Hyrox Doubles is all about teamwork, pacing, and strategy.
The 6-Week Hyrox Performance Accelerator (Doubles Edition) is built to sharpen both your fitness and your ability to race smoothly with a partner.
Workouts are structured for split stations, synchronized running, and partner transitions so you know exactly how to approach race day.
From compromised running intervals to doubles-specific conditioning blocks, you’ll train to stay strong while your partner works — and recover fast so you’re ready for your next effort.
Week 1 Running Tip
A
Watch the video below before starting this workout
Aerobic Prep
B
2 min easy jog 20sec Pogo Jumps In Place
Activation
C
Assisted Hip Airplanes × 3/side Glute Bridge Marches × 6/leg Spiderman Lunge + Thoracic Rotation × 4/side
Elastic Drills
D
Pogo Jumps × 15–20 contacts High Knees (fast turnover) × 15m Straight-Leg Bounds × 15m
Strides
E
3× 60–80m (start from jog and build to 80% sprint) Rest walk back to start If you're on a treadmill: 3x 60-80m at 80% sprint pace 45-60sec rest
F
Running
5 x 1000
Cool-Down
G
Why do this? * Bringing HR down gradually (parasympathetic activation). * Targeting tissues that were most stressed in that session. * Restoring mobility for race-specific movement efficiency. 90/90 Hip Lift with Breathing × 4–5 breaths Why: Restores pelvis/rib alignment, downregulates CNS, promotes efficient recovery breathing after high HR stress. Standing Wall Calf Stretch × 30s per side Why: Targets calves/Achilles and hamstrings, which take the most load in intervals, restoring elastic tissues for next session.
A
Hip Abductor Rock Back + T-Rotation
1 x 6
Activation
B
2 Rounds: 8 Scap Push-Ups 10 Glute Bridge Marches 6 Single-Leg RDL Reach/side
C
Suitcase Elevated Split Squat
4 x 5
D
Dumbbell Floor Press
4 x 8
E1
DB Romanian Deadlift
3 x 8
E2
KB Suitcase Farmers Carry
3 x 20
EMOM
F
EMOM × 10 min Odd Min: 8 Sprawls (fast but crisp, ~15–20s work) Even Min: 20s Bottoms-Up KB Hold/side Gives time to reset, ensures explosiveness + posture control.
G
Leg Raise Over KB
2 x 6
Aerobic Prep
A
2 min easy jog Heel Walk x 20m Tip Toe Walk x 20m
Mobility & Activation
B
Assisted Hip Airplanes × 3/side Glute Bridge March × 6/leg Leg Swings (front + side) × 10/leg
Drills
C
A-March × 20 reps A-Skip × 20 reps Butt Kicks × 15m
D
Running
1 x 20:00
Cool-Down
E
Half-Kneeling Hip Flexor + Side Bend × 30s per side Why: Opens hip flexors after sustained running posture, reduces anterior pelvic tilt. Cat–Cow Flow × 5 slow cycles Why: Restores spinal mobility and improves parasympathetic tone after steady-state strain.
A
Kneeling Knee To Wall Mobility
1 x 6
Activation
B
3 min SkiErg or Row (easy pace) 2 Rounds: 12 Band Face Pulls 20s Dead Bug Hold 6 Jump Squats
C
Barbell Front Squat
4 x 4
D
Pull Ups
4 x 2
Unilateral Strength Complex
E
EMOM x 8min 2 Rounds of: Min 1: 8 Goblet Step-Ups (left leg) (12-16” box) Min 2: 10–12 Single-Arm DB Rows (left arm) Min 3: 8 Goblet Step-Ups (right leg) (12-16” box) Min 4: 10–12 Single-Arm DB Rows (right arm) Any remaining time in the minute is rest Coaching Notes: * Goblet weight: You should feel challenged but still have full control and no push-off from the back leg
Ski or Row
F
8× 200m SkiErg or Row Rest: 45s between reps Effort: Controlled RPE 6–7 (80–85% HRmax) Goal = practice moving efficiently in short bouts, no sprinting.
Aerobic Prep
A
2-3min Easy jog, row, ski, or bike (Zone 1–2)
Mobility & Motor Control
B
Walkouts × 4 Prone Scorpions × 4/side 90/90 Hip Switches × 4/side RNT Overhead Squat × 6
Running-Specific Primers
C
Plate Hops × 20s Reverse Lunge to Knee Drive × 4/leg Wall-Leaning Tibialis Raises × 12–15 Wall-Leaning Calf Raises × 12–15
D
Running
4 x 1000
Cool-Down
E
Bretzel Stretch × 4–5 deep breaths per side Why: Unlocks thoracic spine and hips simultaneously — key after BBJ, lunges, and carries. Couch Stretch × 30s per side Why: Restores quads/hip flexors after wall balls, lunges, sled patterns; promotes recovery of upright posture.
Mobility
A
2 Rounds Good Morning × 8 Scap Pull-Ups × 8
Leg Primer
B
EMOM x 6 min Min 1: Lunge Iso Hold (L) × 30s Min 2: Lunge Iso Hold (R) × 30s Min 3: Glute Bridge Hold × 30s
C
Forearm Wrap Around Sled Push
4 x 15
D
Walk Back Sled Pull
4 x 15
E1
Supported Peterson Step-Up
3 x 8
E2
Star Side Plank
3 x 20
E3
Banded Face Pulls
3 x 12
Aerobic Flush
F
Choice of Row / Ski / Bike / Run 10min @ Zone 2 continuous effort (RPE 5/10, nasal breathing)
Lizzie May
Certified Hyrox Performance Coach and Personal Trainer with experience competing in CrossFit and Hyrox events. My coaching blends strength, endurance, and race-specific strategy to help you build confidence, efficiency, and resilience.
It’s about timing, trust, and teamwork. This 6-week program prepares you and your partner to move efficiently, share the load, and race with confidence.
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