Painstorm XVIII
Workout Details
For Time:
↳ 35/26 lbs (16/12 kg)
↳ 35/26 lbs (16/12 kg)
↳ 35/26 lbs (16/12 kg)
25 each hand
↳ 35/26 lbs (16/12 kg)
25 each hand
↳ 35/26 lbs (16/12 kg)
↳ 35/26 lbs (16/12 kg)
↳ 35/26 lbs (16/12 kg)
↳ 35/26 lbs (16/12 kg)
↳ 35/26 lbs (16/12 kg)
↳ 35/26 lbs (16/12 kg)
↳ 35/26 lbs (16/12 kg)
↳ 35/26 lbs (16/12 kg)
↳ 35/26 lbs (16/12 kg)
↳ 35/26 lbs (16/12 kg)
25 each side
↳ 35/26 lbs (16/12 kg)
↳ 35/26 lbs (16/12 kg)
↳ 35/26 lbs (16/12 kg)
Max until failure
Coaching Tips
Strategy
- 1Break up the high-repetition movements into manageable sets to prevent fatigue (e.g., 10s or 20s).
- 2Keep movements fluid, especially during transitions between different kettlebell exercises.
- 3Focus on maintaining a strong core during planks and waiters walks to stabilize throughout the workout.
- 4Consider pacing your kettlebell swings to ensure you do not fatigue your shoulders early in the WOD.
- 5Maintain proper grip and posture during the cleans and snatches to avoid dropping the kettlebell.
Safety Considerations
Technical Focus
Ensure proper form in lifts to avoid back and shoulder injuries.
Recommended Warm-Up
General Warm-Up:
- 10 Kettlebell Swings - 1 min
- 10 Air Squats - 1 min
- 10 Lunges - 1 min(5 each leg)
Mobility:
- Shoulder Stretch - 30 sec each side
- Hip Flexor Stretch - 30 sec each side
- Ankle Mobilization - 30 sec each side
Activation:
2 rounds- 3 each side Alternating Turkish Get-Ups (light kettlebell)
- 5 Kettlebell Goblet Squat (light kettlebell)
- 5 Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift High-Pulls (light kettlebell)
Scaling Options
Intermediate
Reduce weight and repetitions for complex movements.
- 1
alternating turkish get up
Reduce load (20 lbs) and reps (5 per side)
Weight: 26/20 lbs (12/9 kg)
- 2
kettlebell sumo deadlift high pull
Reduce load (20 lbs) and maintain reps
Weight: 28/20 lbs (13/9 kg)
- 3
kettlebell clean
Reduce load (20 lbs) and reps (25 total)
Weight: 28/20 lbs (13/9 kg)
- 4
kettlebell jerk
Reduce load (20 lbs) and reps (25 total)
Weight: 28/20 lbs (13/9 kg)
- 5
kettlebell waiter walk
Reduce load (20 lbs)
Weight: 28/20 lbs (13/9 kg)
- 6
kettlebell figure 8 through legs
Reduce load (20 lbs)
Weight: 28/20 lbs (13/9 kg)
- 7
american kettlebell swing
Reduce load (20 lbs) and maintain reps
Weight: 28/20 lbs (13/9 kg)
- 8
kettlebell deadlift
Reduce load (20 lbs) and maintain reps
Weight: 28/20 lbs (13/9 kg)
- 9
kettlebell broad jumps
Reduce distance to 75m
- 10
kettlebell sit up
Standard sit-ups instead.
- 11
left hand american kettlebell swing
Reduce load (20 lbs) and maintain reps
Weight: 28/20 lbs (13/9 kg)
- 12
kettlebell goblet squat
Reduce load (20 lbs) and maintain reps
Weight: 28/20 lbs (13/9 kg)
- 13
kettlebell lunges
Bodyweight lunges or reduce distance to 75m.
- 14
kettlebell bent over row
Reduce load (20 lbs) and maintain reps
Weight: 28/20 lbs (13/9 kg)
- 15
right hand american kettlebell swing
Reduce load (20 lbs) and maintain reps
Weight: 28/20 lbs (13/9 kg)
- 16
kettlebell snatch
Reduce load (20 lbs) and maintain reps
Weight: 28/20 lbs (13/9 kg)
- 17
kettlebell plank
Standard plank.
Scaled
Further reduce weight and alternate movements for higher accessibility.
- 1
alternating turkish get up
Reduce load (15 lbs) and reps (5 per side)
Weight: 20/15 lbs (9/7 kg)
- 2
kettlebell sumo deadlift high pull
Reduce load (15 lbs) and maintain reps.
Weight: 20/15 lbs (9/7 kg)
- 3
kettlebell clean
Reduce load (15 lbs) and reps (25 total) using lighter kettlebell.
Weight: 20/15 lbs (9/7 kg)
- 4
kettlebell jerk
Reduce load (15 lbs) and reps (25 total) using lighter kettlebell.
Weight: 20/15 lbs (9/7 kg)
- 5
kettlebell waiter walk
Reduce weight to 15 lbs.
Weight: 20/15 lbs (9/7 kg)
- 6
kettlebell figure 8 through legs
Use lighter kettlebell (15 lbs).
Weight: 20/15 lbs (9/7 kg)
- 7
american kettlebell swing
Use lighter kettlebell (15 lbs).
Weight: 20/15 lbs (9/7 kg)
- 8
kettlebell deadlift
Use lighter kettlebell (15 lbs).
Weight: 20/15 lbs (9/7 kg)
- 9
kettlebell broad jumps
Reduce distance to 50m.
- 10
kettlebell sit up
Standard sit-ups instead.
- 11
left hand american kettlebell swing
Use lighter kettlebell (15 lbs).
Weight: 20/15 lbs (9/7 kg)
- 12
kettlebell goblet squat
Use lighter kettlebell (15 lbs).
Weight: 20/15 lbs (9/7 kg)
- 13
kettlebell lunges
Bodyweight lunges or reduce distance to 50m.
- 14
kettlebell bent over row
Use lighter kettlebell (15 lbs).
Weight: 20/15 lbs (9/7 kg)
- 15
right hand american kettlebell swing
Use lighter kettlebell (15 lbs).
Weight: 20/15 lbs (9/7 kg)
- 16
kettlebell snatch
Use lighter kettlebell (15 lbs).
Weight: 20/15 lbs (9/7 kg)
- 17
kettlebell plank
Standard plank.