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Monday, January 31
8:00 Row @ Easy Pace
-At 2:00, 4:00, 6:00 & 8:00: 12s AirBike Sprint
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[At 10:00]A1. Scap Pull-Ups (3 x 8)
A2. Scap HSPUs (3 x 8)
A3. Box Step-Up (3 x 8) 24/20″
B1. Strict Pull-Up (3 x 6-8)
*weight or ban assist to make appropriately challenging
B2. Strict HSPU (3 x 6-8)
*elevate or deficit to make appropriately challenging
B3. DB Step-Up* (3 x 8) 50/35lb to 24/20″
*hold the DB as you please
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AMRAP 8:00
-6 CTB
-8 HSPU*
-12 DB Step-Ups** 50/35lb to 24/20″
*hands must be inside a 40×24″ box
**hold the DB however you prefer
(rest 4:00)
AMRAP 8:00
-4 RMU
-12 DB Step-Ups** 50/35lb to 24/20″
-25ft HSW
**hold the DB however you prefer
Coach’s Notes: If you are an athlete who doesn’t have RMUs or HSWs yet, repeat the first AMRAP a second time rather than moving to the more complex version. Or… if you have these movements but they are less fatigue resistant, flip flop the two AMRAPs and complete the second one first so you are more fresh for that portion.
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20:00 Row for Calories
-OTM(+0:00): 1 Power Clean 85%
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Move Through…
-500m Row @ Recovery Pace
-1:00 Lizard Stretch / side
-500m Row @ Recovery Pace
-1:00 Couch Stretch / side
Tuesday, February 1
15:00 Clock @ Warm-Up Pace
-30s AirBike @ Cruise Pace
-8 BB Overhead Shoulder Rotations
-30s Squatting Ankle Mobility
-8 90-90 Hip Rotations
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A. TnG Squat Snatch (5 x 3)
*bar x 2, 95/65 or 50% x 3
B. TnG Squat Clean (5 x 3)
*95/65 or 35% x 2, 135/95 or 50% x 3
*prior to start “C” – find the best technique for each weight
-Guide: Cycling Cleans
-Guide: Cycling Snatches
C. Barbell Cycling
[At 0:00] 30s Max Squat Snatch 95/65lb (or) 50%, whichever is less
[At 3:00] 30s Max Squat Cleans 135/95lb (or) 50%, whichever is less
[At 6:00] 30s Max Squat Snatch 135/95lb (or) 65%, whichever is less
[At 10:00] 30s Max Squat Clean 185/125lb (or) 65%, whichever is less
[At 14:00] 30s Max Squat Snatch 185/125lb (or) 85%, whichever is less
[At 18:00] 30s Max Squat Clean 225/155 (or) 85%, whichever is less
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D. [20:00-30:00]
E2M x 5 Sets: 2 Hand-Release Deadlift
*start at ending weight from “B” and build to RPE 9
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E. Row 2k @ Recovery Pace
F. Foam Roller Routine
Wednesday, February 2
(Deload Day 1/2)
1k Row @ Easy Pace; nasal
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Unfatigued Skill Practice
[0:00-10:00] InversionCoach’s Notes: This could be simply getting more comfortable being upside down with drills like Wall Walk + Overhead Opener and Wall Walk + 90 Degree Dismount. Or it could be refining the leg-action of your kHSPU technique or practicing Handstand Walking. Lastly, for more advanced athletes, this could be practicing static Handstand Holds or creating an Handstand Obstacle Course.
[10:00-20:00] Muscle-Up TransitionCoach’s Notes: Regardless of whether you have muscle-ups or not, spend this time refining the turnover of your Muscle-Ups. This could be drills like Low Ring Transitions, RMU Turnover Drills, Butt-Banded RMUs or Jumping RMUs. Or it could be assistant exercises like the Russian Dip or Banded BMU from a Box.
[20:00-30:00] Weightlifting PositionsCoach’s Notes: This should be work completed with an empty barbell. Work on refining your pulls with slow motion reps and pausing at different places to reinforce position. Accumulate time in your overhead and catch positions. Mobilize between sets as needed.
[At 30:00] Deep PracticeE2M x 3 Each [12:00]
1) 8-10 Bar-Facing Burpees; Worm or 2-Step Shuffle
2) 8-10 Bar-Facing Burpees; Diagonal Dash
*film yourself, review and compare against the demo videos
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1k Row @ Easy Pace; nasal
Thursday, February 3
(Deload Day 2/2)
[0:00-10:00] Choice Cyclical*nasal, easy [10:00-30:00] Unfatigued Skill Work
Coach’s Notes: Pick a skill / category of movement (e.g. Double Unders, Handstands, Muscle-Up Turnover, Snatch Technical Work) and practice skill-related components. This means to choose elements of a skill that aren’t super physiologically challenging, since today is your recovery day.
For example, if your snatch turnover needs refinement, practice PVC & empty bar drill (e.g. snatch balance, snatch drops, slow motion pulls) rather than performing working sets of snatches.
Don’t know where to start?
Check out the resources in the Movement Library (and/or) consult my help in The Whiteboard.
4 Rounds
-3:00 Cyclical @ Zone 0
-2:00 Stretch / Foam Roll; Choice
Banded Shoulder Health Routine
Friday & Saturday: February 4-5
Quarterfinals Simulation
Event 1

“Microwave Minute”
E2M x 8 Sets:
{1:00 Working Window}
-14/12 Calorie Row
-Double Unders in Remainder
*score is accumulative DUs
*stay tuned for the strategy video to release
E1: Warm-Up
[0:00-5:00] Row; easy, nasal
[5:00-10:00] Prep Double Unders
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Rehearsal
E2M x 2 Sets @ Projected Wko Pace:
{1min Working Window}
-14/12 Calorie Row
-Double Unders in Remainder
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(Rest 4-6min)
Test
Please record your results on The Whiteboard
Event 2
For Time (6min Cap)
-50 GHD 40/37″
-25 Ring Muscle-Ups
E2: Warm-Up
5:00 Ski or Row; easy, nasal
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A1. Scap Pull-Ups (3 x 8-12)
A2. Seal Push-Ups (3 x 8-12)
A3. Elevated Cat Pose (3 x 30s)
B1. Ring Beat Kips (3 x 8)
B2. Dip Stretch (3 x 20s)
B3. Banded Bent Over Row (3 x 10-15) light
C. Rehearsal – Complete @ Wko Pace
-2:00 Ski @ Ramping Pace (sub airbike)
-10-15 GHD
-3-5 RMU
(Rest 4-6min)
Test
Please record your results on The Whiteboard
Event 3
AMRAP 11:00
2 Rounds
-26 Deadlift 225/155lb
-26 HSPU
2 Rounds
-13 Deadlift 315/205lb
-60ft HSW (2 x 30ft)
E3: Warm-Up
5:00 Row; easy, nasal
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A1. Wall Walk + 8s Overhead Opener (3 Sets)
A2. Banded Good Morning (3 x 12)
B. Build to a Small Set @ 315/205lb
*after each set, perform 2-4 HSPU
C. [5:00 Clock] Prep Handstand Walks
D. Rehearsal – Complete @ Wko Pace
-2:00 Row @ Ramping Pace
-6-10 Deadlift 225/155lb
-6-10 HSPU
-2-5 Deadlift 315/205lb
-15-30ft HSW
(Rest 4-6min)
Test
Please record your results on The Whiteboard
Event 4
[15:00 Clock]
Find 4RM Overhead Squat
*you may use a rack
E4: Warm-Up
5:00 AirBike; easy, nasal
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A1. PVC Dislocates (3 x 10)
A2. Alternating Lizards (3 x 10)
A3. Barbell Overhead Shrugs (3 x 10)
B1. Overhead Squat (3 x 4) @42×1
B2. Quadruped Wrist Stretch (3 x 20s)
C. Overhead Squat: Build to Opening Weight
(rest as needed)
Test
Please record your results on The Whiteboard
Event 5
For Time (20min Cap)
-10-20-30-40-50 Hang DB Snatch 50/35lb
-5-10-15-20-25 BBJO 24/20″
E5: Warm-Up
5:00 AirBike; easy, nasal
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A1. Dead Hang (4 x 20s)
A2. Elevated Cat Pose (4 x 20s)
A3. Elevated Achilles Stretch (4 x 20s / side)
A4. Box Step-Ups (4 x 8) 24/20″
B. Alternating Hang DB Snatch (3 x 6-8) 50/35lb
C. EMOM 5: 3-5 BBJO 24/20″
*work on refining the Swivel Style technique
D. Rehearsal – Complete @ Wko Pace
-8-12-16 Hang DB Snatch 50/35lb
-4-6-8 BBJO 24/20″
(Rest 4-6min)
Test
Please record your results on The Whiteboard
Sunday, February 6
(Rest Day)
Complete the ZOAR Fitness Rest Day Protocol.
The Whiteboard
Ask Questions. Record Results. Share Wins. Talk Trash.

Have to do the workouts Wed/Thu due to gym being closed for bad weather. Will edit/add scores after workouts are completed.
E1 – 30 DUs
E2 – 4 BMUs (subbed BMUs for RMUs)
E4 (Front Squat instead of OHS) – 301lbs
E5 – 17:08
E3 – 77 reps (finished first round of 13 deadlifts). Subbed 6 wall walks for HSPUs.
Midline was smoked for E3. I would recommend doing that workout earlier if you are worried about midline.
E4: 4RM OHS
Score = 280lb
Video: https://youtu.be/sv35GasBiN4
E2: 50 TTB + 25 RMU
Time = 4:47
Video: https://youtu.be/bSvB6vjZOoM
E3: DL / Inversion
Score = 196 reps
(1 full round + 16 HSPU)
E5: DB SN / BBJO
Time = 12:02
Video: https://youtu.be/IL0EB8SJpNg
E1: Microwave Minute
Score = 456 reps
Video: https://youtu.be/mUMXPcPZTQI
E4 115#
E3 117
E2 50 TTB
E1 196
E2 15:51
E2: (sc: 35 GHD + 25 TTB) – DNF 54 reps
E4: 117lbs/ 53kg
E5: 15:14
Bart Orth – Masters 45 🙂
E1 – 340 DU’s
E2 – 18 RMU’s
E3 – 154 (1 full round + 0)
E4 – 230 lbs
E5 – 14:06 (smoked my lower back!)
Order: Fri: 4/2/3, Sat: 1/5
E1: 276 DUs
E3: Capped at 15 feet HSW of first rd
Will post the other scores later!
E4: 100#
E3: 96 reps
E1: 152 reps
E2: 50 GHD + 20 TTB=70 reps
E5: 18:45