MH Challenge Week 1 – Matt Poole

The champ goes hard in week one of his program - by Scott Henderson

What happens when you pit the 2017 Nutri-Grain Ironman Champion against a 4 time CrossFit Games athlete in the ultimate battle of the fittest? One hell of challenge!

The 2019 Men’s Health Challenge puts two of Australia's fiercest competitors head-to-head in a 6 week training block. The athletes provide the workouts, and will battle it out in an epic deciding workout before one will be crowned winner.

Our first challenge will follow the fitness and training programs of two very different, professional athletes; Ironman Matt Poole and CrossFit champ Khan Porter.

In week one of the Challenge, Poole delivers a solid two-part workout, focusing on full body strength and stabilisation. Follow along at home and stay tuned for Khan’s first week retaliation.

PART A

Complete 4 rounds with 90 seconds rest

16 x Kettlebell Overhead Bulgarian Squats

(8 each side)

16 x Band Resisted Ski Rows

(8 each side)

12 Hanging Leg Raises

PART B

Complete 3 rounds with 90 seconds rest

24 x Dumbbell external rotators

(12 each arm)

6 x Push-Up Walkouts

Scott Henderson

As a fitness addict, adventure sport lover, and passionate story-teller, Scott Henderson is committed to living the Men’s Health brand. When he’s not researching and writing about the latest health and fitness news, you’ll find him crushing it in the gym, running up a mountain, or out on the waves.