Complete 100 reps of kettlebell swings and 10 reps of Turkish Get Ups. You decide how many sets to break the repetitions up into; try to go unbroken with a light bell to work on strength-endurance and technique, or break into shorter sets with a heavier bell to build strength and power.
Read MoreEvent 5 of the Holiday Hardstyle Pentathlon Challenge is a 100-Rep Swing Ladder! Complete the highest amount of volume (weight x reps) in 3 minutes with a max of 100 reps. You can strategize to lift more reps with lighter weight or less reps with heavier weight to maximize volume. The bell must pass hip height on every swing.
Read MoreEvent 4 of the Holiday Hardstyle Pentathlon Challenge is a Double Front Squat - Maximum Reps in 5 minutes! Men must use 2x24kg kettlebells and women must use 2x16kg kettlebells. Complete as many reps as possible in the 5 minute time limit without setting the bells down. You must fully lock out your quads at the top of each repetition. Your hip crease must hit parallel with the knee line on every repetition (use a med ball or equivalent to ensure you are hitting correct depth).
Read MoreEvent 3 of the Holiday Hardstyle Pentathlon Challenge is a Two Hand Anyhow 1RM! Find the heaviest two bells you can get from the floor to overhead lock out. The video shows one way to do the Two Hand Anyhow - but you can be creative (i.e. double press, double jerk, double snatch, anything else you can think of...). You only need to complete the Two Hand Anyhow on one side for your score to count.
Read MoreEvent 2 of the Holiday Hardstyle Pentathlon Challenge is a Bottoms Up Clean & Press 1RM! Find the heaviest BU Clean & Press you can complete with control. Once the bell leaves the floor, you can only use one hand. You must fixate the bell and lock out your elbow over head. You only need to complete the BU Clean & Press on one side for your score to count.
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