weekly wod highlights october 20th - october 26th

Key focus points

STRENGTH & LIFTING

  • 1RM Power Clean, 3RM Back Squat, 3RM Push Press, 3RM Deadlift, Bench Press

  • EMOMs, heavy sets, and barbell cycling

  • Build max strength, barbell proficiency, and strong positions under fatigue

GYMNASTICS & SKILL

  • Strict pull-ups, toes-to-bar, bar muscle-ups, wall walks

  • Integrated skill work in EMOMs and AMRAPs

  • Develop midline control, bodyweight strength, and gymnastics endurance

CONDITIONING

  • Intervals, EMOMs, grinders, and aerobic tests

  • Blend of pacing, transitions, and stamina work

  • Build a well-rounded engine with intensity and volume balance

Weekly schedule

Monday – Impulse

  • Strength/Skill: Pause Split Jerk + Split Jerk complexes @ 70–75%

  • Conditioning: 15-min AMRAP – Row, Wall Balls

  • Stimulus: Max effort bursts to generate quick, powerful movement

Tuesday – Momentum

  • Strength/Skill: Bench Press sets (10–8–8–6 reps @ 60–70%)

  • Conditioning: For time – Toes to Bar + Burpee Box Jump Overs

  • Stimulus: Carrying energy forward with powerful gymnastics and barbell transitions

Wednesday – Equilibrium

  • Strength/Skill: Front Squat sets (10–8–8–6 reps @ 60–70%)

  • Conditioning: Every 4 min x 3 – Double Unders + DB Hang Squat Cleans + KB Overhead Walking Lunges

  • Stimulus: Stabilize under fatigue; balance control and intensity

Thursday – Resonance

  • Conditioning: 28-min EMOM – Wall Walks, Shuttle Runs, Calories Row, Deadlifts

  • Stimulus: Build rhythm and consistency; harmonize pacing and mechanics

Friday – Entropy

  • Strength/Skill: 3-Position Power Snatch sets @ 70%

  • Conditioning: 4 rounds – GHD Sit-Ups, Alt DB Snatch, Max Calories Echo Bike

  • Stimulus: Manage energy transfer and fatigue at high capacity

Saturday – Grace Meets Helen

  • Team Workout: 3 rounds for time – Run, Clean & Jerks, KB Swings, Pull-Ups

  • Stimulus: Blend of benchmark movements and community challenge

Sunday – Flux

  • Strength/Skill: Reverse Lunge (Back Rack) sets

  • Conditioning: 12-min AMRAP – Row, Push-Ups, DB Step-Overs

  • Stimulus: Flow and sustainability; maintain steady motion under fatigue

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