Train Like Olympic Hurdler Queen Harrison-Claye With This Total-Body Bodyweight Workout
I'm a huge sports fan, and I'm always wondering what types of workouts my favorite professional athletes do to train. One sport I absolutely love is track and field, and Olympic hurdler Queen Harrison-Claye (she specializes in the 100-meter hurdles) shared a quick, high-intensity bodyweight workout that will give you a taste of what it takes to be a world-class athlete.
In the video, Harrison-Claye explains that this workout is for people limited on time and space, but don't be fooled — you're going to be gassed once it's over! If you want to give it a shot, check out the full video above and the breakdown of exercises below.
Queen Harrison-Claye's 5-Minute HIIT Workout
Before getting started, be sure to warm up. Complete one round of the following workout. If you want more of a challenge, complete two rounds of this workout, taking a five-minute break in between each round. As always, feel free to modify any moves if needed. Be sure to cool down once you're done with the workout.
- Jump rope: 30 seconds
- Split jump: 30 seconds
- Rest: 20 seconds
- High-knee jump rope: 30 seconds
- Mountain climber: 30 seconds
- Rest: 20 seconds
- Jump rope: 30 seconds
- Bodyweight squats: 30 seconds
- Rest: 20 seconds
- Double-bounce jump rope: 30 seconds
- Isometric squats: 30 seconds
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