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40-Minute WOD — Train Like You Mean It

Forty minutes is for athletes who want more. Longer sessions allow for heavier strength work before the metcon, more complex movement combinations, and a deeper aerobic stimulus. This is your full training block.

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Air Squats & Push-ups

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Beginner40 minHome GymAMRAP

Score

Record total rounds + reps completed before the clock expires.

Stimulus

Repeatable rounds at a pace you can hold to the buzzer

Target Score

5+ rounds, scored as rounds + reps

Time Cap

17 min

Feel

Breathing hard early, still able to start the next round without a long pause.

  • - Score: rounds + reps. 5+ rounds, scored as rounds + reps.
  • - Settle into round-one splits you can repeat; transitions should be walk-in, not hands-on-knees rest.
  • - Run pace should support the next movement; the score is won by consistent splits, not the fastest first run.

Perform 2 rounds of the following warm-up circuit. Move deliberately — the warm-up prepares joints as much as heart rate.

Jump Rope or High Knees
2 min
Arm Circles + PVC Pass-Through
10 each
Air Squats
15
Hip 90/90 Stretch
30 sec each side
KB Halos
10 each direction
Cat-Cow
10

As Many Rounds + Reps as Possible in 17 minutes. Log your total rounds + extra reps. Target: 5+ rounds, scored as rounds + reps. Stimulus: Repeatable rounds at a pace you can hold to the buzzer.

Run 200m
Air Squats
15
Push-ups
10

Hold each position for the prescribed time. Breathe deeply and allow your heart rate to normalize.

Child's Pose
60 sec
Pigeon Pose
60 sec each side
Seated Hamstring Stretch
45 sec each side
Lying Quad Stretch
45 sec each side
Box Breathing (4-4-4-4)
2 min
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Goblet Squats & KB Swings

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Intermediate40 minHome GymChipper

Score

Fastest time wins. If capped, record reps completed at the cap.

Stimulus

One-pass grinder with smart pacing

Target Score

Finish in 11-16 min, or record reps completed at cap

Time Cap

17 min

Feel

Urgent but sustainable; breaks are planned before form breaks.

  • - Score: finish time. Finish in 11-16 min, or record reps completed at cap.
  • - Break early into planned sets; a short planned break beats a long forced break.
  • - Run pace should support the next movement; the score is won by consistent splits, not the fastest first run.

Perform 2 rounds of the following warm-up circuit. Move deliberately — the warm-up prepares joints as much as heart rate.

Jump Rope or High Knees
2 min
Arm Circles + PVC Pass-Through
10 each
Air Squats
15
Hip 90/90 Stretch
30 sec each side
KB Halos
10 each direction
Cat-Cow
10

Complete ALL reps of each movement before advancing. One pass through — no rounds. Time cap: 17 minutes. Target: Finish in 11-16 min, or record reps completed at cap. Stimulus: One-pass grinder with smart pacing.

Run 800m
Goblet Squat
5035/26 lb
KB Swings
4553/35 lb
Dips
40
Toes-to-Bar
35
Mountain Climbers
25
Burpees
20

Hold each position for the prescribed time. Breathe deeply and allow your heart rate to normalize.

Child's Pose
60 sec
Pigeon Pose
60 sec each side
Seated Hamstring Stretch
45 sec each side
Lying Quad Stretch
45 sec each side
Box Breathing (4-4-4-4)
2 min
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Box Jumps & Lunges

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Advanced / RX40 minHome GymEMOM

Score

Record completed minutes. A minute counts only when all prescribed work is finished.

Stimulus

Strength endurance under repeatable minute pressure

Target Score

Score completed minutes; finish each work minute with 10-20 sec spare

Time Cap

16 min

Feel

Tight but controlled; no minute should require a sprint finish.

  • - Score: completed minutes. Score completed minutes; finish each work minute with 10-20 sec spare.
  • - Pick reps that leave repeatable breathing room; if two minutes finish under 5 sec spare, reduce the next round.
  • - Stop gymnastics sets 1-2 reps before failure so the next set starts quickly.

Perform 2 rounds of the following warm-up circuit. Move deliberately — the warm-up prepares joints as much as heart rate.

Jump Rope or High Knees
2 min
Arm Circles + PVC Pass-Through
10 each
Air Squats
15
Hip 90/90 Stretch
30 sec each side
KB Halos
10 each direction
Cat-Cow
10

Every Minute on the Minute for 16 minutes — 4 complete rounds of 4 min. 3 work movements + 1 active rest per block. Aim to finish each work minute with 10+ sec to spare. ⚡ Adjusted to 16 min for perfect rounds. Target: Score completed minutes; finish each work minute with 10-20 sec spare. Stimulus: Strength endurance under repeatable minute pressure.

Box Jump

Min 1 of 4 (repeats every 4 min)

20
Lunges

Min 2 of 4 (repeats every 4 min)

20
Push-ups

Min 3 of 4 (repeats every 4 min)

20
Rest / Mobility

Min 4 of 4 — box breathing, shoulder rolls, or hip flexor stretch

1 min

Hold each position for the prescribed time. Breathe deeply and allow your heart rate to normalize.

Child's Pose
60 sec
Pigeon Pose
60 sec each side
Seated Hamstring Stretch
45 sec each side
Lying Quad Stretch
45 sec each side
Box Breathing (4-4-4-4)
2 min
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Common Questions

Who should do 40-minute WODs?

Athletes with a training base of 3+ months who want to build aerobic capacity and volume. Beginners should start with 20–30 minute sessions and progress when their work capacity allows.

How is a 40-minute WOD structured?

Typically: 5–7 min warm-up, 10–15 min strength component (lifting, skill work), 15–20 min metcon, 5 min cool-down. The metcon itself is usually a longer AMRAP or For Time with more volume than shorter sessions.

Will longer workouts help me lose more weight?

Not necessarily. Energy expenditure varies with intensity, exercise choice and the athlete, while body-composition change also depends on nutrition, recovery and consistency.

Can I do a 40-minute WOD every day?

No. High-intensity 40-minute sessions require more recovery than shorter workouts. 3–4 sessions per week with deliberate rest days is the right approach for sustained progress.

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