Maverick—Unconventional Moves, Unstoppable Burn
Some workouts stick to the basics. Maverick isn’t one of them. This for-time GRIT WOD pushes you through unique strength and fight-based drills with almost no downtime: 90 seconds of work, 15 seconds to switch. It’s raw, fast-paced, and designed to keep your body guessing.
If you’ve been searching for group fitness classes in Santa Clara that break away from the ordinary, Maverick is the WOD for you.
Format
- For Time: 90 seconds of max work at each station
- 15-second transitions to reset and refocus
- Unconventional gear + fight combos
The Stations
- Waiter Farmer Carry
Core, shoulders, and grip all at once. Carry weight overhead and at your side for maximum stability challenge. - Box Jump x8 / Decline Push-Ups x8
Explosive lower body power meets chest and core control. A tough superset. - TRX Flyes x8 / TRX Mountain Climber Arms x8
Upper body isolation followed by core-driven conditioning. - BOSU Squat x8 / BOSU Push-Ups x8
Balance, stability, and strength combined. The BOSU makes every rep tougher. - Pull-Ups x5 / Hanging Knee Raises x5
Classic pull and core superset. Simple, brutal, effective. - 1-2 Push Kick – Superman Punch
Fight finisher: hands, legs, and explosive strikes all rolled into one combo.
Coach Tips
- Keep carries controlled—posture first, then distance.
- Pair speed and precision on box jumps. Land soft, step down.
- TRX and BOSU work = control > speed. Keep your balance and own the reps.
- The striking finisher is all about rhythm: jab-cross, kick, then Superman punch.
At-Home Modifications
- Farmer Carry: Use grocery bags, dumbbells, or water jugs.
- Decline push-ups: Do standard or knee push-ups.
- TRX moves: Swap for resistance band flyes or plank mountain climbers.
- BOSU: Replace with bodyweight squats and push-ups on the floor.
- Pull-ups: Inverted rows or band-assisted.
- Striking: Shadowbox the combo in the air.
Warm-Up Guidance
5 minutes of dynamic prep:
- Light shadowboxing
- Arm circles + shoulder mobility
- Air squats and hip openers
- Push-ups + planks
- Practice the 1-2 kick + Superman punch combo at low intensity
Final Thoughts
Maverick is unconventional, but that’s the point. It challenges your stability, strength, and fight skills in a way standard workouts can’t. Every station keeps you on edge, testing your body in new planes of motion.
That’s what makes the GRIT fitness program in Santa Clara different—it’s not about cookie-cutter moves, but about building real-world strength, endurance, and confidence.
