Workout Description

Why This Workout Is Hard

This is a long E10MOM (4 rounds over 40 minutes) with very high monostructural volume and low movement complexity. Using meters as reps, total volume is 10,216 reps; with a bodyweight load factor, density is ~128 units/min (80 points). Complexity averages ~23 (mostly basic), and time domain (40:00) scores 75. Net score lands mid–Hard.

Training Focus

This workout develops the following fitness attributes:

• Endurance (9/10): Long aerobic intervals dominate: significant time on row, run, and bike with limited transition time. Success hinges on sustainable heart rate and breathing while recovering between rounds without redlining early.
• Stamina (8/10): Repeated moderate sets of push-ups, squats, and pull-ups under cardiovascular fatigue tax muscular endurance in pressing, grip, and legs across four work intervals with incomplete rest.
• Speed (5/10): Transitions and machine pacing matter. Athletes benefit from quick but controlled cycling, yet must avoid sprinting early to preserve consistent splits across rounds.
• Power (2/10): Emphasis is steady output, not explosive efforts. Any power is limited to brief pickups on machines and efficient kipping rhythm on pull-ups.
• Strength (1/10): No external loading and low absolute force demands. The only strength requirement is bodyweight pulling and pressing at manageable sets.
• Flexibility (1/10): Basic range of motion only: full-depth squats, proper push-up alignment, and pull-up range. No advanced mobility demands beyond standard training positions.

Scaling Options

Scale to: 300m Row, 200m Run, 0.6-mile Bike, 12-9-6 reps • Ring Row or Banded Pull-Up • 3 rounds E10MOM (30 minutes)

Scaling Explanation

These options preserve the aerobic-interval feel and steady sets while ensuring each round finishes in 6–9 minutes, keeping rest intact and stimulus consistent across abilities.

Intended Stimulus

Steady cardio with controlled urgency. Aim to finish each round in 7–9 minutes, leaving 1–3 minutes of rest before the next start. Keep heart rate high but sustainable, and move smoothly through bodyweight sets without failing. Machine splits should be repeatable, with small negative splits in later rounds if possible.

Coach Insight

Treat this like four controlled intervals. Lock in conservative first-round splits, then try to match or slightly improve. Biggest tip: never fail push-ups—break early into crisp sets to protect pacing and preserve pull-up quality. Common mistakes: sprinting the first row/bike, ignoring transitions, and hanging on to big pull-up sets that lead to long chalk breaks later.

Benchmark Notes

Score total reps completed in 40 minutes (treat meters as reps). Max Rx is 10,216 reps: 4 rounds of 500m row, 400m run, 1,609m bike, 20 squats, 15 push-ups, 10 pull-ups. Partial distances count by meters accumulated. Higher total reps indicate better pacing and capacity.

Modality Profile

The majority of time is spent on monostructural work (row, run, bike), which dominates each 10-minute round. Gymnastics (squats, push-ups, pull-ups) provide a smaller but important portion of volume and fatigue. There is no external weightlifting component.

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