05/01/26 Monday Workout of the Day
- Aaron Marcelino
- Jan 3
- 2 min read
Warm-Up Flow
General Prep
1:30 Cardio Choice
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2 Sets: For Quality
10 Down Dog + Up Dog (Add Calf Gas Pedals in Down Dog)
10 Down Dog Alternating Toe Touches
10 Plank Shoulder Taps
10 Dual Dumbbell Upright Rows
10 Dual Dumbbell Strict Press
Specific Prep
2 Sets
3 Barbell Strict Press + 5 Barbell Push Press *Focused bracing positions, vertical bar path, and clear lockout, plus vertical dip and drive
:20 Sec Wall Supported Handstand Hold
2 Shuttle Runs
10 Renegade Rows
Barbell: Empty
Movement Specifics Prior to Workout
Strict Handstand Push-Ups Modifications
- Add 1 Abmat for a Riser to Reduce Range of Motion
- Box Piked Handstand Push-Ups ( Feet or Knees), High or Lower Box
- Down Dog Pike Push-Ups
- Tall Kneeling Dual Dumbbell Push Press
Then..
Get to Working Loads on Renegade Rows
Strength
15:00 Running Clock
Strict Press + Push Press
Take 8:00 to Establish a Heavy Complex
3+5
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Then
2 Sets x 3+5 @ 90% of Complex from above
Rest 2:00 b/t sets
Conditioning
"Prancer"
For Reps:
10:00 AMRAP
16 Renegade Rows
4.5 Shuttle Runs
8 Strict Handstand Push-Ups
4.5 Shuttle Runs
Dumbbells: 2 × 22.5/15kg
Shuttle Run Standard: 25ft down + 25ft back (7.5m/7.5m)*
*The 4.5 shuttle run allows athletes to start on one side of the gym, complete four full shuttles, run through to the wall for handstand push-ups, then return in the same fashion back to the dumbbells.
Objectives, Stimulus, Workout Strategy and Movement Modifications:
Goal: 3+ Rounds
Stimulus: Aerobic pacing with upper-body push/pull stamina
RPE: 7/10
Primary Objective: Maintain consistent round times through steady pacing.
Secondary Objective: Keep renegade rows unbroken and strict HSPU in 2 sets or less.
RX+:
10:00 AMRAP
20 Renegade Rows
4.5 Shuttle Runs
10 Strict Handstand Push-Ups
4.5 Shuttle Runs
Dumbbells: 2 x 22.5/15kg
Level 2:
10:00 AMRAP
16 Renegade Rows
4.5 Shuttle Runs
8 Handstand Push-Ups
4.5 Shuttle Runs
Dumbbells: 2 x 15/12.5kg
Handstand Push-Ups 2in Riser / Abmat
Level 1:
10:00 AMRAP
12 Renegade Rows
3.5 Shuttle Runs
8 Kneeling Box Pike Handstand Push-Ups
3.5 Shuttle Runs
Dumbbells: 2 x 12.5/7.5kg
Big Class Option:
Every 3;00 x 4 Sets
16 Renegade Rows
4.5 Shuttle Runs
8 Strict Handstand Push-Ups
4.5 Shuttle Runs
Dumbbells: 2 x 22.5/15kg
Mobility
PRVN Mobility #5
1:00/1:00 Single Leg Forward Fold
1:00/1:00 Couch Stretch
1:00/1:00 Thread the Needle Stretch
Optional Accessories
For Quality:
5 Sets
:20 Banded Paloff Hold/Side
Hold a light dumbbell for the side plank rotations if able.

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