Warm-up
Today we will keep things simple by doing a tabata-style workout. In a tabata, you perform a given movement for 8 rounds of 20 seconds of work and 10 seconds of rest.
In the first tabata of today’s WOD, we will cycle through each scale variation twice. That is, we will perform a front scale on our left foot for 20 seconds, then a front scale on our right foot for 20 seconds, then a back scale on our left foot for 20 seconds, then a back scale on our right foot for 20 seconds. We will then repeat all four movements one more time.
The next four tabatas will consist of dumbbell box step-ups, mountain climbers, pull-ups, and handstand push-ups.
To time today’s workout using the SmartWOD timer app:
- Select “TABATA”.
- Choose 8 rounds of 0:20 work, 0:10 rest.
- Press the plus sign beside “Add sets (optional)”.
- Coose 5 sets with 1 minute of rest between sets.
- Press “START TIMER”.
You can also use “tabata songs” on YouTube to time your workout. Check out the link on how to time your workout at the bottom of this post for more information.
If you are an experienced athlete and feel capable, please perform the following WOD:
Experienced:
Tabata 1 - Scales (front left, front right, back left, back right)
Rest 1 minute
Tabata 2 - Alternate between dumbbell box step-ups (35lb, 25lb), (24in., 20in.) and mountain climbers
Rest 1 minute
Tabata 3 - Alternate between dumbbell box step-ups (35lb, 25lb), (24in., 20in.) and mountain climbers
Rest 1 minute
Tabata 4 - Alternate between pull-ups and handstand push-ups
Rest 1 minute
Tabata 5 - Alternate between pull-ups and handstand push-ups