Topsy
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 25 minutes of:
3 ring muscle-ups
8 thrusters
17-calorie row
♀ 75 lb
♂ 115 lb
Post rounds and reps to comments.
McCoy “Topsy” Turner, a loved member of the CrossFit community and former Seminar Staff trainer, died by suicide on March 8, 2025, after suffering from complex post-traumatic stress.
Turner served for 17 years in the Royal Navy, specializing as an exercise rehabilitation instructor. He was part of Operation Herrick when he served in Afghanistan before relocating to Bali and continuing his work in CrossFit education. Turner worked more than 250 Level 1 and Level 2 Seminars.
Turner was known for his warmth and kindness, and touched countless lives who attended CrossFit courses. He is survived by his sons Brodie and Tommy.
Stimulus and Strategy:
This Hero workout is a triplet where athletes can attempt to move at a consistent pace throughout the duration of the workout. The load on the thruster and the ring muscle-ups are intended to be completed unbroken. Row at a pace that allows for some recovery to allow for adequate performance on the remaining movement. Since this is a Hero workout, athletes can attempt it as prescribed even if the intended stimulus is not met. Embrace the challenge.
Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell. Reduce the reps of the ring muscle-ups. Reduce the calories on the rower.
To reduce the complexity of the ring muscle-ups, consider jumping ring muscle-ups.
In case of injury or limitation, consider performing low-ring muscle-up transitions for the ring muscle-up. If necessary, consider a combination of 2-3 ring rows and 2-3 push-ups from the knees. For the thrusters, perform front squats if you have an overhead limitation or push presses for a squat limitation. For the rower, consider performing the same calories on any available machine.
Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 25 minutes of:
3 jumping ring muscle-ups
8 thrusters
17-calorie row
♀ 55 lb
♂ 75 lb
Beginner option:
Every 5 minutes for 5 sets:
3 low-ring muscle-up transitions
8 thrusters
12-calorie row
♀ 35 lb
♂ 45 lb
Coaching cues:
On the thruster, keep the barbell connected to the shoulders until the lower body aggressively extends. At this point, use the upper body to press the bar into the overhead position. Proper timing will enhance the efficiency of this movement and allow for better performance in the muscle-up.
Resources:
The Kipping Ring Muscle-Up
The Thruster
Rowing Technique Tips
Jumping Ring Muscle-Up
Low-Ring Muscle-Up Transition
Comments on 250627
79 Comments
Rip
rx
8+14
As rx'd, 6 rounds.
Just warming up for this took some time. Muscle-ups and heavy-ish thrusters after several days at the beach is a rough re-entry. All singles for MUs, unbroken thrusters.
52m/5'10"/180
3 low ring muscle up transitions
8 thrusters #45
17 cal row
M/39/6’/175#
7+16 with 115-lb. and bar muscle-ups
BMU unbroken; thrusters 5+3; row ~950 calories/hour
Deo gratias
6 RNDs + 19
All unbroken
Rx 9+11
MU unbroken
Thrusters unbroken
Row @~900 Cal/h to recover
8+1 Rx
unbroken mu
5/3 on thrusters
slow row
R.I.P
RIP TOPSY
그쪽에서는 편안히 계시기를 기원합니다.
Beginner. Completed
6 Seated ring muscle up
17- KBS 53lbs
10 Pike push ups no rower
https://youtu.be/IS0XlvI-Slw
CrossFit.com WOD 250627 – “Topsy”
25 min AMRAP:
🔹 3 Jumping Ring Muscle-ups
🔹 8 Thrusters (77 lb)
🔹 17 Row Calories
Result: 4 Rounds + 3 Ring Muscle-ups.
💥 Kept every rep clean, every round unbroken.
No excuses, no backing down.
Just grit, breath, and reps.
M/56/67”150#
Topsy
25 min amrap
3 jumping ring muscle ups
8 double db thrusters 35# dbs
17 cal row
Finished round 10 with :03 left on the clock
On travel all day 250627. Did some elements of movements from Topsy and 250628 plus more mobility work in the hotel gym on 250628.
Wish I could have done more to honor your service, RIP Topsy.
6 rx
45/6’/180
Db thrusters 9,5kg
Bike
Rings muscleups
Rx
10 rounds + 17 reps
unbroken
i don’t like thrusters
Rx but bar muscle-ups
8 rounds + 21
Had a long commute to the muscle-up station
Tragedy what happened here
3 KPU + 3 tricep dips on “pull up bar” = 3 RMU
65# thrusters
To honor topsy I did 710 reps total of latpulls/presses, ab pulls, &bicep curls @50kg,(96) ghd situps, w/ 12 reps of leg presses @415lbs in 1 hour earlier today.
9 + 2, mid, 55yo M, scaled w ring rows, 75# barbell
-9 rds with 75; focused heavy on form. This weight was a little light, but still a good workout
Miss you broski. ❤️🙏🏽
Rx 11 rounds + 13 reps
*4/4 on all Thrusters
*~1100 Cal/hr for Rows
**This is a badass workout, but I wish it didn’t need to exist.
Rest in Peace Topsy
Bar MU x 3
95# Thrusters
RIP, Mr. Turner.
Rx’d: 7 rds + 3 reps.
M/ 42y/ 173lbs/ 68”
Intermediate
sky erg - 3 stricto pull e 3 push UP
t 34kg
5 rounds + 4 Thruster
Suicide is never the answer. Please seek help if you are feeling like taking your own life. People care about you.
55 yo M/ 5'9"/ 145 lbs
8 rounds (224 reps/calories)
scaled to 75 lbs
M/52
Bar Miscle ups & 75# thrusters & 17 cal C2 rower
6+2
got hung up on muscle ups….all done as singles and in rds 5&6 I had some fails that I had to redo. Harder than looks after a couple of rounds of fatigue
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 25 minutes of:
3 ring muscle-ups
8 thrusters
17-calorie row
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♀ 75 lb
♂ 115 lb
5+19 reps as rx’d+ (Unbroken strict muscle ups) could’ve gotten 6 if I’d strategized a bit better but I really paced myself today, doing only 4 thrusters at a time…
46/176cm/176lbs
Dad 7th WOD ever: just short of 5 or 6 didn’t count but scaled to 6 self assisted parallel bar dips, 8 medball goblet squats with 10lb,
17 calorie row
68/5’6”/174
7 rounds plus ring rows, push ups (knee) and front squats 45#.
McCoy “Topsy” Turner-Rest Easy
Rx time/reps/cals-scaled to low trans. w/TRX for RMU & 65# thrusters
9 rounds + 7 reps
(Finished the 10th after time @ 27:24)
My honor to remember a fallen CF member & armed forces veteran in this way.
If you are struggling today, call or text 988.
6 rounds 3 reps
3 invert rows, 3 knee pushups
35# thrusters
17 cal row (sub 1:30)
6+ 23
intermediate
M50/77/179cm
8 rounds
Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 25 minutes of:
3 jumping ring muscle-ups
8 thrusters
17-calorie row
♀ 55 lb
♂ 75 lb
Intermediate
2-3 ring MU’s
Switched between treadmill and assault bike every other one
Rx 8+ 11
RX 7+24
M/55
Intermediate-ish (BMU w/ 75#)
7+3 BMU
9+2
bar muscle ups
https://youtu.be/k6yTwt8E3gI?si=ITVoGwkDqSpcwpRz
Rest in peace, Topsy
I hope Jesus saves you all.
25 Minute AMRAP
3 Push-Ups (From Knees)
8 Thrusters (45# barbell)
17 Cal Row
Rounds: 9 + 3 Push-Ups!
3 Jumping ring muscle ups
8 thrusters @ 45#
17 cal row
*Home gym score*
3x chest-to-bar pull ups
8x 75lbs thrusters
17 cal row
10 rounds
8 rds + 14 reps
25 minute AMRAP
3 pull-ups
3 ring dips
8 thrusters (75 lb)
20 pulls on rower (computer doesn’t work)
3x10 back extensions for posterior PT
Beginner option:
Every 5 minutes for 5 sets:
3 low-ring muscle-up transitions
8 thrusters
12-calorie row
45 lb
Had some garage gym subs but tried my best to preserve the intention of this hero workout. BMU for RMU. KB (53 lb) swings for row calories.
8 R + 1 BMU
all BMUs were singles. Thrusters and swings all unbroken. Tried to keep it around 3 minutes per round but the fatigue really settled in at the end across these movements. Spice level high.
with honor. RIP TOPSY.
New to CrossFit and did my first WOD today in my rudimentary home gym with a low ceiling!
Beginner option, but 5 rounds for time @ 9:02
6x 20 kg barbell rows + 6x push-ups
Front squat with bar (20 kg)
200m run
M 40 yo 185 cm 75 kg
Great Jon Mass!
Great job Mass!
3 inverted rows + 3 push ups
8 thrusters 55#
17 cal row
9 rounds
M 52/77kg/176
This time intermediate
9 rounds + 3jrmu + 5thrusters
3 jumping ring muscle-ups
8 thrusters
17-calorie row
♂ 75 lb=35kg
First time doing MU since move from BR
RX, 5 round + 19 reps
3 ring muscle-ups>>3strict c2b+6dips
115lb
7rds+3reps
Rx’d
6 rounds
M 34 85kg
Rx
6 rounds
3 bar muscleup transitions
8 x 30kg thruster
17 cals row
6 rounds + 3 reps
4 rounds + thrusters completed
38 yo f 165 cm 65 kg
3 burpee push ups
Feont squat in smith machine 30 kg without the bar
17 cal in the row