Warm-Up Flow
- 2:00-3:00 Cardio Choice
- 2 Sets:
- :20/:20 Samson Lunge Stretch
- 10 Alt Box Step-Ups
- 20 Pogo Jumps
- 10 Kettlebell Deadlifts
Specific Prep
- 8 Medball Squats
- 8 Medball Presses
- 8 Box Jumps
- 8 Russian Kettlebell Swings
- 8 Wall Balls
- 8 Box Jumps
- 8 American Kettlebell Swings
Primer
- 1 Set with Partner
- 4-4 Wall Balls
- 4-4 Box Jumps
- 4-4 American Kettlebell Swings
- Practice Transitions and Smooth Quick breaks between sets.
Partner Morrison
Partner chipper with descending reps (50-40-30-20-10) of wall balls, box jumps, and American kettlebell swings. Split reps as desired with a partner.
Split / Partition reps as desired with a partner
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Wall Balls
9kg to 10ft6kg to 9ft
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Box Jumps
24in20in
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American Kettlebell Swings
24kg16kg
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Wall Balls
6kg to 10ft4kg to 9ft
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Box Jumps
24in20in
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American Kettlebell Swings
20kg12kg
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Wall Balls
6kg to 10ft4kg to 9ft
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Box Jumps
20in16inor Box Step-Ups
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Russian Kettlebell Swings
16kg12kg
PRVN Mobility #1
- 1:00/1:00 Tall Dragon Stretch
- 1:00/1:00 Scorpion Stretch
- 1:00 Seated Chest Stretch
- 1:00/1:00 Single Leg Forward Fold
Optional Accessories
- 10-12 Reverse Nordic Curls
- 12-15 Weighted Hip Extensions
Primary: Smart partitioning keeping both athletes fresh and continuous work output with not long rest periods.
Secondary: Manage the descending rep scheme strategically. Manage the early sets and sprint the last sets.
Strategy
"Partner Morrison" is a classic descending chipper that rewards smart partitioning and consistent work output from both athletes. The three movements hit the legs, hips, and shoulders across all five rounds, there's nowhere to hide here. Fatigue accumulates quickly if one athlete is doing too much too soon. Wall Balls: The rep scheme starts at 50, which is a significant volume ask on the opening movement. Partners should agree on a rep split strategy before the clock starts. Consistent sets of 10-15 per athlete keeps the ball moving and prevents either person from standing idle. Focus on a full squat, explosive hip drive, and a relaxed catch at the top. Athletes who muscle the ball with their arms will feel it fast. Box Jumps: Focus on a full hip extension at the top and a controlled landing, step down and remaining consistent throughout all reps as this is the quad killer of the workout. American Kettlebell Swings: This movement finishes the triplet each round and is about consistent sets, good hip extension and a strong finish overhead. At 53/35lb, athletes should be swinging with a powerful hip snap and a locked out overhead finish, not muscling the bell up with the arms. Partners should alternate in consistent sets and keep transitions quick. In the later rounds when reps drop to 20, 15, and 10, the temptation is to push through big unbroken sets. That's fine if the mechanics are there, but never chase reps at the cost of a sloppy overhead position. The key coaching point for this workout: communication with your partner. The best teams have a strategy and prescribed rep counts, switching points, and pacing targets.
Modifications
Wall Balls: Reduce Load / Reduce Reps / Reduce Target Height / Adjust to light Dumbbell Thrusters / Adjust to Goblet Squats. Box Jumps: Reduce Box Height / Adjust to Box Step-Ups / Adjust to Broad Jumps / Adjust to Lateral Line Hops. American Kettlebell Swings: Reduce Load / Adjust to Russian Kettlebell Swings / Adjust to Dumbbell Swings or Alt DB Snatches.