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.
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Intermediate Pacing Strategy
Aim for 1 round every 1.5-2 minutes
Minimize rest between movements
Push the pace on air squats
Break pull-ups into small sets if needed
Intermediate Movement Tips
Pull-ups: Kipping is allowed, break into 2-3 reps
Push-ups: Unbroken for most rounds
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.
Use prescribed movements
Only scale if form breaks down
Consider reducing time to 15 minutes if needed
Intermediate Success Tips
This workout is about work capacity
Keep moving throughout the 20 minutes
Focus on transitions between movements
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.