General Prep
- 20 Alternating Arm Swings
- 12 Back Slaps
- 10 Alternating Scorpions
- :20 Extended Plank Reverse Bridge
- :30 Glute Bridge Hold
- 2 Sets:
- 10 Banded Pull-Overs
- 15 Banded Pull-Aparts
- 10 Air Squats + 5 Jumping Squats
- 20 Bear Plank Shoulder Taps
- 8-10 Kneeling Plyo Push-Ups or Speed Push-Ups (00x0 Tempo)
Specific Barbell Prep
- 3 Sets:
- 3 Bench Press + 3 Supine Medball Chest Pass
- Building to working Loads
Specific Primer
- 5 Hand Release Push-Ups
- 5 Wall Balls
- 3 Hand Release Push-Ups
- 5 Wall Balls
- Rest 2:00 then hit the workout
Bench Press
Descending rep scheme bench press with supine medball chest passes, building from 60% to 8/10 RPE
Level 1
Every 3:00 x 5 Sets: 6 Reps Across @ 6-7 RPE + 5 Supine Medball Chest Pass. Movement Limitations: Close Grip Bench, Multi Grip Bench, Floor Press, Dumbbell Bench Press
| 1RM (kg) | 60% | 65% | 70% | 75% | 80% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 |
| 35 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 28 |
| 40 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 |
| 45 | 27 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 36 |
| 50 | 30 | 33 | 35 | 38 | 40 |
| 55 | 33 | 36 | 39 | 41 | 44 |
| 60 | 36 | 39 | 42 | 45 | 48 |
| 70 | 42 | 46 | 49 | 53 | 56 |
| 80 | 48 | 52 | 56 | 60 | 64 |
| 90 | 54 | 59 | 63 | 68 | 72 |
| 100 | 60 | 65 | 70 | 75 | 80 |
| 110 | 66 | 72 | 77 | 83 | 88 |
Faster
Three rounds for time of hand-release push-ups and wall balls, testing upper body and leg stamina
- 25/20 Hand-Release Push-Ups
-
25
Wall Balls
9kg to 10ft6kg to 9ft
- 20/15 Hand-Release Push-Ups
-
20
Wall Balls
9kg to 10ft6kg to 9ft
- 20/15 Elevated Push-Ups
-
20
Wall Balls
4kg to 10ft3kg to 9ft
PRVN Mobility #5
- 1:00 Elevated Prayer Stretch
- 1:00/1:00 Single Leg Forward Fold
- 1:00/1:00 Couch Stretch
- 1:00/1:00 Thread the Needle Stretch
Part A
- 12 Weighted Maltese Raises
- 12 Weighted Victorian Raises
Part B
- 100 Banded Tricep Extensions
- 100 Banded Bicep Curls
Primary: Manage the quad and shoulder fatigue by breaking early and efficiently on the Wall Balls, don't wait for failure to take a rest.
Secondary: Focus to maintain consistent sets across on both the Wall Balls and the Push-Ups. Have a good strategy from the get go that allows for consistency.
Strategy
"Faster" is a deceptively simple couplet, three rounds, and nowhere to hide. Push-Ups should be approached as quick planned sets from the jump: 10-8-7 (male) or 8-7-5 (female) or 13-12 (male) / 12-8 (female) works well here. Keep the body in a strong plank position, keeping the hips in line with shoulders and avoiding any snaking up. On the Wall Balls, stay tall, drive through the hips, and keep your eyes on the target. Break these before you have to, a 15-10 or 10-8-7 approach will be more efficient than going unbroken into a minute-long rest at the wall. The real test is Round 3. Athletes who blew out their push-ups in Round 1 will be paying for it when the shoulders are screaming. Stay disciplined early and finish strong.
Modifications
Push-Ups: Elevated Push-Ups (on a box or bench) for athletes who cannot maintain a rigid plank → Knee Push-Ups as a last resort. Wall Balls: Reduce Loading and / or height, or move to light dumbbell thrusters or goblet squats.