Power clean 3-3-3-3-3 reps

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a heavy day. Heavy is relative to each athlete. Each set is meant to be completed unbroken and in a touch-and-go fashion. Resting at the hips or the rack position is OK. Increase the weight across each set as long as technique and safety are maintained. Rest as needed between sets.

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

Use dumbbells to decrease the complexity of the movements.

In case of injury or limitation, perform the lift with a single dumbbell. The lift can also be broken down into bodyweight movements like hip extensions and box jumps.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:
Same as Rx’d.

Coaching cues:
Focus on finishing the pull of each lift (aka, getting as tall as possible). James Brown said it best: “You gotta get up to get down.”

Resources:
The Power Clean

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Rest Day

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How Fit Are You?

CrossFit’s original fitness competition, predating the CrossFit Games and Open, features five challenging tests designed to assess absolute strength, relative strength, and gymnastics skills. These tests include 1-rep-max lifts, bodyweight movements, and complex gymnastics, with scaling options available. The key goal is not just scoring but identifying weaknesses to improve over time. By working on deficiencies in strength or skill, you can make significant progress, guided by training suggestions included in the article. This approach highlights how focused efforts on weaknesses can lead to remarkable fitness improvements and long-term adaptability.

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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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7 sets for load of:
1 deadlift
1 hang power clean
1 power clean

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a heavy day. Heavy is relative to each athlete. The three movements in the complex are meant to be completed unbroken and in a touch-and-go fashion. Increase the weight across each set as long as technique and safety are maintained. Rest as needed between sets.

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

Use dumbbells to decrease the complexity of the movements.

In case of injury or limitation, perform the complex with a single dumbbell. The movements can also be broken down into bodyweight counterparts: hip extensions for deadlifts, ring rows or pull-ups for the hang power cleans, and a box jump for the power clean.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:
7 sets for load of:
2 deadlifts
2 hang power cleans
2 power cleans

Coaching cues:
Actively pull the barbell into your body throughout this complex. Allowing space between you and the barbell will result in inefficient movement and, often, a missed lift.

Resources:
The Deadlift
The Hang Power Clean
The Power Clean

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Linda

10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 reps for time of:
1 ½-bodyweight deadlifts
Bodyweight bench presses
¾-bodyweight squat cleans

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Scaling:
Today’s workout is a classic CrossFit benchmark. Its nickname is “the three bars of death.” The earlier rounds of this workout are a bit of a grind. Go unbroken where you can and manage your reps when you need to catch your breath. For example, singles on the squat cleans are a great way to manage your heart rate and prepare yourself for the next round. This effort contains a high volume of weightlifting at a moderate load. Reduce the loads and/or eliminate some of the early rounds to decrease the total volume. If you are able, use a spotter when performing the bench presses. This is purely a safety consideration. If you are unable to find a spotter, do not push to failure and break before you think you need to.

Intermediate option:
10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 reps for time of:
1 ¼-bodyweight deadlifts
¾-bodyweight bench presses
½-bodyweight cleans

Beginner option:
8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 reps for time of:
¾-bodyweight deadlifts
½-bodyweight bench presses
⅓-bodyweight cleans

Coaching cues:
In the bench press, be sure to set yourself up so your feet can have full contact with the floor. This will allow you to drive through your heels and use your lower half.

Resources:
The Deadlift
The Bench Press
The Clean
From the Archives: Chris Spealler Does Linda

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Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
20 burpees
20 air squats
20 box jump-overs
20 air squats
20 toes-to-bars

♀ 20-inch box
♂ 24-inch box

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Scaling:
Today’s workout is a longer effort with a large volume of bodyweight movements. This effort will be very similar to a workout like Cindy where you are moving at a steady pace for 20 minutes. All athletes should aim to complete a single round in 5 minutes or less. If the prescribed exercises don’t allow for this, scale the reps and/or difficulty of the movement. For example, scale the toes-to-bars by reducing the reps or performing 20 hanging knee raises. Work hard and have fun with this one.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 12 minutes of:
15 burpees
15 air squats
15 box step-overs
15 air squats
15 hanging knee raises

♀ 12-inch box
♂ 20-inch box

Coaching cues:
Master the basics. The air squat is a simple yet effective movement. Don’t knock it just because it is “easy.” Challenge yourself to maintain solid mechanics. The hips move back and down, heels down, knees out, lumbar arch maintained, and hips finish below the knees. Don’t skimp on these points of performance.

Resources:
The Burpee
The Air Squat
Box Jump-Over Variations
Box Step-Over
The Kipping Toes-to-Bar
Kipping Hanging Knee Raises
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For time:
100 double-unders
50 GHD sit-ups
25 power cleans
50 GHD sit-ups
100 double-unders

♀ 105 lb
♂ 155 lb

Scaling:
Today’s workout is a pyramid-style workout with a moderately loaded barbell sandwiched between a few bodyweight movements. The management of the power cleans in this workout should be much different from yesterday's squat snatch workout. Today, the loading should allow you to perform a combination of touch-and-go reps and fast singles. Push to finish the power cleans in 3 minutes or less. As for the GHD sit-ups, if you are not regularly performing this movement, you should scale the reps and range of motion.

Intermediate option:
For time:
50 double-unders
30 GHD sit-ups to parallel
25 power cleans
30 GHD sit-ups to parallel
50 double-unders

♀ 75 lb
♂ 115 lb

Beginner option:
For time:
50 single-unders
25 sit-ups
15 power cleans
25 sit-ups
50 single-unders

♀ 35 lb
♂ 45 lb

Coaching cues:
Relax the quads when you are seated on the GHD. The knees should be bent as you lay back, then squeeze the quads, drive the heels down, and reach for the foot pads to complete the sit-up. This happens on every rep.

Resources:
The Double-Under
The GHD Sit-Up
The Power Clean
Training the GHD Sit-Up

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Rest Day

Featured Article:
Trust the Process

As CrossFit athletes, we know there’s always room to improve — whether it’s refining our technique, pacing ourselves, or maintaining form under fatigue. Additionally, the constant battle to optimize our nutrition and lifestyle to support our efforts in the gym can be overwhelming, especially when we’re eager to master it all right away. But impatience can be our downfall. The best thing we can do is trust the process.

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Every 3 minutes for 8 rounds:
200-meter run
12 box step-ups
Rest for the remainder of the 3-minute interval.
*If you have a weighted vest, wear it.

♀20-inch box, 14-lb weighted vest
♂24-inch box, 20-lb weighted vest

Scaling:
Take today as a full rest day if you are sore or tired. Otherwise, today is a great day to focus on leg endurance. There is a total of 1 mile of running paired with box-step ups in a weighted vest. Try to pick a 200-meter pace you can stick with for all 8 rounds, even when your legs fatigue. Get right to work on the box step-ups, then rest and recover until your next set. The goal is consistency, aiming to keep each set within 3-5 seconds of each other.

Intermediate option:
Every 3 minutes for 8 rounds:
200-meter run
12 bodyweight box step-ups
Rest for the remainder of the 3-minute interval.

♀20-inch box
♂24-inch box

Beginner option:
Every 3 minutes for 8 rounds:
100-meter run
10 bodyweight box step-ups
Rest the remainder of the 3-minute interval.

♀20-inch box
♂24-inch box

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Meet Guest Programmers - Kristi and Patrick O’Connell: Sept 16-29, 2024.

Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 16 minutes of:
400-meter run
6 burpees to a 6-inch target
6 bar muscle-ups
10 dumbbell walking lunges

♀ 35 lb
♂ 50 lb

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Scaling:
Today’s workout is an AMRAP! Focus on being smooth on the burpees, breaking muscle-ups or toes-to-bars as needed, and going unbroken on the lunges. For the burpees, jump to a target that is 6 inches above your fingertips when your arms are extended. Use a dumbbell weight that allows you to do the lunges unbroken for all 16 minutes while holding the dumbbells in a farmers carry position. If you finish on the run, every 50 meters completed equals 1 rep. Aim to get 3 to 5 rounds.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 16 minutes of:
400-meter run
6 burpees to a target
8 toes-to-bars
10 dumbbell walking lunges

♀ 25 lb
♂ 45 lb

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 14 minutes of:
200-meter run
4 burpees to a target
6 sit-ups
9 bodyweight walking lunges

Coaching cues:
On the bar muscle-ups, press the pull-up bar toward the hips and keep the body as close to the bar as possible. The further the body is away from the bar, the harder it will be to make the transition.

Resources:
Running Fundamentals
The Burpee
The Kipping Bar Muscle-Up
The Kipping Toes-to-Bar
The AbMat Sit-Up
CrossFit Online Course - Dumbbells

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Filthy 50

For time:
50 box jumps
50 jumping pull-ups
50 kettlebell swings
50 walking-lunge steps
50 knees-to-elbows
50 push presses
50 hip extensions
50 wall-ball shots
50 burpees
50 double-unders

♀ 20-inch box, 26-lb kettlebell, 35-lb push press, 14-lb ball
♂ 24-inch box, 35-lb kettlebell, 45-lb push press, 20-lb ball

Record your Filthy 50 score in the CrossFit app and/or post to comments.

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Scaling:
Today’s workout is a classic chipper of 500 reps of 10 movements called the Filthy Fifty. The workout was originally programmed on June 19, 2005. This longer workout is characterized by intermediate-level bodyweight movements and light loads that allow people to keep moving with limited rest. Newer athletes should reduce the volume and use movement modifications that ensure large sets and short rest breaks.

Intermediate option:
For time:
50 box jumps
50 jumping pull-ups
50 kettlebell swings
50 walking-lunge steps
50 knees-to-elbows
50 push presses
50 hip extensions
50 wall-ball shots
50 burpees
50 double-unders

♀ 16-inch box, 18-lb kettlebell, 25-lb push press, 10-lb ball
♂ 20-inch box, 26-lb kettlebell, 35-lb push press, 14-lb ball

Beginner option:
For time:
30 box jumps
30 jumping pull-ups
30 kettlebell swings
30 walking-lunge steps
30 hanging leg raises
30 push presses
30 hip extensions
30 wall-ball shots
30 burpees
30 single-unders

♀12-inch box, 9-lb kettlebell, 15-lb push press, 8-lb ball
♂16-inch box, 18-lb kettlebell, 25-lb push press, 10-lb ball

Coaching cues:
The jumping pull-up offers a major dose of intensity while simultaneously building strength, body awareness, and coordination. It’s easily scalable as athletes raise or lower the height of the jump and/or use more or less of their upper vs. lower body, building the strength, stamina, and skill required to master the pull-up.

Resources:
WOD Demo: Filthy Fifty
The Box Jump
Jumping Pull-Up Demo
The Kettlebell Swing
The Walking Lunge
The Knees-to-Elbow
The Push Press
The Hip Extension
The Wall-Ball Shot
The Burpee
The Double-Under

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Strict Lynne

5 rounds for max reps of:
Bodyweight bench presses
Strict pull-ups

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Scaling:
This workout offers 5 max-effort attempts at each exercise, regardless of how you modify the movements. Choose something that will allow you to perform at least 7 reps of each, even as you fatigue. Give yourself at least 3 minutes (no more than 5 minutes) of rest after the pull-ups before beginning the next round of bench presses so you recover enough to get another big set. Less-experienced athletes should reduce the load of the barbell and the difficulty of the pull-up. All athletes should perform the bench presses with a buddy — spotting this movement is super important. If you don’t have a spotter, don’t push to failure. You may also consider using dumbbells as an alternative.

Intermediate option:
5 rounds for max reps of:

3/4-bodyweight bench presses
Pull-ups

Beginner option:
5 rounds for max reps of:

Push-ups
Ring rows

Resources:
The Bench Press
The Strict Pull-up
The Kipping Pull-up
The Push-up
The Ring Row
The Secret to Pull-ups

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2022 CrossFit Games Spectator Workout Area

Freestanding handstand push-up practice

Spend 15-20 minutes practicing the following progression:

• Headstand

• Headstand with knees to chest

• From the headstand position, kick upward to a handstand and hold

• Kick to a handstand, hold, and lower back to a headstand

• Multiple freestanding handstand push-ups

Rest at least 10 minutes, then perform:

As many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
35 double-unders
5 freestanding handstand push-ups

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Scaling:
The goal today is to build confidence in a gymnastics movement and develop a better understanding of your body in space. This is an opportunity to practice complex skills in a low-intensity environment.

Setup and execution:

*Perform all stages of the progression about 1 foot off a wall. Consider using an AbMat for your head. Even though the wall is there, the goal is to use it only if you lose balance or control. Remember, we are working on a freestanding handstand and handstand push-up.

Headstand | Start in a frog stand and extend both legs above your body. Your head and hands will still be on the ground in the tripod position.

Headstand with knees to chest | While in a headstand, slowly bring your knees to your chest and then extend them back above your body.

Kick to a handstand | While in a headstand, bring your knees toward your chest in a controlled fashion. While extending your legs, think about driving your heels to the sky — this will build momentum. Then press with your arms to complete the freestanding handstand.

Kick to a handstand, hold, and lower back to headstand | If you cannot yet hold a freestanding handstand, use the wall for assistance. Once you kick up, hold for a second or two, then slowly bring your head back down to a headstand. Achieve this by bringing your head in front of your hands, and allow the feet/legs to have a slight backward lean to counterbalance. This can be completed with one or both legs on the wall for assistance.

Multiple freestanding handstand push-ups | Once you have successfully made it back to the headstand, attempt another rep.

Modifications:

Go as far as you can in the progression and stop when it becomes challenging. Over time, progress to the full movement as you develop the skills.

Intermediate option:
Spend 15-20 minutes practicing the following progression:

• Headstand

• Headstand with knees to chest

• From the headstand position, kick upward to a handstand and hold

• Kick to a handstand, hold, and lower back to a headstand

• Multiple handstand push-ups

Rest at least 10 minutes, then perform:

As many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
35 double-unders
5 handstand push-ups

*Perform all stages of the progression a few inches off a wall. Consider using an AbMat for your head. The goal is to kick up and back to a headstand against the wall. If you are confident with this, try the freestanding variation.

Beginner option:
Spend 15-20 minutes practicing the following progression:

• Inchworm

• Pike headstand

• Pike handstand hold

• Pike push-up negative

• Multiple pike push-ups

Rest at least 10 minutes, then perform:

As many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
35 single-unders
5 pike push-ups

*Perform all stages of the progression in the middle of an open floor. Consider using an AbMat for your head. To make the pike position easier, keep your feet away from your hands. The closer the feet are to the hands, the more difficult the movement will be. The goal is to practice loading as much bodyweight as possible onto the hands, and to build confidence getting upside down. If you are confident with this progression, try the intermediate variation.

Resources:
The Freestanding Handstand Push-up
The Handstand
The Kipping Handstand Push-up
Handstand Push-up Variations
The Double-under

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Christine

3 rounds for time of:
500-meter row
12 bodyweight deadlifts
21 box jumps

♀ 20 in
♂ 20 in

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Scaling:
Today’s workout is a classic CrossFit benchmark. For an advanced athlete, each round is a sprint. Put your foot on the gas pedal and hold on. The load of the barbell is light enough that you should push to maintain unbroken sets for all 3 rounds. Remember to stand up completely on top of the box in the box jumps. Newer athletes should reduce the deadlift load to a weight that can be completed in 2 sets or less while maintaining good technique.

Intermediate option:
3 rounds for time of:
500-meter row
12 deadlifts
21 box jumps

♀ 20 in, 105 lb
♂ 20 in, 155 lb

Beginner option:
3 rounds for time of:
400-meter row
9 deadlifts
15 box jumps

♀ 12 in, 55 lb
♂ 12 in, 75 lb

Resources:
Rowing
The Deadlift
The Box Jump

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Meet Guest Programmer – Michele Letendre: Dec. 4-17, 2023.

Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
20 single-under crossovers
10 burpee pull-ups
12 GHD sit-ups

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Goal: Conditioning + pulling endurance.

This is our homage to the Open and Quarterfinals coming soon! It's a bodyweight workout that can make you dizzy!

Last year, we faced single-under crossovers and burpee pull-ups. Today, we're combining these two movements with one that will interfere by adding a large range of motion hip flexion. There is no rest unless you've practiced your single-under crossovers.

Slow and steady wins the race. These movements take various times and rushing, especially on the crossovers, can cause unnecessary mistakes. There's no real rhythm in this workout so you'll need to adapt to the speed of execution of each movement. The burpee pull-ups will eat up a lot of time, but if you move efficiently, creating the same steps for each rep, you will find the rhythm. The GHD sit-ups will feel the most chaotic since it's a high-velocity movement, but we can control that by taking a quick breath at the top of each rep and controlling our descent with the help of gravity. To help with proper mechanics and prevent dizziness, keep your gaze neutral and focus on a point far away from you such as where the wall meets the ceiling.

Scaling:

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
4 x [4 single-unders + 1 crossover]
10 burpee jumping pull-ups
12 GHD sit-ups to parallel

The biggest sticking point in this workout is the technical demand of the crossovers. This is why we've split the work into short sets with one crossover at the end. If this is not a challenge, reduce the number of single-unders completed between crossovers until 20 total jumps have been accumulated. The pull-up bar should sit 2-3 inches below the wrists for the jumping pull-ups.

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
20 single-unders
6 up-down jumping pull-ups
12 AbMat sit-ups

Beginner athletes should start at a conservative pace. Approach this workout as you would a 5K run: You wouldn’t begin at a 400-meter sprint pace. Aim to keep the single-unders as smooth as possible; that’s your recovery time.

Resources:
How to Count Crossovers
The Burpee Pull-Up With Greg Amundson
The GHD Sit-Up

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On a 25-minute clock:
Run 1.5 miles
Then perform as many rounds as possible of:
10 push-ups
20 lunges
30 sit-ups

Post rounds completed to comments.

Scaling:
Deconditioned athletes should reduce the overall volume of this workout while still maintaining the general format and bodyweight movements.

Beginner option:
On a 20-minute clock:
Jog 1 mile
Then perform as many rounds as possible of:
5 assisted push-ups
10 lunges
20 sit-ups

For time:
50 box jumps
50 jumping pull-ups
50 kettlebell swings
50 walking-lunge steps
50 knees-to-elbows
50 push presses
50 hip extensions
50 wall-ball shots
50 burpees
50 double-unders

♀ 20-inch box, 12-kg KB, 35-lb push press, 14-lb ball
♂ 24-inch box, 16-kg KB, 45-lb push press, 20-lb ball

Record Filthy-50 scores to the CrossFit App. And/or post total reps to comments.

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Scaling:
A classic chipper of 500 reps, this longer workout is characterized by intermediate-level bodyweight movements and light loads that allow people to keep moving with limited rest. Newer athletes should reduce the volume and use movement modifications that ensure large sets and short rest breaks.

Intermediate Option:
For time:
50 box jumps
50 jumping pull-ups
50 kettlebell swings
50 walking-lunge steps
50 knees-to-elbows
50 push presses
50 back extensions
50 wall-ball shots
50 burpees
50 double-unders

♀ 16-inch box, 8-kg KB, 22-lb push press, 10-lb ball
♂ 20-inch box, 12-kg KB, 33-lb push press, 14-lb ball

Beginner Option:
For time:
30 box jumps
30 jumping pull-ups
30 kettlebell swings
30 walking-lunge steps
30 hanging leg raises
30 push presses
30 back extensions 30 wall-ball shots
30 burpees
30 single-unders

♀12-inch box, 4-kg KB, 11-lb push press, 8-lb ball
♂ 16-inch box, 8-kg KB, 22-lb push press, 10-lb ball

For time:
30 bodyweight back squats
1,000-m row

Post time to comments.

Scaling:
Reduce the load on the back squat in order to complete the 30 reps in 1-3 sets. Watch Rowing Stroke Rate for tips on pacing today's 1k row.

Intermediate option:
For time:
30 back squats
1,000-m row

♀ 115 lb ♂ 165 lb

Beginner option:
For time:
30 back squats
800-m row

♀ 55 lb ♂ 75 lb

Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
25 burpees
15 body-weight back squats

Post rounds completed to comments.

Scaling:
This long couplet will challenge your will as much as your body. Choose reps and loads that allow you to maintain a steady pace with limited breaks. You may or may not be able to complete the squats in one set, and the later rounds will be particularly challenging. Newer athletes might want to reduce the duration of the workout.

Intermediate Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
20 burpees
10 ¾-bodyweight back squats

Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 15 minutes of:
12 burpees
12 empty-bar back squats

5 rounds for max reps of:
¾ bodyweight shoulder presses
Pull-ups

Post reps for both exercises in all rounds.

Scaling:
This workout offers five max-effort attempts at each exercise, regardless of how you modify the movements. Choose something that will allow you to get 10+ reps of each, even as you fatigue. Give yourself ample rest time after the pull-ups before beginning the next round of presses so you recover enough to get another big set.

Intermediate Option:
5 rounds for max reps of:
1/2 bodyweight shoulder presses
Pull-ups

Beginner Option:
5 rounds for max reps of:
Empty barbell shoulder presses
Ring rows

For time:
50 box jumps
50 jumping pull-ups
50 kettlebell swings
50 walking-lunge steps
50 knees-to-elbows
50 push presses
50 back extensions
50 wall-ball shots
50 burpees
50 double-unders

♀ 20-in box, 12-kg KB, 35-lb push press, 14-lb ball
♂ 24-in box, 16-kg KB, 45-lb push press, 20-lb ball

Post time to comments.
Compare to 181214.

Scaling:
A classic chipper of 500 reps, this longer workout is characterized by intermediate-level bodyweight movements and light loads that allow people to keep moving with limited rest. Newer athletes should reduce the volume and use movement modifications that ensure large sets and short rest breaks. Intermediate athletes can perform this workout as prescribed.

Beginner Option:
For time:
30 box jumps
30 jumping pull-ups
30 kettlebell swings
30 walking-lunge steps
30 hanging knee raises
30 push presses
30 back extensions
30 wall-ball shots
30 burpees
30 single-unders

♀ 16-in box, 8-kg KB, 22-lb push press, 8-lb ball
♂ 20-in box, 12-kg KB, 35-lb push press, 10-lb ball

Christine
3 rounds for time of:

500-m row
12 bodyweight deadlifts
21 box jumps, 20-in box

Post time to comments.
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Scaling:
Elite CrossFit athletes can do this workout as prescribed and attempt to hit a PR. Newer athletes should reduce the deadlift load to a challenging weight for a set of 21 while maintaining good technique.

Intermediate Option:
3 rounds for time of:
500-m row
12 deadlifts
21 box jumps, 20-in box

♀ 105 lb ♂ 155 lb

Beginner Option:
3 rounds for time of:
400-m row
9 deadlifts
15 box jumps, 12-in box

♀ 55 lb ♂ 75 lb

Linda
10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 reps for time of:

1½-bodyweight deadlifts
Bodyweight bench presses
¾-bodyweight cleans

Set up three bars and storm through for time.

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Compare to 200105.

Scaling:
This benchmark workout contains a high volume of weightlifting at a moderate load. Reduce the loads and/or eliminate some of the early rounds to decrease the total volume.

Intermediate Option:
10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 reps for time of:
1¼-bodyweight deadlifts
¾-bodyweight bench presses
½-bodyweight cleans

Beginner Option:
8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 reps for time of:
¾-bodyweight deadlifts
½-bodyweight bench presses
⅓-bodyweight cleans

6-5-4-3-2-1 reps for time of:

Strict muscle-ups
1.5x bodyweight front squats

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Scaling:
This is a high-skill and heavy couplet. Beginner-level athletes can modify the muscle-up and reduce the load on the front squat.

Intermediate Option:
6-5-4-3-2-1 reps for time of:
Strict muscle-ups
Bodyweight front squats

Beginner Option:
6-5-4-3-2-1 reps for time of:
Jumping pull-ups
Push-ups
Front squats, ♀55 lb ♂ 75 lb

Chest-to-bar pull-up ladder
Rest 5 minutes
1/2 bodyweight overhead squat ladder

For the ladder pattern, perform one rep the first minute, two reps the second minute, three reps the third minute, continuing as long as you are able. Use as many sets each minute as needed.

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Scaling:
If you do not yet have a pull-up, choose a modification for the ladder that allows you to complete at least 10 minutes. Similarly, reduce the load on the OHS so that you can make it through 10 minutes or more.

Intermediate Option:
Pull-up ladder
Rest 5 minutes
1/2 bodyweight overhead squat ladder

Beginner Option: Ring row ladder Rest 5 minutes Empty barbell overhead squat ladder

Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:

50-yard swim
20 push-ups
30 squats

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Scaling:
Paired with two bodyweight movements, this swim workout can be completed anywhere. If needed, reduce the reps of the push-ups and squats so you can keep moving throughout the 20 minutes.

Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
25-yard swim
10 push-ups
15 squats

For time:

Row 500 meters
30 bodyweight bench presses
Row 1,000 meters
20 bodyweight bench presses
Row 2,000 meters
10 bodyweight bench presses

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Compare to 210627.

Scaling:
Deconditioned athletes should consider reducing the overall volume of this workout. Choose a bench press load that allows you to complete a set of 10 unbroken reps when fresh.

Intermediate Option:
For time:
Row 500 meters
30 ¾ bodyweight bench presses
Row 1,000 meters
20 ¾ bodyweight bench presses
Row 2,000 meters
10 ¾ bodyweight bench presses

Beginner Option:
For time:
Row 250 meters
30 bench presses
Row 500 meters
20 bench presses
Row 1,000 meters
10 bench presses

♀ 35 lb ♂ 55 lb

Light Linda
24-21-18-15-12-9-6-3 reps for time of:

Bodyweight deadlift
¾ bodyweight bench press
½ bodyweight squat clean

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Scaling:
Choose loading that allows you to consistently move through each set with minimal rest.

Intermediate Option:
21-18-15-12-9-6-3 reps for time of:
Deadlift, 125/185
Bench press, 85/125
Squat clean, 65/95

Beginner Option:
15-12-9-6-3 reps for time of:
Deadlift, 65/95
Bench press, 45/65
Squat clean, 35/45

Lane
5 rounds for max reps of:

¾ bodyweight hang power snatches
Handstand push-ups

Rest as needed between rounds.

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Compare to 210126.

Scaling:
For each movement, pick modifications that allow you to complete at least 10 reps. Reduce the weight on the snatches so that it is still heavy for you but light enough that you can cycle the reps. Newer athletes should treat today as an opportunity to practice two difficult movements.

Intermediate Option:
5 rounds for max reps of:
2/3 bodyweight hang power snatches
Handstand push-ups

Rest as needed between rounds.

Beginner Option:
5 rounds, not for time of:
10 hang power snatches
10 push-ups

♀ 45 lb. ♂ 65 lb.

Christine
3 rounds for time of:

500-m row
12 bodyweight deadlifts
21 box jumps, 20-in. box

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Compare to 130902.

Scaling:
Elite CrossFit athletes can do this workout as prescribed and attempt to hit a PR. Newer athletes should reduce the deadlift loading to a challenging weight for a set of 21 while maintaining good technique.

Intermediate Option:
3 rounds for time of:
500-m row
12 deadlifts
21 box jumps, 20-in. Box

♀ 105 lb. ♂ 155 lb.

Beginner Option:
3 rounds for time of:
400-m row
9 deadlifts
15 box jumps, 12-in. box

♀ 55 lb. ♂ 75 lb.

For time:

Row 500 meters
30 bodyweight bench presses
Row 1,000 meters
20 bodyweight bench presses
Row 2,000 meters
10 bodyweight bench presses

Post time to comments.
Compare to 200707.

Scaling:
Deconditioned athletes should consider reducing the overall volume of this workout. Choose a bench press loading that allows you to complete a set of 10 unbroken reps when fresh.

Intermediate Option:
For time:
Row 500 meters
30 ¾ bodyweight bench presses
Row 1,000 meters
20 ¾ bodyweight bench presses
Row 2,000 meters
10 ¾ bodyweight bench presses

Beginner Option:
For time:
Row 250 meters
30 bench presses
Row 500 meters
20 bench presses
Row 1,000 meters
10 bench presses

♀ 35 lb. ♂ 55 lb.

Lane
5 rounds for max reps of:

¾ bodyweight hang power snatches
Handstand push-ups

Rest as needed between rounds.

Scaling:
For each movement, pick modifications that allow you to complete at least 10 reps. Reduce the weight on the snatches so that it is still heavy for you but light enough that you can cycle the reps. Newer athletes should treat today as an opportunity to practice two difficult movements.

Intermediate Option:
5 rounds for max reps of:
2/3 bodyweight hang power snatches
Handstand push-ups

Rest as needed between rounds.

Beginner Option:
5 rounds, not for time of:
10 hang power snatches
10 push-ups

♀ 45 lb. ♂ 65 lb.