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Workout 173 - Wall Balls and Pull Ups


FOR TIME

40 Wall Balls

20 Strict Pull Ups

30 Wall Balls

15 Strict Pull Ups

20 Wall Balls

10 Strict Pull Ups

10 Wall Balls

5 Strict Pull Ups



General Warm Up


3-5min of Cardio of choice, followed by:


3 ROUNDS

5 Slow Squats

5-10 Strict Pull Ups or Bodyweight Rows

5-10 Sit Ups or V-Ups

50 Double Unders/Single Unders/Jumping Jacks


Specific Warm Up


First, check out the Wall Ball video and decide if any of those variations are right for you. If they are, go ahead and give them some practice time for ~3 sets of 5-10 reps. You want to make sure you’ve warmed them up well, but don’t overdo it because there are still quite a few reps in the workout! As always with wall balls/thrusters, prioritize the depth of the squat over anything else!


Next up, we have to deal with these damned pull ups : ) 50 strict pull ups in any amount of time is a tough task to handle, so make sure you choose a version (pull up or otherwise) that allows you to get in some good quality reps, but still presents a hefty challenge. Check out the workout notes/modifications for ideas and whichever you choose, try to do a few practice sets of 3-5 reps before the workout begins.



Workout of the Day


FOR TIME

20 Strict Pull Ups

30 Wall Balls

15 Strict Pull Ups

20 Wall Balls

10 Strict Pull Ups

10 Wall Balls

5 Strict Pull Ups



Workout Notes


Okaaaaay 100 Wall Balls and 50 Strict Pull Ups, for time, huh?! This workout is a mixture of one movement that will spike your heart rate and another movement that should lead you to muscular fatigue. This mix will be tough!


For the Wall Balls (or Thrusters) let’s shoot for a weight/variation with which you can definitely do 20+ reps in a row, with the fullest expression of the form. You may even be able to do that 40 unbroken, but that should sting!


For the Strict Pull ups, I want you to choose a version that allows you to do ~10 reps in a row at the MOST! If you can do the 20 unbroken, you are letting yourself off the hook! These sets should be very difficult and should need to be broken up in order to get through. Maybe even the set of 5 by the time you get there!


Wall Ball Modifications


The Wall Ball video shows many great options, but if they don’t work for you, go through the Thruster video and see if any of those suit you better. If you are having trouble with the pressing overhead, then just go with a Dumbbell Squat Variation. If you are having trouble with the squat, but the pressing overhead is ok, then go with a Push Press Variation.


Strict Pull Up Modifications


This is a tough one to modify! I would say that if you have strict pull ups, but don’t have them in these numbers, change the numbers to work for you! You could just do 5 every round or whatever number scheme works for you. If you do NOT have Strict Pull ups, do Bodyweight Rows and set the angle somewhere that you can only do 10 reps before you have to break. If that’s not your jam, go with a Bent Over Row variation!



Optional Accessory Work


Accumulate 25-75 Hand Release Push Ups in as few sets as possible. Any variation will do, but get that chest down to the target!



Cool Down


1-2min of Couch Stretch on Each Leg

1-2 min of Chest Stretches on Each Side

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