Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
10 chest-to-bar pull-ups
10-calorie Echo bike

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a couplet and gives Fran vibes. Expect your legs to get gassed by the bike, and at some point, your arms will reach stamina failure/fatigue. Manage your pace on the bike to allow yourself a chance to breathe and get oxygen into your system. Manage your reps on the pull-ups — don’t push yourself to failure too soon. Instead, consider smaller sets, like 5/5 or 4/3/3, with quick breaks.

Scaling:
Reduce the repetitions of each movement.

To reduce the complexity of the chest-to-bar pull-ups, decrease the range of motion.

In case of injury or limitation, for the chest-to-bar pull-ups, perform jumping pull-ups or ring rows. For the Echo bike, choose any available machine.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
8 pull-ups
8-calorie Echo bike

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
6 jumping pull-ups
6-calorie Echo bike

Rest 30 seconds after each set.

Coaching cues:
On the chest-to-bar pull-ups, consider placing your hands slightly wider on the pull-up bar than normal. This will reduce the range of motion and make it easier to get your chest to the bar.

Resources:
The Kipping Chest-to-Bar Pull-Up
Rogue Echo Bike
The Kipping Pull-Up
Jumping Pull-Up Progression

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Every minute on the minute for 20 minutes, for total reps, complete:
Minute 1: Calories on the rower
Minute 2: Alternating dumbbell hang clean-to-overheads
Minute 3: Toes-to-bars
Minute 4: Rest

♀ 35-lb dumbbell
♂ 50-lb dumbbell

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a choose-your-own-adventure style effort. Push hard for the entire minute with each exercise if you are looking for a challenge. Otherwise, manage your pace with each exercise and adjust accordingly based on your ability to recover.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the dumbbell. Reduce the time you are working during each minute. To reduce the complexity of the toes-to-bars, decrease the range of motion. In case of injury or limitation, for the dumbbell hang clean-to-overheads, perform single-arm Russian kettlebell swings. For the toes-to-bars, perform V-ups or sit-ups.

Intermediate option:
Every minute on the minute for 20 minutes, for total reps, complete:
Minute 1: Calories on the rower
Minute 2: Alternating dumbbell hang clean-to-overheads
Minute 3: Knees-to-chests
Minute 4: Rest

♀ 20-lb dumbbell
♂ 35-lb dumbbell

Beginner option:
Every minute on the minute for 20 minutes, for total reps, complete:
Minute 1: Calories on the rower
Minute 2: Alternating dumbbell hang clean-to-overheads
Minute 3: Hanging knee raises
Minute 4: Rest

♀ 10-lb dumbbell
♂ 15-lb dumbbell

Coaching cues:
To maximize efficiency and cycle rate with the dumbbell, focus on receiving the dumbbell at the shoulder in a partial squat. Then, as you stand up with speed, take the dumbbell overhead.

Resources:
Rowing | Body Position Tips
Single-Arm Dumbbell Hang Power Clean
Single-Arm Dumbbell Shoulder-to-Overhead
The Kipping Toes-to-Bar
Hanging Knee Raise | Kipping

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Mary

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

Post rounds completed to comments.

Compare to 220726.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rest 2 minutes

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

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

Post total time, including the rest, to comments.

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

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the medicine ball.

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

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

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

Rest 2 minutes

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

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

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

Rest 2 minutes

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

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

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

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

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

♀ 125 lb
♂ 185 lb

Post time to comments.

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

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell.

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

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

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

♀ 75 lb
♂ 115 lb

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

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

♀ 35 lb
♂ 45 lb

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

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

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

♀ 95 lb
♂ 135 lb

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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CHAD1000X

For time:
1,000 weighted step-ups

♀ 35-lb ruck, 20-inch box
♂ 45-lb ruck, 20-inch box

Post time to comments.

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Sara Wilkinson, CrossFit, and Rogue Fitness present the Hero workout CHAD1000X in honor of Navy SEAL Chad Wilkinson, who died by suicide on Oct. 29, 2018, due to the effects of numerous deployments, several TBIs, blast-wave injuries, and PTSD. Our goal is to honor Chad’s life and legacy, and to raise awareness for suicide prevention.

Click here to officially register and to learn more about CHAD1000X and The Step Up Foundation’s mission to raise awareness around and prevent veteran suicide.

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a long grind. Complete as a team, with a partner, or individually for time. If you have completed this workout before, look at your previous time and use that information to help you tackle today’s effort.

Scaling:
Reduce the load and reps. If this is your first time performing this workout, consider cutting the workout in half or giving yourself 30 minutes to complete as many step-ups as possible.

To reduce the complexity of the step-ups, reduce the height of the box.

In case of injury or limitation, perform unweighted step-ups.

Intermediate option:
For time:
1,000 weighted step-ups

♀ 20-lb ruck, 20-inch box
♂ 30-lb ruck, 20-inch box

Beginner option:
For time:
500 unweighted step-ups
No ruck, 12-inch box

Coaching cues:
During each step-up, focus on keeping your knees tracking in line with the toes and standing up by taking your chest to the sky. These two points will ensure the best posture and mechanics throughout the workout.

Resources:
The Box Step-Up
CHAD1000X Hero Workout
CrossFit Hero and Tribute Workouts

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5 rounds for time of:
12/15-calorie Echo bike
7 strict chest-to-bar pull-ups

Post time to comments.

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a “sprinty” couplet. The bike efforts are meant to be fast, while the strict gymnastics movement is meant to be more challenging. At some point in this workout, singles on the strict chest-to-bar pull-ups are totally appropriate. That being said, don’t “game” it; push the pace on the bike and work through the gymnastics movement under fatigue.

Scaling:
Reduce the calories on the bike. Reduce the reps of the chest-to-bar pull-ups.

To reduce the complexity of the chest-to-bar pull-ups, reduce the range of motion. Consider chin-over-bar pull-ups or strict banded pull-ups.

In case of injury or limitation, perform the calories on any machine available. For the chest-to-bar pull-ups, perform a challenging ring row or foot-assisted pull-up.

Intermediate option:
5 rounds for time of:
10/12-calorie Echo bike
7 strict pull-ups

Beginner option:
5 rounds for time of:
8/10-calorie Echo bike
5 banded pull-ups

Coaching cues:
When performing the strict chest-to-bar pull-up, widen your grip and extend your upper body toward the pull-up bar.

Resources:
Rogue Echo Bike
The Strict Chest-to-Bar Pull-Up
The Strict Pull-Up
Pull-Up | Strict Banded

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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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3 rounds for time of:
21 chest-to-bar pull-ups
15 strict handstand push-ups
9 deadlifts

♀ 185 lb
♂ 275 lb

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a triplet with some higher-skill gymnastics movements paired with a heavy barbell. With the gymnastics movements, choose options that allow you to complete each in 2 minutes or less. For the deadlifts, keep the weight to something you can complete in 1 minute or faster. All in, your goal is to finish this workout in 10 minutes or less. Manage your reps on the gymnastics movements and don’t push to failure; rather, opt for smaller sets with quicker breaks. If you can maintain larger chunks of reps, do it, but limit the longer rest periods.

Scaling:
Reduce the load of the deadlifts. Reduce the reps of the gymnastics movements.

To reduce the complexity of chest-to-bar pull-ups, perform chin-over-bar pull-ups. For the strict handstand push-ups, perform pike push-ups with your feet on a box or on the floor.

In case of injury or limitation, for the chest-to-bar pull-ups, consider jumping pull-ups or ring rows. For the strict handstand push-ups, perform standing dumbbell shoulder presses. For the deadlifts, perform sumo deadlifts or good mornings.

Intermediate option:
3 rounds for time of:
15 pull-ups
12 pike push-ups with feet on a box
9 deadlifts

♀ 155 lb
♂ 225 lb

Beginner option:
3 rounds for time of:
15 ring rows
12 dumbbell shoulder presses
9 deadlifts

♀ 55-lb barbell and 15-lb dumbbells
♂ 75-lb barbell and 20-lb dumbbells

Coaching cues:
When lifting the heavier barbell today, focus on the descent of the deadlift. Set your back, pull the barbell in tight to the body, and press the hips back as the barbell lowers down the body.

Resources:
The Kipping Chest-to-Bar Pull-Up
The Strict Handstand Push-Up
The Deadlift
The Kipping Pull-Up
Box Pike Push-Up
The Ring Row
The Dumbbell Shoulder Press

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5 rounds for time of:
20 box step-ups
1 rope climb to 15 feet
10 alternating strict single-leg toes-to-bars
1 rope climb to 15 feet

♀ 20-inch box
♂ 20-inch box

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout slows down the intensity and puts your attention on some gymnastics skills. However, if you can move quickly and maintain good technique, continue to “dance” that line for as long as possible in this effort. A single round in this workout should take no longer than 4 minutes. If necessary, consider some of the scaling options below.

Scaling:
Reduce the total number of rounds. Reduce the height of the box.

To reduce the complexity of the rope climb, reduce the height of the climb. For the single-leg strict toes-to-bars, reduce the range of motion by bringing your foot up to a manageable height. You may even consider a slight kipping swing for momentum.

In case of injury or limitation, for the rope climbs, perform pull-to-stands or strict pull-ups. For the single-leg strict toes-to-bars, perform seated single-leg raises.

Intermediate option:
5 rounds for time:
20 box step-ups
1 rope climb to 12 feet
10 alternating strict single-leg toes-to-chest height
1 rope climb to 12 feet

♀ 20-inch box
♂ 20-inch box

Beginner option:
3 rounds for time:
20 box step-ups
2 pull-to-stands
10 alternating seated single-leg raises
2 pull-to-stands

♀ 12-inch box
♂ 20-inch box

Coaching cues:
In the strict single-leg toes-to-bar, control the descent of your legs and finish each rep with the feet slightly in front of the body. The combination of these two techniques will minimize the amount of uncontrolled swinging.

Resources:
The Box Step-Up
The Rope Climb (Wrapping)
The Rope Climb (Basket)
Rope Climb - J-Hook
Strict Single-Leg Strict Toes-to-Bar
Pull-to-Stand | Rope Climb Scaling

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3 rounds for time of:
30 alternating dumbbell snatches
30 burpee pull-ups

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

♀ 35 lb
♂ 50 lb

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a couplet with a bit of movement function interference. The loading of the dumbbell should allow you to maintain larger chunks of reps on the dumbbell snatches. If you can hang on and go unbroken through any of your sets, do it. For the burpee pull-ups, be smooth and methodical through your reps. Remember to breathe and pay attention to finishing the burpee directly underneath the pull-up bar, as this will increase efficiency and cycle times.

Scaling:
Reduce the load of the dumbbell. Reduce the reps of both movements.

To reduce the complexity of the dumbbell snatch, perform the movement from the hang position. For the burpee pull-ups, perform up-downs instead of burpees and lower the pull-up bar to allow you to use your legs more.

In case of injury or limitation, for the burpee pull-ups, perform up-downs in place of the burpees and ring rows for the pull-ups. For the dumbbell snatches, consider dumbbell cleans if there is an overhead limitation.

Intermediate option:
3 rounds for time of:
30 alternating dumbbell snatches
20 burpee pull-ups

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

♀ 20 lb
♂ 35 lb

Beginner option:
3 rounds for time of:
15 alternating dumbbell snatches
15 burpee jumping pull-ups

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

♀ 10 lb
♂ 15 lb

Coaching cues:
In your burpees, pick a spot on the ground to put your chest. This spot should allow you to jump your feet or step your feet up directly underneath the pull-up bar.

Resources:
The Dumbbell Power Snatch
Burpee Pull-Up
Burpee Pull-Up Tips

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Every 3 minutes for 7 sets, complete:
10/15-calorie Echo bike
10 knees-to-elbows
100-foot dumbbell farmers carry

Rest with the remaining time in each interval. Note: Each round is for time.

♀ 35-lb dumbbells
♂ 50-lb dumbbells

Post your fastest and slowest intervals.

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout contains 7 sprint-style efforts. The goal is to complete each set as quickly as possible so you have plenty of rest before the next interval begins. The loading of the dumbbells should allow you to perform each farmers carry unbroken. Sprint on the bike and don’t hold anything back. Go for broke.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the dumbbells.

To reduce the complexity of the knees-to-elbows, reduce the range of motion. For the farmers carry, consider using only one dumbbell.

In case of injury or limitation, use any machine available to complete your calories. For the knees-to-elbows, perform hanging knee raises or lying toes-to-bars. For the farmers carry, perform 10 unloaded box step-ups.

Intermediate option:
Every 3 minutes for 7 rounds, complete:
8/12-calorie Echo bike
10 knees-to-chests
100-foot dumbbell farmers carry

Rest with the remaining time in each interval. Note: Each round is for time.

♀ 20-lb dumbbells
♂ 35-lb dumbbells

Beginner option:
Every 3 minutes for 7 rounds, complete:
6/9-calorie Echo bike
5 hanging knee raises
100-foot dumbbell farmers carry

Rest with the remaining time in each interval. Note: Each round is for time.

♀ 10-lb dumbbells
♂ 15-lb dumbbells

Coaching cues:
On the knees-to-elbows, focus on pressing down and leaning back a bit more in your back swing, compared to toes-to-bars.

Resources:
The Rogue Echo Bike
Knees-to-Elbows Tips
The Dumbbell Farmers Carry
Kipping Hanging Knee Raises

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4 rounds for total reps:
3 minutes of burpees
1 minute of muscle-ups

Post total reps to comments.

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout challenges you with some movement interference. Expect the push of the burpee and the push of the ring dip in the muscle-up to fatigue the upper-body pressing muscles. This effort will force you to minimize the involvement of the upper body in the burpee. Think of the burpee as “gracefully” falling to the floor. Keep in mind, there is no rest between movements or after rounds. The only rest is what you decide you need within the effort itself. Remember to breathe and don’t jump up to the rings unless you are confident you can perform a successful rep. Missed reps will cost you.

Scaling:
Reduce the time on the burpees or total number of rounds in the workout.

To reduce the complexity of the ring muscle-ups, perform jumping muscle-ups or low-ring transitions.

In case of injury or limitation, consider up-downs in place of the burpees. For the ring muscle-ups, consider ring row + push-ups.

Intermediate option:
4 rounds for total reps:
3 minutes of burpees
1 minute of jumping muscle-ups

Beginner option:
4 rounds for total reps:
2 minutes of burpees
1 minute of low-ring transitions

Coaching cues:
To reduce the amount of pushing on each burpee, focus on jumping your feet closer to your hands rather than pushing your chest away from the floor.

Resources:
The Burpee
The Kipping Muscle-Up
Jumping Ring Muscle-Up
Low-Ring Muscle-Up Transition Tips
Low-Ring Muscle-Up Scaling

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4 rounds for time of:
10 triple-unders
20 chest-to-bar pull-ups
30 wall-balls shots

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

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a combination of skills. The triple-under is meant to be the higher-skill challenge, so choose a movement that allows you to focus on a skill before moving on to the lower-skill exercises. For the pull-ups, choose an option that allows you to maintain consistent sets of 5 reps. The wall-ball shots are meant to be completed in larger chunks, and the easiest of the three movements.

Scaling:
Reduce the reps of each movement. Reduce the loading of the medicine ball.

To reduce the complexity of triple-unders, consider double-unders or single-unders. Other variations may also be practiced; for example, crossovers, or one-foot single-unders or double-unders. For the chest-to-bar pull-ups, reduce the range of motion to chin-over-bar pull-ups or jumping pull-ups.

In case of injury or limitation, for the triple-unders, perform penguin taps. For the chest-to-bar pull-ups, perform ring rows. For the wall-ball shots, perform medicine-ball front squats for an overhead limitation, or medicine-ball push presses for a squatting limitation.

Intermediate option:
4 rounds for time of:
10 single-leg double-unders
20 pull-ups
30 wall-balls shots

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

Beginner option:
3 rounds for time of:
10 single-unders
15 ring rows
20 wall-balls shots

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

Coaching cues:
For the triple-unders, spin fast from the wrists, not the shoulders — stay tall and punch your toes down as you jump.

Resources:
Triple-Unders
The Chest-to-Bar Pull-Up
The Wall-Ball Shot
The Kipping Pull-Up
The Single-Under
The Ring Row

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For time:
25 power snatches
25-calorie Echo bike
25 power snatches
25-calorie Echo bike
25 power snatches

♀ 55-lb barbell
♂ 75-lb barbell

Post time to comments.

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a play on the classic Hero workout Randy. Attack this effort just as you would any Hero workout. You should sprint right from the start — complete as many touch-and-go snatches as you can, and race through the calories on the bike. Don’t try to game the workout or pace it. Push the pedal to the floor and hang on. The loading of the barbell is light, so make sure you choose a weight with which you can perform 1 or 2 sets of 15 unbroken reps.

Scaling:
Reduce the load of the barbell. Reduce the reps of the snatches and the calories on the bike.

To reduce the complexity of the power snatches, consider hang power snatches or muscle snatches.

In case of injury or limitation, for the power snatches, perform dumbbell snatches or consider power cleans if there is an overhead limitation. For the bike, substitute any machine you have available. If you have no machines, perform 12 50-foot shuttle runs (25 feet out and 25 feet back).

Intermediate option:
For time:
25 power snatches
20-calorie Echo bike
25 power snatches
20-calorie Echo bike
25 power snatches

♀ 45-lb barbell
♂ 65-lb barbell

Beginner option:
For time:
15 power snatches
15-calorie Echo bike
15 power snatches
15-calorie Echo bike
15 power snatches

♀ 35-lb barbell
♂ 45-lb barbell

Coaching cues:
On the return of the barbell on the power snatches, remember to pull your chest up and lower your hips as you lower the barbell to the ground. As you fatigue, avoid bending at the hips and rounding your back.

Resources:
The Power Snatch
Rogue Echo Bike

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Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
5 toes-to-bars
3 sandbag over-the-shoulders
1 wall walk

♀ 100-lb sandbag
♂ 150-lb sandbag

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Each set of today’s workout contains a low volume of reps to allow you to cycle through quick rounds. Choose an option for the toes-to-bars that allows you to maintain unbroken reps for the entire workout. The loading of the sandbag should allow you to complete your reps in around 30 seconds. Your goal should be to complete 6 rounds or more. More-advanced athletes may be able to perform a single round in under a minute and hold that pace for the entire workout.

Scaling:
Reduce the load of the sandbag.

To reduce the complexity of the toes-to-bars, reduce the range of motion by bringing the knees to the chest or a consistent height on the body. For the wall walks, reduce the range of motion by walking your hands only a few steps toward the wall.

In case of injury or limitation, perform power cleans with a single dumbbell or barbell instead of sandbag over-the-shoulders. Perform V-ups or sit-ups in place of the toes-to-bars, and inchworms with a push-up in place of the wall walks.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
5 knees-to-chests
3 sandbag over-the-shoulders
1 wall walk

♀ 70-lb sandbag
♂ 100-lb sandbag

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
5 hanging knee raises
3 single-arm dumbbell power cleans
1 inchworm + push-up from the knees

Switch arms on the cleans as needed.

♀ 25-lb dumbbell
♂ 35-lb dumbbell

Coaching cues:
When pulling the sandbag off the ground, get your hands underneath the bag and squat down as low as possible. Lift the bag to your thighs, bear-hug it, then with the bag held tight to your chest, extend your hips and legs aggressively, and throw the bag over your shoulder.

Resources:
The Kipping Toes-to-Bar
Sandbag Training
DIY Sandbag
The Wall Walk
Kipping Hanging Knee Raises
Inchworm + Push-Up From the Knees

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

♀ 65 lb
♂ 95 lb

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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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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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For 6 rounds, complete 1 minute of:
45 double-unders
Max kettlebell swings in the remaining time

Rest 1 minute between rounds. Score is total number of kettlebell swings.

♀ 53-lb kettlebell
♂ 70-lb kettlebell

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout contains 6 sprint-style intervals. In order to get the most out of this effort, choose a jump rope variation that gives you around 30 seconds to perform kettlebell swings. The kettlebell loading should be something heavier than you may normally swing, but manageable enough that you can swing it for the entirety of the remaining time in the interval.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the kettlebell. Reduce the reps of the double-unders.

To reduce the complexity of the jump rope, consider performing single-unders. For the kettlebell swings, reduce the range of motion.

In case of injury or limitation, for the double-unders, perform penguin taps or consider 7/9 calories on a bike. For the kettlebell swings, perform single-arm swings or kettlebell sumo deadlifts.

Intermediate option:
On a 1-minute clock for 6 rounds, complete:
20 double-unders
Max kettlebell swings in the remaining time

Rest 1 minute between rounds. Score is total number of kettlebell swings.

♀ 35-lb kettlebell
♂ 53-lb kettlebell

Beginner option:
On a 1-minute clock for 6 rounds, complete:
20 single-unders
Max Russian kettlebell swings in the remaining time

Rest 1 minute between rounds. Score is total number of kettlebell swings.

♀ 18-lb kettlebell
♂ 26-lb kettlebell

Coaching cues:
For the kettlebell swings, drive through your heels, squeeze your glutes at the top, and finish with your chest proud.

Resources:
The Double-Under
The Kettlebell Swing
The Single-Under
The Russian Kettlebell Swing

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21-18-15-12-9-6-3 reps for time of:
Knees-to-elbows
Dumbbell thrusters

♀ 20-lb dumbbells
♂ 35-lb dumbbells

Post time to comments.

Stimulus and Strategy:
This descending rep scheme contains two movements with longer ranges of motion. Choose a weight for the dumbbell thrusters that allows you to finish your reps in 2 sets or less. Challenge yourself to go unbroken on as many sets as possible. For the knees-to-elbows, choose a movement variation that allows you to maintain consistent sets of 5 or more reps.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the dumbbells. Reduce the reps of each movement.

To reduce the complexity of the knees-to-elbows, bring the knees to a lower target. For the dumbbell thrusters, perform the movement with a single dumbbell or perform medicine-ball thrusters.

In case of injury or limitation, for the knees-to-elbows, perform V-ups or sit-ups. For the thrusters, perform front squats if there is an overhead limitation or push presses if there is a squatting limitation.

Intermediate option:
21-18-15-12-9-6-3 reps for time of:
Knees-to-chests
Dumbbell thrusters

♀ 15-lb dumbbells
♂ 25-lb dumbbells

Beginner option:
15-12-9-6-3 reps for time of:
Hanging knee raises
Dumbbell thrusters

♀ 10-lb dumbbells
♂ 15-lb dumbbells

Coaching cues:
With the dumbbell thrusters, drive the dumbbells up with your legs, keep the elbows up and in front of you, and finish with a locked-out overhead position — don’t let the dumbbells drift forward.

Resources:
The Strict Knees-to-Elbows
The Dumbbell Thruster
Kipping Hanging Knee Raises
Knees-to-Elbows Tips

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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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Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
100-foot dumbbell farmers carry
10 dumbbell front squats
10 burpees
5 bar muscle-ups

♀ 35-lb dumbbells
♂ 50-lb dumbbells

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a longer-duration grind. Use a loading for the dumbbells that allows you to complete the farmers carry and front squats unbroken throughout the workout. Your goal should be to perform a round at least every 4 minutes. If you can move faster, do it. For intermediate athletes who are capable of performing bar muscle-ups, but not the volume of the prescribed workout, reduce the reps, and use this workout as an opportunity to practice and develop the skill.

Scaling:
Reduce the load of the dumbbells.

To reduce the complexity of the bar muscle-ups, consider jumping bar muscle-ups, chest-to-bar pull-ups, or chin-over-bar pull-ups.

In case of injury or limitation, for the dumbbell farmers carry, consider single-dumbbell carries or low box step-ups. For the dumbbell front squats, consider single-dumbbell goblet squats or unloaded air squats. For the burpees, consider up-downs. For the bar muscle-ups, consider low-ring muscle-up transitions or ring rows.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
100-foot dumbbell farmers carry
10 dumbbell front squats
10 burpees
5 chest-to-bar pull-ups

♀ 20-lb dumbbells
♂ 35-lb dumbbells

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 12 minutes of:
100-foot single-dumbbell farmers carry
10 single-dumbbell goblet squats
10 burpees
5 ring rows

♀ 10-lb dumbbell
♂ 15-lb dumbbell

Coaching cues:
As you make the transition in the bar muscle-up, try to find your feet as you look over the top of the pull-up bar.

Resources:
The Dumbbell Farmers Carry
The Dumbbell Front Squat
The Burpee
The Kipping Bar Muscle-Up
The Kipping Chest-to-Bar Pull-Up
The Ring Row

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Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 15 minutes of:
20 double-unders
5 hang power snatches
5 strict handstand push-ups

♀ 105-lb barbell
♂ 155-lb barbell

Compare to 250319.

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a triplet with a low volume of reps in each set. Look back at your previous score to help navigate today’s effort. Expect to perform at least 6 rounds, knowing round times may decrease due to upper-body fatigue and the interfering lockout positions of the hang power snatches and strict handstand push-ups. By design, this workout demands upper-body stamina, strength, and endurance. To avoid hitting a wall, be intentional with your rest time between movements, and focus on using your legs in the hang power snatches to get the barbell overhead.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell.

To reduce the complexity of the jump rope, work for no more than 30 seconds, accumulating double-under reps. If necessary, perform single-unders or penguin hops. For the strict handstand push-ups, reduce the reps to no less than 3 in each round. You can also perform dumbbell push presses or shoulder presses as an alternative.

In case of an injury or limitation, consider riding a bike for 30 seconds per round in place of the jump rope. If you have an overhead limitation, perform single-arm dumbbell snatches or hang power cleans in place of the hang power snatches. For the strict handstand push-ups, consider push-ups or plank holds.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 15 minutes of:
20 double-unders
5 hang power snatches
3 strict handstand push-ups

♀ 75-lb barbell
♂ 115-lb barbell

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 15 minutes of:
20 single-unders
5 hang power snatches
5 dumbbell shoulder presses

♀ 35-lb barbell and 15-lb dumbbells
♂ 45-lb barbell and 20-lb dumbbells

Coaching cues:
Think of the hang position as a good morning. Maintain a soft bend in the knees, push your hips back until you feel a stretch in your glutes and hamstrings, and pull your chest up away from the barbell.

Resources:
The Double-Under
The Hang Power Snatch
The Strict Handstand Push-Up
The Single-Under
The Dumbbell Shoulder Press

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21-15-9 reps for time of:
Single-arm dumbbell shoulder-to-overheads, right arm
Toes-to-bars
Single-arm dumbbell shoulder-to-overheads, left arm
Gymnastics-style kipping pull-ups

♀ 35 lb
♂ 50 lb

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Stimulus and Strategy:
In today’s workout, choose a weight that allows you to perform at least 10 reps unbroken every time you pick up the dumbbell. For this workout, we are removing the option of performing a butterfly pull-up. You will notice the toes-to-bars and the gymnastics-style kipping pull-ups have the same movement pattern. Expect these two movements to provide a unique stimulus. If you only perform butterfly pull-ups, it's time to relearn. We see the kip swing in so many movements, from toes-to-bars to bar and ring muscle-ups, and, of course, the kipping pull-up. This is all the more reason to work on this movement pattern and always keep it in your toolbag.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the dumbbell.

To reduce the complexity of the dumbbell shoulder-to-overheads, consider shoulder presses. For the toes-to-bars, reduce the range of motion. Consider knees-to-chests or hanging knee raises as potential options. For the kipping pull-ups, perform jumping pull-ups.

In case of an injury or limitation, perform V-ups or sit-ups in place of the toes-to-bars. For the kipping pull-ups, perform ring rows.

Intermediate option:
21-15-9 reps for time of:
Single-arm dumbbell shoulder-to-overheads, right arm
Knees-to-chests
Single-arm dumbbell shoulder-to-overheads, left arm
Jumping pull-ups

♀ 20 lb
♂ 35 lb

Beginner option:
15-12-9 reps for time of:
Single-arm dumbbell shoulder-to-overheads, right arm
Hanging knee raises
Single-arm dumbbell shoulder-to-overheads, left arm
Ring rows

♀ 10 lb
♂ 15 lb

Coaching cues:
In the gymnastics style kipping pull-up, push yourself away from the top and keep your feet underneath your body. Then, let gravity push your body into the forward position of the kip.

Resources:
The Kipping Toes-to-Bar
The Kipping Pull-Up
Jumping Pull-Up Progression
Kipping Hanging Knee Raises
The Ring Row

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For time:
800-meter run
15 chest-to-bar pull-ups
30 shoulder-to-overheads
800-meter run
30 chest-to-bar pull-ups
15 shoulder-to-overheads

♀ 105-lb barbell
♂ 155-lb barbell

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Stimulus and Strategy:
In today’s workout, be sure to pay attention to the reps of each movement as they flip-flop after the second run. Push for bigger sets where you can. The first set of chest-to-bars is relatively low volume, so if you can go unbroken, do it. The second set may require a few more sets with quick breaks. The same can be said for the shoulder-to-overheads. Push the runs if you are able, but not at the expense of “long-winded” breaks on the other two movements.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell. Reduce the distance of the runs.

To reduce the complexity of the chest-to-bar pull-ups, decrease the range of motion. Consider chin-over-bar pull-ups or jumping chest-to-bar pull-ups. For the shoulder-to-overheads, consider performing shoulder presses or using a pair of dumbbells if you are having difficulty with the rack position.

In case of an injury or limitation, perform a 1,750/2,500-meter Echo bike or 800/1,000-meter row in place of the 800-meter run. For the chest-to-bar pull-ups, perform ring rows or dumbbell bent-over rows. For the shoulder-to-overheads, perform single-arm dumbbell shoulder-to-overheads or push-ups.

Intermediate option:
For time:
800-meter run
15 chin-over-bar pull-ups
30 shoulder-to-overheads
800-meter run
30 chin-over-bar pull-ups
15 shoulder-to-overheads

♀ 75-lb barbell
♂ 115-lb barbell

Beginner option:
For time:
400-meter run
15 ring rows
30 shoulder-to-overheads
400-meter run
30 ring rows
15 shoulder-to-overheads

♀ 35-lb barbell
♂ 45-lb barbell

Coaching cues:
In the dip-drive phase of the push press or push jerk, focus on reaching the elbows up as your body dips down. This will help ensure a better rack position throughout the lift.

Resources:
Running | Pulling in Place
The Kipping Chest-to-Bar Pull-Up
The Push Press
The Push Jerk
The Kipping Pull-Up
The Ring Row

Complete as many meters as possible in 20 minutes of:
Farmers carry

♀ 53-lb kettlebells
♂ 70-lb kettlebells

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is both a mental and physical grind. There is not much to this effort — grab a pair of kettlebells and get to work. Consider a work-to-rest strategy. Whether it is moving for a certain distance before putting the weight down or moving for a certain amount of time, both are good plans of attack and will keep you engaged for 20 minutes.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the kettlebells. Reduce the duration of the workout.

To reduce the complexity of the farmers carry, consider using one kettlebell and switching hands as needed. You may also consider carrying the kettlebell (or a dumbbell) on the shoulder instead of in the farmers carry position.

In case of an injury or limitation, consider wearing a weighted vest instead of carrying a kettlebell or dumbbell. Other options could include pushing or pulling a sled, or a combination of both.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many meters as possible in 20 minutes of:
Farmers carry

♀ 35-lb kettlebells
♂ 53-lb kettlebells

Beginner option:
Complete as many meters as possible in 10 minutes of:
Farmers carry

♀ 26-lb kettlebell
♂ 35-lb kettlebell

Coaching cues:
When you are moving with the kettlebells, focus on keeping your chest up, belly tight, and pulling your shoulders back and down.

Resources:
Kettlebell Farmers Carry

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5 rounds for time and load of:
10 box jumps
10 deadlifts

Rest 1 minute between rounds.

♀ 24-inch box
♂ 30-inch box

Post-Workout
Accumulate 3 minutes of an L-sit in as few sets as possible.

Post time for each interval and load used on the deadlifts to comments.

Stimulus and Strategy:
Each effort of this interval workout is intended to be short with a rest period that won’t allow for total recovery. The box jump height is intended to be challenging but allow for a consistent pace. The deadlift weight is up to you and can be changed as needed throughout the workout. The goal is to use a challenging load that allows for all 10 reps to be completed consecutively with sound mechanics. Expect the fatigue in the posterior chain to make each movement significantly more difficult in the later rounds.

Scaling:
Reduce the height of the box and the weight on the deadlift.

To reduce the complexity of the box jumps, perform step-ups. For the post-workout skill work, reduce the length of the legs by bending the knees and tucking them in close to your chest.

In case of injury or limitation, for the deadlifts, to keep your torso more upright and avoid having to navigate the knees, consider sumo-stance kettlebell or dumbbell deadlifts. You may also choose unloaded good mornings. For the L-sit holds, perform seated leg raise holds or plank holds.

Intermediate option:
5 rounds for time and load of:
10 box jumps
10 deadlifts

Rest 1 minute between rounds.

♀ 20-inch box
♂ 24-inch box

Post-Workout
Accumulate 3 minutes of an L-sit with both knees tucked in as few sets as possible

Beginner option:
5 rounds for time and load of:
10 box step-ups
10 deadlifts

Rest 1 minute between rounds.

♀ 12-inch box
♂ 20-inch box

Post Workout
Accumulate 2 minutes of a plank hold with the knees on the ground in as few sets as possible

Coaching cues:
The box jump is not just about legs. Use an upward swinging motion of your arms as you prepare to jump to enhance your performance.

Resources:
The Box Jump
The Deadlift
The Box Step-Up

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Back squat

2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2

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Compare to 250331.

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today is a heavy day. Keep in mind, heavy is relative to each athlete's capacity and experience. Look back at your previous attempt to help navigate today’s workout. As long as you are working to your limits, you will benefit from this effort. Experienced athletes should build to a heavy set of 2 and plan to go as heavy as possible across all sets. Newer athletes should start light, focus on mechanics, and slowly add weight as they are comfortable.

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

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

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:
Same as Rx’d.

Coaching cues:
Focus on driving your chest up and back into the bar on the lifting phase. This will help to keep your torso upright and reduce issues of the hips raising too quickly.

Resources:
The Back Squat

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For time:
50 double-unders
50 ring dips
50 double-unders
50 dumbbell box step-ups
50 double-unders
50 burpees
50 double-unders

♀ 35-lb dumbbells, 20-inch box
♂ 50-lb dumbbells, 24-inch box

Post time to comments.

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s effort is a chipper-style workout that could extend into the 15-minute time domain, while advanced athletes can push to finish in under 12 minutes. Attempt to move at a fast pace on the double-unders while the ring dips, step-ups, and burpees will be more of a slower grind. Consider breaking the ring dips up early to avoid muscular failure and attempt to maintain a steady and consistent pace on the step-ups and burpees.

Scaling:
Reduce the load of the dumbbells and the height of the box. Reduce the reps of each movement. Consider 30 reps of each movement.

To reduce the complexity of the jump rope, perform 1 minute of double-under attempts for each set or perform single-unders. For the ring dips, perform jumping ring dips or foot-assisted ring dips.

In case of an injury or limitation, consider performing 10 calories on any machine in place of the jump rope. For the ring dips, consider banded ring dips, box dips, or push-ups. For the burpees, consider performing up-downs. For the dumbbell box step-ups, perform step-ups with no weight.

Intermediate option:
For time:
30 double-unders
30 jumping ring dips
30 double-unders
30 dumbbell box step-ups
30 double-unders
30 burpees
30 double-unders

♀ 20-lb dumbbells, 20-inch box
♂ 35-lb dumbbells, 24-inch box

Beginner option:
For time:
30 single-unders
30 foot-assisted ring dips
30 single-unders
30 box step-ups
30 single-unders
30 up-downs
30 single-unders

♀ 12-inch box
♂ 20-inch box

Coaching cues:
As you descend to the bottom of a kipping ring dip, try to keep your legs somewhat straight. When you reach the bottom, drive your knees up toward your chest and press down into the rings. This knee drive will help you kip your dips more efficiently.

Resources:
The Double-Under
The Ring Dip
Dumbbell Box Step-Up
The Burpee
The Single-Under
Ring Dip Scaling
Up-Down

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CrossFit Community Cup Workout 3

In 20 minutes, establish:
1-rep-max front squat
1-rep-max hang power clean

Post the total weight lifted across both lifts to comments, and submit your score as part of the 2025 Community Cup, presented by YETI.

Coaching cues:
When initiating the lifting phase of the front squat, focus on elevating your chest and shoulders upward toward the ceiling. This may help reduce issues of the hips elevating at a faster rate than shoulders, which may cause you to lean excessively forward.

Resources:
The Front Squat
The Hang Power Clean

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