Workout Description

Why This Workout Is Hard

While individual elements (16kg KB C&J, 8 cal AB) aren't extreme, the workout's structure creates significant challenge. 16 total rounds with no programmed rest means sustained output. The switch to single-arm work in the second half maintains intensity while introducing unilateral fatigue when already tired. Most athletes will complete in 20-25 minutes of nearly continuous work, with grip endurance and shoulder fatigue becoming major limiting factors.

Benchmark Times for CLC

• Elite: <12:00
• Advanced: 14:00-16:00
• Intermediate: 18:00-20:00
• Beginner: >30:00

Training Focus

This workout develops the following fitness attributes:

• Stamina (9/10): High volume of clean and jerks (128 total reps) with kettlebells challenges muscular endurance in shoulders, core, and legs throughout.
• Endurance (8/10): 128 calories on assault bike combined with kettlebell complexes creates sustained cardiovascular demand across 16 total rounds. Extended time domain tests aerobic capacity.
• Power (7/10): Clean and jerk complexes require explosive hip drive and quick transitions under load, though fatigue will impact power output.
• Strength (6/10): Moderate-heavy kettlebell loads, especially in the second half with single-arm work, require significant strength but not maximal effort.
• Speed (6/10): Quick transitions between bike and kettlebells plus cycling through complex movements demands good speed, modified by fatigue.
• Flexibility (5/10): Clean and jerk movement pattern demands decent mobility in hips, shoulders, and thoracic spine for proper positioning.

Scaling Options

Reduce KB weights to 12/8kg for doubles and 20/14kg for singles. Sub dumbbell clean and press if KB technique is limiting. For newer athletes, reduce to 6 rounds each section or 6 reps per movement. Assault bike can be scaled to 6 calories or substituted with 12/9 cal row. Consider allowing brief rest between sections (1-2 min) for less conditioned athletes.

Scaling Explanation

Scale if unable to perform 5+ unbroken double KB clean and jerks with suggested weights or if KB overhead position is unstable. Athletes should maintain ability to cycle KB work with only short breaks (10-15 sec max) between sets. Target completion time is 15-25 minutes - scale volume if going significantly longer. Prioritize overhead stability and proper KB rack position over speed.

Intended Stimulus

Moderate-length glycolytic workout (15-25 minutes) with oxidative system contribution. Primary focus is power endurance and grip/shoulder stamina. The workout tests ability to maintain power output and technical efficiency across double and single KB work. Split format creates mental challenge of maintaining intensity through both sections.

Coach Insight

Break up assault bike calories into 4-4 or steady pace throughout. For double KB work, consider 4-4 or 5-3 rep schemes early to preserve grip. Singles can be more aggressive (6-2 or unbroken). Quick transitions between movements are key but don't rush KB setup. Watch for technique degradation in later rounds, especially on jerk lockout. Common faults include rushing the clean and incomplete lockout overhead.

Benchmark Notes

This workout is most similar to DT in structure (5 rounds of barbell cycling), but with 16 total rounds split into two 8-round segments. Analysis: Part 1 (8 rounds): - Assault Bike 8 cal: ~12-15s per round - DB Clean & Jerk (2x16kg): ~24-30s for 8 reps - Transitions: ~5s between movements - Round times: 41-50s fresh, increasing with fatigue - First 8 rounds: ~7-9 minutes with fatigue multiplier Part 2 (8 rounds): - Assault Bike 8 cal: ~12-15s per round (slight slowdown) - Single KB C&J (24kg): ~20-25s for 8 reps - Transitions: ~5s - Round times: 37-45s fresh, but with accumulated fatigue - Second 8 rounds: ~6-8 minutes Using DT as anchor (5 rounds: L10 360-420s M / 430-510s F) This workout has: - More total rounds (16 vs 5) - Similar movement pattern (clean and jerk cycling) - Lighter loads but more volume Projected targets: Men: L10: 12:00 (720s) L5: 20:00 (1200s) L1: 30:00 (1800s) Women: L10: 15:00 (900s) L5: 23:00 (1380s) L1: 35:00 (2100s)

Modality Profile

Bike is monostructural (M). Both Double KB Clean and Jerk and Single Arm KB Clean and Jerk are weightlifting (W) movements as they involve external loads. With 1 M movement and 2 W movements, rounded to nearest 10%, this gives us 0/30/70 split.