General Warm-Up
- 2:00 Cardio Choice
- 10 PVC Pass-Throughs
- 10 Scap Retractions from a Dead Hang
- 8/8 Single Arm Banded Pull-Down
- 8/8 Hip 90-90 Transitions
- 8 Inchworm to Push-Up
- 10 Alternating Reverse Lunges
- 2 Sets:
- 5 Ring Rows (pause 1 second at sternum each rep)
- 5/5 Single Arm Dumbbell Strict Press
- 8 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch, light
- 8/8 Single Arm Overhead Lunge Steps, light
12-minute structured skill block progressing from strict ring row transitions to full ring muscle-ups based on athlete capacity
Set 1
- Establish false grip in rings
- 3-5 slow ring rows with false grip, pause at sternum and feel the lat engagement
- 3-5 jumping transitions from below the rings to support
- Ring Support Holds and Bottom of Ring Dip Holds
Set 2
- 3-5 low ring banded or low ring muscle-up transitions
- Pause 2 seconds in support at the top
- Coach the turnover and elbow drive past the rings
Set 3
- 3 controlled attempts at the current progression level
- Low ring options, strict pull-ups + dips, kipping drill for those building
- Confirm positions are clean before the skill block opens
Modifications
- Chest to Bar Pull-Ups + Ring Dips
- Strict Pull-Ups + Ring Dips
Level 1
- 5 Sets of 5 Ring Rows with a false grip + 5 Box-Assisted Ring Muscle-Up transitions
- Prioritize feel of the movement over load or volume
- 2 Sets:
- 25ft (7.5m) Single Arm Dumbbell Overhead Lunge
- 6 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch at working weight
- 3/2 Ring Muscle-Ups or progression equivalent
- Use this to confirm dumbbell load and ring standard before La-Z-Boy begins.
La-Z-Boy
4 rounds for time of overhead lunges, sit-ups, dumbbell snatches, and ring muscle-ups. Tests upper body gymnastics under fatigue with grip-intensive dumbbell work.
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50ft (15m)
Single Arm Dumbbell Overhead Lunge
22.5kg15kg
- 25 Abmat Sit-Ups
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15
Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
22.5kg15kg
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Ring Muscle-Ups
54
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50ft (15m)
Single Arm Dumbbell Overhead Lunge
15kg12kg
- 25 Abmat Sit-Ups
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15
Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
15kg12kg
- 12 Pull-Ups
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Ring Dips
97
- 50ft (15m) Plate Overhead Lunge
- 20 Abmat Sit-Ups
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15
Alternating Dumbbell Hang Snatch
12kg7kg
- 12 Ring Rows
- 9 Push-Ups
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50ft (15m)
Single Arm Dumbbell Overhead Lunge
15kg12kg
- 20 Abmat Sit-Ups
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12
Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
15kg12kg
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3
Ring Muscle-Ups
or (12 Pull-Ups + 9/7 Ring Dips)
For Quality – 3 Sets
- 5 reps w/ 3 long breaths — Supine Supinated Overhead Reach w/ PVC (or weighted PVC)
- 5 Skin the Cats on Rings OR Shoulder Extension Stretch :30
- 1:00 Pigeon Pose / side
- Intent: Restore shoulder extension and overhead comfort while decompressing hips.
Optional Accessories
- 5 Strict Pull-Ups
- 10 Ring Rows
- :15 Hollow Hold
- :30 Weighted Plank
Primary: Ring muscle-ups (or variation) completed unbroken or in 2 sets or less each round — maintain this across all 4 rounds, not just the first.
Secondary: Manage dumbbell work strategically — snatch and lunge should not destroy grip before reaching the rings.
Strategy
This workout rewards patience and punishes ego. The lunges are the longest movement each round and will tempt athletes to push the pace — don't take the bait. Switch dumbbell at the 25ft (7.5m) mark. Keep torso tall. Use sit-ups as active recovery to control breathing. On the snatch: Decide your rep scheme before the clock starts and stick to it. 15 reps = manageable in 1-2 sets. If you go unbroken every round without a plan, your grip will fail at the worst time. The muscle-ups (or variation) are the crux of the workout. Arrive at the rings with intention. Execute your set. If needed, take one short break instead of multiple. By rounds 3-4: Smart pacing = still moving. Fast starters = stuck at the rings trying to find their kip.