General Prep
- 1:00-2:00 Cardio Choice
- 2 Sets:
- :30 Jump Rope
- 10 Banded Passthroughs
- 15 Banded Pull-Aparts
- 10 Air Squats + 5 Jumping Squats
- 5 Inchworm Push-Ups
- 20 Bear Plank Shoulder Taps
Specific Barbell Prep
- 3 Sets:
- 3 Bench Press + 3 Bent Over Ballistic Chest Pass
- Building to working loads
Specific Primer (After Bench)
- 2 Rounds:
- 15 Double Unders or 30 Single Unders
- 3 Burpees
- 5 Wall Balls
- Rest 2:00 then hit the workout
Bench Press
Bench Press paired with Bent Over Ballistic Chest Pass across 5 sets with descending reps on the bench press and consistent explosive throws
All Levels
Each set includes 5 Bent Over Ballistic Chest Pass after the bench press. Explosive intent on every throw into the floor from a horizontal body position — power development movement, treat it with max intent.
| 1RM (kg) | 70% | 75% | 80% | 85% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 27 |
| 35 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 |
| 40 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 |
| 45 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 41 |
| 50 | 35 | 38 | 40 | 43 | 45 |
| 55 | 39 | 41 | 44 | 47 | 50 |
| 60 | 42 | 45 | 48 | 51 | 54 |
| 70 | 49 | 53 | 56 | 60 | 63 |
| 80 | 56 | 60 | 64 | 68 | 72 |
| 90 | 63 | 68 | 72 | 77 | 81 |
| 100 | 70 | 75 | 80 | 85 | 90 |
| 110 | 77 | 83 | 88 | 94 | 99 |
CARNAGE
12-minute AMRAP of double unders, burpees, and wall balls testing gymnastics endurance and pacing discipline
- 100 Double Unders
- 25 Burpees
-
50
Wall Balls
9kg to 10ft6kg to 9ft
- 75 or 150 Double Unders or Single Unders
- 20 Burpees
-
35
Wall Balls
6kg4kg
- 100 or 1:00 Single Unders or Jump Rope
- 15 Burpees
-
25
Wall Balls or Air Squats
4kg4kgor Air Squats with ball
- 75 or 150 Double Unders or Single Unders
- 15 Burpees
-
35
Wall Balls
6kg4kg
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
Part A
- 12 Weighted Maltese Raises
- 12 Weighted Victorian Raises
- Rest as needed
Part B
- 12/9 Strict Ring Dips
- 25 Banded Tricep Extensions
- Accumulate 1:00 Ring Support Hold
- Rest as needed
- Purpose: Shoulder girdle health, pressing longevity, and ring stability — directly supports bench press mechanics and gymnastics pressing positions.
Primary: Move through each movement with a sustainable, consistent pace that allows for minimal transition time and no extended standing rest. Maintain consistent big sets on both the Double Unders and the Wall Balls. Athletes who manage the burpees well will separate themselves.
Secondary: Complete each round of the workout in under 6 minutes.
Strategy
Double Unders: Relaxed and controlled — fight the rope here and the burpees become a problem. Unbroken is the goal each round. Burpees: Slow, rhythmic cadence held consistently (12-16 reps per minute). Sprint-and-stop approach always loses to a controlled, sustained burpee pace. This is where the workout can get away from athletes who don't respect them. Wall Balls: Planned sets — 25-15-10 split held across rounds is far more efficient than going unbroken in round 1 and falling apart in round 2. Break before failure, stay close to the wall, breathe at the top.