Rope climbing has long been a staple of the CrossFit regimen. It is a tremendously functional way to challenge the grip and develop upper-body strength. With the addition of the L-sit position, this movement has no peer in developing grip, arm, and core strength, as well as full-body control and coordination.
WatchThe L-Sit Rope ClimbComplete as many rounds as possible in 12 minutes of:
1 L-sit rope climb
3 overhead squats
1 L-sit rope climb
6 overhead squats
1 L-sit rope climb
9 overhead squats
1 L-sit rope climb
12 overhead squats
Etc. adding 3 reps to the OHS each round.
Climb to 15 ft, starting from seated.
♀ 75 lb ♂ 115 lb
Post rounds completed to comments.
Scaling:
If you are unable to complete an L-sit rope climb, modify the movement and challenge yourself in a pulling exercise.
Intermediate Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 12 minutes of:
1 Legless rope climb
3 overhead squats
1 Legless rope climb
6 overhead squats
1 Legless rope climb
9 overhead squats
1 Legless rope climb
12 overhead squats
Etc. adding 3 reps to the OHS each round.
Climb to 15 ft, starting from seated.
♀ 75 lb ♂ 115 lb
Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 12 minutes of:
1 Rope climb, lying to standing + 1 pull with feet wrapped
3 overhead squats
1Rope climb, lying to standing + 1 pull with feet wrapped
6 overhead squats
1 Rope climb, lying to standing + 1 pull with feet wrapped
9 overhead squats
1 Rope climb, lying to standing + 1 pull with feet wrapped
12 overhead squats
Etc. adding 3 reps to the OHS each round.
♀ 22 lb ♂ 35 lb