Friday 251205

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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Monday 251117

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

♀ 95 lb
♂ 135 lb

Compare to 230419.

Post time to comments.

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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Wednesday 251112

Complete as many reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
1 wall walk
1 clean and jerk

After each round, add 1 rep to the wall walks and 10 lb to the barbell until time expires.

♀ 145-lb barbell
♂ 205-lb barbell

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is an ascending ladder of wall walks, coupled with increased loading in the clean and jerk. After each round, add 1 rep to the wall walks and 10 lb to the barbell until time expires. Your goal should be to complete 4-7 rounds. If you hit the workout as prescribed, your seventh round would be 7 wall walks and 1 clean and jerk at 265 lb. Adjust your loading and weight jumps according to the intended stimulus. Expect the wall walks to fatigue the shoulders and midline. This will ultimately make the jerk more challenging, so when moving through the workout, take your time on your lifts and don’t pick up the bar until you are confident.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell. Reduce the reps of the wall walks.

To reduce the complexity of the wall walks, reduce the range of motion. Consider only taking 2-4 steps back toward the wall. For the clean and jerks, perform hang cleans and push presses.

In case of injury or limitation, for the wall walks, consider performing inchworms with your feet on the floor or elevated on a box. For the clean and jerks, perform dumbbell clean and jerks. If there is an overhead limitation, perform cleans with no jerk.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
1 partial wall walk (2 steps toward the wall)
1 clean and jerk

After each round, add 1 rep to the wall walks and 10 lb to the barbell until time expires.

95-lb barbell
135-lb barbell

Beginner option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
1 inchworm
1 clean and jerk

After each round, add 1 rep to both the inchworms and clean and jerks until time expires.

35-lb barbell
45-lb barbell

Coaching cues:
As you dip and drive in the jerk, drive the elbows up. Keep the elbows high enough to maintain a shoulder “shelf” for the bar to rest on.

Resources:
The Wall Walk
The Clean and Jerk
The Power Clean and Push Jerk
The Power Clean and Split Jerk
Inchworm

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Saturday 251108

For time:
100 wall-ball shots
25 burpees
75 kettlebell swings
25 burpees
50 knees-to-elbows
25 burpees

♀ 14-lb medicine ball to a 9-foot target and a 35-lb kettlebell
♂ 20-lb medicine ball to a 10-foot target and a 53-lb kettlebell

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a chipper with a repeating burpee element. The loading for both the wall-ball shots and the kettlebell swings should allow you to perform consistent sets of 15-20 reps or more. For the knees-to-elbows, choose a variation that allows you to perform 5-7 reps or more at a time. Have fun with this one, and as with any chipper, just keep “chipping” away.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the medicine ball and the kettlebell. Reduce the reps of all the movements.

To reduce the complexity of the wall-ball shots, reduce the height of the target. For the kettlebell swings, reduce the range of motion and perform Russian kettlebell swings. For the knees-to-elbows, reduce the range of motion.

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 kettlebell swings, consider single-arm Russian kettlebell swings or kettlebell deadlifts. For the knees-to-elbows, perform hanging knee raises or lying toes-to-bars.

Intermediate option:
For time:
80 wall-ball shots
20 burpees
60 kettlebell swings
20 burpees
40 knees-to-chests
20 burpees

10-lb medicine ball to a 9-foot target and a 26-lb kettlebell
14-lb medicine ball to a 10-foot target and a 35-lb kettlebell

Beginner option:
2 rounds for time of:
25 wall-ball shots
5 burpees
20 kettlebell swings
5 burpees
15 hanging knee raises
5 burpees

6-lb medicine ball to a 9-foot target and an 18-lb kettlebell
10-lb medicine ball to a 10-foot target and a 26-lb kettlebell

Coaching cues:
The finish position of the kettlebell swing is like a standing plank hold, minus the position of your arms. Your midsection should be rigid and unchanging while your shoulders, hips, knees, and ankles are all in a straight line. A plank on the floor is no different.

Resources:
The Wall-Ball Shot
The Burpee
The Kettlebell Swing
The Knees-to-Elbows
Kipping Hanging Knee Raise

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Tuesday 251104

4 rounds for time of:
2 rope climbs to 15 feet
12 back squats
120 double-unders

♀ 125-lb barbell
♂ 185-lb barbell

Post time to comments.

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a spicy triplet with a moderately loaded barbell. If available, take the barbell from a rack and try to complete your reps unbroken in each set. These may be slow and challenging, which is the intended stimulus. If the weight is relatively light for you, move more quickly, but don’t sacrifice form. Choose options for all three movements that allow you to complete a single round in 5 minutes or less.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell. Reduce the reps or height of the rope climb. Reduce the reps of the jump rope.

To reduce the complexity of the rope climbs, reduce the height of the climb. For the double-unders, practice the movement for no more than 2 minutes or perform single-unders.

In case of injury or limitation, for the double-unders, consider performing lateral line hops or penguin taps. For the rope climbs, perform pull-to-stands, towel pull-ups, or strict pull-ups. For the back squats, perform box squats to a target that allows for a pain-free range of motion, goblet squats, or air squats.

Intermediate option:
4 rounds for time of:
2 rope climbs to 12 feet
12 back squats
48 double-unders

95-lb barbell
135-lb barbell

Beginner option:
4 rounds for time of:
2 pull-to-stands
12 back squats
48 single-unders

35-lb barbell
45-lb barbell

Coaching cues:
During your rope climbs, focus on achieving a secure foot hook before ascending up the rope.

Resources:
The Rope Climb (Basket)
The Rope Climb (Wrapping)
The Back Squat
The Double-Under
Pull-to-Stand | Rope Climb Scaling
The Single-Under

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Friday 251031

Hortman

Complete as many rounds as possible in 45 minutes of:
800-meter run
80 air squats
8 muscle-ups

Compare to 150808.

Post rounds and reps to the comments.

U.S. Army Captain John D. Hortman, 30, of Inman, South Carolina, assigned to the 1st Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, based in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, died on Aug. 8, 2011, in Fort Benning, Georgia, in a helicopter accident during a military training exercise. He is survived by his mother Brenda Jones; sister Jill Hortman; and brother Andy Pierce.

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a longer-duration effort and is meant to be a grind. With a 45-minute clock, it may be difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Take this Hero workout one round at a time, and don’t pay attention to the clock. Focus on your reps, your technique, and the reason why you are doing this workout today. Whether you are capable of performing 8 muscle-ups unbroken or you need to perform singles, hit this as prescribed, if possible. If you don’t yet have a muscle-up, see the options below.

Scaling:
Reduce the distance of the run. Reduce the repetitions of the squats and muscle-ups. Reduce the overall duration of the effort.

To reduce the complexity of the ring muscle-ups, consider jumping ring muscle-ups or a challenging variation of a low-ring transition.

In case of injury or limitation, for the 800-meter run, perform 1,750/2,500 meters on the Echo bike or 800/1,000 meters on the rower. For the air squats, consider squatting to a target that provides a pain-free range of motion. Alternatively, consider reverse lunges or low box step-ups. For the ring muscle-ups, consider low-ring transitions or ring rows.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 45 minutes of:
800-meter run
80 air squats
5 jumping muscle-ups

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
400-meter run
20 air squats
8 low-ring muscle-up transitions

Coaching cues:
If you are performing low-ring transitions in this workout, remember that this is a leg-driven movement. Focus on using the legs to help drive your body up to the rings. To increase the difficulty, raise the height of the rings or decrease the involvement of the legs.

Resources:
CrossFit Hero and Tribute Workouts
Running Drills | High Knees and Butt Kickers
The Air Squat
The Kipping Muscle-Up
Kipping Floor Muscle-Up
Toe-Assisted Muscle-Up
Low-Ring Muscle-Up Scaling

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Friday 251024

Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
12/15-calorie row
10 push jerks

♀ 95-lb barbell
♂ 135-lb barbell

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is meant to be a pushing and pulling sprint, back and forth between the two movements. The calories on the rower are meant to be completed in a minute or less and the push jerks should be completed in unbroken sets for most of your rounds. This means the loading of the barbell should be light to moderate. The duration of this workout isn’t very long, so push the pace from the start and hold on.

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

To reduce the complexity of the push jerks, perform push presses.

In case of injury or limitation, for the push jerks, perform dumbbell push jerks (rack-position limitation), shoulder presses, or even push-ups to eliminate the loading. For the calories, use any machine available.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
9/12-calorie row
10 push jerks

65-lb barbell
95-lb barbell

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
6/9-calorie row
10 push jerks

35-lb barbell
45-lb barbell

Coaching cues:
In the push jerk, you aren’t pushing the barbell up away from your body. Instead, you are pushing your body underneath the barbell.

Resources:
Rowing
Rowing | Body Position Tips
The Push Jerk

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Tuesday 251021

21-18-15-12-9-6-3 reps for time of:
Bench presses
Calories on the Echo bike

♀ 125-lb barbell
♂ 185-lb barbell

Compare to 250513.

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a weightlifting and monostructural couplet. Use caution when pushing the pace on the bike. That strategy may make the bench presses more difficult than necessary. Instead, adjust your pace so you can maintain bigger chunks of reps on the bench. The loading of the barbell should be moderate to heavy and allow you to maintain consistent sets of 5-7 reps. Avoid pushing to failure on the bench presses unless you have a spotter. If you do not have a spotter, take extra time to rest between sets and only perform reps you know you can complete.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading and volume of the barbell. Reduce the calories on the bike.

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

In case of injury or limitation, perform the calories on any machine available. For the bench presses, perform single-arm dumbbell bench presses or push-ups.

Intermediate option:
21-18-15-12-9-6-3 reps for time of:
Bench presses
Calories on the Echo bike

95-lb barbell
135-lb barbell

Beginner option:
15-12-9-6-3 reps for time of:
Dumbbell bench presses
Calories on the Echo bike

15-lb dumbbells
20-lb dumbbells

Coaching cues:
To set your upper back into position for the bench press, think about pulling your lats down into your back pockets and turning your arms so the bony part of your elbows are facing away from you.

Resources:
The Bench Press
Rogue Echo Bike
Dumbbell Bench Press

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Tuesday 251014

For time:
50 power cleans

♀ 125 lb
♂ 185 lb

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is straightforward — simply move through the power cleans as quickly as possible. The loading of the barbell is meant to be moderate to heavy. This means some may choose to perform singles for all their reps, while others may be able to complete several sets of touch-and-go reps. Either way, a good goal is aiming to complete 5 reps or more per minute. When you are taking a break, don’t let that bar sit there for too long; get your hands back on the bar quickly.

Scaling:
Reduce the load of the barbell.

To reduce the complexity of the power clean, perform a hang power clean or consider using dumbbells.

In case of injury or limitation, perform a sumo deadlift high pull or medicine-ball clean if there is a limitation with the rack position.

Intermediate option:
For time:
50 power cleans

95 lb
135 lb

Beginner option:
For time:
50 power cleans

35 lb
45 lb

Coaching cues:
On the power clean, after you finish your pull, focus on driving your elbows around the barbell as quickly as possible.

Resources:
The Power Clean

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Friday 251010

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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Monday 251006

21-18-15-12-9-6-3 reps for time of:
Ring dips

After each set, complete 3 squat snatches.

♀ 95 lb
♂ 135 lb

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a couplet with some movement interference. Expect the pressing of the ring dips and the lockout of the squat snatches to significantly tax the shoulders, as well as the compounding fatigue of the hip flexors from kipping the dips and the squat of the snatch. The loading of the barbell is meant to be moderate. Some may be able to perform touch-and-go reps, while it is also perfectly acceptable to perform 3 quick singles. Choose an option for the ring dips that allows you to consistently perform sets of 5 or more reps.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell. Reduce the reps of the ring dips.

To reduce the complexity of the ring dips, perform jumping ring dips or foot-assisted ring dips. Perform hang squat snatches or hang power snatches, plus an overhead squat in place of the squat snatch if needed.

In case of injury or limitation, for the ring dips, perform bench/box dips, push-ups, or dumbbell shoulder presses. For the squat snatches, perform power snatches if there is a squatting limitation. You may also consider power snatches, plus an overhead lunge.

Intermediate option:
12-10-8-6-4-2 reps for time of:
Ring dips

After each set, complete 3 squat snatches.

65 lb
95 lb

Beginner option:
15-12-9-6-3 reps for time of:
Foot-assisted ring dips

After each set, complete 3 hang squat snatches.

35 lb
45 lb

Coaching cues:
When completing the squat snatches in today’s workout, commit to getting as tall as possible before pulling into the squat on each rep.

Resources:
The Ring Dip
Kipping Ring Dip
The Squat Snatch
Ring Dip Scaling
The Hang Squat Snatch
Ring Dip | Coaching Tips

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Friday 251003

Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
3 power cleans
15-foot handstand walk
45 double-unders
15-foot handstand walk

♀ 125 lb
♂ 185 lb

Post rounds and reps to comments.

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout combines a heavier lift with a sprinkle of higher-skill gymnastics. This sprinkle should allow you to keep moving through your rounds with minimal reduction in pace. The loading on the barbell is meant to be moderate to heavy. Some may be able to perform a few touch-and-go reps, while others work to maintain quick singles. Choose options that allow you to complete at least 5 rounds.

Scaling:
Reduce the load of the barbell. Reduce the reps on the jump rope.

To reduce the complexity of the power clean, perform a hang power clean. To scale the handstand walks, complete a half circle around a box with your feet on the box (walking laterally around the box). You can also scale the handstand walk to 3 inchworms or bear crawls. For the double-unders, practice the movement for 30 seconds or perform single-unders.

In case of injury or limitation, for the power cleans, consider medicine-ball or dumbbell power cleans. For the handstand walks, consider alternating dumbbell shoulder presses or shoulder taps in a plank hold. Consider performing jumping jacks, penguin taps, or alternating toe taps on a low box in place of the double-unders.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
3 power cleans
1 half circle lateral walk around a box (feet on the box), moving to your right
20 double-unders
1 half circle lateral walk around a box (feet on the box), moving to your left

95 lb
135 lb

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
3 power cleans
3 inchworms
20 single-unders
15-foot bear crawl

35 lb
45 lb

Coaching cues: On your handstand walks, don’t focus or look for your “end point.” Walk through the finish line.

Resources:
The Power Clean
The Handstand Walk
The Double-Under
Handstand Walk Around Box
The Bear Crawl

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Wednesday 251001

Barbara

5 rounds, each for time, of:
20 pull-ups
30 push-ups
40 sit-ups
50 squats

Rest precisely 3 minutes between rounds.

Post times to comments.

Compare to 241126.

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a classic benchmark. Be sure to look back at your last attempt to help you navigate today’s effort. The goal is to maintain a relatively consistent time in each round. If unable to finish each movement in 4 sets or less, decrease the reps by 5-10 per movement. You should also be able to complete a single round in roughly 5 minutes or less if you are going to attempt this workout as prescribed.

Scaling:
Reduce the reps of each exercise. Reduce the total rounds to 3 or 4, instead of 5.

To reduce the complexity of the pull-ups, perform jumping pull-ups. For the push-ups, perform the reps from your knees. For the sit-ups, perform feet-anchored sit-ups. For the air squats, perform these to a target that allows for pain-free range of motion.

In case of injury or limitation, for the pull-ups, perform ring rows or dumbbell bent-over rows. For the push-ups, perform these with your hands on a 30-inch box. For the sit-ups, perform a hollow hold for 30-60 seconds. For the air squats, consider low box step-ups. For the air squats, perform these to a target that allows for pain-free range of motion.

Intermediate option:
5 rounds, each for time, of:
10 pull-ups
20 push-ups
30 sit-ups
40 squats

Rest precisely 3 minutes between rounds.

Beginner option:
3 rounds, each for time, of:
10 ring rows
15 push-ups from the knees
20 sit-ups
25 squats

Rest precisely 3 minutes between rounds.

Coaching cues:
Avoid the “snaky” push-up. Your entire body should move up and down as a single unit. To do so, squeeze your thighs, glutes, and abs as you move through each push-up.

Resources:
The Kipping Pull-Up
The Push-Up
The AbMat Sit-Up
The Air Squat
The Ring Row
Push-Up on Knees

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Friday 250919

Service Cup Workout 4

Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
5 hang clean and jerks
10 back squats
15 toes-to-bars

♀ 80-lb barbell
♂ 115-lb barbell

Then,

On a 5-minute clock:
Find a 1-rep-max clean

Post reps and your heaviest clean to the comments, and submit your scores as part of the 2025 CrossFit Service Cup.

Head over to the Service Cup website for additional variations of today’s workout, as well as official updates and rules.

Resources:
The Hang Clean and Push Jerk
The Back Squat
The Kipping Toes-to-Bar
The Clean
The Power Clean

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Monday 250915

Service Cup Workout 1

21-15-9-9 reps for time of:
Thrusters
Lateral burpees over the bar

♀ 65-lb barbell
♂ 95-lb barbell

Post time to the comments, and submit your score as part of the 2025 CrossFit Service Cup.

Head over to the Service Cup website for additional variations of today’s workout, as well as official updates and rules.

Resources:
The Thruster
Lateral Burpees Over the Bar

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Sunday 250914

Rest Day

Am I Even Doing CrossFit?

CrossFit is constantly varied functional movements executed at high intensity. It is varied, but not too varied. It's a comprehensive approach to health that encompasses nutrition and enables you to perform functional, monostructural, gymnastics, and weightlifting movements, as well as engage in various sports. It's not what many people think it is. People will say things like, “I do CrossFit light” or “CrossFit-ish.” One great distinction made by CrossFit is that if you’re doing a program that does not produce total health, you are not doing CrossFit.

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Monday 250901

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

Score is total load lifted.

Post loads to comments.

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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Friday 250829

3 rounds for time of:
400-meter run
30 GHD sit-ups
100-foot front-rack walking lunge

♀ 65 lb
♂ 95 lb

Post time to comments.

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a bit of a midline mash-up. Expect the GHD sit-ups and the front-rack lunges to conflict with one another and make running more challenging. Aim to complete this workout in about 20 minutes or less. Choose a weight for the lunges that allows you to complete the distance in 2 sets or less in each round. If you are not familiar with the GHD sit-up or are not consistently performing the movement, reduce the reps and range of motion.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell. Reduce the reps of the GHD sit-ups. Reduce the distance of the run and the front-rack lunge.

To reduce the complexity of the GHD sit-ups, limit the range of motion. For the front-rack lunges, consider using a pair of dumbbells to help minimize issues with the rack position.

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 GHD sit-ups, perform V-ups or sit-ups. For the front-rack lunge, perform this movement with no weight or consider a low box step-up.

Intermediate option:
3 rounds for time of:
400-meter run
20 GHD sit-ups to parallel
100-foot front-rack walking lunge

55 lb
75 lb

Beginner option:
3 rounds for time of:
200-meter run
20 AbMat sit-ups
50-foot walking lunge

Coaching cues:
For the front-rack walking lunge, step long, keep your chest up, and drive through your front heel. Avoid letting your knee cave inward.

Resources:
Running Drills | Pose Alignment
The GHD Sit-Up
The Front-Rack Lunge
GHD Sit-Up Progressions
The AbMat Sit-Up
The Walking Lunge

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Thursday 250828

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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Wednesday 250827

For time:
50 deadlifts
40 pull-ups
30-calorie row
20 chest-to-bar pull-ups
10 squat cleans

♀ 125 lb
♂ 185 lb

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a chipper. Aim to complete this effort in 15 minutes or less. The loading of the barbell should be light-to-moderate for the deadlifts and moderate-to-heavy for the squat cleans. This means you should be able to consistently perform larger chunks of reps on the deadlifts and singles for the squat cleans. Manage your pace on the rower in anticipation of the final two movements. Don’t push too hard on the rower and end up putting yourself in a “hole” for the remainder of the workout.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell. Reduce the reps of each of the movements.

To reduce the complexity of deadlifts, perform sumo deadlifts. This will reduce the difficulty in navigating the knees. For the pull-ups, reduce the range of motion. For the squat cleans, consider hang squat cleans or a power cleans.

In case of injury or limitation, for the deadlifts, consider kettlebell sumo deadlifts or unloaded good mornings. For the pull-ups, consider ring rows. For the squat cleans, consider dumbbell squat cleans or dumbbell power cleans if there is a squat limitation. For the row, use whatever machine is available to perform the calories.

Intermediate option:
For time:
50 deadlifts
40 jumping pull-ups
30-calorie row
20 pull-ups
10 squat cleans

95 lb
135 lb

Beginner option:
For time:
45 deadlifts
35 ring rows
25-calorie row
15 jumping pull-ups
5 squat cleans

35 lb
45 lb

Coaching cues:
In the squat clean, drive your hips forward, squeeze your glutes at the top, and make sure you finish the pull before pulling under the bar.

Resources:
The Deadlift
The Kipping Pull-Up
Rowing
The Kipping Chest-to-Bar Pull-Up
The Squat Clean
Jumping Pull-Up Progression
The Ring Row

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Monday 250818

For time:
Accumulate 2 minutes of an L-sit hold
6 legless rope climbs to 15 feet
12 snatches
Accumulate 2 minutes of an L-sit hold
12 rope climbs to 15 feet
24 snatches

♀ 95-lb barbell
♂ 135-lb barbell

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout combines challenging gymnastics elements with a moderate weightlifting movement. As your midline muscles fatigue from the L-sit holds, expect the rope climbs and the snatches to become more difficult. Choose a weight for the barbell that allows you to maintain a cadence of 6 or more reps per minute. Your best strategy on the snatches will be quick singles. Snatches may be performed as a power or squat variation. On the L-sit holds, choose an option that allows you to consistently hold for 10 seconds or more. Manage the pace of the rope climbs.

Scaling:
Reduce the duration of the L-sit holds. Reduce the number of reps for the rope climbs. Reduce the loading of the snatches.

To reduce the complexity of the L-sit holds, bend one leg or tuck both knees in toward the chest. For the legless rope climbs, reduce height or perform legged rope climbs. For the rope climbs, reduce the height or perform 3 strict pull-ups per rope climb. For the snatches, consider performing hang snatches.

In case of injury or limitation, for the L-sit holds, perform plank holds. For the rope climbs, perform pull-to-stands or ring rows. For the snatches, perform kettlebell swings or dumbbell snatches. If necessary, perform cleans if there is an overhead limitation.

Intermediate option:
For time:
Accumulate 2 minutes of an L-sit hold with knees bent
6 rope climbs to 12 feet
12 snatches
Accumulate 2 minutes of an L-sit hold with knees bent
6 rope climbs to 12 feet
24 snatches

65-lb barbell
95-lb barbell

Beginner option:
For time:
Accumulate 2 minutes of a plank hold from the knees
6 pull-to-stands
12 snatches
Accumulate 2 minutes of a plank hold from the knees
12 pull-to-stands
24 snatches

35-lb barbell
45-lb barbell

Coaching cues:
In the L-sit hold, drive your heels forward and squeeze your quads — make your legs look like steel beams!

Resources:
The L-Sit
The Legless Rope Climb
The Power Snatch
The Snatch
The Rope Climb (Basket)
The Rope Climb (Wrapping)
Rope Climb Scaling | Pull-to-Stands

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Friday 250815

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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Saturday 250809

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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Thursday 250807

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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Saturday 250802

12-9-6 reps for time of:
Squat cleans
Ring muscle-ups

♀ 95 lb
♂ 135 lb

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a play on the benchmark workout Amanda — two higher-skill movements with slightly more reps than the original workout. The loading on the squat cleans should be moderate. Some athletes may be able to maintain touch-and-go reps, while others may choose to perform quick singles. On the ring muscle-ups, manage your reps and don’t push to failure. Instead, break the sets into manageable reps that allow you to stay fresh and minimize long-winded breaks.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell. Reduce the repetitions of the muscle-ups.

To reduce the complexity of the squat cleans, consider hang squat cleans or perform the movement with a pair of dumbbells. For the muscle-ups, consider jumping muscle-ups or low-ring muscle-up transitions.

In case of an injury or limitation, perform power or hang power cleans. Consider single dumbbell options, as well. For the ring muscle-ups, perform ring rows or foot-assisted strict pull-ups.

Intermediate option:
For time:
12-9-6 squat cleans
5-4-3 ring muscle-ups

65 lb
95 lb

Beginner option:
12-9-6 reps for time of:
Squat cleans
Low-ring muscle-up transitions

35 lb
45 lb

Coaching cues:
Performing quick singles can be a useful tactic in a workout like today’s. Focus on following the barbell down to the ground, take a brief moment to breathe, reset your starting position, and perform the next rep.

Resources:
The Squat Clean
The Kipping Muscle-Up
Low-Ring Muscle-Up Transition
Low-Ring Muscle-Up Tips

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Wednesday 250730

Fran

21-15-9 reps for time of:
Thrusters
Pull-ups

♀ 65 lb
♂ 95 lb

Compare to 240325.

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Stimulus and Strategy:
If you have never completed Fran before, it is intended to be a sprint. Experienced athletes should go hard and shoot for a PR. Choose a load for the thrusters that allows you to complete at least 15 unbroken reps. Select a pull-up option that allows you to complete each round with minimal rest. All athletes should aim to finish the workout in 10 minutes or less. However, if you would like to attempt the prescribed workout, knowing it's going to take you longer, go for it. As long as you maintain form and technique, this is a great opportunity to establish a time. Intermediate and beginner athletes should establish a goal for this workout and create a plan for breaking up the thrusters and/or pull-ups as necessary.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell. Reduce the reps of the pull-ups.

To reduce the complexity of the pull-ups, consider jumping pull-ups or ring rows.

In case of an injury or limitation, consider front squats (overhead limitation) or push presses (squatting limitation) in place of the thrusters. For the pull-ups, consider one-arm ring rows or dumbbell rows.

Intermediate option:
For time:
21-15-9 thrusters
12-9-6 pull-ups

55 lb
75 lb

Beginner option:
21-15-9 reps for time of:
Thrusters
Ring rows

35 lb
45 lb

Coaching cues:
Unlike the gymnastics-style kipping pull-ups, on the descent of the butterfly pull-up, move your legs behind you and prepare them to move forward to initiate the next rep. (See demo video.)

Resources:
The Thruster
The Kipping Pull-Up
The Butterfly Pull-Up
The Ring Row

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Friday 250725

Complete as many reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
1-minute plank hold
25 box jump-overs
1-minute plank hold
25 box jump-overs
1-minute plank hold
25 box jump-overs
1-minute plank hold
Max back squats in the remaining time

♀ 125-lb barbell and 20-inch box
♂ 185-lb barbell and 24-inch box

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Stimulus and Strategy:
In today’s workout, expect the plank holds and box jumps to have a significant effect on the back squats at the end of the workout. The plank hold will challenge your midline, while the box jumps will get the legs nice and tired. Perform the plank holds on the forearms or the hands (your choice). Choose options for the plank holds and box jumps that allow you to get to the back squats with at least 2 minutes to perform squats. Then, once you have the barbell on your back, challenge yourself not to put the bar down until time expires.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell. Reduce the height of the box jump-overs. Reduce the duration of the plank holds.

To reduce the complexity of the plank holds, perform from the knees. For the box jump-overs, perform box step-up overs. For the back squats, consider dumbbell or kettlebell goblet squats.

In case of an injury or limitation, perform plank holds with your hands on a 24- or 30-inch box. For the back squats, perform air squats or lunges.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
1-minute plank hold
25 box jump-overs
1-minute plank hold
25 box jump-overs
1-minute plank hold
25 box jump-overs
1-minute plank hold
Max back squats in the remaining time

95-lb barbell and 20-inch box
135-lb barbell and 24-inch box

Beginner option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
30-second plank hold
20 box step-overs
30-second plank hold
20 box step-overs
30-second plank hold
20 box step-overs
30-second plank hold
Max back squats in the remaining time

35-lb barbell and 12-inch box
45-lb barbell and 20-inch box

Coaching cues:
When holding the plank, squeeze your glutes and focus on bringing your ribs to your hips. This will help you maintain a rigid position and keep the hips and shoulders in line.

Resources:
Plank Hold
Box Jump-Over Variations
The Back Squat
Plank Hold Variations
Box Step-Over

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Friday 250718

For time:
50 front squats

Every time you drop the bar, complete 20/30 calories on the Echo bike.

♀ 125 lb
♂ 185 lb

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a challenge. How long can you hang on to the barbell before you have to break and accept the “penalty”? Choose a weight that allows you to complete consistent sets of 10 or more repetitions. Challenge yourself with the loading, but don’t make the workout impossible. Keep in mind that the bike is only going to make each set more difficult. Don’t dig yourself a hole by pushing the pace too hard on the bike. Bigger sets on the barbell is more important.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell. Reduce the calories on the bike.

To reduce the complexity of the front squats, consider using a pair of dumbbells if there are any front-rack limitations.

In case of an injury or limitation, perform back squats, goblet squats, or air squats in place of the front squats. For the calories on the bike, use any machine available.

Intermediate option:
For time:
50 front squats

Every time you drop the bar, complete 15/20 calories on the Echo bike.

95 lb
135 lb

Beginner option:
For time:
50 front squats

Every time you drop the bar, complete 7/10 calories on the Echo bike.

35 lb ♂ 45 lb

Coaching cues:
To help keep the barbell on the body for more reps, focus on keeping the elbows up. The further the barbell gets away from the body, the more difficult the movement will be.

Resources:
The Front Squat
Rogue Echo Bike

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Monday 250630

For time:
400-meter run
30 clean and jerks
200-meter run

♀ 95 lb
♂ 135 lb

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Stimulus and Strategy:
This chipper combines the classic benchmark workout Grace, alongside 600 total meters of running. This is intended to be a short effort with a fast pace in mind. The load on the clean and jerks is intended to be moderate and allow for some small unbroken sets combined with consistent singles performed with minimal rest between reps. Advanced athletes can storm through this workout at a blistering pace and attempt to complete it in around 5-6 minutes. Can anyone complete this in sub-5 minutes?

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

To reduce the complexity of the clean and jerk, consider performing a hang clean and jerk with a barbell or a pair of dumbbells.

In case of injury or limitation, for the 400-meter run, perform 400/500 meters on the rower or ski erg, or 900/1,250 meters on the Echo bike. For the 200-meter run, perform 200/250 meters on the rower or ski erg, or 500/700 meters on the Echo bike. For the clean and jerks, if there is an overhead limitation, perform a power clean only. If there is a wrist limitation, use one or two dumbbells.

Intermediate option:
For time:
400-meter run
30 clean and jerks
200-meter run

65 lb
95 lb

Beginner option:
For time:
200-meter run
30 clean and jerks
200-meter run

35 lb
45 lb

Coaching cues:
For clean and jerks, attempt to transition immediately from the clean catch position into the drive phase of the jerk.

Resources:
Banded Running Drill
The Power Clean and Jerk

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Sunday 250629

Rest Day

What CrossFit Taught Me About Thinking

When Mark Bell started promoting the "Sugar Diet" – a plan that involves eating only fruit, honey, and even candy – my first instinct was to dismiss it as nutritional lunacy. Sound familiar? It's the same knee-jerk reaction people have to CrossFit before they actually step into a gym. This isn't about whether the Sugar Diet works (I honestly don't know yet), but about something more important: how we evaluate ideas that challenge our beliefs.

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Wednesday 250618

On a 2-minute clock:
25 front squats
Max-calorie Echo bike in the remaining time
Rest 2 minutes

On a 2-minute clock:
20 push presses
Max-calorie Echo bike in the remaining time
Rest 2 minutes

On a 2-minute clock:
15 thrusters
Max-calorie Echo bike in the remaining time
Rest 2 minutes

On a 2-minute clock:
10 squat clean thrusters
Max-calorie Echo bike in the remaining time

Your score is the total number of calories accumulated.

♀ 75-lb barbell
♂ 115-lb barbell

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is four sprint-style efforts. The barbell movements are progressive and build on the previous set as the final set is a combination of the three sets prior. The loading of the barbell should be on the lighter side. Push to complete the barbell movements as quickly as possible to give yourself more time on the bike.

Scaling:
Reduce the load of the barbell.

To reduce the complexity of the barbell movements, perform each movement with a single dumbbell or pair of dumbbells.

In case of an injury or limitation, perform the calories on any machine available. If you have a squatting limitation, perform deadlifts, push presses, hang power cleans, and hang power clean and jerks (instead of the movements in the workout).

Intermediate option:
On a 2-minute clock:
25 front squats
Max-calorie Echo bike in the remaining time
Rest 2 minutes

On a 2-minute clock:
20 push presses
Max-calorie Echo bike in the remaining time
Rest 2 minutes

On a 2-minute clock:
15 thrusters
Max-calorie Echo bike in the remaining time
Rest 2 minutes

On a 2-minute clock:
10 squat clean thrusters
Max-calorie Echo bike in the remaining time

Your score is the total number of calories accumulated.

65-lb barbell
95-lb barbell

Beginner option:
On a 2-minute clock:
20 front squats
Max-calorie Echo bike in the remaining time
Rest 2 minutes

On a 2-minute clock:
15 push presses
Max-calorie Echo bike in the remaining time
Rest 2 minutes

On a 2-minute clock:
10 thrusters
Max-calorie Echo bike in the remaining time
Rest 2 minutes

On a 2-minute clock:
5 squat clean thrusters
Max-calorie Echo bike in the remaining time

Your score is the total number of calories accumulated.

35-lb barbell
45-lb barbell

Coaching cues:
On the thrusters, focus on keeping the weight glued to your shoulders and then launching the barbell off your body as you stand up out of the squat.

Resources:
The Front Squat
The Push Press
The Thruster
Rogue Echo Bike

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