Workout Description

Why This Workout Is Medium

Long, steady effort with simple movements drives this to a medium difficulty by the framework. Density is low due to large monostructural volume, complexity is basic-to-moderate, and the 30+ minute time domain challenges aerobic stamina more than strength or skill. The bike calories are the limiter, while sit-ups and jump rope add sustained, repeatable volume.

Benchmark Times for Assault Uptempo

• Elite: <24:00
• Advanced: 25:30-27:00
• Intermediate: 29:00-32:00
• Beginner: >50:00

Training Focus

This workout develops the following fitness attributes:

• Endurance (8/10): Five long rounds with 150 total bike calories and 300 single-unders reward consistent aerobic output. The goal is sustainable breathing and cadence rather than sprinting, keeping heart rate under control for 30+ minutes.
• Stamina (8/10): High total reps across sit-ups, jump rope, and barbell cycles demand repeatable muscular endurance. Expect accumulating core and posterior chain fatigue if you don’t manage sets and transitions wisely.
• Speed (4/10): Transitions and smooth cyclical turnover matter, but the time domain favors controlled pacing over sprint speed. Efficient cadence on the bike and rope is more important than maximal speed.
• Power (3/10): Sumo deadlift high-pulls require some pop, but the workout rewards steady cadence more than explosive efforts. Overemphasizing power early will spike heart rate and compromise pacing.
• Strength (2/10): The barbell is moderate and in low total reps compared to the bodyweight and monostructural volume. There’s no max loading; strength is not the limiting factor for most athletes.
• Flexibility (2/10): Standard ranges of motion: neutral spine pulling, basic sit-up ROM, and straightforward jumping. No extreme positions like overhead squats, pistols, or deep front rack demands.

Scaling Options

Scale to: 4 rounds (Rx loads) • 5 rounds with 12 SDHP at 75/55 lb + 20/15 cal bike + 30 sit-ups + 40 single-unders • 5 rounds with 10 SDHP at 65/45 lb + 15/12 cal bike + 20 sit-ups + 40 single-unders

Scaling Explanation

Each option preserves the workout’s steady aerobic feel while reducing the highest bottlenecks (calories, load, and total reps) so you can keep moving with even round splits.

Intended Stimulus

A long, steady cardio grind with repeatable round splits. Hold a sustainable bike pace that lets you immediately start the sit-ups and rope without resting. Aim for unbroken or two quick sets on the SDHP as fatigue builds. Keep transitions short and breathing controlled to stay moving for the full duration.

Coach Insight

Pace the bike. Choose a wattage/RPM you can repeat for all five rounds, then attack the sit-ups and rope with quick, steady cadence. The one tip: respect the bike. If you redline there, everything else slows. Avoid early sprinting, sloppy sit-up standards, and yanking the SDHP—keep the bar close, tall finish, and smooth turnover.

Benchmark Notes

These finish-time levels help you pace and judge intent. Newer athletes may land near 40–50 minutes. Intermediate athletes should target around 32 minutes. Advanced athletes can push sub-27. Use the levels to set an even split per round and choose scaling that keeps you moving consistently.

Modality Profile

About half the time is monostructural, driven by 150 total bike calories and 300 single-unders. Gymnastics makes up a large chunk via 225 AbMat sit-ups. Weightlifting is present but smaller—75 sumo deadlift high-pulls—adding cyclical pulling without dominating the overall time.

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