General Prep
- 2:00 Cardio Choice
- 3 Sets:
- 5 Inchworm to Hollow Hold
- 10 Deep Lunge Mountain Climbers
- 10 Alternating Box Step-Ups
- 5/5 Single Arm Ring Rows 2020 Tempo
- 10 Ring V-Outs
- :05 Chin Over Bar Hold + :03 Eccentric (Can start on Box, or Jumping)
- :05 Ring Support Hold + :03 Eccentric (Start with Jump into Support)
Specific Prep and Primer for Conditioning
- Rope Climb Technique
- Practice Foot Holds and Scaling (Pull to Stands or Foot Lock from seated and stand)
- 2 Sets:
- 1 Partial Wall Walk + 1 Full Wall Walk (to Level 3,2,1 distance Mod)
- 4 Burpee Box Jump Overs
- Then Rest 2:00 and make sure to set-up heats and time delays to allow athletes to tackle the workout without interference.
- :45 Waterfall Delay
10-minute EMOM alternating chin-up holds with eccentrics and ring support holds with eccentric dips
Rx
- Minute 1: :10 Supine Grip Chin Over the Bar Hold + :05 Eccentric Chin-Up
- Minute 2: :10 Ring Support Hold + :05 Eccentric Ring Dip
Competitor
- 2x Each Segment during each minute
Level 3
- As prescribed, start with a pull-up to the top before starting
Level 2
- Start with a Jumping Pull-Up into the Hold and Eccentric
Level 1
- Toenail Spot For All Movements
Masters 55+
- Choice on Scale
Black Adam
Four 2-minute sprint AMRAPs with 2-minute rest between sets. Complete wall walks and burpee box jump overs, then max rope climbs with remaining time.
4 Sets: 2:00 AMRAP, Rest 2:00 between sets. Score = Sum Total Reps (All Combined Reps)
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3
Wall Walks
to 10in from wall
- 10 Burpee Box Jump Overs
- Max Rope Climbs
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3
Wall Walks
to 20in from wall
- 10 Burpee Box Jump Overs
- Max Rope Climbs
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3
Wall Walks or Box Pike Wall Walk
to 30in from wall
- 10 Burpee Step-Overs
- Max Ring Rows
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
- 20 Renegade Rows, For Load (Anti-Rotation)
- :30/:30 Side Plank
- 20 Hollow Rocks
Primary: Move through the Wall Walks and Burpee Box Jump Overs fast enough to get meaningful time on the rope. Efficiency in the first two movements is everything — slow transitions = fewer climbs.
Secondary: Approach the rope with urgency, not desperation. A fatigued, sloppy rope climb is slower and more dangerous than a quick reset breath and a sharp climb. Get to the rope, breathe for one second, then go.
Strategy
"Black Adam" is a sprint format built around one question: how fast can you clear the work to earn time on the rope? Wall Walks should be fast but controlled. Athletes should be able to clear the 3 wall walks in 20-40 seconds. Burpee Box Jump Overs need to be rhythmic and aggressive. Look to maintain a clean consistent and efficient pace here to earn valuable time on the ropes. The goal is to arrive at the rope with 30-50 seconds remaining per set. One quality rope climb takes 8-12 seconds for most athletes ... that means 3-5 rope climbs is the goal. Use the 2:00 rest to fully recover your grip and your breathing. This is meant to be a real rest and reset going into the next set to tackle with the same intensity.
Modifications
Wall Walks: Shorten the distance, move to box pike wall walks, or inchworm push-ups. Burpee Box Jump Overs: Burpee Step-Overs (same box height) for athletes unable to safely jump. Rope Climbs: Half Rope Climbs or Pull to Stands, Strict Ring Rows (feet elevated) for athletes without rope access or upper body pulling capacity.