The Only 5 Workouts You Need To Complete Hyrox
Workout Plan 1: Full Body Strength Circuit
Duration: 30-40 minutes
Equipment: Kettlebell, dumbbells, body weight
Structure:
- Warm-Up (5-10 minutes): Dynamic stretches (arm circles, leg swings, bodyweight squats).
- Circuit (Repeat 3-4 times):
- Goblet Squats – 12-15 reps
- Push-Ups (or Elevated Push-Ups) – 10-12 reps
- Kettlebell Swings – 15-20 reps
- Dumbbell Bent-Over Rows – 10-12 reps per arm
- Plank – Hold for 30-45 seconds
- Rest: 1-2 minutes between rounds.
- Cool Down (5 minutes): Static stretching focusing on all major muscle groups.
Workout Plan 2: HIIT Interval Training
Duration: 30-35 minutes
Equipment: Body weight, kettlebell, or dumbbells
Structure:
- Warm-Up (5 minutes): High knees, butt kicks, arm swings.
- HIIT Workout (4-5 Rounds):
- 30 seconds of Burpees
- 30 seconds of Kettlebell Snatches (alternating hands)
- 30 seconds of Mountain Climbers
- 30 seconds of Push-Ups
- 1-minute Rest
- Cool Down (5 minutes): Light stretching, focusing on shoulders, chest, and legs.
Workout Plan 3: Upper Body and Core Focus
Duration: 30-45 minutes
Equipment: Dumbbells, pull-up bar, dip bar
Structure:
- Warm-Up (5-10 minutes): Arm circles, torso twists, dynamic stretches for the upper body.
- Circuit (Repeat 3-4 times):
- Pull-Ups (or Assisted Pull-Ups) – 5-10 reps
- Dumbbell Shoulder Press – 10-12 reps
- Tricep Dips (on dip bar) – 10-12 reps
- Russian Twists – 15 reps per side
- Plank to Push-Up Position – 8-10 reps
- Rest: 1 minute between rounds.
- Cool Down (5 minutes): Stretch arms, shoulders, and core muscles.
Workout Plan 4: Cardio and Lower Body Blast
Duration: 30-40 minutes
Equipment: Kettlebell, body weight
Structure:
- Warm-Up (5-10 minutes): High knees, dynamic leg swings, jumping jacks.
- Circuit (Repeat 3-4 times):
- Kettlebell Deadlifts – 12-15 reps
- Jump Squats – 10-15 reps
- Kettlebell Lunges (alternating) – 10 reps per leg
- Burpees – 10 reps
- High Knees – 30 seconds
- Rest: 1-2 minutes between rounds.
- Cool Down (5 minutes): Stretch focusing on glutes, hamstrings, and quadriceps.
Workout Plan 5: Functional Movement and Flexibility
Duration: 30-45 minutes
Equipment: Kettlebell, dumbbells, yoga mat
Structure:
- Warm-Up (5-10 minutes): Hip openers, leg swings, torso twists.
- Functional Circuit (Repeat 3-4 times):
- Kettlebell Thrusters – 10-12 reps
- Box (or Step) Jumps – 8-10 reps
- Dumbbell Renegade Rows – 8-10 reps per side
- Bear Crawls – 30 seconds (or 10-15 reps forward/backward)
- Superman Holds – Hold for 30 seconds
- Rest: 1 minute between rounds.
- Cool Down (5-10 minutes): Deep stretches focusing on the lower back, hip flexors, and shoulders.
Workout Plan 6 (Bonus): Running Intervals
Duration: 30
Equipment: Running Shoes
Structure:
- Warm-Up (5-10 minutes): Dynamic stretches, ABC Drills
- Interval Training:
- 1 minute at high intensity (85-90% effort)
- Rest 2 minutes of active recovery (light jog/walk)
- Repeat for a total of 20 minutes.
- Cool Down (5-10 minutes): Slow jog or walk followed by stretching.