Workout 88
January 5, 2022•35 words
''Comrade, show me some stamina''
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
- 20-cal row
- 15 dips
- 10 Dumbell Turkish Get-ups 25/15kg
Submit your score if you dare
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