Workout Description

For time: 3-9-15-21-15-9-3 reps of: Deadlifts (205/145 lb) Box Jumps (24/20 in)

Why This Workout Is Hard

Moderate-heavy deadlifts at meaningful volume (75 total reps) paired with 75 box jumps creates a dense, mid-length effort. The load challenges posterior chain stamina and grip while bounding demands power and coordination. Expect 10–16 minutes for most, with elites under 8. Movement complexity is basic, but the combined volume and pacing make this hard.

Benchmark Times for Regionals 11.3

  • Elite: <7:00
  • Advanced: 8:30-10:00
  • Intermediate: 12:00-14:00
  • Beginner: >22:00

Training Focus

This workout develops the following fitness attributes:

  • Stamina (7/10): High total reps across two movements tax posterior chain and calf/hip stamina. Success depends on sustaining submaximal sets and consistent rhythm through the 21 and 15 rounds.
  • Power (7/10): Explosive hip extension on box jumps and aggressive but controlled barbell cycling reward powerful athletes who can maintain pop without redlining or landing poorly.
  • Speed (7/10): Fast cycling and quick transitions matter. Athletes who can hold a brisk, repeatable cadence on jumps and tap-and-go deadlifts will separate, particularly in mid-ladder sets.
  • Strength (5/10): Load isn’t maximal, but 205/145 lb for 75 reps demands solid base strength and midline integrity, especially under fatigue and with short rest between sets.
  • Endurance (5/10): Mostly anaerobic with a strong aerobic contribution as the sets grow. Heart rate stays high, but efforts are broken into short bursts with quick transitions and controlled rest.
  • Flexibility (2/10): Basic ranges: hip hinge to plates, full hip extension on jumps. Mobility needs are modest—focus on neutral spine and proper setup rather than deep or complex positions.

Scaling Options

Scale to: Deadlift 155/105 lb & 24/20 in • Deadlift 135/95 lb & 20/16 in • Deadlift 115/75 lb with step-ups (24/20 in)

Scaling Explanation

Adjusting load and box height maintains the hinge-to-jump stimulus and pacing while keeping reps and movement quality consistent for safe, sustainable intensity.

Intended Stimulus

Fast, gritty couplet with controlled aggression. The early sets should feel quick and snappy, then settle into a steady grind through 21 and 15 without long breaks. You should breathe hard but stay in control, protecting your back while keeping jump rhythm. Finish with a push, not a blow-up.

Coach Insight

Open hot but not reckless—small, quick deadlift sets and smooth, rebound-conscious jumps. The 21 and 15 are where pacing wins. One tip: Pick your deadlift break points before starting and stick to them; avoid staring at the bar. Common mistakes: Bounding when fatigued, soft landings, and overreaching big deadlift sets that spike heart rate and ruin cadence.

Benchmark Notes

Times are tiered from beginner to elite. If you’re new or the barbell is heavy, expect 16–22+ minutes. Intermediate athletes aim for 12–16 minutes. Advanced target 9–12, and elite sub-8. Use these to choose smart sets and decide if you should scale load/height.

Modality Profile

Two-movement couplet split evenly between bodyweight (box jumps) and weightlifting (deadlifts). There’s no monostructural element. Time is shared fairly evenly, though many athletes will spend slightly more time on deadlifts during the larger sets.

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Training Profile

AttributeScoreExplanation
Endurance5/10Mostly anaerobic with a strong aerobic contribution as the sets grow. Heart rate stays high, but efforts are broken into short bursts with quick transitions and controlled rest.
Stamina7/10High total reps across two movements tax posterior chain and calf/hip stamina. Success depends on sustaining submaximal sets and consistent rhythm through the 21 and 15 rounds.
Strength5/10Load isn’t maximal, but 205/145 lb for 75 reps demands solid base strength and midline integrity, especially under fatigue and with short rest between sets.
Flexibility2/10Basic ranges: hip hinge to plates, full hip extension on jumps. Mobility needs are modest—focus on neutral spine and proper setup rather than deep or complex positions.
Power7/10Explosive hip extension on box jumps and aggressive but controlled barbell cycling reward powerful athletes who can maintain pop without redlining or landing poorly.
Speed7/10Fast cycling and quick transitions matter. Athletes who can hold a brisk, repeatable cadence on jumps and tap-and-go deadlifts will separate, particularly in mid-ladder sets.

For time: 3-9-15-21-15-9-3 reps of: Deadlifts (205/145 lb) Box Jumps (24/20 in)

Difficulty:
Hard
Modality:
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Stimulus:

Fast, gritty couplet with controlled aggression. The early sets should feel quick and snappy, then settle into a steady grind through 21 and 15 without long breaks. You should breathe hard but stay in control, protecting your back while keeping jump rhythm. Finish with a push, not a blow-up.

Insight:

Open hot but not reckless—small, quick deadlift sets and smooth, rebound-conscious jumps. The 21 and 15 are where pacing wins. One tip: Pick your deadlift break points before starting and stick to them; avoid staring at the bar. Common mistakes: Bounding when fatigued, soft landings, and overreaching big deadlift sets that spike heart rate and ruin cadence.

Scaling:

Scale to: Deadlift 155/105 lb & 24/20 in • Deadlift 135/95 lb & 20/16 in • Deadlift 115/75 lb with step-ups (24/20 in)

Time Distribution:
9:15Elite
15:00Target
22:00Time Cap
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Training Profile

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Times are tiered from beginner to elite. If you’re new or the barbell is heavy, expect 16–22+ minutes. Intermediate athletes aim for 12–16 minutes. Advanced target 9–12, and elite sub-8. Use these to choose smart sets and decide if you should scale load/height.