Intermediate strategy

Ledesma: train the right version of the test.

A practical starting point for athletes building toward the full Ledesma HERO WOD. Use the plan, then adjust with a qualified coach when needed.

Choose your current level

Strategy overview

Your work starts with the right dose.

Push for 5-7 complete rounds with consistent HSPU quality and efficient gymnastics.

Recommended gear

Pacing

Control the start, stay aware of your movement quality, and give yourself a chance to finish with intent.

Target 3:00-4:00 round times

Minimize rest between movements

Consistent parallette HSPU sets

Smooth toes-to-rings

Movement

Use these cues to retain the purpose of the workout while respecting the ability you bring to it today.

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

Scaling

Scaling is not an afterthought. It is how you stay in the workout, practice useful positions, and build toward what comes next.

Choose an option that keeps good form and preserves as much of the workout’s character as your current ability and available equipment allow.

Regular HSPU instead of parallette

Reduce reps to 4-8-12 if needed

Reduce time cap to 18 minutes if struggling

Coach notes

Tip 01

Parallettes increase difficulty significantly

Tip 02

Toes-to-rings will destroy your grip

Tip 03

Use medicine ball cleans to breathe

Tip 04

Chalk between rounds

Next step

Review the full standard, use the strategy that matches your current capacity, and keep the work honest.