Workout Description

Why This Workout Is Hard

The chipper-style format with strict pull-ups bookending each round creates significant upper body fatigue. The high-volume push-ups (120 total) compound this fatigue, while jumping lunges (120 total) add metabolic stress. The lack of built-in rest and movement interference between pull-ups/push-ups makes this particularly challenging. Most athletes will need to break up sets significantly by round 2-3. Expect 15-20 minutes of work for average athletes.

Benchmark Times for Barbs

• Elite: <8:00
• Advanced: 9:00-10:00
• Intermediate: 11:00-12:00
• Beginner: >18:00

Training Focus

This workout develops the following fitness attributes:

• Stamina (8/10): High volume of upper body pushing/pulling with repeated sets taxes local muscular endurance. The chipper-style format compounds fatigue throughout each round.
• Endurance (7/10): Three rounds of high-volume bodyweight movements with minimal rest creates significant cardiovascular demand, especially with jumping lunges adding to the aerobic stress.
• Speed (6/10): Quick transitions between movements and maintaining pace through high-rep sets is important for overall time. The 3-minute rest allows partial recovery.
• Strength (4/10): Strict pull-ups require decent relative strength, but the workout emphasizes endurance over maximal force production. Push-ups become strength-demanding when fatigued.
• Flexibility (3/10): Basic shoulder mobility for pull-ups, hip flexion for sit-ups, and hip mobility for lunges. No extreme ranges of motion required.
• Power (2/10): Jumping lunges provide some power element, but most movements are strict and controlled. Fatigue will limit explosive output.

Movements

• Pull-Up
• Push-Up
• Sit-Up
• Jumping Lunge

Scaling Options

Pull-ups: Ring rows (horizontal body) or banded pull-ups Push-ups: Elevated hand position or knee push-ups Sit-ups: Anchored feet or AbMat sit-ups Jumping Lunges: Walking lunges or split squats Volume modifications: - Reduce to 2 rounds - Cut reps to 8/15/20/30/20/15/8 - Increase rest to 4-5 minutes between rounds Maintain movement quality over speed.

Scaling Explanation

Scale if unable to perform 5+ strict pull-ups when fresh, if push-ups break form before sets of 8, or if unable to maintain proper lunge mechanics. The goal is to keep moving with good form while maintaining intensity. Each round should take 5-7 minutes with the prescribed rest. Scale to allow completion within 25-30 minutes total. Prioritize full range of motion and proper positioning over speed, especially on strict movements.

Intended Stimulus

Moderate-length glycolytic workout (12-20 minutes) with significant upper body pushing/pulling volume and lower body power endurance. The chipper-style format with repeated movements creates cumulative fatigue while testing muscular endurance. The 3-minute rest between rounds allows for partial recovery and higher intensity efforts.

Coach Insight

Break up the strict pull-ups early (sets of 3-4) to avoid failure. Push-ups should be broken before form deteriorates (sets of 5-7). Keep sit-ups controlled but unbroken when possible. For jumping lunges, establish a consistent rhythm and maintain it. The second half of each round mirrors the first - expect significant muscle fatigue. Use the 3-minute rest fully to maximize performance on subsequent rounds. Target times: Beginner 25-30 min, Intermediate 18-22 min, Advanced 15-17 min.

Benchmark Notes

This workout is most similar to Angie in structure but with 3 rounds and a pyramid format. Analysis: Per round breakdown (elite pace): - 10 Strict Pull-ups: 20s (slower than kipping) - 20 Push-ups: 30s - 30 Sit-ups: 45s - 40 Alt Jumping Lunges: 60s - 30 Sit-ups: 50s (slight fatigue) - 20 Push-ups: 35s (fatigue impact) - 10 Strict Pull-ups: 25s (significant fatigue) Base time per round: ~265s Transitions between movements: ~5s x 6 = 30s Total per round: ~295s Fatigue multipliers: - Round 1: 295s - Round 2: 295s × 1.15 = 339s - Round 3: 295s × 1.25 = 369s Total time before rest: 1003s Mandatory 3-min rest: 180s Comparing to Angie (which takes 15-18 min for elite), this workout should be slightly faster due to lower total volume but with similar movement patterns. Elite athletes (L10) should complete this in around 8 minutes (480s) of work time. L10 target: 480s (8:00) L5 target: 720s (12:00) L1 target: 1080s (18:00) Female times are projected 15-20% slower due to strict pull-ups being a significant limiting factor.

Modality Profile

All four movements (Pull-Up, Push-Up, Sit-Up, Jumping Lunge) are bodyweight/gymnastics movements. Pull-ups are classic gymnastics, push-ups are bodyweight upper body, sit-ups are core gymnastics, and jumping lunges are bodyweight leg movements. With no weighted implements or monostructural cardio, this is 100% gymnastics.