This partner workout combines moderate-to-heavy loading (100# sandbag) with high volume (200 reps) and sustained intensity across two distinct sections. The sandbag work demands shoulder stability and core strength while fatigued, and the EMOM pull-ups create forced pacing that prevents adequate recovery. The ski intervals add metabolic demand. Most average athletes will complete it, but significant scaling or pacing adjustments will be necessary.
This workout develops the following fitness attributes:
Workout contains 4 unique movements: Sandbag Over the Shoulder (W), Ski (M), Strict Pull-up (G), and Banded Tricep Extension (G). Distribution: 2 Gymnastics movements (50%), 1 Monostructural movement (25%), 1 Weightlifting movement (25%).
| Attribute | Score | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Endurance | 7/10 | EMOM structure with ski intervals and sustained pull-ups demands consistent cardiovascular output over extended duration. Partner alternation provides brief recovery but maintains elevated heart rate throughout. |
| Stamina | 8/10 | High volume of pull-ups (85 reps) and sandbag work (200 reps) tests muscular endurance. Banded tricep extensions add cumulative fatigue to upper body stamina across the session. |
| Strength | 6/10 | 100# sandbag over shoulder requires moderate load management. Strict pull-ups demand significant pulling strength. Banded triceps add resistance but are secondary to primary movements. |
| Flexibility | 3/10 | Sandbag shoulder work and pull-ups require basic shoulder mobility. Minimal range of motion demands compared to gymnastics-heavy workouts. Straightforward movement patterns. |
| Power | 2/10 | Primarily strength-endurance focused. Sandbag over shoulder has some explosive component but sustained reps limit power expression. Strict pull-ups emphasize control over explosiveness. |
| Speed | 6/10 | EMOM format enforces consistent pacing and quick transitions between movements. Partner alternation requires efficient rep cycling. Ski intervals demand steady output within time windows. |
With a partner, alternating reps:200 sandbag over the shoulder 100#*every 2:00, 7 calorie ski eachEMOM85 strict pull-up10 banded tricep extension
