LatAm Masters Online Qualifier Reveals Three Workouts, Medellín Semifinal Spots

Three workouts and the allocation of Medellín Semifinal spots were released for the LatAm Masters online qualifier, opening the path for Masters athletes across the region to secure a place at the June 12-14 Semifinal in Medellín. Mayhem Athlete representatives Rich Froning and Facundo Etchecolatz published the tests on January 16, and competitors have until January 31, 2026 to complete the work, record video, and submit scores via PukieBook.

The three announced workouts are varied and built to test strength, gymnastics capacity, pacing, and maximal power. Workout 1 is a short, high-intensity barbell and gymnastics piece with a specific rep scheme and a time cap; barbell loads are scaled by age group so athletes can select the appropriate weight for their bracket. Workout 2 is a 4-round, for-time test combining calories on the rower, box jump overs, and snatches, all under a 12-minute cap. Workout 3 is split into 3A and 3B: 3A is a 6:00 AMRAP with ascending thrusters and bar-facing burpees, while 3B is a heavy strength window for a squat-clean plus front-squat 1RM. Together the trio demands both aerobic efficiency and single-effort maximal strength, reflecting the mixed demands of a Semifinal environment.

Qualification slots for the Medellín Semifinal were published alongside the workouts. For the 35-39 and 40-44 brackets, organizers allocated three men and three women each. Additional Masters age brackets were assigned slots according to the announcement, with allocations scaled across the full age range up to 80+. These slots determine who advances from the online phase into the in-person LatAm Semifinal in Medellín this June.

For athletes, the practical takeaway is straightforward: manage your workload to peak for both short, intense tests and a heavy max effort; ensure your chosen barbell loads match your age-group scaling; and prioritize clean video and timely submission on PukieBook before the January 31 deadline. Coaches and gym owners should also plan judge and video protocols, and block training sessions that simulate the test order and pacing.

The release tightens the calendar for Masters competitors aiming at Medellín. With workouts designed to separate power and engine, and with limited semifinal slots by age bracket, the online qualifier will force strategic programming and precise execution over the next ten days. Expect leaders to emerge quickly and for semifinal travel plans to start firming up as qualifying results are posted.