CrossFit Media Library

Bring Back the Jump Rope: The Simple Tool You're Probably Ignoring

Published on December 20, 2025

You said you'd do 10 minutes of jump rope and quit at five, which means you just rediscovered what boxers and wrestlers never forgot: this simple tool will humble you and get you in serious shape. While most of our work with the jump rope shows up as double-unders in a WOD, the single-under is a seriously legitimate conditioning implement that builds cardiovascular capacity, develops lower-leg resilience, and strengthens footwork and coordination with minimal impact. The irony: if you want better double-unders, do more single-unders.

The Bench Press in CrossFit: Why You Should Do It (And How To Do It Right)

Published on December 17, 2025

CrossFit includes the bench press less than almost any other training program, but that doesn't mean you should skip it entirely. When done correctly as part of a comprehensive program, the bench press builds raw upper-body strength and works your back more than you think. You just need to know the technical details that turn it into a true full-body movement.