AMRAP 12
1-2-3-4-5-etc.
Squat cleans @ 83/61kg
Wall walks
– Rest 8:00 –
AMRAP 8
4 Bar muscle ups
8 Shoulder to overheads @ 61/43kg
12/8 (cal) SkiErg

Overview. Two AMRAPs today. The 1st one will start fast and then settle into a steady grind as the reps climb up. Key to success here is to find a rhythm that fits your capacity (rest between sets, transitions etc.). It’s also a great opportunity to practice consistency on the cleans under fatigue.
Do your best on the 2nd piece to keep the bMUs and STOHs in unbroken sets. Control the pace with the SkiErg and transitions.
Strategy. Part A will naturally start a little faster but then settle into a pace. Be patient at the start to save some energy for the 2nd half of the AMRAP (where the work really begins). It goes without saying that squat cleans should be done as singles. Use the transitions to rest and aim to always get the 1st rep in on the next movement before resting more (get in the race).
IF you can keep the bMUs and STOHs unbroken on part B then the pacing takes place in the ski and the transitions. Have target rounds (e.g. 6 rounds) in mind and this will give you “max time/round” to hit your target (e.g. here 1:20/round).
Tips.
– Make sure to get a proper set up for each clean, your lower back will thank you
– Try to make all the wall walks look identical, same amount of steps each rep (up and down)
– Focus on the leg drive in the STOHs, trying to save your triceps for the muscle-ups
– It might be useful to put more effort into the pull in the BMU to land higher, aiming to make it easier for your tired triceps. It will probably get your heart rate higher but you might find it worth it if your triceps are getting smoked.
Instructions. Set the equipment up 2-3m apart (this is your in-built rest).
Debrief. Take 2–3 minutes after the workout to reflect
– How was your pacing through each AMRAP?
– At what round did part A start to get hard?
– How did your SkiErg pace progress as the AMRAP went on?
– How were your transition times? Could you get straight to work each time?
– How would you change your approach and finish faster knowing what you know now?
– What two (2) things can you be proud of in this session? What one (1) thing must you improve?
Movement options.
Squat clean → 83/61kg (185/135lbs), 70/47.5kg (155/105lbs), 61/43kg (135/95lbs), 52.5/35kg (115/75lbs) or 43/30kg (95/65lbs). This is intended to be a moderate heavy weight you want to do as singles.
Wall walk → Increase reps only every other round → Wall walk ½ way
SkiErg → Other machine of choice for same calories
STOH → 61/43kg (135/95lbs), 52.5/35kg (115/75lbs), 43/30kg (95/65lbs) or 35/25kg (75/55lbs)
Bar muscle-up → Jumping bar muscle-ups → Banded bar muscle-up → Pull-over