Workout Description

Why This Workout Is Very Hard

Technical barbell work at moderate-heavy loads bookends 100 strict standards pull-ups and 1,000 meters of sprinting. The squat snatch at 155/105 lb demands mobility, accuracy, and power under fatigue. Total session volume is high with short, fast efforts stacked together, pushing grip, midline, and heart rate. Managing transitions and barbell efficiency is critical.

Benchmark Times for Rich

• Elite: <12:00
• Advanced: 13:00-14:00
• Intermediate: 15:00-16:30
• Beginner: >24:00

Training Focus

This workout develops the following fitness attributes:

• Stamina (7/10): High total reps—100 pull-ups plus 26 heavy squat-lift reps—demand sustained output in grip, lats, legs, and midline. Fatigue management and repeatability of sets drive success more than max strength.
• Power (7/10): Explosiveness is key for crisp snatches and cleans and for hitting hard 100-meter accelerations. Powerful triple extension and fast turnover maintain bar speed and keep runs snappy despite accumulating fatigue.
• Speed (7/10): Fast sets, quick singles on the barbell, and brisk 100s with short transitions reward speed. The ability to cycle small sets and re-grip immediately determines how fast this chipper feels.
• Flexibility (6/10): Squat snatches require strong shoulder, thoracic, and hip mobility to stabilize overhead in the bottom. Good positions improve efficiency and reduce failed reps, especially late when fatigue challenges mechanics.
• Strength (6/10): Loads are moderate-heavy, especially for the squat snatch, requiring capacity to move weight under fatigue. Not a max-effort day, but strength limits can bottleneck athletes who lack confidence at prescribed weights.
• Endurance (5/10): Cardio is present via ten 100-meter efforts, but the segments are short and interspersed with pulling and barbell work. Expect elevated heart rate with repeat sprints rather than long, steady aerobic pacing.

Scaling Options

Scale to: 115/75 lb with 10 rounds of 8 Pull-Ups • 95/65 lb with banded pull-ups (10 per round) • 75/55 lb with ring rows (12 per round)

Scaling Explanation

These options keep the structure and sprint feel while adjusting pulling volume and barbell load so athletes sustain short sets, quick transitions, and fast 100-meter efforts without form breakdown.

Intended Stimulus

A fast, gritty chipper. The barbell portions should feel heavy but manageable as quick singles or very small sets, bracketing a punchy middle of crisp pull-up sets and aggressive but controlled 100-meter runs. Grip should burn, heart rate should spike, and transitions should stay sharp to preserve momentum.

Coach Insight

Open with controlled singles on the snatches to protect grip and positioning. In the middle, choose pull-up sets you can repeat without long chalk breaks, and run the 100s at a fast but repeatable pace. The one tip: Keep transitions ruthlessly short—move immediately. Avoid giant early sets that force long rests, over-chalking, and soft lockouts on the barbell when fatigued.

Benchmark Notes

These times represent slowest-to-fastest expected finishes for Rx athletes. If you’re above 20 minutes, you likely need smaller pull-up sets and faster transitions. Sub-14 minutes requires efficient singles or small sets on the barbells and unbroken, fast 100s with minimal chalk breaks.

Modality Profile

Most time accrues on gymnastics with 100 total pull-ups. The 1,000 meters of running, broken into sprints, provides a significant but secondary monostructural dose. Barbell segments are shorter yet potent, taxing technique, power, and grip under fatigue.

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