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3 rounds of Half Tabata
Chicken Drumsticks with Zucchini Wedges
Fundamentals, Virtuosity and Mastery
Strict handstand push-ups
½ bodyweight push press
Strict knees-to-elbows
½ bodyweight hang power snatch
Rest 2 minutes
Crispy, oven-roasted chicken drumsticks coated in fresh herbs and spices, served alongside golden, caramelized zucchini wedges roasted in ghee.
Mastery comes from performing the basics exceptionally well
Half Tabata is 4 rounds of 20 seconds of work then 10 seconds of rest (2 minutes total.) So each round you'll do 2 minutes of HSPU, 2 minutes of push press, 2 minutes of K2E, 2 minutes of snatching, then rest 2 minutes before repeating.
Post load used and reps completed each round to comments.
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Ingredients
For the Chicken Drumsticks:
6 chicken drumsticks (skin-on)
1½ Tbsp ghee, melted
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
Salt & black pepper, to taste
For the Zucchini Wedges:
2 medium zucchini, cut into thick wedges
1½ Tbsp ghee, melted
½ tsp dried basil or Italian seasoning
Salt & pepper, to taste
Optional Finishing:
1 tsp olive oil (off heat drizzle)
Fresh parsley or lemon wedges (optional garnish)
Macronutrients
(per serving, makes 3)
Protein: 42g
Fat: 35g
Carbs: 4g
Preparation
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl, toss chicken drumsticks with melted ghee, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Coat well. Arrange on one half of the baking sheet.
In another bowl, toss zucchini wedges with melted ghee, basil, salt, and pepper. Spread out on the other half of the baking sheet in a single layer.
Roast for 35–40 minutes, flipping the zucchini halfway through. Chicken should be golden with crispy skin and reach 165°F internal temp. Optional: Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end for more crisp.
Plate the chicken and zucchini together. Drizzle with olive oil (if using) and garnish with fresh parsley or lemon wedges.
Coach Glassman uses gymnastics to illustrate the difference between simply avoiding mistakes and achieving true mastery. While risk and originality can make a performance more impressive, virtuosity—"performing the common uncommonly well"—is what distinguishes the very best. Beginners are often too eager to skip the fundamentals in pursuit of more advanced skills, a mistake that ultimately slows progress.
The best coaches relentlessly emphasize the basics, building sound movement before introducing more complex techniques. Whether teaching an air squat before an overhead squat or prioritizing simple, intense workouts over flashy programming, mastery comes from repeated excellence in the fundamentals. The path to becoming a great athlete—or a great coach—is not endless novelty, but a lifelong commitment to doing the basics exceptionally well.
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