SmartWOD Workout of the Month for April: “WOD are we doing here?”
- Lin ny
- 2 days ago
- 3 min read
WOD are we doing here? Good question.
The answer: a ton of dumbbell work in a damn short amount of time.
Our new SmartWOD Workout of the Month is a classic ascending ladder AMRAP—simple in structure, but it gets significantly tougher with every round. More reps, same movements, no real rest.
Want to know more? Then scroll through the article. Below, you'll find a direct link to the workout in the SmartWOD Workout Generator. ⬇️
SmartWOD Workout of the Month – what is it?
With the SmartWOD Workout of the Month, we release a new, challenging workout every month for what is arguably the fittest community in the world—the SmartWOD community.
And we offer it in a total of three difficulty levels—from beginner to pro athlete. That way, there’s something for everyone, and you won’t even have a chance to come up with an excuse. Especially since there’s another “Home Version” this month that you can do in your home gym or in a small space.
By the way: We’re always happy when you share your score on Instagram with us. Every now and then, we give away premium codes and goodies to everyone who comments. So it’s definitely worth joining in.
The SmartWOD Workout for April: “WOD are we doing here?”
8-minute AMRAP. Sounds short—and it is. But not when the reps keep going up. That’s because this workout is an ascending ladder. You start with 5 reps per exercise—and keep increasing the reps round by round.
Your goal: As many rounds and reps as possible in 8 minutes.
What do you need?
A barbell (+ weights)
Some space for lunges (on the spot)
And of course: the SmartWOD Timer
Tip: Start slowly. The first 5 and 10 reps will feel easy—but the 15- and 20-rep sets will determine your score.
“What are we doing here?” at various difficulty levels
I'm sure you're wondering exactly what the workout entails. Here are the three different levels:
Fitness level Performance (Pros)
AMRAP 8 minutes:
5/10/15/20/...
Power Cleans (135/95 lbs)
Alt. Barbell Lunges (135/95 lbs)
STOH (135/95 lbs)
Fitness level Fitness (Advanced)
AMRAP 8 minutes:
5/10/15/20/...
Power Cleans (95/65 lbs)
Alt. Barbell Lunges (95/65 lbs)
STOH (95/65 lbs)
Fitness level Starter (Beginner)
AMRAP 8 minutes:
5/10/15/20/...
Power Cleans (65/45 lbs)
Alt. Barbell Lunges (65/45 lbs)
STOH (65/45 lbs)
Home/Minimal Version
AMRAP 8 minutes:
5/10/15/20/...
DB Power Cleans
DB Lunges
DB STOH
Which level is right for me?
This is clearly determined by the weight on the barbell.
The structure stays the same—but as the number of reps increases, each additional set gets significantly harder. So choose a weight that you can still move cleanly even in the higher rep ranges.
If you choose the first sets too light, you’ll lose time.
If you go too heavy, you’ll get stuck at 15 or 20 reps at the latest.
The goal is a weight that allows you to work through the set consistently—without completely breaking down.
Click the button below to go directly to the workout in the SmartWOD Workout Generator app. Just tap “Start Workout” and you’re ready to go!
Ready for “WOD are we doing here?”
This workout is simple but brutally effective. No complicated moves—just a barbell, high volume, and your ability to stick with it.
Let us know how you liked it and share your score with us on Instagram! 💪🔥
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