3 rounds for time of:
15 shoulder-to-overheads
30 burpee box jump-overs

♀ 95-lb barbell and a 20-inch box
♂ 135-lb barbell and a 24-inch box

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a grind with a bit of movement redundancy. Don’t expect this workout to be blazing fast; instead, think of this effort as smooth and steady. The loading of the barbell should be moderate. Some will be able to perform unbroken sets, while others should aim to break no more than once. For the shoulder-to-overheads, choose push presses or push jerks. The push press will have an increased cycle time, while the push jerk will help produce more reps. And the burpee box jump-overs are a marathon, not a sprint.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell. Reduce the reps of the burpee box jump-overs.

To reduce the complexity of the shoulder-to-overheads, consider using a pair of dumbbells or performing shoulder presses at a reduced load. For the burpee box jump-overs, reduce the height of the box or perform burpee box step-overs.

In case of injury or limitation, for the shoulder-to-overheads, consider single-dumbbell shoulder presses or push presses. For the burpee box jump-overs, perform up-downs, plus box step-overs. If necessary, eliminate the box and perform up-downs.

Intermediate option:
3 rounds for time of:
15 shoulder-to-overheads
20 burpee box jump-overs

♀ 65-lb barbell and a 20-inch box
♂ 95-lb barbell and a 24-inch box

Beginner option:
3 rounds for time of:
15 shoulder-to-overheads
15 burpee box step-overs

♀ 35-lb barbell and a 12-inch box
♂ 45-lb barbell and a 20-inch box

Coaching cues:
As you dip in both the push press and push jerk, imagine running your shoulders and hips up and down a wall.

Resources:
The Push Press
The Push Jerk
Burpee Box Jump-Over Variations

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For time:
10 deadlifts
10 hang squat cleans
20 strict ring dips
8 deadlifts
8 hang squat cleans
16 strict ring dips
6 deadlifts
6 hang squat cleans
12 strict ring dips
4 deadlifts
4 hang squat cleans
8 strict ring dips
2 deadlifts
2 hang squat cleans
4 strict ring dips

♀ 145-lb barbell
♂ 205-lb barbell

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a challenging triplet with a descending rep scheme. The two weightlifting movements are difficult because of the moderate-to-heavy loading while the gymnastics exercise challenges your strict pressing stamina. Manage your reps and avoid pushing to failure early on. Expect the deadlifts to be the easier of the two weightlifting movements. Break the hang squat cleans as needed, but remember, the more you drop the bar, the more you have to pick it up.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell.

To reduce the complexity of the strict ring dips, perform foot-assisted ring dips or jumping ring dips. If you are choosing foot-assisted dips, use your feet or foot as much or as little as needed while still maintaining a full range of motion. For the deadlifts and hang squat cleans, use a pair of dumbbells or a medicine ball.

In case of injury or limitation, for the ring dips, perform box/bench dips or push-ups. For the deadlifts, consider sumo deadlifts with a barbell or kettlebell. For the hang squat cleans, consider breaking the movement into its component pieces of a hang power clean, plus a front squat. In case of a limitation, you could perform hang power cleans or front squats.

Intermediate option:
For time:
10 deadlifts
10 hang squat cleans
20 foot-assisted ring dips
8 deadlifts
8 hang squat cleans
16 foot-assisted ring dips
6 deadlifts
6 hang squat cleans
12 foot-assisted ring dips
4 deadlifts
4 hang squat cleans
8 foot-assisted ring dips
2 deadlifts
2 hang squat cleans
4 foot-assisted ring dips

♀ 105-lb barbell
♂ 155-lb barbell

Beginner option:
For time:
10 deadlifts
10 hang squat cleans
10 foot-assisted ring dips
8 deadlifts
8 hang squat cleans
8 foot-assisted ring dips
6 deadlifts
6 hang squat cleans
6 foot-assisted ring dips
4 deadlifts
4 hang squat cleans
4 foot-assisted ring dips
2 deadlifts
2 hang squat cleans
2 foot-assisted ring dips

♀ 35-lb barbell
♂ 45-lb barbell

Coaching cues:
With the heavier loading on the hang squat cleans, focus on jumping to full hip extension and getting the elbows around quickly so your elbows are high in the rack position.

Resources:
The Deadlift
The Hang Squat Clean
The Strict Ring Dip
Foot-Assisted Ring Dip Scaling Tips

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Rest Day

Don't Eliminate CrossFit Movements As You Age (Do This Instead)

Fitness advice tells you to eliminate exercises as you age — first this movement, then that one, gradually restricting yourself until you're doing nothing at all. But the real risk isn't getting hurt doing a deadlift at 60; it's being 75 and unable to pick up your grandchild because you haven't practiced that pattern in 15 years.

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3 rounds for time of:
150 double-unders
50 GHD hip extensions
50 AbMat sit-ups

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is an iteration of the Hero workout, Michael. In this version, the run is substituted with double-unders. For some, this variation may be faster. Choose an option for the jump rope that allows you to move on to the next exercise in 3 minutes or quicker. For the GHD hip extensions and AbMat sit-ups, remember to breathe, take small breaks if necessary, and keep moving.

Scaling:
Reduce the reps of each movement.

To reduce the complexity of the double-unders, perform as many reps/attempts as possible in 3 minutes. For the GHD hip extensions, perform a reduced range of motion or a superman hold on the GHD. For the AbMat sit-ups, perform feet-anchored sit-ups.

In case of injury or limitation, for the double-unders, perform single-unders or penguin taps. For the GHD hip extensions, perform unloaded good mornings or Superman arch-ups on the ground. For the AbMat sit-ups, perform a plank hold or hollow hold.

Intermediate option:
3 rounds for time of:
50 double-unders or 2 minutes of attempts
35 GHD hip extensions
35 AbMat sit-ups

Beginner option:
3 rounds for time of:
50 single-unders or 2 minutes of attempts
30-second GHD Superman hold
15 AbMat sit-ups

Coaching cues:
On the double-unders, as you jump up in the air, focus on flicking your wrists and handle of the jump rope down toward the ground.

Resources:
Need Double-Unders? Start Here.
The Double-Under
The GHD Hip Extension
The AbMat Sit-Up
The Single-Under

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Mary

Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
5 handstand push-ups
10 alternating single-leg squats
15 pull-ups

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Compare to 220726.

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a classic CrossFit benchmark and continues to build off of the previous two weeks. Mary is Cindy’s older sister, metaphorically speaking. The pressing and squatting elements are more challenging, and there is an increase in pull-up volume. If you can perform one or all three movements as prescribed, you should attempt this effort as Rx’d. Manage your reps in each round. Don’t push to failure too early, remember to breathe, and take breaks as needed.

Scaling:
Reduce the overall duration of the workout. Reduce the reps of the pull-ups.

To reduce the complexity of the handstand push-ups, perform pike push-ups. For the single-leg squats, perform these to a target, such as a box or a bench. For the pull-ups, perform jumping pull-ups or ring rows.

In case of injury or limitation, for the handstand push-ups, perform dumbbell shoulder presses. For the single-leg squats, perform reverse lunges or air squats. For the pull-ups, perform foot-assisted pull-ups or bent-over dumbbell rows.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
5 pike push-ups
10 alternating single-leg squats to a target
10 pull-ups

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
5 push-ups to a 24-inch box
10 air squats
15 ring rows

Coaching cues:
For the single-leg squats, focus on letting your chest lean over the thigh of the leg you are squatting on.

Resources:
The Kipping Handstand Push-Up
The Single-Leg Squat
The Kipping Pull-Up
The Pike Push-Up
Single-Leg Squat | Scaling
Push-Up Tips
The Air Squat
The Ring Row

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For time:
Run 5,000 meters

Compare to 250507.

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Stimulus and Strategy:
If executed properly, this workout challenges the boundaries of human performance and requires no equipment. It's a fantastic test of stamina, endurance, and mental fortitude. Experienced athletes should try for a PR on this benchmark. Look at your previous time to help determine an appropriate pace. Newer athletes should reduce the distance to complete the run in no more than 20 minutes.

Scaling:
Reduce the distance of the run.

In case of injury or limitation, consider 11,200/16,000 meters on the Echo bike or 4,000/5,000 meters on the rower or ski erg.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d

Beginner option:
On a 20-minute clock:
Run for distance

Coaching cues:
To avoid inefficient movement patterns while you run, imagine you’re running on the crossties of a railroad track, keeping your feet right under your body and landing on the balls of your feet.

Resources:
Running | Change in Support Drill
Running |Falling Forward
Running |Line Drills
Running |Position Drill

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Rest Day

Build Resilience, Not Fragility: The Science of Training CrossFit Safely Through Every Decade

The biggest risk you face as an aging athlete is not training at all. Here's why the strongest bodies are the safest bodies, and how CrossFit builds the physical capacity that protects you in the gym and in everyday life.

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3 rounds for time of:
100-meter dumbbell farmers carry
10 muscle-ups
15 dumbbell snatches, right arm
15 dumbbell snatches, left arm

♀ 35-lb dumbbells
♂ 50-lb dumbbells

Stimulus and Strategy:
In today’s workout, use two dumbbells for the farmers carry and a single dumbbell for the snatches. The loading should allow you to perform the carry in 2 sets or less. For the snatches, aim to perform all reps unbroken, but two sets may be needed because of the grip fatigue and redundant movement function with the muscle-ups. Don’t push to failure on the muscle-ups in the first round. Manage your reps and minimize your rest breaks.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the dumbbells. Reduce the reps of the muscle-ups.

To reduce the complexity of the muscle-ups, perform jumping muscle-ups. For the dumbbell snatches, perform hang dumbbell snatches.

In case of injury or limitation, perform single-arm dumbbell farmers carries. For the muscle-ups, perform low-ring muscle-up transitions. For the dumbbell snatches, perform single-arm dumbbell Russian swings.

Intermediate option:
3 rounds for time of:
100-meter dumbbell farmers carry
5 jumping muscle-ups
15 dumbbell snatches, right arm
15 dumbbell snatches, left arm

♀ 20-lb dumbbells
♂ 35-lb dumbbells

Beginner option:
3 rounds for time of:
100-meter dumbbell farmers carry
5 low-ring muscle-up transitions
10 dumbbell snatches, right arm
10 dumbbell snatches, left arm

♀ 10-lb dumbbells
♂ 15-lb dumbbells

Coaching cues:
Because of the conflicting movement functions, focus on a tight, efficient kip swing during the ring muscle-ups, pressing the rings toward the hips and then, looking for your toes as you transition to the bottom of the dip.

Resources:
The Dumbbell Farmers Carry
The Kipping Muscle-Up
The Dumbbell Power Snatch
The Jumping Ring Muscle-Up
Low-Ring Muscle-Up Transition Tips

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For time:
600-meter row
12 hang squat cleans
6 wall walks
400-meter row
8 hang squat cleans
4 wall walks
200-meter row
4 hang squat cleans
2 wall walks

♀ 125 lb
♂ 185 lb

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a triplet with a descending rep scheme. The loading of the barbell should be moderate to heavy. Choose a weight that allows you to complete the reps in three sets or fewer. Push the pace on the rower and manage your reps on the wall walks. Breathe between reps and don’t burn out in the first set.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell. Reduce the distance on the rower.

To reduce the complexity of the hang squat cleans, use a pair of dumbbells or consider performing a hang power clean, plus a front squat for each rep. For the wall walks, reduce the range of motion by only taking 1-3 steps toward the wall.

In case of injury or limitation, for the row, perform a 600/400/200-meter run or 500/900/1,300-meter Echo bike. For the hang squat cleans, consider hang medicine-ball cleans or kettlebell swings, plus a goblet squat. For the wall walks, perform inchworms, plus a push-up for each rep.

Intermediate option:
For time:
600-meter row
12 hang squat cleans
6 partial wall walks (2 steps toward the wall)
400-meter row
8 hang squat cleans
4 partial wall walks (2 steps toward the wall)
200-meter row
4 hang squat cleans
2 partial wall walks (2 steps toward the wall)

♀ 95 lb
♂ 135 lb

Beginner option:
For time:
600-meter row
12 hang squat cleans
6 inchworms
400-meter row
8 hang squat cleans
4 inchworms
200-meter row
4 hang squat cleans
2 inchworms

♀ 35 lb
♂ 45 lb

Coaching cues:
For the hang squat cleans, finish the second pull before getting under the barbell. Focus on jumping and getting the shoulders behind the barbell before pulling under the bar.

Resources:
Rowing
The Hang Squat Clean
The Wall Walk
The Inchworm

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Rest Day

Stop Majoring in Minors (And Focus on What Actually Works)

Social media has you obsessing over pre-workout timing, specialized accessories, and macronutrient tribes, while you skip actual workouts and eat poorly. Stop majoring in minors: move today, eat quality food consistently, and master the fundamentals; everything else is just noise.

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Complete as many rounds as possible in 15 minutes of:
400-meter run
30-second kettlebell front-rack hold

♀ 53-lb kettlebells
♂ 70-lb kettlebells

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout challenges your midline in a static hold. Static holds are often more difficult than dynamic movements because they require sustained muscle contraction with no relief, which limits blood flow and engages fewer muscle fibers than dynamic movements. Focus on your breathing and always try to hold for one more second before breaking. Unless you are completing the holds unbroken in every set, think of the run as a recovery. Feel free to push the pace, but you should be able to get back to the hold and perform at least 15 seconds before resting.

Scaling:
Reduce the distance of the run. Reduce the load of the hold.

To reduce the complexity of the kettlebell front-rack hold, perform the hold with a single kettlebell in the goblet position.

In case of injury or limitation, for the kettlebell front-rack holds, perform plank holds. Consider performing 900/1,250 meters on the Echo bike, or 400/500 meters on the rower or ski erg instead of the run.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 15 minutes of:
400-meter run
30-second kettlebell front-rack hold

♀ 35-lb kettlebells
♂ 53-lb kettlebells

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 15 minutes of:
200-meter run
30-second single-kettlebell goblet hold

♀ 18-lb kettlebells
♂ 26-lb kettlebells

Coaching cues:
On the kettlebell front-rack hold, think about bringing your ribs to your hips. As you do this, squeeze your glutes and thighs. This will keep your midline solid.

Resources:
Running | Position Drill
The Kettlebell Front-Rack Hold

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Angie

For time:
100 pull-ups
100 push-ups
100 sit-ups
100 squats

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Compare to 180102.

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a classic CrossFit benchmark and plays off of last week’s Cindy effort. Use Cindy, as well as any previous Angie attempts, to help you navigate today. This chipper should push your muscular stamina while being metabolically taxing. If you have never completed this workout before, the pull-ups and push-ups are the bulk of the work. Try to avoid any one exercise taking more than 8 minutes.

Scaling:
Reduce the repetitions of each movement.

To reduce the complexity of the movements, perform jumping pull-ups, push-ups from your knees, feet-anchored sit-ups, and air squats to a target.

In case of injury or limitation, perform ring rows in place of pull-ups, push-ups with your hands on a 30-inch box, a 2- to 3-minute plank hold (accumulated) in place of sit-ups, and lunges or low box step-ups for the squats.

Intermediate option:
For time:
60 pull-ups
60 push-ups
100 sit-ups
100 squats

Beginner option:
For time:
50 ring rows
50 push-ups from the knees
50 sit-ups
50 squats

Coaching cues:
For the sit-ups, touch your shoulder blades and hands on the floor at the bottom of the rep. At the top, get your shoulders in front of your hips.

Resources:
The Kipping Pull-Up
The Push-Up
The AbMat Sit-Up
The Air Squat

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10 rounds for time of:
5 double-kettlebell deadlifts
5 barrier get-overs

Use your hands to get over the barrier.

♀ 53-lb kettlebells and 30-inch barrier
♂ 70-lb kettlebells and 40-inch barrier

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a back-and-forth couplet. For the barrier get-overs, you can stack boxes, use a wall, or find an object that matches the height you need. The height should be something that requires you to use your hands to get up and over the object. If you are stacking anything, make sure it is safe and stable before performing the workout. For the kettlebell deadlifts, the loading should be moderate and allow you to perform 5 reps unbroken in every set. The real challenge is how quickly and efficiently you can get over the barrier and keep moving at a steady pace to complete this effort.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the kettlebells.

To reduce the complexity of the kettlebell deadlifts, use one kettlebell and perform sumo deadlifts. For the barrier get-overs, reduce the height as low as needed.

In case of injury or limitation, perform the deadlifts with a reduced range of motion or consider unloaded good mornings. For the barrier get-overs, perform box step-overs.

Intermediate option:
10 rounds for time of:
5 double-kettlebell deadlifts
5 barrier get-overs

Use your hands to get over the barrier.

♀ 35-lb kettlebells and 30-inch barrier
♂ 53-lb kettlebells and 40-inch barrier

Beginner option:
10 rounds for time of:
5 single-kettlebell sumo deadlifts
5 barrier get-overs

Use your hands to get over the barrier.

♀ 26-lb kettlebell and 20-inch barrier
♂ 35-lb kettlebell and 24-inch barrier

Coaching cues:
For the barrier get-overs, place your hands on the barrier, press down into the barrier, and jump your feet to the top of the barrier at the same time.

Resources:
The Double-Kettlebell Deadlift
The Barrier Get-Over
The Kettlebell Deadlift

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Rest Day

Progressive Overload: How CrossFit Does It Better (Without Even Trying)

Critics say CrossFit lacks progressive overload because you can't track it on a neat spreadsheet — but that's exactly the point. Constant variation creates a 10-year adaptation window where you're getting stronger, faster, and more skilled across every domain simultaneously, which is why you have athletes who can clean 400 lb and crush Fran in 2 minutes.

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For time:
5 rope climbs to 15 feet
10 power cleans
20 bar-facing burpees
40-calorie Echo bike
20 bar-facing burpees
10 power cleans
5 rope climbs to 15 feet

♀ 105 lb
♂ 155 lb

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a pyramid-style chipper. The loading of the barbell should be moderate and allow some athletes to perform at least a few touch-and-go reps, while others perform singles. Both options are fine. Expect the burpees and bike in the middle of the workout to be aerobically demanding. Manage your pace so you are able to keep moving and finish the second set of power cleans and rope climbs just as fast as your first set.

Scaling:
Reduce the load of the barbell. Reduce the reps of each movement.

To reduce the complexity of the power cleans, perform hang power cleans. For the rope climbs, reduce the height of the climb. For the bar-facing burpees, perform burpees in place.

In case of injury or limitation, for the rope climbs, perform pull-to-stands or strict pull-ups. For the power cleans, perform dumbbell power cleans or Russian kettlebell swings. For the bar-facing burpees, perform up-downs in place. For the calories on the bike, perform the calories on any machine available.

Intermediate option:
For time:
3 rope climbs to 12 feet
10 power cleans
20 bar-facing burpees
40-calorie Echo bike
20 bar-facing burpees
10 power cleans
3 rope climbs to 12 feet

♀ 85 lb
♂ 125 lb

Beginner option:
For time:
3 pull-to-stands
10 power cleans
15 bar-facing burpees
20-calorie Echo bike
15 bar-facing burpees
10 power cleans
3 pull-to-stands

♀ 35 lb
♂ 45 lb

Coaching cues:
On the bar-facing burpees, consider stepping the feet as you come up out of the burpee. This will make the jump distance over the bar more consistent, and you can manage your heart rate going into the next movements.

Resources:
The Rope Climb (Basket)
The Rope Climb (Wrapping)
The Power Clean
The Rogue Echo Bike
The Bar-Facing Burpee | Jump Over
The Modified Rope Climb | Pull-to-Stand

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For time:
21-15-9 reps of:
Wall-ball shots
Toes-to-bars

Rest 2 minutes

15-12-9 reps of:
Wall-ball shots
Toes-to-bars

♀ 20-lb medicine ball to a 9-foot target
♂ 30-lb medicine ball to a 10-foot target

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout contains two sprinty couplets. There are fewer reps in the second couplet to help you maintain your sprint pace and deal with fatigue. Use a heavier medicine ball than you are accustomed to using on wall-ball shots. If you are unable to go heavier and only have the ball you regularly use, try throwing to a higher target. On the toes-to-bars, hang on for big sets and get back to the medicine ball as quickly as possible.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the medicine ball.

To reduce the complexity of the wall-ball shots, reduce the height of the target. For the toes-to-bars, reduce the range of motion by performing knees-to-armpits or knees-to-chests.

In case of injury or limitation, for the wall-ball shots, perform dumbbell thrusters. If there is an overhead limitation, perform medicine-ball front squats. If there is a squatting limitation, perform medicine-ball push presses. For the toes-to-bars, perform hanging knee raises, V-ups, or AbMat sit-ups.

Intermediate option:
For time:
21-15-9 reps of:
Wall-ball shots
Knees-to-armpits

Rest 2 minutes

15-12-9 reps of:
Wall-ball shots
Knees-to-armpits

♀ 14-lb medicine ball to a 9-foot target
♂ 20-lb medicine ball to a 10-foot target

Beginner option:
For time:
15-12-9 reps of:
Wall-ball shots
Hanging knee raises

Rest 2 minutes

12-9-6 reps of:
Wall-ball shots
Hanging knee raises

♀ 6-lb medicine ball to a 9-foot target
♂ 10-lb medicine ball to a 10-foot target

Coaching cues:
To increase the height in your back swing and decrease the effort it takes to get your toes to the bar, focus on pressing down against the pull-up bar and leaning back to get your shoulders behind the bar.

Resources:
The Wall-Ball Shot
The Kipping Toes-to-Bar
The Hanging Knee Raise | Kipping

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Rest Day

The Case for Overhead Pressing in CrossFit: The Press, Push Press, and Push Jerk

While bench pressing dominated early 2000s gym culture, CrossFit revived the overhead pressing movements that had been largely abandoned. From developing bulletproof core strength to teaching explosive power generation, the press, push press, and push jerk deliver functional fitness that translates directly to athletic performance and real-world movement.

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5 rounds for time of:
400-meter run
75 double-unders

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a monostructural couplet. Push the pace on the run and try to maintain consistent sets of double-unders. Try to finish each set of double-unders in 2 minutes or less. Advanced athletes should try to maintain unbroken sets. Expect this workout to test your lungs and your ability to tackle a neurologically demanding movement — the double-under — when you are tired.

Scaling:
Reduce the distance of the run. Reduce the reps of the double-unders.

To reduce the complexity of the double-unders, perform attempts for 1 minute.

In case of injury or limitation, for the run, complete 900/1,250 meters on the Echo bike, or 400/500 meters on the rower or ski erg. For the double-unders, perform single-unders, lateral hops, or penguin taps.

Intermediate option:
5 rounds for time of:
400-meter run
35-40 double-unders or 1 minute of double-under attempts

Beginner option:
4 rounds for time of:
200-meter run
50 single-unders or 1 minute of double-under attempts

Coaching cues:
As you are running, think about leading with your hips and picking your feet straight up off the ground.

Resources:
Pose Running | Lean and Pull
The Double-Under
The Single-Under

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Cindy

Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
5 pull-ups
10 push-ups
15 air squats

Post round and reps to the comments.

Compare to 240214.

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a classic CrossFit benchmark. Look back at your previous attempt to help you navigate today’s effort. All athletes should resist the urge to “short-change” the range of motion in the pursuit of more reps and rounds. Be sure to perform quality, full range of motion repetitions. Newer athletes should reduce the duration and modify movements to work through each round at a consistent pace. Intermediate athletes can perform this benchmark workout as prescribed.

Scaling:
Reduce the overall duration of the workout.

To reduce the complexity of the pull-ups, perform jumping pull-ups. For the push-ups, perform them from your knees. For the air squats, reduce the range of motion and squat to a target.

In case of injury or limitation, for the pull-ups, perform a foot-assisted pull-up or ring row. For the push-ups, perform the reps with your hands on a 30-inch box. For the air squats, consider reverse lunges or low box step-ups.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 12 minutes of:
3 ring rows
6 push-ups with hands on a 30-inch box
9 air squats

Coaching cues:
When you are performing the air squats, think about gripping the floor with your toes and screwing your feet into the floor.

Resources:
The Kipping Pull-Up
The Push-Up
The Air Squat
The Ring Row
The Cindy Workout

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7 sets, each for load:
1 push jerk + 1 split jerk

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a heavy day. Remember that heavy is relative to each person. Both the push jerk and the split jerk are technical lifts, so the loading today will be dictated by your proficiency with these movements. For each set, the barbell can be taken out of a rack. These are meant to be completed without putting the bar down between lifts. After the push jerk, lower the barbell to the shoulders and then perform the split jerk before putting the barbell down or reracking. Advanced athletes should increase the load across as many sets as possible. Athletes who are unfamiliar with the movements should focus on technique before increasing the weight.

Scaling:
To reduce the complexity of the push jerk, perform a push press or a shoulder press. For the split jerk, perform a push jerk. The complexity for both movements can be reduced by putting the barbell in the back-rack position. However, be sure to practice how to safely return the bar to the back-rack position. Doing this eliminates the need to pull the chin out of the way and starts the barbell at the center of the body.

In case of injury or limitation, perform a single-arm dumbbell push jerk or split jerk.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:
7 sets, each for quality and load:
2 push presses + 1 push jerk

Coaching cues:
When in the split position, you want your feet about as wide as your squat stance. The distance between your feet should be no greater than a lunge. Put this length and width together, and you will have a stable receiving position.

Resources:
The Push Jerk
The Split Jerk
The Push Press

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Rest Day

The Art of Pacing CrossFit Workouts (and When to Throw It Out the Window)

Pacing strategies can optimize your performance, but they can also become an excuse to avoid discomfort and make workouts easier than they should be. Every once in a while, forget the plan, rip into a workout with everything you've got, and rediscover what happens when you actually push your limits, even if it means crashing and burning.

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3 rounds for time of:
25 deadlifts
800-meter run

♀ 155 lb
♂ 225 lb

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a longer-effort couplet. The deadlift weight should be moderate, but expect it to feel heavy after the first run. Choose a weight that allows you to complete your reps in 2 minutes or less. If you are looking for a challenge, try to complete the deadlifts with a double-overhand grip and without using a hook grip. No matter how good your deadlift is, this variation will deliver a good stimulus.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell. Reduce the distance on the run.

To reduce the complexity of the deadlift, consider elevating the barbell and reducing the range of motion. You may also consider a dumbbell deadlift.

In case of injury or limitation, for the deadlift, perform a sumo deadlift with the barbell or a kettlebell. If necessary, perform a good morning to eliminate the loading. For the 800-meter run, perform 1,750/2,500 meters on the Echo bike or 800/1,000 meters on the rower.

Intermediate option:
3 rounds for time of:
20 deadlifts
800-meter run

♀ 125 lb
♂ 185 lb

Beginner option:
3 rounds for time of:
15 deadlifts
400-meter run

♀ 55 lb
♂ 75 lb

Coaching cues:
As you are deadlifting, imagine someone is trying to pull the bar away from your body. Don’t let them have it. Keep the barbell close to the body, both on the way up and on the way down.

Resources:
The Deadlift
What Is a Deadlift?
Pose Running Drills | Pose Alignment

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Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 12 minutes of:
10 dumbbell push presses
10 kipping pull-ups
10 burpees
30 double-unders

♀ 35-lb dumbbells
♂ 50-lb dumbbells

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Stimulus and Strategy:
In today’s workout, you are going to move through these four movements as many times as possible in 12 minutes. Your goal is to perform a single round in 3 minutes or less. The loading of the dumbbell should allow you to complete your reps in 2 sets or less. For the pull-ups, maintain the gymnastics-style kip throughout the entire workout — no butterfly pull-ups today.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the dumbbells. Reduce the reps of the movements.

To reduce the complexity of the dumbbell push presses, perform shoulder presses. For the kipping pull-ups, perform jumping pull-ups. For the burpees, perform up-downs. For the double-unders, perform single-unders.

In case of injury or limitation, for the dumbbell push presses, perform single-dumbbell push presses. For the kipping pull-ups, perform foot-assisted pull-ups or ring rows. For the double-unders, perform lateral hops, penguin taps, or hop on any machine for 30 seconds of work.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 12 minutes of:
10 dumbbell push presses
5 kipping pull-ups
10 burpees
15 double-unders

♀ 20-lb dumbbells
♂ 35-lb dumbbells

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 12 minutes of:
10 dumbbell push presses
5 ring rows
10 up-downs
30 single-unders

♀ 10-lb dumbbells
♂ 15-lb dumbbells

Coaching cues:
In the gymnastics-style kipping pull-up, remember to push away from the top of each rep. As you push away, bring your feet below or slightly in front of your body and let gravity bring you to the front of your swing.

Resources:
The Dumbbell Push Press
The Kipping Pull-Up
The Burpee
The Double-Under
The Ring Row
The Up-Down
The Single-Under

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Rest Day

Physical Tests: Why CrossFit Is the Ultimate Fitness Assessment

Most fitness tests measure 10 things once a year and call it comprehensive, but what happens when they change the test, or when your real progress happens in the 47 areas they didn't measure? CrossFit tests you daily across unlimited movements, time domains, and challenges, so when any test comes, you're already ready.

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On a 3-minute clock for 4 rounds:
30 GHD hip extensions
25 GHD sit-ups
Max-reps box jumps

Rest 2 minutes between rounds.

♀ 24-inch box
♂ 30-inch box

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a gymnastics triplet. Push through the movements on the GHD, then complete as many box jumps as possible in the remaining time. Reduce the reps and/or complexity of the GHD movements so you have at least 30 seconds for box jumps. Remember, there is rest between sets, so push the pace and don’t hold back.

Scaling:
Reduce the reps of the GHD movements. Reduce the total number of rounds.

If you are not familiar with or have not been training consistently with the GHD, reduce the complexity of the GHD sit-ups by reducing the range of motion to parallel. For the GHD hip extensions, reduce the range of motion. For the box jumps, reduce the height of the box.

In case of an injury or limitation, consider performing sit-ups, V-ups, or hollow rocks for the GHD sit-ups. For the GHD hip extensions, perform a superman hold on the GHD or perform superman arch-ups on the ground. For the box jumps, perform a box step-up.

Intermediate option:
On a 3-minute clock for 4 rounds:
20 GHD hip extensions
15 GHD sit-ups to parallel
Max-reps box jumps

Rest 2 minutes between rounds.

♀ 20-inch box
♂ 24-inch box

Beginner option:
On a 3-minute clock for 4 rounds:
20-second GHD Superman hold
15 AbMat sit-ups
Max-reps box step-ups

Rest 2 minutes between rounds.

♀ 12-inch box
♂ 20-inch box

Coaching cues:
Think of the GHD hip extension like a good morning. The flexion at the hips occurs while the trunk stays static and unchanging.

Resources:
The GHD Hip Extension
The GHD Sit-Up
The Box Jump
GHD Hip Extension Tips
GHD Sit-Up Progression
Superman Hold
The AbMat Sit-Up
The Box Step-Up

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10-8-6-4-2 reps for time of:
Power snatches
Overhead squats
Bar muscle-ups

♀ 125 lb
♂ 185 lb

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout breaks up the squat snatch into two separate movements. The loading of the barbell is meant to be moderate to heavy; many will have to perform the snatches as singles. On the final snatch, keep the barbell overhead and try to go unbroken on your overhead squats. On the bar muscle-ups, choose a variation or scaling option that allows you to complete your reps in 2 sets or fewer. Expect this workout to be a bit of a grind. Dig in, focus on your technique, and don’t miss any lifts.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell.

To reduce the complexity of the snatches, perform hang snatches or muscle snatches. For the overhead squats, if a full range of motion is not possible, consider overhead squats with a reduced range of motion to a target or an overhead lunge. For the bar muscle-ups, perform jumping bar muscle-ups, chest-to-bar pull-ups, or chin-over-bar pull-ups.

In case of injury or limitation, for the snatches, perform dumbbell snatches or power cleans if there is an overhead limitation. For the overhead squats, perform dumbbell overhead squats or lunges. If there is an overhead limitation, perform front squats or back squats. For the bar muscle-ups, consider ring rows, low-ring muscle-up transitions, or foot-assisted pull-ups.

Intermediate option:
10-8-6-4-2 reps for time of:
Power snatches
Overhead squats
Chest-to-bar pull-ups

♀ 75 lb
♂ 115 lb

Beginner option:
10-8-6-4-2 reps for time of:
Hang power snatches
Overhead squats
Jumping pull-ups

For the jumping pull-ups, set the pull-up bar to where it touches your forearms when you extend your arms overhead.

♀ 35 lb
♂ 45 lb

Coaching cues:
On the overhead squat, press up into the barbell and pull it back over the middle of your body as you squat.

Resources:
The Power Snatch
The Overhead Squat
The Kipping Bar Muscle-Up
The Kipping Chest-to-Bar Pull-Up
The Hang Power Snatch
Jumping Pull-Up Progression

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5 rounds for time of:
500-meter row
15 bench presses

♀ 95 lb
♂ 135 lb

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a classic combination of pushing and pulling movement functions. In theory, neither movement should affect the other. The only question is, how fast can you row without needing too much rest before lifting the barbell? The loading of the barbell should be on the lighter side of moderate. This should allow you to perform consistent sets of 10 or more reps. As always with the bench press, if you are performing this workout by yourself or no one is around to help, be cautious of pushing to failure — always keep a few reps left in the tank.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell. Reduce the distance on the rower.

To reduce the complexity of the bench presses, perform dumbbell bench presses or dumbbell floor presses.

In case of injury or limitation, substitute a 400-meter run or 1,250-meter Echo bike. For the bench presses, perform single-arm dumbbell bench presses or push-ups.

Intermediate option:
5 rounds for time of:
500-meter row
15 bench presses

♀ 75 lb
♂ 115 lb

Beginner option:
3 rounds for time of:
500-meter row
15 bench presses

♀ 45 lb
♂ 75 lb

Coaching cues:
In the bench press, your legs are just as important as your upper body. Drive your feet into the ground, squeeze your glutes, and drive the barbell away from your chest.

Resources:
Rowing Technique Tips
The Bench Press

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Rest Day

10 Minutes to Better Snatches: Maintaining Technique With Minimal Time Investment

Maintaining razor-sharp snatch technique doesn't require hours of dedicated practice — just consistent 10-minute sessions twice a week. This progressive three-week practice cycle uses the Burgener warm-up and position-specific drills to help you hit the mid-thigh, nail your footwork, and pull yourself under the bar with lightning speed.

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3 rounds for time of:
400-meter run
45 AbMat sit-ups
15 kettlebell snatches, right arm
15 kettlebell snatches, left arm
15 lateral burpees over the kettlebell*

*Lay the kettlebell on its side for the burpees.

♀ 26-lb kettlebell
♂ 35-lb kettlebell

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout covers all the essentials. The lighter loading is meant to allow you to maintain larger sets and keep moving. Advanced athletes should attempt to go unbroken through as many sets as possible. Expect your fatigued midline from the sit-ups to make the rest of the movements a bit more challenging. Be sure to lay the kettlebell on its side when you are performing the lateral burpees over the kettlebell.

Scaling:
Reduce the distance of the run. Reduce the loading of the kettlebell. Reduce the reps of each movement.

To reduce the complexity of the kettlebell snatch, perform single-arm kettlebell Russian swings. For the AbMat sit-ups, perform feet-anchored sit-ups.

In case of injury or limitation, for the 400-meter run, perform 900/1,250 meters on the Echo bike or 400/500 meters on the rower. For the AbMat sit-ups, perform seated leg raises or single-leg raises. For the kettlebell snatches, perform hang dumbbell snatches or single-arm kettlebell cleans. For the burpees, perform up-downs.

Intermediate option:
3 rounds for time of:
400-meter run
30 AbMat sit-ups
15 kettlebell snatches, right arm
15 kettlebell snatches, left arm
15 lateral burpees over the kettlebell*

*Lay the kettlebell on its side for the burpees.

♀ 18-lb dumbbell
♂ 26-lb dumbbell

Beginner option:
3 rounds for time of:
200-meter run
20 AbMat sit-ups
15 alternating hang dumbbell snatches
10 lateral burpees over the dumbbell

♀ 10-lb dumbbell
♂ 15-lb dumbbell

Coaching cues:
On the kettlebell snatch, after you extend your hips, focus on pulling the elbow high and outside, then punching your hand to the sky with your thumb pointing behind you.

Resources:
CrossFit Running Course
The AbMat Sit-Up
The Kettlebell Snatch
Lateral Burpee Over the Dumbbell

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Front squat 3-3-3-3-3 reps

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today is a heavy day, and as always, heavy is relative to each athlete's capacity and experience. You will benefit from today's effort if you are working to your limits. Experienced athletes should build to a heavy set of 3 and plan to go as heavy as possible across all sets. Newer athletes should start light, focus on mechanics, and slowly add weight as they are comfortable. If you are feeling beat up from earlier in the week, dial the loading back and focus on moving through quality reps.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell as needed to maintain consistently sound mechanics.

To adjust the complexity of the lift, consider performing goblet squats with a dumbbell or kettlebell.

In case of an injury or limitation, consider squatting with a single dumbbell or kettlebell. You can also lunge with load or perform unloaded air squats.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:
Front squat 5-5-5-5-5 reps

Coaching cues:
Let the elbows lead you out of the bottom of each squat. Find a target above your gaze and drive your elbows to that spot on every rep.

Resources:
The Front Squat

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Rest Day

The Wall-Ball Shot: CrossFit's Secret Weapon for Cardiovascular Conditioning

Think you know the wall-ball shot? This foundational movement delivers a cardiovascular punch that rivals any traditional cardio workout — and it was invented by CrossFit. Discover why proper technique matters, how functional movements build real-world fitness, and test yourself with a brutal 6-minute challenge that will leave no doubt about the wall-ball shot's metabolic power.

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