Barbell Club – Sat, Nov 4

Throughout October, we’ll continue to focus on classic benchmark workouts.

Kick off the week with a 10-round couplet of deadlifts and double-unders on Monday.

Follow that with the classic benchmark workout Fran on Wednesday.

Work on rowing technique and get some “Chad” practice during a long rowing effort on Thursday.

Round out the week with another classic benchmark Filthy Fifty.

Throughout October, we’ll continue to focus on classic benchmark workouts.

Kick off the week with the newer benchmark, Andi, where you’ll coach athletes through high-volume weightlifting.

Follow that with a double-under and bike workout that will be both a mental and physical challenge.

Coach athletes through a power clean and thruster complex heavy day on Friday.

Wrap the week with three back-to-back AMRAPs for max reps.

Welcome to October — a month focused on classic benchmark workouts.

Throughout this month, athletes will take on Nancy, Andi, Fran, Filthy Fifty, Helen, Karen, Diane, and a partner version of Isabel.

Expect rowing and running interval workouts early in October to build toward a long conditioning effort at the end of the month.

Complement this conditioning with heavy days dedicated to the deadlift, overhead squat, and a power clean and thruster complex.

Have fun and be sure to log your scores so you can track and compare all your benchmarks!