CrossFit's Workout Of The Day

5 rounds for time of:
22/30-calorie Echo bike
20 sumo deadlift high pulls
15 knees-to-elbows

♀ 65-lb barbell
♂ 95-lb barbell

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today's workout is a longer-duration triplet with some intended grip interference. Expect to spend the most time on the bike — choose a calorie volume that allows you to finish in 3 minutes or less each round. Choose a light sumo deadlift high pull loading that allows you to complete the reps in 90 seconds or less each round. Scale knees-to-elbows volume to allow you to move back to the bike in 90 seconds or less each round.

Intermediate option:
5 rounds for time of:
15/20-calorie Echo bike
15 sumo deadlift high pulls
10 knees-to-elbows

♀ 55-lb barbell
♂ 75-lb barbell

Beginner option:
3 rounds for time of:
10/15-calorie Echo bike
15 sumo deadlift high pulls
10 hanging knee raises

♀ 35-lb barbell
♂ 45-lb barbell

Resources:
Rogue Echo Bike
The Sumo Deadlift High Pull
The Kipping Knees-to-Elbows
The Hanging Knee Raise

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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

Compare to 251125.

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today's workout is a classic benchmark. Cindy remains an excellent test of gymnastics stamina and cardiorespiratory endurance. There are two ways to get a PR today. The first is to perform the same variation you did the last time and complete more reps and rounds. The second is to try a more difficult variation. To hit the stimulus, plan to complete a round in less than 90 seconds for the majority of the workout. Reduce volume to as few as 3 pull-ups, 6 push-ups, and 9 air squats as needed. Beginner athletes will work on a 2-minute clock for 10 rounds, using any remaining time in the interval to recover before the next. Advanced athletes with the capacity for completing 20+ rounds of this workout should consider wearing a vest. Be sure to record today's score and scaling options used to reference for retests and similar workouts throughout the year.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:
Every 2 minutes for 20 minutes, complete:
3 strict banded pull-ups
6 hand-elevated push-ups
9 air squats

Resources:
The Kipping Pull-Up
The Push-Up
The Air Squat
The Strict Banded Pull-Up
The Hand-Elevated Push-Up

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5 rounds for time of:
2 rope climbs to 15 feet
15 GHD sit-ups
20 box jumps*

*Step down from the box.

♀ 20-inch box
♂ 24-inch box

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Stimulus and Strategy:
This triplet is all bodyweight movement, but it will boost your heart rate and leave your legs feeling heavy. Shoot to complete the early rounds in 3 minutes or less to account for fatigue later on. Finish the rope climbs in under 1 minute. If you have a rope climb, but not 2 in less than 60 seconds, scale to 1 rep per round. Otherwise, scale to a pull-to-stand and work on keeping the hips off the ground. The GHD sit-up sets should be fast. If you haven't been on the GHD recently, scale to parallel. If you've never been on it, practice a few as you warm up, but perform either weighted or unweighted AbMat sit-ups in the workout. Use the box jumps to either recover or push the pace, depending on how you're feeling. Complete the reps in less than 90 seconds or scale the height of the jump, even if it's to just a few inches off the floor.

Intermediate option:
5 rounds for time of:
1 rope climb to 15 feet
10 GHD sit-ups to parallel
20 box jumps*

*Step down from the box.

♀ 20-inch box
♂ 24-inch box

Beginner option:
5 rounds for time of:
3 pull-to-stands
10 AbMat sit-ups 15 box step-ups *

*Step down from the box.

♀ 12-inch box
♂ 12-inch box

Resources:
The Rope Climb (Basket)
The Rope Climb (Wrapping)
The GHD Sit-Up
The Box Jump
The GHD Sit-Up Progression
The AbMat Sit-Up
The Modified Rope Climb | Pull-to-Stand
The Box Step-Up

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Open Workout 18.1

Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
8 toes-to-bars
10 single-dumbbell hang clean and jerks*
12/14-calorie row

*Perform 5 clean and jerks with one arm, and then switch.

♀ 35-lb dumbbell
♂ 50-lb dumbbell

Compare to 180223.

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is Open Workout 18.1. In 2018, the men's and women's high scores were 15+ rounds (487 reps for men and 452 reps for women), and the average score in 2018 was about 9 rounds for both men and women. The trick to this workout lies in rowing just fast enough to complete the work quickly without burning out. Scale the toes-to-bars to hanging knee raises or lying leg raises on the floor to finish each round's reps in under 90 seconds. Perform 5 dumbbell hang clean and jerks on each arm, ideally selecting a load that allows you to finish each round in 1 minute or less. That said, even if you can't hit the target score, consider performing this workout Rx'd as long as you can maintain sound mechanics and are up for the challenge.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
8 hanging knee raises (chest level)
10 single-dumbbell hang clean and jerks*
12/14-calorie row

*Perform 5 clean and jerks with one arm, and then switch.

♀ 20-lb dumbbell
♂ 35-lb dumbbell

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
8 hanging knee raises (waist level)
10 single-dumbbell hang clean and jerks*
8/10-calorie row

*Perform 5 clean and jerks with one arm, and then switch.

♀ 10-lb dumbbell
♂ 20-lb dumbbell

Resources:
The Kipping Toes-to-Bar
Single-Arm Dumbbell Hang Clean and Jerk Cycling
Rowing Technique Tips
The Kipping Hanging Knee Raise

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For time:
10-8-6-4-2 reps
Front squats
20-16-12-8-4 reps
Lateral burpees over the bar
10-8-6-4-2 reps
Power cleans

♀ 125-lb barbell
♂ 185-lb barbell

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today, you'll take on a descending-rep triplet that combines moderately heavy barbell work, paired with burpees. Choose a barbell load that allows you to move through the front squats in no more than 3 sets each round and perform quick singles on the power cleans. Plan to complete the largest set of lateral burpees over the bar in no more than 90 seconds.

Intermediate option:
For time:
10-8-6-4-2 reps
Front squats
20-16-12-8-4 reps
Lateral burpees over the bar
10-8-6-4-2 reps
Power cleans

♀ 95-lb barbell
♂ 135-lb barbell

Beginner option:
For time:
8-6-4-2 reps
Front squats
16-12-8-4 reps
Burpees
8-6-4-2 reps
Power cleans

♀ 35-lb barbell
♂ 45-lb barbell

Resources:
The Front Squat
The Lateral Burpee Over the Bar
The Power Clean
The Burpee

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2 rounds for time of:
20/25-calorie row*
30 single-leg squats
20/25-calorie row*
90 box step-ups

*Complete the calories on any machine.

♀ 20-inch box
♂ 24-inch box

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Stimulus and Strategy:
This workout will challenge endurance and lower-body stamina with a variety of unilateral movements. Expect the movement redundancy to lead to a substantial amount of lower-body muscular fatigue. On the rower, plan to move at a steady pace to complete each set in under 2 minutes. The single-leg squats will likely be the most demanding part of this workout. Expect the step-ups to be time-consuming. The goal is working at a consistent pace and trying to complete each set of 90 reps in under 4:30.

Intermediate option:
2 rounds for time of:
20/25-calorie row*
20 single-leg squats, hook behind the heel
20/25-calorie row*
90 box step-ups

*Complete the calories on any machine.

♀ 20-inch box
♂ 24-inch box

Beginner option: 2 rounds for reps of:
2-minute max-calorie row
2-minute max reverse lunges
2-minute max-calorie row
2-minute max box step-ups

Perform no more than 30 reverse lunges in each interval.

♀ 12-inch box
♂ 18-inch box

Resources:
Rowing
The Single-Leg Squat
The Box Step-Up
Single-Leg Squat Scaling

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3 rounds for reps of:
On a 90-second clock:
50-foot handstand walk
Max-reps knees-to-elbows

Rest 90 seconds

On a 90-second clock:
50-foot handstand walk
Max-reps walking lunges

Rest 90 seconds

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today, you'll take on bodyweight couplet intervals. Find a handstand walk variation that allows for at least 30 seconds to perform the bodyweight movement each round. Shoot for at least 30 seconds to perform max reps, aiming for at least 6 knees-to-elbows and 10 walking lunges each round. If you are close, but inconsistent, with handstand walking, consider still attempting the Rx'd variation for the workout, but move on to the next movement with at least 30 seconds remaining in the interval. Have fun today!

Intermediate option:
3 rounds for reps of:
On a 90-second clock:
25-foot handstand walk or 20 alternating shoulder taps
Max-reps knees-to-chests

Rest 90 seconds

On a 90-second clock:
25-foot handstand walk or 20 alternating shoulder taps
Max-reps walking lunges

Rest 90 seconds

Beginner option:
3 rounds for reps of:
On a 1-minute clock:
50-foot bear crawl
Max-reps hanging knee raises

Rest 2 minutes

On a 1-minute clock:
50-foot bear crawl
Max-reps walking lunges

Rest 2 minutes

Resources:
The Handstand Walk
The Kipping Knees-to-Elbows
Pike Shoulder Taps
Plank Shoulder Taps
The Bear Crawl
The Kipping Hanging Knee Raise

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On a 90-second clock, complete 5 rounds for reps of:
200/250-meter row
Max-reps strict handstand push-ups

Rest 90 seconds

Then, on a 90-second clock, complete:
200/250-meter row
Max-reps strict ring dips

Rest 90 seconds

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout consists of pulling and pressing intervals. The goal is to finish each row in 1 minute or less and have around 30 seconds to perform the strict pressing movement. The one-to-one work-to-rest ratio should allow for just enough rest and an opportunity to push the pace on each row.

Scaling:
Reduce the distance on the row.

To reduce the complexity of the strict handstand push-ups, decrease the range of motion by placing one or two AbMats or mats underneath your head. For the strict ring dips, perform foot-assisted ring dips.

In case of injury or limitation, for the row, perform a 200-meter run or 500/700-meter Echo bike. For the strict handstand push-ups, perform pike push-ups or seated dumbbell shoulder presses. For the strict ring dips, perform bench or box dips or banded tricep press-downs.

Intermediate option:
On a 90-second clock, complete 5 rounds for reps of:
200/250-meter row
Max-reps pike push-ups with feet on a box

Rest 90 seconds

Then, on a 90-second clock, complete:
200/250-m row
Max-reps foot-assisted ring dips

Rest 90 seconds

Beginner option:
On a 90-second clock, complete 5 rounds for reps of:
200/250-meter row
Max-reps dumbbell shoulder presses

Rest 90 seconds

Then, on a 90-second clock, complete:
200/250-meter row
Max-reps bench or box dips

Rest 90 seconds

♀ 15-lb dumbbells
♂ 20-lb dumbbells

Coaching cues:
On the strict handstand push-ups, as soon as the head touches the floor, drive through your palms, squeeze your belly tight, tuck your chin, and push your head through your arms.

Resources:
Rowing | Faults and Fixes
The Strict Handstand Push-Up
The Strict Ring Dip
The Pike Push-Up
Foot-Assisted Ring Dip Scaling Options
The Dumbbell Shoulder Press

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12 rounds for time, starting with 1 and adding an exercise each round:
1 wall walk
2 candlestick rocks
3 burpees
4 push-ups
5 walking lunges
6 air squats
7 sit-ups
8 jumping squats
9 jumping lunges
10 broad jumps
11 handstand push-ups
12 single-leg squats

Perform this workout like the "12 Days of Christmas" song. In Round 1, perform 1 wall walk. In Round 2, perform 2 candlestick rocks, then 1 wall walk. In Round 3, perform 3 burpees, 2 candlestick rocks, and 1 wall walk. Continue adding a new exercise each round.

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Compare to 241225.

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is all bodyweight movements. Scale the difficulty of each element so you can keep moving and perform the reps of each movement unbroken — more moving and less hook-gripping your shorts.

Scaling:
The exercises with the most reps are push-ups through jumping lunges — anywhere from 36 to 42 reps. Reduce the reps as needed or only perform the even rounds (i.e., in Round 1, perform 2 candlesticks, then 1 inchworm. In Round 2, complete 4 knee push-ups, 3 burpees, 2 candlesticks, then 1 inchworm. Continue adding two new exercises each even round).

To reduce the complexity of these bodyweight movements, reduce the range of motion. For example, on the wall walks, only take two steps toward the wall or perform inchworms. On the burpees, perform up-downs. On the handstand push-ups, perform dumbbell shoulder presses or pike push-ups. And for the single-leg squats, use a higher target, air squats, or even a narrow-stance air squat.

In case of injury or limitation, substitute equipment to preserve the movement function as much as possible, or choose an alternative suitable for your situation.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:
12 rounds for time, starting with 1 and adding an exercise each round:
1 inchworm
2 candlestick rocks
3 burpees
4 push-ups from the knees
5 walking lunges
6 air squats
7 sit-ups
8 jumping squats
9 jumping lunges
10 broad jumps
11 dumbbell shoulder presses
12 box step-ups

♀ 10-lb dumbbell, 12-inch box
♂ 15-lb dumbbell, 20-inch box

Perform the workout like the "12 Days of Christmas" song. In Round 1, perform 1 inchworm. In Round 2, perform 2 candlesticks, then 1 inchworm. In Round 3, perform 3 burpees, 2 candlesticks, then 1 inchworm. Continue adding a new exercise each round.

Coaching cues:
As you lower yourself to the bottom of an air squat, think about grabbing the floor with your toes and “screwing” your feet into the ground. This will keep your knees tracking your toes and your entire foot in contact with the ground.

Resources:
The Wall Walk
Candlestick Conditioning Drills
The Burpee
The Push-Up
The Walking Lunge
The Air Squat
The AbMat Sit-Up
The Jumping Squat
Jumping Lunge Tips
The Broad Jump
The Kipping Handstand Push-Up
The Single-Leg Squat
Push-Up From the Knees
The Dumbbell Press
The Box Step-Up

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Complete as many reps as possible in 15 minutes of:
3 wall-ball shots
3 lateral burpees over the medicine ball
3-second L-sit hold

After each round, add 3 reps to the wall-ball shots and burpees, and add 3 seconds to the L-sit holds until time expires.

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

Post rounds and reps completed.

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today is a triplet of increasing repetitions and seconds. Expect the first few rounds to go quickly, and then slow down as the reps reach double digits. Use a weight for the medicine ball you can perform mostly unbroken. The burpees over the medicine ball are an added challenge because of the height of the ball, so make a conscious effort to jump a little higher than you normally would. On the L-sit hold, choose a variation that allows you to consistently hold for at least 10 seconds. What you perform your L-sit holds on is totally up to you — dumbbells, parallettes, boxes, or whatever you have available.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the medicine ball. Reduce the number of reps you increase each round by. Consider increasing by 1 or 2, instead of 3.

To reduce the complexity of the wall-ball shots, reduce the height of the target. For the burpees, step over the medicine ball or perform a regular burpee. For the L-sit hold, hold one leg straight with the other bent, or bend both legs.

In case of injury or limitation, for the wall-ball shots, perform medicine-ball front squats for an overhead limitation, or medicine-ball push presses for a squatting limitation. For the burpees, perform up-downs. For the L-sit holds, perform seated leg-raise holds with one or both legs.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 15 minutes of:
3 wall-ball shots
3 lateral burpees over the medicine ball
3-second L-sit hold, both legs bent

After each round, add 3 reps to the wall-ball shots and burpees, and add 3 seconds to the L-sit holds until time expires.

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

Beginner option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 15 minutes of:
3 wall-ball shots
3 lateral burpees + step over the medicine ball
3-second seated leg raise hold, both legs bent

After each round, add 3 reps to the wall-ball shots and burpees, and add 3 seconds to the seated leg raise holds until time expires.

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

Coaching cues:
To encourage your body to raise your legs higher in the L-sit hold, try to bring your nose to your toes.

Resources:
The Wall-Ball Shot
The L-Sit Hold
L-Sit Scaling

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Every minute on the minute for 12 minutes, complete:
3 front squats

Score is total load lifted.

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is an opportunity to lift a heavy load relative to your capacity. Athletes who know their best front squat should aim to start this workout at about 60%, then increase the loading across as many sets as possible. Advanced athletes should consider sticking with a challenging weight and holding across all 12 sets. Newer athletes should focus on developing consistently sound mechanics before adding weight. After completing the 3 reps, rack the barbell and rest with the remaining time.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell.

To reduce the complexity of the front squat, consider adjusting your grip on the barbell. You could try resting the barbell on the shoulders and placing your hands on opposite shoulders, or using straps to eliminate the difficulty of the rack position. Another option is to use a pair of dumbbells.

In case of injury or limitation, consider performing a back squat or a dumbbell goblet squat.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:
Same as Rx’d.

Coaching cues:
In the front squat, find a target to drive your elbows toward as you are completing your reps. This target should be above your neutral gaze and challenge you to keep your triceps parallel to the ground.

Resources:
The Front Squat

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Rest Day

What 16 Years of Coaching CrossFit Has Taught Me

After 16 years in CrossFit — from a 90-pound-overweight beginner who could barely complete 3 rounds of Cindy to an affiliate owner and coach across two countries — I've learned that the most powerful question in fitness isn't about programming or technique. It's simply: "What would happen if I just showed up every day?" This is the story of how that question transformed not just my body, but my life's purpose, and why the path from athlete to coach might be the most rewarding journey you never saw coming.

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Clean and jerk 2-2-2-2-2 reps

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a classic lifting day. Depending on how you feel, use today as an opportunity to work on technique or to lift something relatively heavy. The repetitions in each set do not have to be touch-and-go. You may regrip and take no more than 10 seconds to complete the second lift. The clean in today’s effort can be performed as a power or squat variation. Newer athletes should focus on developing consistently sound mechanics before adding weight.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell.

To reduce the complexity of the movements, consider performing hang power or hang squat cleans. For the jerk portion of the movement, consider push presses.

In case of injury or limitation, perform dumbbell clean and jerks. If there is an overhead limitation, perform only the clean portion of the movement.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:
Clean and jerk 4-4-4-4-4 reps

Coaching cues:
In the jerk, focus on keeping the elbows high as you perform the dip and drive. Higher elbows will help keep the torso vertical and ensure the barbell travels in a more straight path overhead.

Resources:
The Clean and Jerk
Power Clean and Split Jerk

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Every 10 minutes for 30 minutes:
500-meter row
Max unbroken set of wall-ball shots

Rest with the remaining time in the 10-minute interval.

♀ 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 will test your mental fortitude. How many wall-ball shots can you perform before you mentally and physically need a break? Just when you think you are ready to stop, remember, you can always do one more rep. To get the most out of the effort, choose a load that allows you to perform at least 25 repetitions in each set. As an added challenge, push the pace on the rower. This will make for an extra special time.

Scaling:
Reduce the load of the medicine ball. Reduce the distance on the rower.

To reduce the complexity of the wall-ball shots, perform dumbbell thrusters with a light pair of dumbbells.

In case of an injury or limitation, for the wall-ball shots, perform medicine-ball front squats (overhead limitation) or medicine-ball push presses (squat limitation). For the row, perform 1,250 meters on the Echo bike, 400-meter run, or 500 meters on the ski erg.

Intermediate option:
Every 10 minutes for 30 minutes:
500-meter row
Max unbroken set of wall-ball shots

Rest with the remaining time in the 10-minute interval.

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

Beginner option:
Every 10 minutes for 30 minutes:
250-meter row
20 wall-ball shots

Rest with the remaining time in the 10-minute interval.

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

Coaching cues:
As you descend in the squat of the wall-ball shot, focus on sending the hips back and twisting the knees apart.

Resources:
Rowing Technique Tips
The Wall-Ball Shot

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Rest Day

Gymnailing It: Stick the Landing, Make the Lift

Many CrossFit athletes wish they had gymnastics training as kids because it builds the foundational body control that makes learning Olympic lifts significantly easier. Coach Mike Burgener notes that "90 percent of missed lifts are attributed to the feet." This article breaks down how gymnastics skills like "sticking the landing" directly translate to weightlifting success and provides simple jump-stick drills that will improve your spatial awareness, balance, and lifting technique. Master these foundational movement patterns, and you'll find yourself making more lifts with better control and confidence.

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3 rounds for time of:
100 double-unders
15 deadlifts
15 bar-facing burpees

♀ 155-lb barbell
♂ 225-lb barbell

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a triplet. The goal is to move through this workout in 15 minutes or less. The loading of the barbell should be moderate and allow you to perform your reps in 2 sets or fewer. For the double-unders, spend no more than 2 minutes accumulating your reps or practicing this exercise. Coming off the Community Cup workouts, adjust today’s workout based on how you are feeling (soreness, recovery status, and overall ability to push).

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell. Reduce the reps of the double-unders and burpees.

To reduce the complexity of the double-unders, perform 90 seconds to 2 minutes of double-under attempts or single-unders. For the bar-facing burpees, consider regular burpees or up-downs.

In case of injury or limitation, perform 15/20 calories on the Echo bike in place of the double-unders. For the deadlifts, to keep your torso more upright and avoid having to navigate the knees, consider sumo-stance kettlebell or dumbbell deadlifts. You may also choose unloaded good mornings.

Intermediate option:
3 rounds for time of:
60 double-unders
15 deadlifts
15 bar-facing burpees

♀ 125-lb barbell
♂ 185-lb barbell

Beginner option:
3 rounds for time of:
60 single-unders
15 deadlifts
10 burpees

♀ 55-lb barbell
♂ 75-lb barbell

Coaching cues:
In the descent of the deadlift, focus on pressing the palms of your hands toward your thighs as you lower the bar down your legs. This will help keep the barbell in tight to your body.

Resources:
The Double-Under
The Deadlift
Bar-Facing Burpee Efficiency Tips
The Single-Under
The Burpee

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For time:
1,600/2,000-meter row

Every 90 seconds, including the start, perform 3 wall walks until you complete the row.

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a single distance on the rower. However, every 90 seconds, including at the start, you have to perform a task: wall walks. Continue this until the distance on the rower is completed. This effort should take 15 minutes or less to complete. With every precious second, push the pace on the rower. Choose a movement for the wall walks that allows you to finish your reps in 30 seconds or less.

Scaling:
Reduce the distance on the rower. Reduce the reps of the wall walks.

To reduce the complexity of the wall walks, shorten the range of motion. Consider taking only 2-3 steps toward the wall and returning to the start.

In case of injury or limitation, perform 3,500/5,000 meters on the Echo bike or run 1,600 meters. For the wall walks, perform an inchworm, plus a push-up from the knees.

Intermediate option:
For time:
1,600/2,000-meter row

Every 90 seconds, including the start, perform 2 wall walks until you complete the row.

Beginner option:
For time:
800/1,000-meter row

Every 90 seconds, including the start, perform 2 inchworms + a push-up from the knees until you complete the row.

Coaching cues:
To increase your stroke rate on the rower, think about getting your hands away from your body in the return and using your feet to pull your body in quicker to the catch position.

Resources:
Rowing Technique Tips
The Wall Walk
Inchworm + Push-Up From the Knees

Snatch 2-2-2-2-2 reps

Compare to 180904.

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a classic lifting day to follow yesterday's longer effort. Depending on how you feel, use today as an opportunity to work on technique or to lift something relatively heavy. The repetitions in each set do not have to be touch-and-go. You may regrip and take no more than 10 seconds to perform the second lift. The snatch in today’s effort can be performed as a power or squat variation. Newer athletes should focus on developing consistently sound mechanics before adding weight.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell.

To reduce the complexity of the movements, consider performing hang power or hang squat snatches.

In case of injury or limitation, perform dumbbell snatches. If there is an overhead limitation, perform cleans instead.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:
Same as Rx’d.

Coaching cues:
If you find yourself jumping forward on your lifts, try getting your head and shoulders behind the barbell at the finish of the second pull.

Resources:
The Snatch
The Power Snatch

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For time:
150 double-unders
45-calorie row
15 bar muscle-ups
120 double-unders
36-calorie row
12 bar muscle-ups
90 double-unders
27-calorie row
9 bar muscle-ups

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a triplet with a descending rep scheme. The row is a trap unless you are confident in your bar muscle-ups. Most athletes should pace the row and focus on using the legs to save their pull for the muscle-ups. This is a great workout to practice skills like the double-under and the bar muscle-up. Consider reducing the reps or giving yourself a time cap for these elements.

Scaling:
Reduce the reps of the double-unders and bar muscle-ups.

To reduce the complexity of the double-unders, consider giving yourself 2 minutes to accumulate reps or perform single-unders. For the bar muscle-up, consider giving yourself 2-3 minutes to accumulate reps, performing a jumping bar muscle-up, or a challenging variation of a pull-up and dip.

In case of injury or limitation, perform the calories on any machine available. For the double-unders, perform low box step-ups (4 inches) and reduce the reps to 60/40/20. For the bar muscle-ups, consider ring rows or low-ring muscle-up transitions.

Intermediate option:
For time:
90 double-unders
45-calorie row
9 bar muscle-ups
60 double-unders
36-calorie row
6 bar muscle-ups
30 double-unders
27-calorie row
3 bar muscle-ups

Beginner option:
For time:
60 single-unders
30-calorie row
6 low-ring muscle-up transitions
40 single-unders
20-calorie row
4 low-ring muscle-up transitions
20 single-unders
10-calorie row
2 low-ring muscle-up transitions

Coaching cues:
During the transition in the bar muscle-up, focus on pressing the bar into the hips and keeping the body close to the bar.

Resources:
The Double-Under
Rowing Technique Tips
The Kipping Bar Muscle-Up
The Single-Under
Low-Ring Muscle-Up Scaling

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10 rounds for time of:
7/10-calorie Echo bike
1 legless rope climb to 15 feet

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a repeat from February. Treat each round like a back-and-forth “sprint.” For most, choose options that allow you to keep each round to 90 seconds or less and consider one of two options: one, use the same options as last time and go faster, or two, perform the workout with a more difficult scaling option. Either way is a PR. If you are working to build capacity in legless rope climbs, today could also be a good day to pace the bike to maximize your potential for the rope climbs.

Scaling:
Reduce the calories on the bike and the height of the rope climb.

To reduce the complexity of the legless rope climbs, perform the movement with assistance from your legs or reduce the height of the climb.

In case of an injury or limitation, perform pull-to-stands in place of the rope climbs. For the calories on the bike, consider a 150-meter row or a 150-meter run.

Intermediate option:
7 rounds for time of:
7/10-calorie Echo bike
1 legless rope climb to 12 feet

Beginner option:
5 rounds for time of:
6/8-calorie Echo bike
2 pull-to-stands

Coaching cues:
When seated on the bike, focus on driving through the ball of the foot and sitting up tall. A more upright torso will help you breathe more efficiently and create better posture to push and pull from.

Resources:
Rogue Echo Bike
The Legless Rope Climb
Modified Rope Climb: Pull-to-Stand

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Complete as many reps as possible in 8 minutes of:
8 dumbbell goblet squats
8 handstand push-ups

♀ 50-lb dumbbell
♂ 70-lb dumbbell

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is quick and to the point. With the complementary movement functions and the small amount of reps in each set, you should be able to move through a single round in 90 seconds or less. More advanced athletes may be able to maintain unbroken handstand push-ups and keep rounds under 1 minute. Don’t pace on this one. Keep the gas pedal down and the workout will be over before you know it. Work hard and have fun.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the dumbbell to a weight that allows you to maintain unbroken reps for the entire workout. Reduce the reps of the handstand push-ups if the volume of each round is too much. Consider as few as 4 reps.

To reduce the complexity of the goblet squat, reduce the loading of the dumbbell. If necessary, perform an air squat and focus on moving through the range of motion. For the handstand push-ups, perform pike push-ups or dumbbell shoulder presses.

In case of an injury or limitation, consider air squats or unweighted lunges in place of the goblet squats. Focus on a pain-free range of motion. For the handstand push-ups, consider push-ups or single-arm dumbbell shoulder or push presses.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 8 minutes of:
8 dumbbell goblet squats
4 handstand push-ups

♀ 35-lb dumbbell
♂ 50-lb dumbbell

Beginner option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 8 minutes of:
8 air squats
8 dumbbell push presses

♀ 10-lb dumbbells
♂ 15-lb dumbbells

Coaching cues:
Squeeze your stomach tight at all times during the handstand push-ups. Not only will this keep your spine in a safe position, but maintaining a rigid torso during the kip maximizes the amount of energy transferred from the kip into the press. Without a rigid midline, a significant amount of energy from your legs can be lost, resulting in a more difficult press.

Resources:
From the Archives: Dumbbells
The Kipping Handstand Push-Up

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Every 3 minutes until failure, complete 2 rounds of:
3 toes-to-bars
3 kettlebell swings
25-foot kettlebell walking lunges

♀ 35 lb
♂ 53 lb

Rest with the remaining time in the interval.
Add 3 reps to the toes-to-bars and kettlebell swings in each progressive 3-minute interval.

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a race to complete your reps as quickly as possible to give yourself more rest before starting the next set. With the options you choose for the workout, the first interval should take you no more than 90 seconds to complete. Your goal should be to finish the round of 15 toes-to-bars and 15 kettlebell swings. That said, it is possible for more advanced athletes to get into the set of 21 or higher. If you are unable to complete your reps within the allotted time, your workout is over. During the kettlebell walking lunge, carry the kettlebell however you like.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the kettlebell.

To adjust the complexity of the toes-to-bars, reduce the range of motion. Consider knees-to-chests, hanging knee raises, or hollow rocks. For the kettlebell swings, perform Russian kettlebell swings. For the lunges, perform unweighted or do low box step-ups.

In case of an injury or limitation, consider hollow rocks or sit-ups in place of the toes-to-bars. For the kettlebell swings, perform sumo deadlifts or single-arm Russian kettlebell swings. For the lunges, perform an unweighted lunge or a low unweighted box step-up.

Intermediate option:
Every 3 minutes until failure, complete 2 rounds of:
3 knees-to-chests
3 kettlebell swings
25-foot kettlebell walking lunges

♀ 26 lb
♂ 35 lb

Rest with the remaining time in the interval.
Add 3 reps to the knees-to-chests and kettlebell swings in each 3-minute interval.

Beginner option:
Every 3 minutes until failure, complete 2 rounds of:
3 hanging knee raises
3 Russian kettlebell swings
25-foot walking lunges

♀ 18 lb
♂ 26 lb

Rest with the remaining time in the interval.
Add 3 reps to the hanging knee raises and Russian kettlebell swings in each 3-minute interval.

Coaching cues:
On the toes-to-bar, control the downswing after getting your toes to the bar. When you relax, you lose the rhythm. So, focus on keeping your midsection tight and pushing yourself into the arch position of the next kip.

Resources:
The Kipping Toes-to-Bar
The Kettlebell Swing
The Kipping Hanging Knee Raise
The Russian Kettlebell Swing
The Walking Lunge

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Rest Day

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Toes-to-bars are a challenging yet essential CrossFit skill, appearing in 86% of Open workouts since 2011. This movement requires coordination, strength, and spatial awareness. But even if you struggle with toes-to-bars now, you can progress with focused practice, drilling, and scaling as you build to the Rx’d movement and prepare for upcoming events like the Open and Community Cup.

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Riley

For time:
2,400-meter run
150 burpees
2,400-meter run

If you’ve got a weight vest or body armor, wear it.

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s Hero workout is a longer-duration effort. This is meant to be a grind, so expect this workout to take up to 60 minutes. Each run and the burpees should take no more than 20 minutes to complete (each). Athletes who are capable of completing this workout in 35 minutes or less can consider adding a weight vest or body armor. Most athletes should attempt this workout using their own body weight. Work hard and have fun.

Scaling:
Reduce the distance of the run and the repetitions of the burpees.

To adjust the complexity of the run, instead of reducing the distance, consider using a movement substitution like a bike or a rower. Perform 5,500 meters on an Echo bike or 2,500 meters on a rower or ski erg. For the burpees, reduce the range of motion by performing an up-down.

In case of an injury or limitation, consider the running substitutions mentioned above. For burpees, perform up-downs, push-ups, or mountain climbers.

Intermediate option:
For time:
2,400-meter run
150 burpees
2,400-meter run

Beginner option:
For time:
1,200-meter run
50 burpees
1,200-meter run

Coaching cues:
When you are performing the burpees, focus on jumping your feet to your hands and landing in your heels. This will help maximize efficiency across your reps.

Resources:
CrossFit Hero and Tribute Workouts
Running | Change in Support Drill
The Burpee

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10 rounds for time of:
7/10-calorie Echo bike
1 legless rope climb to 15 feet

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a back-and-forth “sprint.” While the workout, in its entirety, should be completed in 15 minutes or less, each round should be a sprint. Choose options that allow you to keep each round to 90 seconds or less.

Scaling:
Reduce the calories on the bike and the height of the rope climb.

To reduce the complexity of the legless rope climb, perform the movement with assistance from your legs or reduce the height of the climb.

In case of an injury or limitation, perform pull-to-stands in place of the rope climb. For the calories on the bike, consider a 150-meter row or a 150-meter run.

Intermediate option:
7 rounds for time of:
7/10-calorie Echo bike
1 legless rope climb to 12 feet

Beginner option:
5 rounds for time of:
6/8-calorie Echo bike
2 pull-to-stands

Coaching cues:
Use your legs to generate momentum on the legless rope climbs. Work on timing your right leg with your right arm and vice versa. As one leg thrusts upward, that arm should then reach for the next grab on the rope.

Resources:
Rogue Echo Bike
The Legless Rope Climb
Modified Rope Climb: Pull-to-Stand

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15-12-9-6-3 reps for time of:
Deadlifts
Burpee pull-ups

Set the pull-up bar 6 inches above your reach.

♀ 185 lb
♂ 275 lb

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout focuses on moving a heavier barbell with an elevated heart rate. The goal is to complete this workout in 15 minutes or less. Choose a weight for the barbell that allows you to complete consistent sets of 5 unbroken reps. For the burpee pull-ups, the set of 15 should take no more than 90 seconds to complete.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell or the reps of either movement.

To reduce the complexity of the deadlift, perform a sumo deadlift with a barbell or kettlebell. For the burpee pull-ups, perform an up-down instead of the burpee and lower the pull-up bar to allow you to use your legs more.

In case of injury or limitation, perform a light or unloaded good morning in place of the deadlift. For the burpee pull-ups, perform an up-down in place of the burpees and a ring row for the pull-ups.

Intermediate option:
15-12-9-6-3 reps for time of:
Deadlift
Burpee pull-ups

Set the pull-up bar at your fingertips when your arms are extended overhead.

♀ 135 lb
♂ 205 lb

Beginner option:
12-9-6-3 reps for time of:
Deadlift
Burpee jumping pull-ups

Set the pull-up bar at the middle of your forearms when your arms are extended overhead.

♀ 55 lb
♂ 75 lb

Coaching cues:
On the burpee pull-up, don’t waste time after completing the pull-up. Immediately get back to the ground and “rest” in the bottom of the burpee. Just don’t get caught lying on the ground for too long.

Resources:
The Deadlift
Burpee Pull-Up

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5 rounds, each for time, of:
400-meter run
Rest 2 minutes

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is running intervals. If you have performed this workout in the past, look back at your scores and use them to help you today. Each interval should be treated as a near-maximal effort and should take no more than 2 minutes to complete.

Scaling:
Reduce the distance to achieve the intended time domain.

To reduce the complexity or in the case of a limitation, consider substituting with any machine available. Perform 900/1,250 meters on an Echo bike or 400/500 meters on a rower or ski erg.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:
5 rounds, each for time, of:
200-meter run
Rest 2 minutes

Coaching cues:
Move your feet fast, but don't forget about your arms. At any point where you reach near-max speeds, keep your shoulders square and pump your arms with your elbows held at a 90-degree angle. Applying a conscious effort toward your upper-body movement this way can bolster speed by utilizing your entire body more efficiently, and not just your lower half.

Resources:
CAP Tips: Running Position Drill
CAP Tips: Running Pulling in Place
CAP Tips: Running Falling Forward
CAP Tips: Running Change in Support Drill

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Shoulder press 1-1-1-1-1 reps
Push press 3-3-3-3-3 reps
Push jerk 5-5-5-5-5 reps

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a classic heavy day. The goal is to find a heavy single shoulder press, triple push press, and set of 5 push jerks. Keep in mind that heavy is relative to each person. Even though most athletes can perform this workout as prescribed, the challenge lies in the technical complexities of the movements. Adding load should be based on your ability to stay mechanically sound. Each athlete, regardless of experience level, should focus on technique before adding weight.

Scaling:
Reduce the load on the barbell to maintain the safety and integrity of each lift.

Reduce the complexity of each movement by reducing the load. Using dumbbells can also decrease the complexity as you do not have to worry about getting the chin out of the way.

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

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:
Same as Rx’d.

Coaching cues:
Just because the shoulder press is a strict upper-body movement, it doesn’t mean it has to be slow. Move the barbell to the overhead position by keeping your body tight, taking in a big breath, getting your head out of the way, and driving your hands to the sky as quickly as possible.

Resources:
The Shoulder Press
The Push Press
The Push Jerk

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Gwen

15-12-9 reps for load of:
Clean and jerk

Touch and go at the floor only. Even a re-grip off the floor is a foul. No dumping. Use the same load for each set. Rest as needed between sets.

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Most athletes should perform this benchmark workout as written. All athletes should focus on maintaining mechanics and consistency while increasing the loading. Warm up by adding weight slowly, ensuring you can maintain great technique prior to adding additional load. For the set of 15 reps, find a weight you feel confident performing for 10 reps. In the set of 15, reps 1-7 should be no problem, reps 8-12 will take some focus and challenge your barbell stamina, and reps 13-15 should challenge your mental fortitude and barbell technique as you get tired.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell to maintain the safety and integrity of the movement.

To reduce the complexity of the movement, reduce the loading and perform a hang clean and push press. Newer athletes should ignore the touch-and-go requirement and instead take a few seconds to establish a sound setup position.

In case of injury or limitation, use a dumbbell or pair of dumbbells. Use a hang power clean instead of a pull from the floor. If there is an overhead limitation, perform the clean only.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:
12-9-6 reps for load of:
Clean and jerk

Coaching cues:
Think of the clean and jerk as two jumps. The first jump gets the barbell to the shoulders and the second jump gets the barbell overhead.

Resources:
The Clean and Jerk
The Power Clean and Split Jerk
Workout Tips for Gwen From 220821

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12 rounds for time, starting with 1 and adding an exercise each round:
1 wall walk
2 candlestick rocks
3 burpees
4 push-ups
5 walking lunges
6 air squats
7 sit-ups
8 jumping squats
9 jumping lunges
10 broad jumps
11 handstand push-ups
12 single-leg squats

Perform this workout like the "12 Days of Christmas" song. In Round 1, perform 1 wall walk. In Round 2, perform 2 candlestick rocks, then 1 wall walk. In Round 3, perform 3 burpees, 2 candlestick rocks, and 1 wall walk. Continue adding a new exercise each round.

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is all bodyweight movements. Scale the difficulty of each element so you can keep moving and perform the reps of each movement unbroken — more moving and less hook-gripping your shorts.

Scaling:
The exercises with the most reps are push-ups through jumping lunges — anywhere from 36 to 42 reps. Reduce the reps as needed or only perform the even rounds (i.e., in Round 1, perform 2 candlesticks, then 1 inchworm. In Round 2, complete 4 knee push-ups, 3 burpees, 2 candlesticks, then 1 inchworm. Continue adding two new exercises each even round).

To reduce the complexity of these bodyweight movements, reduce the range of motion. For example, on the wall walks, only take two steps toward the wall or perform an inchworm. On the burpees, perform an up-down. On the handstand push-ups, perform a dumbbell shoulder press or pike push-up. And for the single-leg squats, use a higher target or do an air squat.

In case of injury or limitation, substitute equipment to preserve the movement function as much as possible, or choose an alternative suitable for your situation.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:
12 rounds for time, starting with 1 and adding an exercise each round:
1 inchworm
2 candlestick rocks
3 burpees
4 push-ups from the knees
5 walking lunges
6 air squats
7 sit-ups
8 jumping squats
9 jumping lunges
10 broad jumps
11 dumbbell shoulder presses
12 box step-ups

♀ 10-lb dumbbell, 12-inch box
♂ 15-lb dumbbell, 20-inch box

Perform the workout like the "12 Days of Christmas" song. In Round 1, perform 1 inchworm. In Round 2, perform 2 candlesticks, then 1 inchworm. In Round 3, perform 3 burpees, 2 candlesticks, then 1 inchworm. Continue adding a new exercise each round.

Coaching cues:
As you lower yourself to the bottom of an air squat, think about grabbing the floor with your toes and “screwing” your feet into the ground. This will keep your knees tracking your toes and your entire foot in contact with the ground.

Resources:
The Wall Walk
Candlestick Conditioning Drills
The Burpee
The Push-Up
The Walking Lunge
The Air Squat
The AbMat Sit-Up
The Broad Jump
The Kipping Handstand Push-Up
The Single-Leg Squat
Push-Up on the Knees
The Dumbbell Press
The Box Step-Up

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Complete as many reps as possible in 15 minutes of:
75/100-calorie row
30 box jumps
30 jumping pull-ups
30 kettlebell swings
30 lunges
30 knees-to-elbows
30 push presses
30 hip extensions
30 wall-ball shots
30 burpees
30 double-unders

♀ 20-inch box, 26-lb kettlebell, 35-lb push press, 14-lb medicine ball to 9 feet
♂ 24-inch box, 35-lb kettlebell, 45-lb push press, 20-lb medicine ball to 10 feet

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Scaling:
Today’s workout is a classic chipper-style effort. Some may recognize it as the “Dirty Thirty” with an added row to begin the workout. The goal is to make it as far through this workout as possible within the allotted time. Some may even finish the double-unders and get an opportunity to get back on the rower. However, most should aim to make it to the wall-ball shots and get as many reps as possible before time runs out. To hit this stimulus, the row should take no more than 6 minutes to complete. Every other movement after should be kept to 1:30 or less.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 15 minutes of:
50/75-calorie row
30 box jumps
30 jumping pull-ups
30 kettlebell swings
30 lunges
30 knees-to-chests
30 push presses
30 hip extensions
30 wall-ball shots
30 burpees
30 double-unders

♀ 20-inch box, 26-lb kettlebell, 35-lb push press, 10-lb medicine ball to 9 feet
♂ 24-inch box, 35-lb kettlebell, 45-lb push press, 14-lb medicine ball to 10 feet

Beginner option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 15 minutes of:
35/50-calorie row
20 box step-ups
20 jumping pull-ups
20 kettlebell swings
20 lunges
20 hanging knee raises
20 push presses
20 good mornings (unweighted)
20 wall-ball shots
20 burpees
20 single-unders

♀ 12-inch box, 18-lb kettlebell, 35-lb push press, 6-lb medicine ball to 9 feet
♂ 20-inch box, 26-lb kettlebell, 45-lb push press, 10-lb medicine ball to 10 feet

Coaching cues:
In the dip of the push press, your torso should be vertical with your shoulders and hips stacked over your ankles. As you dip, think about sliding your knees forward slightly as your shoulders and hips drop straight down over your ankles.

Resources:
Rowing
The Box Jump
Jumping Pull-Up Progression
The Kettlebell Swing
The Walking Lunge
Knees-to-Elbows Progression
The Push Press
The GHD Hip Extension
The Wall-Ball Shot
The Burpee
The Double-Under
Kipping Hanging Knee Raise
The Good Morning

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