specific Warm-Up:
3 sets:
5 thrusters
– Start light and increase loads across each set to workout load.
– The load should be challenging for 5 reps.

BENCHMARK WOD: QUARTER GONE BAD
5 rounds for max reps of:
:15 thrusters (95/135 lb)
:45 rest
:15 weighted pull-ups (35/50 lb)
:45 rest
:15 burpees
:45 rest

Intermediate: 
5 rounds for max reps of:
:15 thrusters (65/95 lb)
:45 rest
:15 strict pull-ups
:45 rest
:15 burpees
:45 rest

Beginner:
5 rounds for max reps of:
:15 thrusters (35/45 lb)
:45 rest
:15 banded pull-ups
:45 rest
:15 burpees
:45 rest

Home Workout: 
5 rounds for max reps of:
:15 dumbbell thrusters (35/50 lbs)
:45 rest
:15 dumbbell bent-over rows (35/50 lbs)
:45 rest
:15 burpees
:45 rest
– Use two dumbbells.

Movement scaling options:
Thrusters: Load, reps, push presses, front squats, dumbbell options
Weighted pull ups: Load, strict pull-ups, banded strict pull-ups, foot-assisted pull-ups, ring rows
Burpees: Up-downs

Cool down:
1 set:
1:00 child’s pose