Intermediate Strategy View Full WOD Details →

Cindy - Intermediate Guide

Master the Cindy HERO WOD with intermediate specific strategies, pacing tips, and scaling options.

Intermediate Strategy Overview

Push the pace while maintaining good form. This is a great test of work capacity.

Intermediate Pacing Strategy

1

Aim for 1 round every 1.5-2 minutes

2

Minimize rest between movements

3

Push the pace on air squats

4

Break pull-ups into small sets if needed

Intermediate Movement Tips

1

Pull-ups: Kipping is allowed, break into 2-3 reps

2

Push-ups: Unbroken for most rounds

3

Air squats: Quick, efficient movement

Intermediate Scaling Options

Remember: Scaling is Smart

The goal is to maintain the intended stimulus of the workout. Scale appropriately to challenge yourself while maintaining good form and the workout's character.

1

Use prescribed movements

2

Only scale if form breaks down

3

Consider reducing time to 15 minutes if needed

Intermediate Success Tips

1

This workout is about work capacity

2

Keep moving throughout the 20 minutes

3

Focus on transitions between movements

4

Push the pace on air squats

Ready to Take on Cindy as a Intermediate Athlete?

Use these intermediate strategies to honor Cindy O'Brien with your best effort.