by The Sensei | Feb 13, 2012 | Bodyweight Workouts
It is time for a fitness progress report to help you see how all your hard work is paying off. This benchmark tests both your strength and endurance as you complete 100 push ups and 50 pull ups for time. Each exercise is timed separately. Rest for as long as you need...
by The Sensei | Feb 13, 2012 | Bodyweight Workouts
This Crossfit benchmark workout tests two of the more advanced skills, the pistol and the handstand push up. Correctly completing just one round is an accomplishment in itself. If you must, use a wall to help with the balance on the handstand push ups. Equipment: Pull...
by The Sensei | Feb 6, 2012 | Bodyweight Workouts
The good news is that you’ll be done with this Crossfit benchmark within 20 minutes. The bad news is that it will be a painful 20 minutes. Equipment: Pull up bar The workout Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of: 5 pull ups 10 push ups 15 squat...
by The Sensei | Jan 30, 2012 | Bodyweight Workouts
The real challenge for most people with this workout will be simply completing it without substituting. Muscle ups are difficult to do, but very satisfying once you can get up and over that bar (or rings). Don’t be discouraged if you can’t finish it....
by The Sensei | Jan 23, 2012 | Bodyweight Workouts
This Crossfit benchmark workout is a great test of how long you can sustain a high power output. With three minutes of rest between each round, you should be fairly fresh and ready to tear through the first few exercises. Make a mental note of when you start to hit...
