Monarch Melee 2025

In this exciting test of strength, athletes will rotate through progressively heavier deadlifts, attempting one lift per round until they reach their limit. Here's how it works:

• Each athlete gets one attempt per weight.
• Athletes must complete their lift promptly to keep the workout moving.
• The weight on the barbell will increase each round.
• Once an athlete fails a lift, they are eliminated from the rotation.

Suggested Starting Weights:

Men’s Divisions:

• RX: Start at 315 lbs, increase by 30 lbs each round.
• Scaled: Start at 225 lbs, increase by 15 lbs each round.

Women’s Divisions:

• RX: Start at 185 lbs, increase by 20 lbs each round.
• Scaled: Start at 135 lbs, increase by 10 lbs each round.

This workout is about finding your limit, testing mental grit, and showcasing technical precision. How far will you go? Let’s find out! 💪

This 10-minute AMRAP will challenge your coordination, endurance, and explosive power as you work through three dynamic movements. Stay steady, keep your transitions smooth, and aim for as many rounds as possible!

Workout Details:

10-Minute AMRAP:

• 30 Double-Unders
  • Scaled: 60 Single-Unders
• 20-Calorie Row
• 10 Box Jumps (24"/20")
  • Scaled: Step-Ups (24"/20")

Movement Standards:

• Double-Unders (RX): Rope must pass under the feet twice in a single jump.
• Single-Unders (Scaled): Rope passes under the feet once per jump. Consistency is key!
• Row: Monitor must display the required calories before transitioning. Pull with power while maintaining control.
• Box Jumps (RX): Athlete must jump with a two-foot takeoff and stand fully extended on top of the box before stepping or jumping down.
• Step-Ups (Scaled): One foot at a time. Both feet must be fully on the box with hips and knees extended at the top.

How high can you go? Let’s "Elevate" together! 🚀

This challenging final event will push your grit and determination to the limit. Athletes will battle against time and fatigue as they strive to finish 100 wall balls, with the added test of rope climbs at regular intervals. Who will rise to the occasion?

Workout Details:

• For Time:
  • 100 Wall Balls (20 lbs/14 lbs to 10 ft/9 ft)
• Every 2 Minutes (including at 0:00):
  • Perform 1 Rope Climb
  • Resume wall balls immediately after completing the rope climb.

Movement Standards:

• Wall Balls (RX & Scaled):

  • Start in a full squat (hip crease below the knee).
  • Ball must make contact at or above the designated target height (10 ft for men, 9 ft for women).
  • Scaled: Reduce ball weight (e.g., 14 lbs/10 lbs) to target height (9 ft for men, 8 ft for women)
    

• Rope Climbs (RX):

  • Athlete must start from the ground.
  • Use arms and/or legs to climb and touch the designated target (tape at 15').

• Scaled Rope Climbs:

  • Perform 3 rope pulls from a seated.

Who will conquer “The Climb to Finish” and claim the victory? 💪🔥

Countdown

A descending ladder workout designed to test your endurance, strength, and midline stamina. Athletes will work through a classic couplet of power cleans and gymnastics movements, counting down the reps until they reach the final rep.

Workout Details:

• 10-9-8...down to 1:
  • Power Cleans:
    • RX: 135 lbs (Men) / 95 lbs (Women)
    • Scaled: 95 lbs (Men) / 65 lbs (Women)
  • Toes-to-Bar:
    • RX: Standard toes-to-bar
    • Scaled: hanging knee raises

Movement Standards:

• Power Cleans (RX & Scaled): Barbell must start from the floor and finish with elbows in front of the bar and hips and knees fully extended at the top.
• Toes-to-Bar (RX):
  • Athletes must begin from a dead hang on the bar with feet behind the vertical plane.
  • Both feet must touch the bar at the same time, making contact inside the hands.
• Hanging Knee Raises (Optional Scaled Modification):
• Athletes must begin from a dead hang with feet behind the vertical plane
• Knees must raise above hip height for the rep to count.

Who can stay composed and finish strong in this grind? Let’s find out! 💥