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Intermediate EMOM Workouts โ€” Build Power, Build Engine

Intermediate EMOMs introduce barbell cycling, gymnastic movements, and complex couplets that develop power alongside conditioning. At this level, EMOMs become a tool for both strength development and high-intensity interval training.

Sample Workouts

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DB Thrusters & OH Squats

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Intermediate20 minFull GymFor Time

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

Row or Bike
3 min easy
PVC Pass-Throughs
10
PVC Overhead Squat
10
Lunge + Thoracic Rotation
10 each side
Barbell Good Mornings (empty)
10
Muscle Snatch (empty bar)
5

Complete 4 rounds for time. Time cap: 12 minutes. Adjust load to maintain consistent pacing.

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

Couch Stretch
60 sec each side
Supine Spinal Twist
45 sec each side
Pigeon Pose
60 sec each side
Forward Fold Hang
60 sec
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Thrusters & Deadlifts

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Intermediate20 minFull GymChipper

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

Row or Bike
3 min easy
PVC Pass-Throughs
10
PVC Overhead Squat
10
Lunge + Thoracic Rotation
10 each side
Barbell Good Mornings (empty)
10
Muscle Snatch (empty bar)
5

Complete ALL reps of each movement before advancing. One pass through โ€” no rounds. Time cap: 12 minutes.

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

Doorframe Chest Stretch
45 sec
Pigeon Pose
60 sec each side
Lat Stretch (hang)
30 sec
Box Breathing (4-4-4-4)
2 min
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DB Snatches & Sit-ups

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Intermediate20 minFull GymChipper

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

Row or Bike
3 min easy
PVC Pass-Throughs
10
PVC Overhead Squat
10
Lunge + Thoracic Rotation
10 each side
Barbell Good Mornings (empty)
10
Muscle Snatch (empty bar)
5

Complete ALL reps of each movement before advancing. One pass through โ€” no rounds. Time cap: 12 minutes.

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

Happy Baby
60 sec
Child's Pose
60 sec
Box Breathing (4-4-4-4)
2 min
Forward Fold Hang
60 sec
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Common Questions

What movements appear in intermediate EMOMs?

Intermediate EMOMs typically include: power cleans, thrusters, pull-ups, toes-to-bar, box jumps, and moderate dumbbell work. These movements require technique but are accessible to athletes with 3โ€“12 months of training.

How should I program my week with intermediate EMOMs?

Use EMOMs for 2โ€“3 sessions per week: one strength-focused EMOM (heavy barbell), one conditioning EMOM (bodyweight/light load/high intensity), and one skill EMOM (gymnastics or technique work).

What barbell weight should I use in an intermediate EMOM?

For power cycling (cleans, snatches): 60โ€“75% of your max. For push pressing or thrusters: 50โ€“65%. In an EMOM, you're doing more total reps than in a strength session โ€” start conservative and increase over weeks.

How do I know if my EMOM is too heavy?

If you're regularly missing the minute (taking longer than 60 seconds to complete the work), the weight is too heavy. A good EMOM leaves you with 15โ€“20 seconds of rest in every round, even by the last round.

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