MH Challenge Week 3 – Matt Poole

Both athletes are ramping up their routine - 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 follows the fitness and training programs of two very different, professional athletes; Ironman Matt Poole and CrossFit champ Khan Porter.

In Week Three of the Challenge, Poole delivers a solid 2 part workout targeting the whole body. Follow along at home and stay tuned for Khan’s response.

PART A

Complete 5 rounds with 90 seconds rest

Single Arm Romanian Deadlift

12 each leg

1 Arm Row

4 each side

12 TRX Jackknife

PART B

5 minute AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible)

Kettlebell Bottoms Up Carry

20m each direction

6 Sled Power Pulls

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.