Ledesma - Intermediate Guide
Master the Ledesma HERO WOD with intermediate specific strategies, pacing tips, and scaling options.
Intermediate Strategy Overview
Push for 5-7 complete rounds with consistent HSPU quality and efficient gymnastics.
Recommended Gear
- Parallettes
- Gymnastics rings
- Wrist wraps (for HSPU)
- Chalk
- Hand grips (optional for rings)
Choose Your Skill Level
Intermediate Pacing Strategy
Target 3:00-4:00 round times
Minimize rest between movements
Consistent parallette HSPU sets
Smooth toes-to-rings
Intermediate Movement Tips
Parallette HSPU: Sets of 2-3 or singles, full ROM
Toes-to-Rings: Sets of 5+5 or smaller, control descent
Med Ball Cleans: Unbroken, quick cycling
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.
Regular HSPU instead of parallette
Reduce reps to 4-8-12 if needed
Reduce time cap to 18 minutes if struggling
Intermediate Success Tips
Parallettes increase difficulty significantly
Toes-to-rings will destroy your grip
Use medicine ball cleans to breathe
Chalk between rounds
Ready to Take on Ledesma as a Intermediate Athlete?
Use these intermediate strategies to honor Narcotics Detective Carlos Ledesma with your best effort.