28/11/25 Friday Workout of the Day
- Aaron Marcelino
- Nov 22, 2025
- 2 min read
Warm-Up Flow
Mobility Prep and Activation
20 Lateral Line Hops
:30/:30 Active Pigeon Stretch
:30/:30 Quadruped Adductor Rock Backs
General Movement Prep
2 Sets: For Quality
6 Dumbbell Tall Muscle Cleans
6 Dumbbell Front Squats
6 Dumbbell Push Press
6 Scapular Pull-Ups + 6 Bar Kip Swings + 4-6 Strict Knee Raises
Specific Front Squat Prep and Build
Empty Barbell: 5 Front Squats (focus on high elbows and upright torso)
3 Reps @ ~45-50%
3 Reps @ ~50-55%
3 Reps @ ~55-60%
3 Reps @ ~60-65%
Then put working loads on the barbell
Strength
Front Squat
Every 3:00 x 4 Sets
Set 1: 8 Reps @ 70%
Set 2: 6 Reps @ 75%
Set 3: 4 Reps @ 80%
Set 4: Max Reps @ 80%
Focus: Drive through full foot, maintain upright torso and tension in the front rack.
Conditioning Prep and Primer
5 minutes of Toes to Bar Prep and Scaling Mods
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2 Sets
2 Devils Press
3 Dumbbell Thrusters
4 Toes to Bar
Conditioning
“Body Movin’”
12:00 AMRAP
4 Devils Press
8 Dumbbell Thrusters
12 Toes to Bar
Dumbbells: 22.5/15kg
Objectives, Stimulus, Workout Strategy and Movement Modifications:
Goal: 7+ Rounds / ~1:30 / round
Score = Rounds + Reps
Stimulus: Total-body density workout combining posterior chain power, overhead stamina, and midline fatigue in a compact interval. Grip endurance and breathing mechanics are key throughout.
RPE: 8.5–9/10
Primary Objective:
Hold consistent pacing across all rounds with efficient breathing and smooth dumbbell transitions.
Secondary Objective:
Maintain unbroken Toes to Bar through the majority of the workout while managing grip fatigue strategically.
RX+:
12:00 AMRAP
4 Devils Press
8 Dumbbell Thrusters
16 Toes to Bar
Dumbbells: 32.5/22.5kg
Level 2:
12:00 AMRAP
4 Devils Press
8 Dumbbell Thrusters
12 Alternating Toes to Bar
Dumbbells: 15/12.5kg
Level 1:
12:00 AMRAP
4 Devils Press
8 Dumbbell Thrusters
12 Kipping Knee Raises
Dumbbells: 12.5/7.5kg
Big Class
12:00 AMRAP
3/3 Single Arm Devils Press
5/5 Single Arm Dumbbell Thrusters
12 Toes to Bar
Dumbbells: 22.5/15kg
Mobility
PRVN Mobility #6
1:00/1:00 Scorpion Stretch
1:00/1:00 Extended Arm Lizard Pose
1:00 Standing Forward Fold
1:00/1:00 Crossbody Lat Stretch
Friday Finisher
Knees + Unilateral Lower Body Strength
For Quality
4 Sets
6/6 Front Foot Elevated Split Squats, Heavy
:45 Wall Sit, Add Load
Keep a 2 second negative on each split squat today. (think 20x1 Tempo)

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