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Blackjack

Twenty rounds pairing a descending push-up count with ascending sit-ups.

For time

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TypeBenchmark
FormatFor time
Duration / capNot specified
ComponentsCardio · Gymnastics

The workout

20 ROUNDS FOR TIME

  • 20 Push-Ups + 1 Sit-Up
  • 19 Push-Ups + 2 Sit-Ups
  • Continue: one fewer Push-Up and one more Sit-Up each round
  • Final round: 1 Push-Up + 20 Sit-Ups

Each round has 21 repetitions: 210 push-ups and 210 sit-ups in total. Reduce the volume substantially for an introductory session.

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Movements

Understand the workout

Start with 20 push-ups and one sit-up. Decrease push-ups by one and increase sit-ups by one each round until one push-up and 20 sit-ups. Every round totals 21 repetitions; the complete task has 210 of each movement.

Pacing and preparation

The absence of equipment does not make 420 repetitions an introductory workload. Reduce the volume or choose suitable variations before starting and track the round number visibly.

Record the result

Record elapsed time through the final valid repetition, including transitions and prescribed rest. If the task has a cap and remains unfinished, record completed work using its scoring convention.

Adapt the task

Choose loads, repetitions, distances and movement variations before starting. Rehearse the selected version during a progressive warm-up. Record each change beside your score so a later retest repeats the same task.

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