Workout Description

Why This Workout Is Hard

High-skill gymnastics combine with large midline volume and rope climbs. Work density is moderate due to bodyweight loading, but complexity is high (rope climbs, pistols) and the time domain sits in the grindy 12–20 minute range. Many athletes will flirt with the cap, especially if rope climbing and pistol efficiency are not dialed in.

Benchmark Times for AGOQ 21.2

• Elite: <12:00
• Advanced: 14:00-15:00
• Intermediate: 16:00-17:00
• Beginner: >20:00

Training Focus

This workout develops the following fitness attributes:

• Stamina (8/10): Large total reps (315) with long midline exposure and repeated rope climbs demand muscular endurance of core, hips, and grip.
• Flexibility (6/10): Full-depth pistols and extended GHD range require notable hip, ankle, and spinal mobility to maintain positions under fatigue.
• Endurance (4/10): No pure cardio element, but sustained effort across three rounds requires steady aerobic support, especially during transitions and long GHD sets.
• Speed (4/10): Moderate pacing with limited ability to sprint; cadence is capped by movement skill and quality of rope climb foot lock.
• Power (3/10): Small bursts on rope climbs (big jump, high pull) but most work is steady, not explosive.
• Strength (2/10): No external loading; strength shows up mainly in pulling power for rope climbs and stability in single-leg squats.

Scaling Options

Scale to: 45-35-25 AbMat Sit-Up • 10-ft Rope Climb or 8 standing rope pulls per round • Alternating Pistol to 16–20 in box/target or 50-40-30 Air Squat

Scaling Explanation

These options lower skill and midline demand while preserving total volume and the triplet’s steady, gymnastic stimulus.

Intended Stimulus

A grindy, high-skill triplet where you move steadily without redlining. Midline should feel pumped from the start, rope climbs should be controlled and efficient, and pistols should be smooth with minimal no-reps. Aim for consistent sets, short rests, and safe, repeatable technique that keeps you progressing without blow-ups.

Coach Insight

Pace GHDs in sustainable sets (e.g., 20s/15s/10s) to protect your midline for rope climbs. Step deliberately between stations—no panicked transitions. The one tip: protect rope-climb quality. Big jump, high knees, tight lock, then two efficient pulls per ascent. Avoid rushing pistols into no-reps. Use a consistent rhythm and maintain heel contact and depth every rep.

Benchmark Notes

Use these times to gauge pacing and capacity. L1–L3 will likely reach the cap, while intermediate athletes (L4–L6) finish 16–18 minutes. Advanced and elite (L7–L9) close in 12–15 minutes. If you’re far from your target tier, scale movement difficulty and volume to preserve stimulus.

Modality Profile

All three movements are gymnastics/bodyweight. There is no monostructural cardio or external loading. The rope climb taxes grip and pulling, GHD sit-ups tax the midline, and pistols hit single-leg strength and balance—together creating a pure gymnastics triplet.

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