February 21, 2018 WOD

7 rounds for time of:
14 dumbbell deadlifts
14 alt. dumbbell shoulder presses

Men: 50-lb. dumbbells
Women: 35-lb. dumbbells

Scaling
This couplet contains a large volume of two light weightlifting movements. Reduce the rounds and/or reps to an amount that is manageable. When choosing a load, remember the legs do not assist the arms in the press, and dumbbell deadlifts require greater range of motion than barbell deadlifts.

Intermediate Option
7 rounds for time of:
14 dumbbell deadlifts
14 alternating dumbbell shoulder presses

Men: 35-lb. dumbbells
Women: 20-lb. dumbbells

Beginner Option
5 rounds for time of:
10 dumbbell deadlifts
10 alternating dumbbell shoulder presses

Men: 20-lb. dumbbells
Women: 10-lb. dumbbells

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