I like it!

awesome job chuck!

Carswell=Power. Way to go Chuck!

If I can't do DU very well any suggestions on a substitute? I can do a 3:1 ratio with normal jump roping. I usually can only do 2 or 3 DU in a row before messing up somehow.

Hell yeah Chuck!

I"m a huge Chuck Carswell fan! Looking forward to buying you a drink in Carson, Brother.

I learned DUs back in boxing and the trick is to pogo off your toes and spin the rope faster. The mistake most people make in the beginning, (I did too) is to try to lift the legs high. Power jump and keep the legs straight and you'll get it no prob. (Now as for the 275lb deadlift for a 10, that's a whole 'nother story. Much Love Chuck Carswell. Hell even Polaski's time is crazy)

My concrete is more disturbed while doing burpees than that snow.

Chuck!!!!! Nice work, brother. Sorry I left you hanging on that one. I sent in my better half to represent the G family.

Hey...just noticed that the "Compare to" link is from January 2011. What a perfect opportunity to learn how to use this very important asset here. You may notice...ahem...a certain poster doing Newbie stuff if you do.

Just saying...

Any suggestions/advice on establishing a rhythm for Dbl. Unders? I can't seem to get them. It is rare that I can even get 3 in a row without banging my toes with the rope.

Love some Chuck! Miss you buddy. I'm also a big fan of Jessica's!! Great post today. Thanks CF! <3 Christmas CrossFit Invoke

@ Kevin

what I did is a DU ladder ie. do 1, when ready do 2, and so on until in 3 attepts you can't get the number, then go back down the ladder. I was able to get over 20 in a short time. do it like 3-4 days a week. this is also great for any of your goats.

#4 I have ppl do the same amount of tuck jumps and singles (working on a faster rope speed) so

50 double unders = 50 tuck jumps + 50 singles

as far as being able to get them...practice, practice, practice on technique for rope speed and the timing will come

This one looks fun!!! Are 100 singles = to 50 Double unders? First time I've done a Jump Rope WoD

Was wondering something recently. If crossfit is designed to make people fit and ready for anything, how come there is never any lateral movements incorporated in the wods? not trying to be negative, just inquisitive.

oh okay Chuck...at least lie to us. 2:46 ? Really? Really? Ugh. No for real though. Awesome job! This looks like a great burner

13:10
started w/du
rd1: horrible du, 185x10 unbroken dl but slow
rd2: worse du, 195x10 unbroken dl but slow
rd3: worst du, 205x10 unbroken dl slowest

max effort dl afterwards
255x1, 275x1, 295x1, 305x1, 320x1

@ Matt #17: One day of working out in the snow doesn't give you pneumonia. Relax. While running in the dead of a Minnesota winter, I've had to strip down to spandex shorts and a tank. No pneumonia. Then again, hey, I'm a wild and crazy youth.

Puppies version off Brand x

10:01
I am crap at skipping of any sort so each DU was a single with a pause.....if i could get my rythym i could knock 5 minutes off that time!

2nd Crossfit WOD down.....addict Yes....Athlete....NO

Today: 12:04
Sub'd 225# for the DL's. Double-unders went AWESOME. 48 in a row in the first round- a personal best.

On 100322: 21:04
Started with 245# on the DL, but had to drop it to 225# at the beginning of the second round.

43/m/176cm/73kg

Scaled to 245 pound deadlift (111 kg)

4:55 PR (last time 5:29)

No shoes, round one unbroken.

m/43/5'6"150

scaled 225#

5:02
du failed a bit today. hamstring a bit tweeky.

I would love to see one of the trainers or athletes answer Cody #16s question. I have wondered the same thing myself. Thanks.

2:48
didnt miss one double under or put the bar down once mid set.
Faster on the double unders next time.
pretty pumped about this time.

39/M/6'5"/214

11:55

Subbed DUs for Tuck Jumps due to heavy snow and low ceilings. Totally brutal workout! My max DL ever is 330lbs., so 275 was challenging. Good work all!

Regards,
Dave

5.30 110kg

F/45/6'1"/160

12:26
155# DL...DUs were horrible.

M/44/5'11"/200

10 255# DLs
200 single-unders
8 255# DLs (hurt back)

~5:45

3:28.26

3 Rounds:
10 x 275#
50 Reg. Jumps

Professional Athlete. Brutal. Love a good beating.

m/46/185

7:57

As Rx'd: 5:12:60

Rx'd - 6:42

Scaled DL's to 255 lbs.

5:37

FOB Salerno

5:31 RX. Tasted blood after.. Awesome quick workout! : ))

7:36 i was doing CFootball for 3 month so the DL wasn't so bad but i sucked in DU, just singles for now.

Not looking forward to this one...I can't do DU's to save my life! Really appreciate all the tips that are posted!

As rx'd 6:01. First two sets of deeds unbroken, then 5 n 5. Only got 20-30 dubs unbroken each round. More practice! Nice work Chuck!

7:30 pulled 315lb DU kicked my butt...only could get about 10 to 15 in a row

51m/5'7"/150#

15:45/6 rnds

5 DL 110k
300m concept II ski erg

245# DL (275 is my 3RM)
50 D/U

8:36

COP Zormat, Afghanistan

7:27

185# DL
Had to split up the D/U's into 15's and 10's

First week of Crossfit in the books.

9:30

F/ 26/ 5'9/143

105 trap bar dl
100 jump ropes

Still cannot master the DU

PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE...CORRECTLY. GET A COACH :) LOVE ME SOME DU'S! YOUTUBE HAS VIDS ALSO:)

F/38/5'/123

3 Rounds
10 x 160 lbs deadlifts (190 lbs is my max)
50 double-unders
(first round unbroken)

8:08

9:02

Subbed 100 singles for the DUs. Still working on DUs, can't get more than 5 in a row, did singles to keep intensity up.

First set of DLs unbroken. A mistake I think, I was smoked after that.

205# DL, 10
35 jump tucks
3 rounds
7:50

M/25/186/5'9"

As rx'd 5:05

Screwed up the first round of DUs, couldn't get a rhythm going to save my life.

3:17 @195#!!

5:41 3RDS
185 DL
150 Single under...
Camp Bastion, AFG

1:17

As Rx'd
15:34
DL's ok but DU's sucked. Ah well!

M/23/5'10"/189

5:27

3 rounds
275# deadlift
50 single unders

DU's still need a lot of work so I subbed single unders so I could do this at more of a sprint pace instead

3 rft 205# dl, 50 su, 250m row = 9:35

Planned to do 250# dl's, but left hip/quad said no. Get better sleep, eat fewer carbs, drink more water, focus on progress over a month, not a day.

w/u - 30 sec Samson, 7x (push, scap push, sit, dip), 135# - 185# dl x 5, 30 su

c/d - 45# fs x 5, t2b x 5

8:45 rx'd.

I don't have an jumprope or an area to do so... so I was thinking of subbing 10 burpees & 10 26" box jumps for every 50 DUs... thoughts?

M/32/199

4:56 RX'd.

7:14

3RFT:
10 dead lifts @ 275
150 single unders

6:26
225# DL
Tuck jumps

We knew CC was a trainer extraordinaire, but who knew he was such a WOD BEAST!?!?!? Really, really amazing job.

Yikes! My 1RM on the deadlift is 275#! Any recommendations on scaled weight for this WOD?

5:14 rxd

M/35/5'9"/175

6:51 as rx'd

My DU's just sucked today Couldn't find any rhythm at all. got better as the rounds went on so maybe I just didn't warm up well enough! Next time will be better

Decided to do a dedicated strength day today.

Power cleans, 5 X 1
85-95-105-115-120(PR)

Deadlifts, 5 X 5
120-135-145-155-165

2012-02-02: 4:45. Sub 285/100's.
2011-01-23: 6:40. Sub 100's.
2010-03-23: 8:07. Sub 100's.

as rxd
3.46(pr)

7:04, pr is 6:46

M/27/5'9"/180

3 rds for time
275lb deadlift 10 reps
jump rope 100 reps

* CrossFit Total - squat press deadlift. Alan (230, 135 PR tie, 330) Cedric.
* 5RFT: 10x clapping push-ups, 15 OHS @ 95, 10 ring dips, 15 box jumps: Alan 16:07, Cedric 17:06.

3rds for time 14:56
130lb DL 10 reps
200 singles

Eddie 5'9 165lbs 32 y/o rx 6:40 BUTT kicker!!!!

4:55 rxd

M/34/6'3"/200

Rx'd: 4:16(PR)
Prev: 4:20

4:32
3rd. for time:
275 DL
100 singles

Only had to regrip once on the DL which for me is good. Not bad for someone who a year ago could only do 275 one time!!

m/38/6'1"/195

m/30/179/71"
5:08 as rx

Lex f/29/135/67"
5:49 at 165 dead lift
Good one.

2:55rx great WOD!

4:28 as Rx'd. Awww yea. Think I twinged my lower back though. We shall see tomorrow.

5:05 rx'd.

27/m/6'2"/200
6:35 , sub'd 205lb DL's (bw) and toe touches (soccer skill) for DU's I need to be touching the ball more anyway and thought it was a great sub since you have to spring off of your toes for the entire movement.

7:58 with 255 lb DL ... Would've been faster if the chubby front desk girl hadn't "sprinted" over 2 me while I was jumping rope to let me know that "jumping rope is absolutely not allowed here!" I should've responded with "that's why this entire gym is filled with guys that look like cream puffs and girls that look like hell" .. Instead I said I was sorry and jumped rope with no rope lol Gotta love traditional "fitness centers" !!!!

Just curious, what is the RX women's weight? I usually dont follow mainsite wods but i really want to do this one. thanks!

F/25/123/5'3"
185lb, 50 du as rx from brand x
4:42

6m14s - started last during du at 3m

10:23 as Rx'd.

4:15 @ 155lbs (PR)

6:31 - first time pulling 275 for 10's!

2:55rx great WOD!

4:34
145 (put on less weight then I thought but good time) subbed 30 air squats for DU since I can't jump (s/p foot surgery)

8:15...185 dead lift, up and down stairs between lift and rope (gyms spread out)

1000 kettlebell swing 20kg 37:22

rx'd 4:55
Rnd 1 unbroken
Rnd 2 broken but groov'n
Rnd 3 DL felt like 375# slowed down

4:36(PR) as rx'd
DUs were disappointing, I could not get my rhythm down.
DLs unbroken.

one more thing
Go Bears #51!
or should we say number 90

8:36 Rx'd, damn double unders!!!

34/M/190

uhhh yeaaaa

Been doing CF for 3 years and I still can't do more than 2 DU's at a time.

scaled the DL's to 225#
and did 100 rope jumps each round

7:49

4:37 as rx'd

that was a smoke check

500M C2 Row,

#185 DLs
DUs grps of 15-ish to 50

12:15, half of previous as DUs get better, still alternating single-double-single-double.....

4:04

9:08 with 225# DLs

3rd round of DUs took over 3 mins.

7:55 Rx

225# DL unbroken first two rounds
245# DL for the third round
did 400 singles in place of 150 DU...still getting the technique down...forgot to clock the time though ..o well, it was good

6:31 first time pulling 275 for 10's!

185# deadlifts
150 single unders
6:40 PR

Took 5 min rest then
20 155# deadlifts in 50 seconds
20 back ext/15 ghsu x 5 not for time

Laura f/49/5'7/140

CHUCK CARSWELL!!!

Looks like your fitness is doing just fine. Can't wait to see you, bro.

M/26/180/72"

Rx 4:38 DL unbroken but I def need to work on the D/U!

Three rounds for time of:
205 pound Deadlift, 10 reps
50 Single-unders high jump
3:48

M/173/5'7"/32
as RX'd 14:02

As rx'd: 4.42

8:02
245/245/200 on the DL
50 DU

f/35/145

W/U: 3 rounds, 10 each pullup, sit up, pushup, dip

3 rounds
115 lb deadlift 10 reps
50 regular jump rope

4:38

m/33/6'3/ 250
not good a du's
275 dl 10
100 skips
3 rounds
6:55

28/m/5'11"/190
As rx'd
4:15(PR by 4min)

This stuff works!

Three rounds for time of:

225 pound Deadlift, 10 reps
50 Single-unders high jump (can't really get down the du yet)

4:28

14:45...163/172...160cal...noon
225# DL's broken into 5's. DU's much better. Prob stopped/missed twice/three times each rd.

scaled to
225 deadlift
100single unders

7:20

FRIDAY 120203

Three rounds for time of:
275 pound Deadlift, 10 reps
50 Double-unders

9:38

Hi, my name is Clayton and I SUCK at double-unders. Total time spent on the DL was just under 3:00 min. The other 6:00 min and change spent doing double-unders 3 and 4 at a time. Depressing.

M35/5'4"/145lbs
As RX'd
4:13 PR

225lb Deadlift
8:06

18:25 - deadlifts at 225lbs.

8:03
225# DL

4:49

3:44
my rope tied itself in a knot between round one and two

M/52/5'8"/180

(Had to transition back and forth between basement and ground-level patio via fire escape stair well)

DL=223#

5:51

M/22/175 lbs
8:44 Rx'd
Deadlifts were a grind, but made up for it on the DUs. Really liked this wod!

3 Rounds - 5:44
245# DL
50 DU

Fun WOD!!

Triston Coomes (age 15)

4:19 #205 DL

m/18/5'8"/166

3 rounds-6:50
205# DL
50 Tuck jumps

M'34/5'7"/190

Rx'd 7:33 (dl max is 315lbs)

Nice job power-girl and Dave T. You guys have given me something to shoot for when I do this workout tomorrow morning.

M/24/210/5'11"

As rx'd plus

3rounds

315x10
50 dbl unders

2:38

24/m/170lbs

3 Rounds: 6:24

275lbs DL
50 Dnl unders

7:59

Scaled to 100kg DLs
Subbed 30cm box jumps for DUs

Why does the open cost 4 times as much as last year? Seems to be a huge jump especially since a lot of people siged up last year to see there name up with others and have some fun. I guess I don't understand the massive jump.

As Rx'd and those DLs took forever :)

25 minutes

5:50

subbed 100 regular skips for DU

225 lb deadlifts
18:44

m/39/6/195
As Rx'd
8:46
DLs were heavy for me and I was not hitting my DUs

f/30/501/145
165# DL
Tuck Jumps
4:52
Still need to work on getting DUs

3 rds
205# DL x 10
50 DU's
5:51 (low ceiling threw off DU rhythm, grrr)

As Rx 4:53

Kept efing up the double unders in the first round. Good workout.

M/168#/6'/37yrs

12:05, 185 lbs (225 lbs is my 1RM), 20 DU's (just learning DU's--my first set was strung together w/ 1's,2's & sometimes 3's. My last set I got a string of 10 in a row!). I'm learnin'!

7:40 sub di for 150 singles per round this was tougn the dl were a kill!!er!!

Modified for me, Pending total knee replacement
Tricompartmental degeneration of left knee with deformities
Three Rounds for Time:
CONDITIONING DRILL 2, EXERCISE 4: THE SWIMMER: 10 / 4 count reps
1:30 speed bag
1:30 heavy bag
10:03
M/54/6’/205

F/42/5'7"/155

5:43
70# DL...did single unders w/o stopping vice double unders, which I seem to still lack the coordination to do. Getting better though!

KHarts87 #80, a similar thing happened to me! I found a spot where no one else was in the weight room to do the jumping rope and this gym lady came in and said I had to go to a whole other area of the gym if I wanted to jump rope. So I definitely lost time going back and forth!

Freaking double unders, how do they work?

Scaled 225DL.
4:51

M 28/220/6'3"

8:21 rx'd

DUs hard with 8' ceilings

42/m/185
as rx'd

new pr 8:31
(old pr 8:40)

Dead lift 225#
Wall Taps for double unders, no jump rope.
3:50
Lungs and quads were burning on this one.
had to break up the wall taps a little.

4:24 Rx'd. 16 Year Vegan.

3-rounds 25:45
DL - 225lbs
Sub DU for jumping jacks - 50. Can't jump rope in my gym either.

3 Rounds
110 kg DL (about 245#lbs)
50 DU's

7:25

m/178cm/88kg/36y
11:34 (last time 14:05)

F/41/5'6"/150

105#

13:26

Watched lots of DL videos before doing this, as I seem to frequently injury my back. Took the DL's slowly and went light; focused on form & re-setting. I look forward to working on these more.

The speed rope broke at the beginning of the first round, so had to break in the Rx rope--hadn't been able to string any together with it up until now, but got better throughout the workout.

PR- 5:24. (previous 8:41). 3rd Rd of DLs broke at rep 6. DUs needed significant improvement during all 3 rounds.

M/23/6'4''/231

4:51

"Pack"

185DL
50 Jumps per round

wishing i had a better warm up

Three rounds for time of:
275 pound Deadlift, 10 reps
100 Single-unders

Three rounds for time of:
275 pound Deadlift, 10 reps
100 Single-unders

8:56

Three rounds for time of:
275 pound Deadlift, 10 reps
100 Single-unders

8:56

as rx'd
13:26

way slower than last not sure why so slow today. DL were way hard. broken 5/5 last 4 sets

16:41

275 pound DL
50 du
3 rounds

Du were very slow but I found that looking at my feet in the mirror helped.

10:26 w/ 225#

as rx'd

11:56

deadlifts were definitely difficult

Carole
F/53/5'6"/138

5:26(PR) with 155#
Previous best was 5:49

Kevin
M/52/5'11"/172

5:52(PR) with 225#
Previous best was 6:20

Rx'd 6:15 m/22/185#

good work mr carswell! This one was tough, i just recently learned double unders strung tog. So had a hard rime gettin started. Great workout. All but the last set of DL was unbroken.

3 rounds
10 135# Cleans
50 Double Unders
11:19
Good Workout
Last time was 11:41

M/43/185

As rx'd:

5:58

A PR by 2 minutes.

More better faster

M/24/5'9"/165

Rx'd

15:57.39

Sacrificed time to keep as Rx'd...paid for it. DUs killed the time.

"To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift." - Steve Prefontaine

Scaled DL 225#: 8:13 (pr)

Modified
3Rs
275# DL
150 single unders

10:40

Scaled DL to 255#

6:35

DU's have been a slow progression but now am putting together strings of 20 and 30 ... If your not there yet just keep at it, try different rope weights, slightly heavier helped me at first.

12.28 as Rx'd.

DUs are getting better

Deads as follows: (1: 7, 3 (2: 4, 3, 3 (3: 5, 3, 2

22/m/5'11"/171

As Rxd M/22/185. 6:15

Props to mr carswell and everyone else who fompleted this wod. Tough one. Just recently learned DUs so that i can string them together. Getting started with em though was tough. All DLs unbroken till last two, lost my grip :/

Great workout

Jeff @ 2.0
2:41
one mess up on DU in last round

as rx'd

4:54 NOT A PR!

M/18/162
4:55 rx'd

4:49, du's getting much better, but still broken sets, cost some time

sean
3 rounds 275# DL x10

lorie
3 rounds 135# DL x 5

4:15 Rx'd

* DL's unbroken
* DU's were broken way too many times. Just getting tripped up...

M/34/5'9"/196lbs
as Rx'ed
9:02

9:12

Scaled to 205 DL, and each DU had a single under in between

Avg HR 179, peak 186. 3 minutes faster than last time, but 20 lbs less.

Outrageous work Carole and Kevin!

f/42/176/5'11"

205 lb deadlift

6:08

then I did 3 x 10 GHD situps with 10 band assist kipping pullups.

First time ever even attempting DL of 275. Got it the first ten reps! 225 for the next two sets.

For the double unders I tried the single, double single approach. The best I got in a row was 13. Again, my best ever.

9:02

My back is going to be sore tomorrow!

m/45/165/5'8"

Time: 8:14.

Screwed the entire workout up on the fourth DU as I broke the rope. I had about 10 seconds of indecison and then decided that 25 burpees was a decent approximation of effort.

I pulled the 275 pretty good but lost my grip at rep seven each of the three sets.

50/M/180
Sub'd
185 DL
9:52

Skipped, taking it easy on my low back. Made up the 120201 WOD instead. Results there.

M/34/5'9"/150

Subbed 245 Deadlifts

6:06

subbed 235# deadlifts

6:00

4:38

Jessica - 4:50 (185lbs.)

Compare to:
110123 - 4:22
100322 - 7:02

12:44. I don't know how these animals do a sub 8 minute let alone sub 3!

Subbed 205#

9:40 rx'd
double unders very broken

DL's: Round 1: unbroken, 2&3: 6-4. DU's very slow:

17:52

3:26 pr

with tuck jumps for double unders.

C-
3:26
185#

Rx'd 6:00

Subbed tuck jumps for double unders.

12:12

That's 4:19 faster than May 2010. I did mixed grip deadlifts this time, which I'm sure helps.

3:14 @ home. unbroken, double overhand grip

44m, 6-218
RX'd
16:31
DUs keep me very humble!

8:17 sub 3x jump rope for each double under.

38/166/5'8

subbed 255lb deadlifts, 8:55

3:48 as Rx'd.

5:19 as rx'd

11 15

350 as rx'd

14 flat as rx'd
DLs good, DUs sucked... More practice

stupidly did 5 rounds instead of 3 so figured out why my time was so slow

Three rounds for time of:
185 pound Deadlift, 10 reps
35 tuck jumps

tt = 4:19

as RX
3:16

4:49

TLR: 5:07 (200#) --- still fighting off bronchitis

225lb deadlift
8:16

As rx'd

11:31 pr

As Rx'd.
7:51 (PR)

Mrs. Miyagi
135# deadlift. Rest as Rx'd.
6:56 (PR with 135# deadlift))
8:42 (PR with 185# deadlift)

225lb dl 14:51

225lb dl 14:51

9:00

185#, 30 box jumps

3:10 RX

as rx'd
deads unbroken, damn you double unders!!
4:40

6:09

M/42/5'8"/171

Scaled to 185lb DL and 50 DUs for the 3 rds -
4:50

205lb dead
50 doubles
9:56

M/40/190
Scaled
205 DL
50 DU

12:26

M/40/190

205lb DL
50 SU

12:26

19:23

145lb DL

As Rx'd: 10:21

6:10 as rx'd

195# DL, rounds 1 & 2
155# DL round 3

40 bjs

9:46

9:02

Deadlifts in sets of five. Good decision not to scale it.

The Porch:
Three rounds for time of:
225 pound Deadlift, 10 reps
50 Tuck jumps

6:48 (pr)

5:03

8:37 at 225lbs

9th wk of CF
6ft male 235
rx'd 24 min 275 deadlift no problem but those freaking double unders i suck at but i did them just as prescribed

m/38/5'9/180
CFWU-3. Reg. Fr home. Superman. Burgener. Run 400m on TM.
5:45
Had to break. DL to 6+4,7+3 last 2 sets. Mainly b/c mentally trying to save for DU.
DU not bad. One messup per round & one break around 40 or so b/c I was tired & was losing "it".
1/23/11: 7:18
3/22/10: 12:04

6:26

as rxed

11:30

subbed 20 DUs instead of 50

15:33

7:30 for 185lb dl & 200 single unders vs
10:00 for 135lb DLs & 200 single unders 1/24/11

slow 1k run wu. abmat x 18 after.

33/M/6'/185

4:52 rx'd
DU were a little more sticky today than usual.

Great WOD.

51/m/190

Rx. 8:34

100 SUs, 11:57

6:52

CF WU + back extensions

WOD for 2/3/12

Three rounds for time of:
-275 pound Deadlift, 10 reps (subbed 185 - unbroken first set, 5-3-1-1 second, 5-3-2 third
-50 Double-unders (broken, need to do better next time)

close to eight minutes - had issues with headphones and pants falling down during double unders - still beat at the end but will definitely get a better time next time

Three rounds for time of:
275 pound Deadlift, 10 reps
25 Burpees

9:16

Subbed burpees 2:1 since I didn't have a place to do the box jumps. Pure brutality...

M/27/5'11''/195

Time 13:00

7:35

225# & 2x single under

75kg deadlift 35db
4"30

10:54 12.03.12
3 rounds
sub 90k back sq x 10 (carrying back inj from DL)
inc. 35lb db swing - 10, 15, 20
DU x50

15:53 13.02.11

8:03

235#
8:50

CFWUx2 20kgx5, 60x6, 90x5, 110, 120
15:15 (+1:30)
125kg

as RX
6:13