Yale Rowing Barbell Test Workout


Everyone gets 45/35lb barbell. Extra people double up two dumbbells of similar weight. Stagger accordingly in gym space.
Barbell (dumbbells) cannot touch the floor once circuit begins!
!!!Bent Over ROW Can be done at any time as Emergency Save Exercise!!!
Resting bar on knees OK if in dire need.

1 Floor Touch = .2 Curve or 10 burpees after circuit.
6 Exercises straight x 1min each, no breaks x 2-3rounds (until class runs out). Original workout lasted 60min with no put downs.

  1. Bicep Curl / Or Narrow Grip High Pull
  2. OH Strict Press
  3. Clean and Press
  4. BB Back Squat (ouch)
  5. Thrusters
  6. Straight arm sit-ups (push bar to overhead position) / Or leg raises/ or candlesticks

Remainder of class (send anyone with penalties off to run or burpee after)