Workout 8578

Created: March 25, 2025

Description:

10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 reps for time of:
Hang squat cleans
Perform a 50-foot handstand walk after each set.

♀ 75-lb barbell
♂ 115-lb barbell
Stimulus and Strategy:
In today’s workout, push to maintain unbroken hang squat cleans. The loading should feel light to moderate and allow you to hang on to the larger sets. The handstand walk should be a nice “break” before getting back on the barbell. However, don’t be fooled — getting upside down after the hang squat cleans will be more difficult than you think. Advanced athletes should challenge themselves to perform the handstand walks unbroken, and if you fail to make it 50 feet, go back to the start. Have fun!
To reduce the complexity of the hang squat clean, consider a power clean plus front squat, or using a single or pair of dumbbells. For the handstand walks, consider putting your feet on a box and walking in a complete circle (do this once per 50 feet). You may also consider 20-30 shoulder taps or bear crawls.
In case of an injury or limitation, consider hang power cleans or light goblet squats in place of the hang squat cleans. For the handstand walks, consider shoulder taps in the plank position or a 30-second sprint on the ski erg.
Intermediate option:
10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 reps for time of:
Hang squat cleans
Perform a 25-foot handstand walk after each set.

♀ 65-lb barbell
♂ 95-lb barbell
Beginner option:
8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 reps for time of:
Hang squat cleans
Perform a 50-foot bear crawl after each set.

♀ 35-lb barbell
♂ 45-lb barbell
Coaching cues:
On the handstand walk, start with smaller steps to gain momentum, balance, and confidence. You can always make your steps bigger.
Resources:
The Hang Squat Clean
The Handstand Walk
The Bear Crawl
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Scaling/Comments:

Reduce the loading of the barbell. Reduce the distance of the handstand walk.

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