CrossFit's Workout Of The Day

Back squat 5-5-5-5-5 reps

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a heavy day. Make sure all 5 sets are true working sets that challenge you and build strength. Ideally, each set should be at least 80% of your 1-rep max or a load that feels moderately heavy. Use your most recent heavy back squat as a reference point when determining today’s weights. You may build to a heavy set across the working sets, but every set should feel challenging. Newer athletes should use lighter loads and continue prioritizing sound mechanics. Heavy is the goal today, but movement quality should always come first. Only increase the load as much as proper technique allows.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx'd.

Beginner option:
Same as Rx'd.

Resources:
The Back Squat

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Gwen

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

Perform all unbroken touch-and-go reps. There is no time limit; rest as needed between sets.

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Stimulus and Strategy:
This benchmark workout builds stamina and strength throughout the entire body. The goal is to lift as heavy as possible without failing a rep, demonstrating major technical faults, or putting the barbell down. The key to accomplishing all three is deliberate movement on every rep and finding grit as each set progresses. In the set of 15, reps 1-7 should feel manageable, reps 8-12 will require focus and challenge your barbell stamina, and reps 13-15 should test both your mental toughness and movement quality under fatigue. Plan for 3-4 minutes of rest between sets and use the same load for the entire workout. Fatigue will accumulate with each set, but the descending rep scheme is designed to help you maintain the same weight with solid mechanics throughout.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx'd.

Beginner option:
15-12-9 reps for load of:
Hang clean and jerk

There is no time limit; rest as needed between sets.

Resources:
The Power Clean and Push Jerk
The Power Clean and Split Jerk
The Clean and Jerk
The Hang Clean and Push Jerk
Gwen

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On an 18-minute clock:
9-15-21 reps for time of:
Pull-ups
Thrusters

In the remaining time:
Build to a heavy single thruster

Take the bar from the floor.

♀ 65-lb barbell
♂ 95-lb barbell

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a twist on Fran, with increasing reps and the movements performed in reverse order. While this version is different, it can still be helpful to look back at previous Fran attempts to help build a pacing strategy for today. Choose a relatively light barbell load that allows you to complete each round in 3 sets or fewer. At no point should the barbell feel so heavy that it forces you to stop moving. Select a pull-up variation that allows you to finish each round in 4 sets or fewer. After completing the couplet, you’ll use the remaining time on the 18-minute clock to build to a heavy 1-rep thruster from the floor.

Intermediate option:
On an 18-minute clock:
For time:
9 pull-ups
9 thrusters
12 pull-ups
15 thrusters
15 pull-ups
21 thrusters

In the remaining time:
Build to a heavy single thruster

Take the bar from the floor.

♀ 55-lb barbell
♂ 75-lb barbell

Beginner option:
On an 18-minute clock:
9-12-15 reps for time of:
Jumping pull-ups
Thrusters

Every 90 seconds for the remaining time:
2 thrusters

Practice mechanics with a slightly heavier load than in the workout. Take the bar from the floor.

♀ 35-lb barbell
♂ 45-lb barbell

Resources:
The Kipping Pull-Up
The Thruster

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6 rope climbs to 15 feet
6 dumbbell farmers carry shuttles
21 dumbbell deadlifts
21-calorie bike
4 rope climbs
4 dumbbell farmers carry shuttles
15 dumbbell deadlifts
15-calorie bike
2 rope climbs
2 dumbbell farmers carry shuttles
9 dumbbell deadlifts
9-calorie bike

One shuttle is 25 feet down and 25 feet back.

♀ 50-lb dumbbells
♂ 70-lb dumbbells

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a chipper that pairs rope climbs and dumbbell farmers carry shuttles with dumbbell deadlifts and calories on the bike. You’ll use two dumbbells for the entire workout. The descending rep scheme front-loads the volume, but hang on — once you get through the opening section, you’ll start to see the light at the end. Aim to complete the first section in 5-7 minutes, the second in 4-5 minutes, and the final section in 2-3 minutes. The set of 6 rope climbs should take no more than 3 minutes to complete. Scale the height of the climb or substitute pull-to-stands as needed. Plan to complete the deadlifts in no more than 1-2 sets, using touch-and-go reps when possible. Treat the bike as your recovery opportunity and settle into a hard but sustainable pace. Choose a dumbbell load that allows you to complete the first set of 21 deadlifts in 1-2 sets and finish each set of 6 farmers carry shuttles unbroken.

Intermediate option:
For time:
4 rope climbs to 12 feet
4 dumbbell farmers carry shuttles
21 dumbbell deadlifts
21-calorie bike
3 rope climbs
3 dumbbell farmers carry shuttles
15 dumbbell deadlifts
15-calorie bike
2 rope climbs
2 dumbbell farmers carry shuttles
9 dumbbell deadlifts
9-calorie bike

One shuttle is 25 feet down and 25 feet back.

♀ 35-lb dumbbells
♂ 50-lb dumbbells

Beginner option:
For time:
3 pull-to-stands
3 dumbbell farmers carry shuttles
15 dumbbell deadlifts
15-calorie bike
2 pull-to-stands
2 dumbbell farmers carry shuttles
12 dumbbell deadlifts
12-calorie bike
1 pull-to-stand
1 dumbbell farmers carry shuttle
9 dumbbell deadlifts
9-calorie bike

One shuttle is 25 feet down and 25 feet back.

♀ 15-lb dumbbells.
♂ 25-lb dumbbells

Resources:
The Rope Climb (Wrapping)
The Rope Climb (Basket)
The Dumbbell Farmers Carry
The Dumbbell Deadlift
Rogue Echo Bike
Modified Rope Climb | Pull-to-Stand

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Laura

With a partner, complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 21 minutes of:
30-calorie row
20 burpees over the rower
10 power cleans

One person works at a time.

♀ 105-lb barbell
♂ 155-lb barbell

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s Hero workout honors Laura Schwartzenberger, 43, who was killed while executing a search warrant related to a violent crime against children. Schwartzenberger, who joined the FBI in 2005, was fatally shot by a suspected child pornographer on Feb. 2, 2021, in Sunrise, Florida.

Plan to move through each round with your partner, splitting the reps as needed. One athlete works while the other rests. Choose a moderate barbell load that allows for quick singles back and forth, though advanced athletes may be able to hold larger touch-and-go sets. The row should take no longer than 3 minutes, and the burpees should take no longer than 2 minutes each round. Scale the loading and volume as needed so both partners can complete at least half of the reps for each movement every round. If you’re unable to complete the workout with a partner, perform it solo.

Be sure to log your Laura score in the CrossFit app!

Intermediate option:
With a partner, complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 21 minutes of:
30-calorie row
20 burpees over the rower
10 power cleans

One person works at a time.

♀ 80-lb barbell
♂ 125-lb barbell

Beginner option:
With a partner, complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 21 minutes of:
20-calorie row
15 burpees
10 power cleans

One person works at a time.

♀ 45-lb barbell
♂ 55-lb barbell

Resources:
Rowing
The Lateral Burpee Over the Rower
The Power Clean
CrossFit Hero and Tribute Workouts

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Brian

3 rounds for time of:
5 rope climbs to 15 feet
25 back squats

♀ 125-lb barbell
♂ 185-lb barbell

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s Hero workout honors Brian R. Bill, a U.S. Navy Special Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) from Stamford, Connecticut, who died on Aug. 6, 2011, from wounds suffered when his unit’s helicopter crashed in Wardak province, Afghanistan.

This workout pairs high-volume back squats with rope climbs. Aim to keep the bar moving and your climbs efficient throughout. Choose a back-squat weight you could complete unbroken in the first round, even if you elect to take one short break to avoid excessive fatigue later on. You should not need more than three sets in any round, and the barbell should feel moderate when fresh. Use an efficient leg lock on the rope climbs. Take a moment to breathe at the top, then control your descent. Minimize rest at the rack — get under the bar and right into your squats. Be careful not to come out too hot at the start. Approach Round 1 with the pacing mindset you want to have in Round 3.

Be sure to log your Brian score in the CrossFit mobile app!

Intermediate option:
3 rounds for time of:
3 rope climbs to 12 feet
20 back squats

♀ 95-lb barbell
♂ 135-lb barbell

Beginner option:
3 rounds for time of:
5 pull-to-stands
15 back squats

♀ 45-lb barbell
♂ 65-lb barbell

Resources:
The Rope Climb (Basket)
The Rope Climb (Wrapping)
The Back Squat
The Modified Rope Climb
CrossFit Hero and Tribute Workouts

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Sham

7 rounds for time of:
11 bodyweight deadlifts
100-meter sprint

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today's Hero workout is in honor of Air Force Staff Sgt. David “Sham” Wieger, 28, of North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, a special agent for the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, Detachment 303, Travis Air Force Base, California, who died Nov. 1, 2007, near Balad Air Base, Iraq, of wounds sustained from an improvised explosive device that struck his vehicle.

Try to finish each round in under 90 seconds, with mostly unbroken deadlifts, and each sprint in under 40 seconds. Take note of how you are feeling after Murph and Adrian, and scale accordingly.

Be sure to log your Sham score in the CrossFit app!

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx'd.

Beginner option:
5 rounds for time of:
11 deadlifts
100-meter run

♀ 55-lb barbell
♂ 75-lb barbell

Resources:
The Deadlift
Running | Position Drill
CrossFit Hero and Tribute Workouts

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Adrian

7 rounds for time of:
3 forward rolls
5 wall walks
7 toes-to-bars
9 box jumps

♀ 24-inch box
♂ 30-inch box

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today's Hero workout is in honor of U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Adrian Elizalde, 30, of North Bend, Oregon, assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), based in Fort Lewis, Washington, who died on Aug. 23, 2007, in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds sustained from an improvised explosive device.

Expect this one to be a gymnastics skill-intensive workout with a variety of relatively complex movements. Complete the forward rolls in under 30 seconds, the wall walks in under 90 seconds, unbroken toes-to-bars in under 30 seconds, and the box jumps in under 45 seconds. Scale as needed to finish within these intended time domains. Shoot for a more challenging box height than you'd usually go for, but make sure you can still keep moving. The early rounds should be done in about 2 minutes, with no round taking longer than 3:15. Let today be what you need based on how you’re feeling after Murph.

Be sure to log your Adrian score in the CrossFit app!

Intermediate option:
7 rounds for time of:
3 forward rolls
3 wall walks
7 hanging leg raises
9 box jumps

♀ 20-inch box
♂ 24-inch box

Beginner option:
7 rounds for time of:
3 elevated candlestick rolls
3 inchworms + push-ups from the knees
7 toes-to-kettlebells
7 plate jumps

Resources:
The Forward Roll
The Wall Walk
The Kipping Toes-to-Bar
The Box Jump
Toes-to-Bar Scaling
The Inchworm + Push-Up From the Knees
CrossFit Hero and Tribute Workouts

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Murph

For time:
1-mile run
100 pull-ups
200 push-ups
300 air squats
1-mile run

Partition the pull-ups, push-ups, and air squats as desired. If you’ve got a 14/20-lb vest or body armor, wear it.

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today, we take on the Hero workout Murph in memory of Navy Lt. Michael Murphy, 29, of Patchogue, New York, who was killed in Afghanistan on June 28, 2005. Visit the Murph Challenge site to learn more and support the Murph Foundation. This workout was named in honor of the focused warrior and great American who wanted nothing more in life than to serve this great country and the beautiful people who make it what it is.

If you think this work may take longer than 60 minutes to complete, consider removing the vest and/or reducing the volume. Scale the pull-ups to complete 5 reps in 1-2 sets with ease. If this is a challenge, scale the volume or substitute with ring rows or jumping pull-ups. Scale push-up and squat volume to allow for continued movement. Most athletes will opt for 5-10-15 reps for 20 rounds. If you plan to do 10-20-30 reps for 10 rounds or anything greater, you should anticipate being able to perform pull-ups in sets of 5 or more and push-ups in sets of 3 or more throughout the workout. Be sure to log your Murph score in the CrossFit app!

Intermediate option:
For time:
1-mile run
50 pull-ups
100 push-ups
150 air squats
1-mile run

Partition the pull-ups, push-ups, and air squats as desired. Head out for the second run no later than 25 minutes.

Beginner option:
For time:
800-meter run
Then,
10 rounds of:
5 ring rows
10 hand-elevated push-ups
15 air squats
Then,
800-meter run

Head out for the second run no later than 20 minutes.

Resources:
Pose Running Drills | Lean and Pull
The Kipping Pull-Up
The Push-Up
The Air Squat
Murph Hero Workout
CrossFit Hero and Tribute Workouts

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Rest Day

Since 2005, CrossFit has honored fallen service members by dedicating workouts in their names — a tradition that turns sacrifice into something we can feel. New Hero WODs are released each Memorial Day and July 4. Here are the latest:

Locke
Estrada
Leehan
Maloney
Nunez
Drew
Jack's Triangle
Restrepo
Maxim 56
Daniel Ray

Every Hero WOD starts with someone who cared enough to say, "This person deserves to be remembered." If you know a fallen service member who should be honored, submit a nomination. You can also download the complete collection of Hero WODs as a PDF here.

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Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 15 minutes of:
100-meter dumbbell suitcase carry
10 shuttle runs*
30 alternating dumbbell hang snatches

*The shuttle run is 25 feet out and 25 feet back.

♀ 35-lb dumbbell
♂ 50-lb dumbbell

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Stimulus and Strategy:
This workout will be a hard effort that will tax your grip and your posture. Choose a dumbbell that is light enough to allow you to maintain unbroken suitcase carries, switching arms as needed on each trip. Push to maintain a consistent shuttle run pace, finishing each effort in under 90 seconds. Push for large sets of hang snatches with minimal breaks, if any. If you are on the fence, going a little lighter rather than a little heavier will make the most sense today.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 15 minutes of:
100-meter dumbbell suitcase carry
10 shuttle runs*
30 alternating dumbbell hang snatches

*The shuttle run is 25 feet out and 25 feet back.

♀ 20-lb dumbbell
♂ 35-lb dumbbell

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 15 minutes of:
100-meter dumbbell suitcase carry
8 shuttle runs*
20 alternating dumbbell hang snatches

*The shuttle run is 25 feet out and 25 feet back.

♀ 10-lb dumbbell
♂ 15-lb dumbbell

Resources:
Shuttle Run Tips
The Dumbbell Hang Snatch
The Dumbbell Suitcase Carry

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Rest Day

“But I Do Cardio Every Day — Isn’t That Enough?”

If you run five days a week and feel great, this final article in our "Foundations Series" will ask you some uncomfortable questions — and back them up with research. It breaks down why training only your aerobic system leaves two entire energy pathways underdeveloped, and why four minutes of the right kind of work can outperform an hour of steady-state cardio. Read it, then go find your favorite distance runner and have the conversation.

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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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Back squat 5-5-3-3-1-1-1 reps

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today's workout is a heavy day. Ensure all 7 sets are heavy enough to be actual working sets that will get you stronger. All sets should ideally be at least 80% of your 1-rep max or a load that feels moderately heavy. Look at your most recent heavy back squat day to help gauge your loads in today's effort. Today, you can build to a heavy single over the course of 7 working sets, but all sets should be challenging. Newer athletes can stick to sets of 3 reps at lighter loads and continue practicing sound mechanics. Heavy is the goal today, but always prioritize mechanics, only going as heavy as technique allows.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx'd.

Beginner option:
Back squat 3-3-3-3-3-3

Resources:
The Back Squat

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For time:
30 power cleans
800-meter run
30 power cleans

♀ 105-lb barbell
♂ 155-lb barbell

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today's workout is fast-paced with barbell cycling. Choose a moderate barbell loading that allows you to perform the first set of cleans in no more than 2 sets. The second set may be a little different, considering exhaustion coming off the run. Cycle as many reps as possible, but avoid long breaks between sets. Perform singles if needed to keep moving and minimize rest. Push the pace on the run. Don't hold back.

Intermediate option:
For time:
30 power cleans
800-meter run
30 power cleans

♀ 75-lb barbell
♂ 115-lb barbell

Beginner option:
For time:
15 power cleans
400-meter run
15 power cleans

♀ 35-lb barbell
♂ 45-lb barbell

Resources:
The Power Clean
Running Drills | High Knees and Butt Kickers

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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

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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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Nasty Girls
3 rounds for time of:
50 air squats
7 muscle-ups
10 hang power cleans

♀ 95-lb barbell
♂ 135-lb barbell

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today, we hit the fun Nasty Girls benchmark workout that combines moderately heavy weightlifting and gymnastics. Look back at your previous score to compare your last effort. This should be a sub-15-minute workout, and advanced athletes should push to finish in sub-10 minutes. Nasty Girls requires skill and strength endurance. Avoid going to failure, even if it means strategically resting a few reps before you think you need to. Remain smooth and steady on the air squats, while still shooting to complete the reps in 2 minutes or less. Scale muscle-ups to the most challenging gymnastics pulling movement you can perform for at least 3 unbroken reps. Choose a hang power clean load that allows you to chip through the reps in 1-3 sets each round.

Intermediate option:
3 rounds for time of:
50 air squats
7 jumping muscle-ups or low-ring transitions
10 hang power cleans

♀ 75-lb barbell
♂ 115-lb barbell

Beginner option:
3 rounds for time of:
30 air squats
10 ring rows
10 hang power cleans

♀ 35-lb barbell
♂ 45-lb barbell

Resources:
The Air Squat
The Kipping Muscle-Up
The Hang Power Clean
The Jumping Muscle-Up
Low-Ring Muscle-Up Transition Tips
The Ring Row
From the Archives: Nasty Girls Workout Demo

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Andi

For time:
100 hang power snatches
100 push presses
100 sumo deadlift high pulls
100 front squats

♀ 45-lb barbell
♂ 65-lb barbell

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today's workout is the CrossFit benchmark Andi. Try for large sets from start to finish, opening with at least 20 reps, several sets of 15, and never dropping to fewer than 10 reps at a time. If you're unable to do that, reduce load or volume as needed. In the warm-up, expect to demonstrate 15 sound, unbroken reps of each movement to proceed with that load in the workout. Don't take the light loads to mean that today is a day to go Rx'd when you usually don’t. Choose an easier load and make it feel challenging by moving faster. Note that with a light load and high volume, it's easier to shorten your range of motion or move poorly as you fatigue. Maintain a full range of motion through all movements, and don't be surprised if you're slowed down to improve your technique at some point.

Intermediate option:
For time:
70 hang power snatches
70 push presses
70 sumo deadlift high pulls
70 front squats

♀ 35-lb barbell
♂ 45-lb barbell

Beginner option:
For time:
50 hang power snatches
50 push presses
50 sumo deadlift high pulls
50 front squats

♀ 15-lb barbell
♂ 25-lb barbell

Resources:
The Hang Power Snatch
The Push Press
The Sumo Deadlift High Pull
The Front Squat

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Deadlift 10-10-7-7-3-3-3 reps

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today's workout is a classic heavy day. Look back to Jan. 28 to find your last heavy 5-rep deadlift loads and help gauge your target loading today. Plan to lift heavy relative to your capacity. Aim to find challenging sets of 10, 7, and 3, with the set of 3 being your heaviest. Newer athletes and those who struggle to maintain sound mechanics on the deadlift will hold at lighter weights to improve mechanics and consistency before challenging near-maximal loads.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx'd.

Beginner option:
Same as Rx'd.

Resources:
The Deadlift

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Drew

For time:

Kraus
200-meter run
30 pull-ups
30 hand-release push-ups
4 deadlifts

Rest 30 seconds

Scott
400-meter run
25 pull-ups
25 hand-release push-ups
4 deadlifts

Rest 30 seconds

Good
600-meter run
20 pull-ups
20 hand-release push-ups
4 deadlifts

Rest 30 seconds

Cully
800-meter run
15 pull-ups
15 hand-release push-ups
4 deadlifts

Rest 30 seconds

Night Stalkers
269 box step-ups

Perform the full workout with a weight vest.
Each round honors one of the Night Stalker Heroes, who died in a helicopter crash on Sept. 17, 2025.

♀ 1.5x bodyweight deadlift, 14-lb vest, and a 20-inch box
♂ 1.5x bodyweight deadlift, 20-lb vest, and a 20-inch box

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today, we have a Hero workout in honor of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Andrew “Drew” Gunnison Cully, 35, of Ozark, Missouri, and the legendary Night Stalkers of C Company, 4th Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR). Cully died on Sept. 17, 2025, when his MH-60M Black Hawk helicopter crashed during a training mission near Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. He was serving with C Company, 4th Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) — the legendary Night Stalkers. Born May 12, 1990, in Springfield, Missouri, Cully graduated from Missouri State University, was commissioned as a second lieutenant in 2013, and advanced to captain. He later achieved CW3, served as an instructor pilot, earned a master’s degree, and was selected for the elite 160th SOAR. He is survived by his wife, Layne, and children, Lennox and Abbott.

Each section of this workout honors one of the heroes who died in that helicopter crash. As with many Hero workouts, this workout is a long grind and is more about the effort and your mindset than the scoreboard. The pull-ups and push-ups are challenging, but each movement should not take longer than 1:30 to complete on any round. The deadlifts are intended to be moderately heavy, where 4 reps can be completed consecutively. Try to complete Kraus in under 5 minutes, Scott in under 6 minutes, Good in under 7 minutes, Cully in under 8 minutes, and the step-ups in under 15 minutes.

Intermediate option:
For time:

Kraus
200-meter run
20 pull-ups
20 hand-release push-ups
4 deadlifts

Rest 30 seconds

Scott
400-meter run
15 pull-ups
15 hand-release push-ups
4 deadlifts

Rest 30 seconds

Good
600-meter run
10 pull-ups
10 hand-release push-ups
4 deadlifts

Rest 30 seconds

Cully
800-meter run
5 pull-ups
5 hand-release push-ups
4 deadlifts

Rest 30 seconds

Night Stalkers
269 box step-ups

♀ Bodyweight deadlift, no weight vest, and a 20-inch box
♂ Bodyweight deadlift, no weight vest, and a 20-inch box

Beginner option:
For time:

Kraus
Run/walk 1:00 away from the gym, then back
20 jumping pull-ups
20 hand-release push-ups from knees
4 deadlifts

Rest 30 seconds

Scott
Run/walk 1:30 away from the gym, then back
15 jumping pull-ups
15 hand-release push-ups from knees
4 deadlifts

Rest 30 seconds

Good
Run/walk 2:00 away from the gym, then back
10 jumping pull-ups
10 hand-release push-ups from knees
4 deadlifts

Rest 30 seconds

Cully
Run/walk 2:30 away from the gym, then back
5 jumping pull-ups
5 **hand-release push-ups **from knees
4 deadlifts

Rest 30 seconds

Night Stalkers
150 box step-ups

♀ Challenging but manageable deadlift load, no weight vest, and a 20-inch box
♂ Challenging but manageable deadlift load, no weight vest, and a 20-inch box

Resources:
Running | Position Drill
The Kipping Pull-Up
The Hand-Release Push-Up
The Deadlift
The Box Step-Up
Jumping Pull-Up Progression

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For time:
15 power snatches
24/30-calorie bike
15 power snatches

♀ 75-lb barbell
♂ 115-lb barbell

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today's workout is a sprint, so don't hold back. Choose a light-to-moderate snatch loading that allows you to perform some touch-and-go reps and keep moving consistently. Push the pace on the bike and aim to complete the calories in 3 minutes or less.

Intermediate option:
For time:
15 power snatches
24/30-calorie bike
15 power snatches

♀ 55-lb barbell
♂ 75-lb barbell

Beginner option:
For time:
12 power snatches
18/24-calorie bike
12 power snatches

♀ 35-lb barbell
♂ 45-lb barbell

Resources:
The Power Snatch
Rogue Echo Bike

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Hang squat clean 2-2-2-2-2-2-2 reps

Compare to 240115.

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today, you'll build to a heavy double hang squat clean — plan to have some fun and lift heavy. Look back at your last 2-rep hang squat clean in January 2024 to help gauge your effort and goal for the day. Hit the first set around 70-75% of your 1-rep-max clean. Advanced athletes should build to a max for the day, potentially hitting a PR. If this movement is new for you, plan to find a challenging load that still allows you to practice pulling under the bar quickly with sound mechanics.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx'd.

Beginner option:
Same as Rx'd.

Resources:
The Hang Squat Clean

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Kelly

5 rounds for time of:
400-meter run
30 box jumps
30 wall-ball shots

♀ 14-lb medicine ball to a 9-foot target and a 20-inch box
♂ 20-lb medicine ball to a 10-foot target and a 24-inch box

Compare to 240330.

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today's workout is the CrossFit benchmark Kelly. Kelly is a long grind, but the goal is to keep moving throughout. This workout rewards consistency. If you need to take a few extra breaths, do so during your transition to the next movement. Maintain large chunks of box jumps and wall-ball shots. Try to keep moving on the box jumps and perform the wall-ball shots in 2 sets or fewer in each round. You can recover a bit on the run, but don't take longer than 2:15. You can afford to run a little slower if it means faster and bigger sets on the other movements. If scaled correctly, a single round should take no more than 6 minutes to complete.

Intermediate option:
4 rounds for time of:
400-meter run
20 box jumps
30 wall-ball shots

♀ 10-lb medicine ball to a 9-foot target and a 20-inch box
♂ 14-lb medicine ball to a 10-foot target and a 24-inch box

Beginner option:
4 rounds for time of:
200-meter run
20 box jumps
20 wall-ball shots

♀ 6-lb medicine ball to an 8-foot target and a 12-inch box
♂ 10-lb medicine ball to a 9-foot target and a 12-inch box

Resources:
Running | Change in Support Drill
The Box Jump
The Wall-Ball Shot
Watch “Kelly Kelly Does Kelly”

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

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today, you get to lift heavy relative to your capacity. The effort should require all of your focus and attention to execute each set. Look back to Jan. 20, 2026, to see your most recent 3-rep front squat. Or if you are familiar with a recent 1-rep-max front squat, lift around 70% or more. Perform a new set every 3-4 minutes to give ample rest between lifts. If you don't feel like you need that much rest, go heavier as long as mechanics allow.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx'd.

Beginner option:
Same as Rx'd.

Resources:
The Front Squat

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Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 15 minutes of:
3 wall walks
15 burpees
60 double-unders

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today, we have a fast-paced workout. Try to complete each of the three movements in 3 minutes or less to start. Be prepared for the wall walks to make the burpees more challenging as you start to fatigue; scale as needed to maintain the intended time domain. Make sure you keep your shoulders relaxed during the double-unders to give them a break before going back to the wall walks.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 15 minutes of:
2 wall walks
15 burpees
40 double-unders

Beginner option:
3 rounds for time of:
3 inchworm + push-ups
10 burpees or up-downs
40 single-unders

Rest 1 minute between rounds.

Resources:
The Wall Walk
The Burpee
The Double-Under
The Inchworm + Push-Up
The Up-Down
The Single-Under

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For reps:
Tabata air squats
Tabata push-ups
Tabata AbMat sit-ups
Tabata walking lunges

Each Tabata interval is 20 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds of rest for 8 rounds.

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today's workout is made up of four back-to-back Tabata intervals. The Tabata interval is 8 rounds of 20 seconds of work, followed by 10 seconds of rest for each movement. Push to keep moving for as much of each 20-second effort as possible, shooting for at least 8 reps per interval. Expect the push-ups to be the most challenging. Rest as needed, but always try to squeeze out one more rep.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx'd.

Beginner option:
For reps:
Reverse Tabata air squats
Reverse Tabata push-ups
Reverse Tabata AbMat sit-ups
Reverse Tabata walking lunges

Each reverse Tabata interval is 10 seconds of work followed by 20 seconds of rest for 8 rounds.

Resources:
The Air Squat
The Push-Up
The AbMat Sit-Up
The Walking Lunge

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Rest Day

If You Think CrossFit Is Just ‘Go Hard or Go Home,’ You’re Not Doing CrossFit

CrossFit gets criticized for being a reckless program that destroys athletes through mindless intensity, but that reputation couldn't be further from the truth. Discover why knowing when to back off is actually our secret weapon, and how strategic intensity is what keeps CrossFit athletes training harder, longer, and injury-free while others burn out and get abysmal results.

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2 rounds for time of:
15 shuttle runs
35 toes-to-bars
15 shuttle runs
25 strict pull-ups

One shuttle run is 25 feet out and 25 feet back.

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Stimulus and Strategy:
This is a longer workout that will challenge your endurance, stamina, and grip. To move through this workout as efficiently as possible, consider breaking the toes-to-bars and strict pull-ups into smaller sets, coupled with quick breaks to avoid muscular failure early on. Move through the shuttle runs at a quick pace; scale as needed to complete each set in under 2 minutes. Complete the toes-to-bars and pull-ups each in 3 minutes or less.

Intermediate option:
2 rounds for time of:
15 shuttle runs
25 toes-to-bars
15 shuttle runs
15 strict pull-ups

One shuttle run is 25 feet out and 25 feet back.

Beginner option:
2 rounds for time of:
5 shuttle runs
25 hanging knee raises
5 shuttle runs
15 ring rows

One shuttle run is 25 feet out and 25 feet back.

Resources:
Shuttle Run Tips
The Kipping Toes-to-Bar
The Strict Pull-Up
The Kipping Hanging Knee Raise
The Ring Row

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Hang power snatch 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 reps

Compare to similar 230122.

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today's workout is a heavy day. Keep in mind that heavy is relative to each athlete. Be sure to keep track of your heaviest lift, so you can compare it to future lifts. Start between 60-70% of your 1-rep max, and take small jumps, building from there. Rest about 2 minutes between sets. Increase loading across each lift if possible. If you miss a lift, reduce the weight and make the needed corrections before building back up.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx'd.

Beginner option:
Same as Rx'd.

Resources:
The Hang Power Snatch

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Annie

50-40-30-20-10 reps for time of:
Double-unders
AbMat sit-ups

Then, complete the following post-workout skill work.

Every minute on the minute for 6 minutes:
25-foot handstand walk

Compare to 230104.

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today's workout is a fast, simple benchmark that will allow you to recover while still bringing intensity. Look at your previous attempt to compare the score. Scale the double-unders to allow for a fast pace. Reduce reps first, and then substitute single-unders if needed. Perform the skill work after the workout when you have had an opportunity to return to equilibrium. Use this time to practice positioning and technique. Don’t blaze through with “sloppy” technique.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx'd.

Beginner option:
30-20-10 reps for time of:
Single-unders
Anchored sit-ups

Resources:
The Double-Under
The AbMat Sit-Up
The Handstand Walk
The Single-Under
The Anchored Sit-Up

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Back squat 8-8-8-8-8 reps

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today's workout is a heavy day. Ensure all 5 sets are heavy enough to be actual working sets where you’re getting stronger. All sets should be at least 70% of your 1-rep max or a load that feels moderately heavy. Look at the recent 5-rep back squat day from Oct. 20, 2025, to get an idea of your capacity for performing 8 reps in today's effort. Note that today you can build to a heavy set over the course of 5 working sets. That said, all sets should be challenging. Heavy is the goal today, but always prioritize mechanics, only going as heavy as technique allows.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:
Same as Rx’d.

Resources:
The Back Squat

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