Functional Fitness

Compared to last week, this workout still involves some legs and posterior chain, but it’s going to feel much more shoulder-dominant. Because of that, your warm-up should prioritize two main things: Preparing your shoulders for overhead stability Priming your pulling muscles for the gymnastics work A good warm-up will help your shoulders feel better during the workout and make your movement more efficient once fatigue sets in. Prefer to follow along visually? Watch the warm-u

Open Workout 26.1 is essentially a couplet of wall balls and box jump overs with med ball step-overs snuck into the middle. This workout is definitely leg-heavy, and will also probably fatigue your back. Here's what to target during your warm up so you feel primed for the workout. Prefer to follow along visually? Watch the warm-up exercise video demo below. Wall Balls: Prep for the Squat and Overhead Position Wall balls are essentially weighted squats that require good ankle