WORKOUT 17.5 Rx’d (Ages 16-54)
10 Rounds for time of:
9 Thrusters
35 Double-unders
M95lb. F65lb.
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NOTES
This workout begins with the barbell on the floor and the athlete standing tall. At the call of “3, 2, 1 … go,” the athlete will perform 9 thrusters, then 35 double-unders. They will repeat this couplet for a total of 10 rounds. During the workout, only the athlete may handle their equipment, and the rope must be set on the ground while the athlete is performing thrusters.
EQUIPMENT
• Barbell
• Collars
• Plates to load to the appropriate weight for your division
• Jump rope
Every second counts in this workout. The athlete’s score will be the time it takes to complete all 440 repetitions. Time will be recorded in full seconds. Do not round up. If an athlete finishes in 15:40.8, their score is 15:40. There is a 40-minute time cap. If the athlete does not finish all 440 reps within the time cap, their score will be the number of reps completed. There is no tiebreaker for this workout.
VARIATIONS
Rx’d: (Ages 16-54)
Men use 95 lb.
Women use 65 lb.
Teenagers 14-15:
Boys use 65 lb.
Girls use 45 lb.
Masters 55+:
Men use 65 lb.
Women use 45 lb.
Scaled: (Ages 16-54)
Men use 65 lb. and perform single-unders
Women use 45 lb. and perform single-unders
Scaled Teenagers 14-15:
Boys use 45 lb. and perform single-unders
Girls use 35 lb. and perform single-unders
Scaled Masters 55+:
Men use 45 lb. and perform single-unders
Women use 35 lb. and perform single-unders
