Friday 251205

For time:
600-meter row
12 hang squat cleans
6 wall walks
400-meter row
8 hang squat cleans
4 wall walks
200-meter row
4 hang squat cleans
2 wall walks

♀ 125 lb
♂ 185 lb

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a triplet with a descending rep scheme. The loading of the barbell should be moderate to heavy. Choose a weight that allows you to complete the reps in three sets or fewer. Push the pace on the rower and manage your reps on the wall walks. Breathe between reps and don’t burn out in the first set.

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

To reduce the complexity of the hang squat cleans, use a pair of dumbbells or consider performing a hang power clean, plus a front squat for each rep. For the wall walks, reduce the range of motion by only taking 1-3 steps toward the wall.

In case of injury or limitation, for the row, perform a 600/400/200-meter run or 500/900/1,300-meter Echo bike. For the hang squat cleans, consider hang medicine-ball cleans or kettlebell swings, plus a goblet squat. For the wall walks, perform inchworms, plus a push-up for each rep.

Intermediate option:
For time:
600-meter row
12 hang squat cleans
6 partial wall walks (2 steps toward the wall)
400-meter row
8 hang squat cleans
4 partial wall walks (2 steps toward the wall)
200-meter row
4 hang squat cleans
2 partial wall walks (2 steps toward the wall)

95 lb
135 lb

Beginner option:
For time:
600-meter row
12 hang squat cleans
6 inchworms
400-meter row
8 hang squat cleans
4 inchworms
200-meter row
4 hang squat cleans
2 inchworms

35 lb
45 lb

Coaching cues:
For the hang squat cleans, finish the second pull before getting under the barbell. Focus on jumping and getting the shoulders behind the barbell before pulling under the bar.

Resources:
Rowing
The Hang Squat Clean
The Wall Walk
The Inchworm

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Sunday 251130

Rest Day

Progressive Overload: How CrossFit Does It Better (Without Even Trying)

Critics say CrossFit lacks progressive overload because you can't track it on a neat spreadsheet — but that's exactly the point. Constant variation creates a 10-year adaptation window where you're getting stronger, faster, and more skilled across every domain simultaneously, which is why you have athletes who can clean 400 lb and crush Fran in 2 minutes.

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Saturday 251129

For time:
5 rope climbs to 15 feet
10 power cleans
20 bar-facing burpees
40-calorie Echo bike
20 bar-facing burpees
10 power cleans
5 rope climbs to 15 feet

♀ 105 lb
♂ 155 lb

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a pyramid-style chipper. The loading of the barbell should be moderate and allow some athletes to perform at least a few touch-and-go reps, while others perform singles. Both options are fine. Expect the burpees and bike in the middle of the workout to be aerobically demanding. Manage your pace so you are able to keep moving and finish the second set of power cleans and rope climbs just as fast as your first set.

Scaling:
Reduce the load of the barbell. Reduce the reps of each movement.

To reduce the complexity of the power cleans, perform hang power cleans. For the rope climbs, reduce the height of the climb. For the bar-facing burpees, perform burpees in place.

In case of injury or limitation, for the rope climbs, perform pull-to-stands or strict pull-ups. For the power cleans, perform dumbbell power cleans or Russian kettlebell swings. For the bar-facing burpees, perform up-downs in place. For the calories on the bike, perform the calories on any machine available.

Intermediate option:
For time:
3 rope climbs to 12 feet
10 power cleans
20 bar-facing burpees
40-calorie Echo bike
20 bar-facing burpees
10 power cleans
3 rope climbs to 12 feet

85 lb
125 lb

Beginner option:
For time:
3 pull-to-stands
10 power cleans
15 bar-facing burpees
20-calorie Echo bike
15 bar-facing burpees
10 power cleans
3 pull-to-stands

35 lb
45 lb

Coaching cues:
On the bar-facing burpees, consider stepping the feet as you come up out of the burpee. This will make the jump distance over the bar more consistent, and you can manage your heart rate going into the next movements.

Resources:
The Rope Climb (Basket)
The Rope Climb (Wrapping)
The Power Clean
The Rogue Echo Bike
The Bar-Facing Burpee | Jump Over
The Modified Rope Climb | Pull-to-Stand

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Tuesday 251118

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

♀ 125 lb
♂ 185 lb

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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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Saturday 251115

3 rounds for time of:
400-meter run
45 AbMat sit-ups
15 kettlebell snatches, right arm
15 kettlebell snatches, left arm
15 lateral burpees over the kettlebell*

*Lay the kettlebell on its side for the burpees.

♀ 26-lb kettlebell
♂ 35-lb kettlebell

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout covers all the essentials. The lighter loading is meant to allow you to maintain larger sets and keep moving. Advanced athletes should attempt to go unbroken through as many sets as possible. Expect your fatigued midline from the sit-ups to make the rest of the movements a bit more challenging. Be sure to lay the kettlebell on its side when you are performing the lateral burpees over the kettlebell.

Scaling:
Reduce the distance of the run. Reduce the loading of the kettlebell. Reduce the reps of each movement.

To reduce the complexity of the kettlebell snatch, perform single-arm kettlebell Russian swings. For the AbMat sit-ups, perform feet-anchored sit-ups.

In case of injury or limitation, for the 400-meter run, perform 900/1,250 meters on the Echo bike or 400/500 meters on the rower. For the AbMat sit-ups, perform seated leg raises or single-leg raises. For the kettlebell snatches, perform hang dumbbell snatches or single-arm kettlebell cleans. For the burpees, perform up-downs.

Intermediate option:
3 rounds for time of:
400-meter run
30 AbMat sit-ups
15 kettlebell snatches, right arm
15 kettlebell snatches, left arm
15 lateral burpees over the kettlebell*

*Lay the kettlebell on its side for the burpees.

18-lb dumbbell
26-lb dumbbell

Beginner option:
3 rounds for time of:
200-meter run
20 AbMat sit-ups
15 alternating hang dumbbell snatches
10 lateral burpees over the dumbbell

10-lb dumbbell
15-lb dumbbell

Coaching cues:
On the kettlebell snatch, after you extend your hips, focus on pulling the elbow high and outside, then punching your hand to the sky with your thumb pointing behind you.

Resources:
CrossFit Running Course
The AbMat Sit-Up
The Kettlebell Snatch
Lateral Burpee Over the Dumbbell

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Wednesday 251112

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

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

♀ 145-lb barbell
♂ 205-lb barbell

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

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

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

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

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

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

95-lb barbell
135-lb barbell

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

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

35-lb barbell
45-lb barbell

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

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

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Saturday 251101

For calories and load:
0:00-5:00
Max power clean

5:00-10:00
Max-calorie Echo bike

10:00-15:00
Max power clean

15:00-20:00
Max-calorie Echo bike

For your score, add both of your best lifts and total calories together.

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a bit of a choose-your-own-adventure, depending on how you feel from yesterday. That being said, today is an opportunity to lift heavy and push the intensity on the bike. Can you lift just as much weight on your second power clean attempt as you did on your first? Do you “game” the bike in an attempt to match your clean weight? Or do you hold nothing back and let the chips land where they may? Either way, work hard today and have fun.

Scaling:
To reduce the complexity of the power cleans, reduce the loading and focus on your technique. You may also consider performing hang power cleans.

In case of injury or limitation, perform your calories on any machine available. For the power cleans, consider dumbbell power cleans, Russian kettlebell swings, or even medicine-ball cleans.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:
Same as Rx’d.

Coaching cues:
As the power cleans get heavier, the instinct is to try and “sneak” under the barbell. Instead, focus on standing up as tall as you possibly can, then pull yourself underneath the barbell.

Resources:
The Power Clean
Rogue Echo Bike

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Wednesday 251029

On a 2-minute clock:
20 hang power snatches
Max bar-facing burpees

Rest 2 minutes

On a 2-minute clock:
15 hang power snatches
Max bar-facing burpees

Rest 2 minutes

On a 2-minute clock:
10 hang power snatches
Max bar-facing burpees

Rest 2 minutes

On a 2-minute clock:
5 hang power snatches
Max bar-facing burpees

♀ 75 lb
♂ 115 lb

Your score is the total number of bar-facing burpees accumulated.

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout challenges you with cycling a light-to-moderate barbell, coupled with a gut check to finish each interval. The loading for the snatch should allow you to cycle at least sets of 5 reps, if not more, especially with the allotted rest between intervals. Remember that in each interval, the snatches decrease in reps. The goal is to finish the snatches as quickly as possible to give yourself maximal time on the burpees. Try to do one more burpee than you want to.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell. Reduce the repetitions.

To reduce the complexity of the hang power snatches, perform hang muscle snatches or consider using a dumbbell to perform alternating hang dumbbell snatches. For the bar-facing burpees, perform regular burpees, not over a bar.

In case of injury or limitation, for the hang power snatches, perform kettlebell swings or hang power cleans if there is an overhead limitation. For the bar-facing burpees, consider up-downs.

Intermediate option:
On a 2-minute clock:
20 hang power snatches
Max bar-facing burpees

Rest 2 minutes

On a 2-minute clock:
15 hang power snatches
Max bar-facing burpees

Rest 2 minutes

On a 2-minute clock:
10 hang power snatches
Max bar-facing burpees

Rest 2 minutes

On a 2-minute clock:
5 hang power snatches
Max bar-facing burpees

55 lb
75 lb

Your score is the total number of bar-facing burpees accumulated.

Beginner option:
On a 2-minute clock:
20 hang power snatches
Max burpees

Rest 2 minutes

On a 2-minute clock:
15 hang power snatches
Max burpees

Rest 2 minutes

On a 2-minute clock:
10 hang power snatches
Max burpees

35 lb
45 lb

Your score is the total number of burpees accumulated.

Note: The Beginner version only has 3 rounds.

Coaching cues:
On the hang power snatches, think about the arms as straps attached to the barbell. The arms stay long as you jump, then pull and punch the barbell to the sky.

Resources:
The Hang Power Snatch
Bar-Facing Burpee
The Burpee

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Saturday 251025

3 rounds for time of:
800-meter run
30 dumbbell hang squat cleans
200-meter dumbbell front-rack carry

♀ 20-lb dumbbells
♂ 35-lb dumbbells

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a bit of a grind, challenging your stamina, endurance, midline, and mental fortitude. Use a weight for the dumbbell hang squat cleans that allows you to complete your reps in 3 sets or less. If you can hang on for bigger chunks, do it. The dumbbell front-rack carry is meant to be mentally and physically tough. For the carry, don’t rest the dumbbells vertically on the shoulders. Instead, try to maintain a true dumbbell front-rack position with one head of the dumbbell resting on the shoulder, the hand on the handle, and the elbows up. Embrace your time spent with these dumbbells and have fun.

Scaling:
Reduce the weight of the dumbbells. Reduce the distance of the run and front-rack carry.

To reduce the complexity of the hang squat cleans, perform hang medicine-ball cleans, or reduce the reps and perform hang power cleans plus a front squat. For the front-rack carry, use a single dumbbell.

In case of injury or limitation, for the hang squat cleans, consider dumbbell or kettlebell goblet squats or air squats. For the front-rack carry, consider a farmers carry. For the 800-meter run, perform 1,750/2,500 meters on the Echo bike or 800/1,000 meters on the rower.

Intermediate option:
3 rounds for time of:
800-meter run
20 dumbbell hang squat cleans
200-meter dumbbell front-rack carry

15-lb dumbbells
25-lb dumbbells

Beginner option:
3 rounds for time of:
400-meter run
15 dumbbell hang squat cleans
100-meter dumbbell front-rack carry

10-lb dumbbells
15-lb dumbbells

Coaching cues:
In the dumbbell hang squat clean, focus on jumping and shrugging with straight arms before pulling the dumbbells to the shoulders and your body into the bottom of the squat.

Resources:
Running Drills | High Knees and Butt Kickers
The Dumbbell Hang Squat Clean
Double-Dumbbell Front-Rack Carry

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Saturday 251018

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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Tuesday 251014

For time:
50 power cleans

♀ 125 lb
♂ 185 lb

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

Scaling:
Reduce the load of the barbell.

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

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

Intermediate option:
For time:
50 power cleans

95 lb
135 lb

Beginner option:
For time:
50 power cleans

35 lb
45 lb

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

Resources:
The Power Clean

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Wednesday 251008

7 sets, each for load:
1 deadlift
2 hang power cleans
3 front squats

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is an opportunity for you to lift a heavy load relative to your capacity. All 6 reps are meant to be performed unbroken as a complex, so once you pick up the barbell, don’t put it down. If you fail a set, you have two options: make a technique adjustment or reduce the loading to complete a successful set. Rest at least 3 minutes between sets. Make sure you are recovered and ready to attack the next set.

Scaling:
Reduce the load of the barbell.

To reduce the complexity of the complex, consider using dumbbells and doubling the reps to 2-4-6.

In case of injury or limitation, eliminate the movement or movements that are causing issues. For example, perform only the deadlift and hang power cleans if there is a squatting limitation. Or you might consider eliminating the deadlift and performing the hang power cleans and front squats from blocks if you are limited by pulling from the floor.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:
Same as Rx’d.

Coaching cues:
In the hang power clean, focus on getting your elbows around the bar quickly. Doing this will increase your chances of receiving the barbell on your shoulders as opposed to lower on your body.

Resources:
The Deadlift
The Hang Power Clean
The Front Squat

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Friday 251003

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

♀ 125 lb
♂ 185 lb

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

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

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

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

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

95 lb
135 lb

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

35 lb
45 lb

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

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

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Monday 250929

Snatch balance 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 reps

Squat snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 reps

Post loads to comments.

Compare to 230521.

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a classic heavy day. Focus on the snatch balance first. The snatch balance is incredible for developing your ability to drive under the barbell, increasing stability in the receiving position, and building confidence when it comes to having an object overhead. The snatch balance should be an excellent warm-up and skill-building session before attempting your squat snatches. Do not be surprised if you hit a new PR due to practicing the snatch balance under challenging loads. If you are able, take the snatch balance out of a rack. As a precautionary measure, do not return the bar to the back-rack position as loads get heavy; drop the bar, and return it to the rack. As always, when we lift heavy, focus on the technique of the movement and only add weight as your technique allows.

Scaling:
To reduce the complexity of the snatch balance, perform a behind-the-neck snatch-grip push press, and then slowly lower into an overhead squat. For the squat snatch, perform a power snatch, then perform an overhead squat to a depth you are comfortable with.

In case of injury or limitation, consider a clean drop and a squat clean if there is an overhead limitation. Otherwise, reduce the loading of either movement to a weight that allows for pain-free range of motion.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:
Behind-the-neck snatch-grip push press + overhead squat 2-2-2-2-2-2-2 reps

Power snatch + overhead squat 2-2-2-2-2-2-2 reps

Coaching cues:
In the snatch balance, press your body down, not the barbell up.

Resources:
The Snatch Balance
The Squat Snatch
Snatch Progression

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Friday 250926

For time:
10 wall-ball shots
10 snatches
20 wall-ball shots
20 handstand push-ups
30 wall-ball shots
30 box jumps
40 wall-ball shots
40 deadlifts

♀ 14-lb medicine ball to a 9-foot target, 105-lb barbell, and a 20-inch box
♂ 20-lb medicine ball to a 10-foot target, 155-lb barbell, and a 24-inch box

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a chipper with an increasing number of wall-ball shots throughout. Like most chippers, manage your reps, minimize long breaks, and — pun intended — keep chipping away at the movements. The loading of the barbell is meant to be moderate for the snatches and light to moderate for the deadlifts. You may power or squat the snatches. Try to hang on to large chunks of wall-ball shots and see if you can go unbroken on the deadlifts to finish.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the medicine ball and barbell. Reduce the repetitions of each movement. Reduce the height of the box.

To reduce the complexity of the snatches, perform hang snatches. For the handstand push-ups, perform pike push-ups.

In case of injury or limitation, for the snatches, perform dumbbell snatches or power cleans if there is an overhead limitation. For the wall-ball shots, perform dumbbell thrusters, medicine-ball front squats (overhead limitation), or medicine-ball push presses (squat limitation). For the handstand push-ups, consider hand-release push-ups or seated dumbbell shoulder presses. For the box jumps, perform step-ups. For the deadlifts, perform sumo deadlifts, dumbbell deadlifts, or good mornings.

Intermediate option:
For time:
10 wall-ball shots
10 snatches
20 wall-ball shots
20 pike push-ups
30 wall-ball shots
30 box jumps
40 wall-ball shots
40 deadlifts

10-lb medicine ball to a 9-foot target, 75-lb barbell, and a 20-inch box
14-lb medicine ball to a 10-f00t target, 115-lb barbell, and a 24-inch box

Beginner option:
For time:
10 wall-ball shots
10 snatches
15 wall-ball shots
15 hand-release push-ups from the knees
20 wall-ball shots
20 box step-ups
25 wall-ball shots
25 deadlifts

6-lb medicine ball to a 9-foot target, 35-lb barbell, and a 12-inch box
14-lb medicine ball to a 10-foot target, 45-lb barbell, and a 20-inch box

Coaching cues:
In the wall-ball shot, utilize your legs and hips to drive the ball up to the target. Keep your arms relaxed on the descent and use the momentum from your lower body to propel the ball to the target.

Resources:
The Wall-Ball Shot
The Snatch
The Power Snatch
The Kipping Handstand Push-Up
The Box Jump
The Deadlift
Pike Push-Up
Hand-Release Push-Up From the Knees
The Box Step-Up

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Tuesday 250923

For time:
Row 5,000 meters

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Compare to 221012.

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is an endurance test. Look back at your previous time to help determine an appropriate pace. Experienced athletes should try for a PR in this benchmark. Intermediate athletes should perform this workout as prescribed, while newer athletes (new to this volume on the machine) should reduce the distance to complete the row in no more than 25 minutes.

Scaling:
Reduce the total distance.

In case of injury or limitation, consider using a different machine that allows for pain-free range of motion. If you use a bike, double the distance.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:
For time:
Row 3,500 meters

Coaching cues:
With each stroke on the rower, focus on driving through your heels and keep your arms as straight as possible for as long as possible. Think of the drive portion of each rowing stroke like the first and second pull of a clean. The arms don’t bend until the legs finish their job.

Resources:
Rowing Technique Tips
Rowing: Body Position Tips
Rowing: Faults and Fixes

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Friday 250919

Service Cup Workout 4

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

♀ 80-lb barbell
♂ 115-lb barbell

Then,

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

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

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

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

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Saturday 250906

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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Wednesday 250903

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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Saturday 250830

Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
20 lateral burpees over the dumbbell
20 alternating dumbbell hang clean-to-overheads
200-meter row

♀ 35-lb dumbbell
♂ 50-lb dumbbell

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a grind. Move at a consistent pace and aim to complete at least 4 rounds. The loading of the dumbbell should allow you to complete your reps in 2 sets or less in each round. If you need a place to slow down and recover, do that on the rower. In workouts like these, take it one round at a time and don’t get ahead of yourself or bother looking at the clock — it will only disappoint you.

Scaling:
Reduce the load of the dumbbell. Reduce the reps of the burpees and the hang clean-to-overheads. Reduce the distance on the rower.

To reduce the complexity of the lateral burpees over the dumbbell, perform these as standard burpees. For the hang clean-to-overheads, consider muscle clean and shoulder presses or kettlebell swings.

In case of injury or limitation, for the row, consider a 200-meter run or a 400-meter bike. For the lateral burpees over the dumbbell, perform up-downs over the dumbbell or in place. For the dumbbell hang clean-to-overheads, perform hang clean and shoulder presses with a medicine ball or a single-arm Russian kettlebell swing if there is an overhead limitation.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
20 lateral burpees over the dumbbell
20 alternating dumbbell hang clean-to-overheads
200-meter row

20-lb dumbbell
35-lb dumbbell

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 12 minutes of:
10 burpees
10 alternating dumbbell hang clean-to-overheads
200-meter row

10-lb dumbbell
15-lb dumbbell

Coaching cues:
During the row, ensure you maintain the proper sequencing of each pull for the most efficiency and power output, and to preserve your energy and push harder for longer. Think about moving through each pull by initiating with a leg drive, then shifting your hips back, and finally pulling with your arms. On the return, it’s the opposite — the arms straighten, the hips flex, and then the legs bend.

Resources:
Rowing Technique Tips

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Wednesday 250827

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

♀ 125 lb
♂ 185 lb

Post time to comments.

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

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

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

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

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

95 lb
135 lb

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

35 lb
45 lb

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

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

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Monday 250818

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

♀ 95-lb barbell
♂ 135-lb barbell

Post time to comments.

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

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

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

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

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

65-lb barbell
95-lb barbell

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

35-lb barbell
45-lb barbell

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

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

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Friday 250815

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

Post loads to comments.

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

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell.

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

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

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.

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

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

Resources:
The Clean and Jerk
Power Clean and Split Jerk

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Friday 250808

Every minute on the minute, until failure:
1 power clean
2 power cleans
3 power cleans
… etc.

Continue this sequence until you are no longer able to complete the power cleans within the minute.

♀ 115 lb
♂ 165 lb

Post total number of power cleans completed to comments.

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a test of barbell stamina. In the first few sets, expect a lot of rest; however, the rest will begin to disappear very soon. You may want to consider a combination of quick singles and touch-and-go reps. Consider using a weight that is challenging, but allows you to get to 10 minutes.

Scaling:
Reduce the load of the barbell.

To reduce the complexity of the power cleans, perform hang power cleans or dumbbell power cleans.

In case of an injury or limitation, consider sumo deadlift high pulls or kettlebell swings.

Intermediate option:
Every minute on the minute, until failure:
1 power clean
2 power cleans
3 power cleans
… etc.

Continue this sequence until you are no longer able to complete the power cleans within the minute.

75 lb
115 lb

Beginner option:
Every minute on the minute, until failure: 1 power clean 2 power cleans 3 power cleans … etc.

Continue this sequence until you are no longer able to complete the power cleans within the minute OR you reach the 10-minute mark.

35 lb
45 lb

Coaching cues:
In the power cleans, focus on getting as tall as possible when you extend the hips and then driving the elbows around the bar quickly to arrive at the receiving position.

Resources:
The Power Clean

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Tuesday 250805

2 rounds for time of:
50 alternating dumbbell snatches
40 dumbbell lunges
30 lateral burpees over the dumbbell

♀ 35-lb dumbbell
♂ 50-lb dumbbell

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout contains two rounds with higher repetitions of each movement. With higher reps, manage your pace and move to rest minimally during your breaks. Athletes who want a challenge should go unbroken on the snatches and go right into the lunges. If you choose this route, buckle up and enjoy the ride. For the dumbbell lunges, carry the dumbbell however you like.

Scaling:
Reduce the load of the dumbbell. Reduce the repetitions of each exercise.

To reduce the complexity of the dumbbell snatches, perform hang dumbbell snatches. For the dumbbell lunges, perform without a dumbbell. For the lateral burpees over the dumbbell, perform burpees in place.

In case of an injury or limitation, for the dumbbell snatches, perform kettlebell swings or dumbbell cleans if there is an overhead limitation. For the dumbbell lunges, consider dumbbell step-ups to a low box or air squats to a target. For the lateral burpees over the dumbbell, perform up-downs.

Intermediate option:
2 rounds for time:
50 alternating dumbbell snatches
40 dumbbell lunges
30 lateral burpees over the dumbbell

20-lb dumbbell
35-lb dumbbell

Beginner option:
2 rounds for time:
20 alternating dumbbell snatches
20 lunges
20 burpees

10-lb dumbbell
15-lb dumbbell

Coaching cues:
On the dumbbell snatch, focus on keeping the snatching arm long through the middle of the pull as you accelerate. As you extend the hips, pull the elbow high and outside. Then turn your hand and punch the dumbbell overhead as you pull your body underneath the object.

Resources:
The Dumbbell Snatch
The Walking Lunge
The Burpee

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Saturday 250802

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

♀ 95 lb
♂ 135 lb

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

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

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

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

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

65 lb
95 lb

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

35 lb
45 lb

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

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

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Monday 250728

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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Sunday 250727

Rest Day

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Wednesday 250723

For time:
5 power cleans
20 shuttle runs (25 feet out and 25 feet back)
5 power cleans
20 bar-facing burpees

Rest 3 minutes

5 power cleans
15 shuttle runs
5 power cleans
15 bar-facing burpees

Rest 2 minutes

5 power cleans
10 shuttle runs
5 power cleans
10 bar-facing burpees

♀ 145 lb
♂ 205 lb

Post total time (including rest) to comments.

Stimulus and Strategy:
In today’s workout, you have three intervals to push through — move as quickly as possible through each interval. The rest between each set won’t be enough for full recovery, but just enough to allow you to push through the next interval. Use a weight for the power cleans that allows you to complete your reps in about 1 minute or less. Have fun with this one, and try to keep your foot on the gas.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell. Reduce the reps of the shuttle runs and the burpees.

To reduce the complexity of the power cleans, perform hang power cleans or use a pair of dumbbells. For the bar-facing burpees, consider bar-facing up-downs, or regular burpees or up-downs.

In case of an injury or limitation, perform single-arm dumbbell power cleans or kettlebell swings. For the shuttle runs, consider a 900/1,250-meter Echo bike.

Intermediate option:
For time:
5 power cleans
20 shuttle runs (25 feet out and 25 feet back)
5 power cleans
20 bar-facing burpees

Rest 3 minutes

5 power cleans
15 shuttle runs
5 power cleans
15 bar-facing burpees

Rest 2 minutes

5 power cleans
10 shuttle runs
5 power cleans
10 bar-facing burpees

105 lb
155 lb

Beginner option:
For time:
5 power cleans
10 shuttle runs (25 feet out and 25 feet back)
5 power cleans
10 bar-facing burpees

Rest 3 minutes

5 power cleans
8 shuttle runs
5 power cleans
8 bar-facing burpees

Rest 2 minutes

5 power cleans
6 shuttle runs
5 power cleans
6 bar-facing burpees

35 lb
45 lb

Coaching cues:
As you make the turn in the shuttle run, lower your body by bending the knees and hips. Then, stay low as you change direction and then accelerate into the next shuttle.

Resources:
The Power Clean
Shuttle Run Tips
Bar-Facing Burpee

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Monday 250707

10 rounds for time of:
4 deadlifts
3 hang power snatches
2 overhead squats

♀ 105 lb
♂ 155 lb

Compare to 240522.

Post time to comments

Stimulus and Strategy:
This is a sprint workout that should be a balanced challenge of metabolic and muscular fatigue. The goal is to hang on to the barbell and move through each round in as few sets as possible. Look back at your previous score to help navigate today’s effort. The deadlifts should feel the easiest of the three movements. Your capacity with the hang power snatch and overhead squat will determine your load for the workout. Choose a weight that allows you to complete the entire workout in under 15 minutes. Advanced athletes should be able to keep each round to less than 1 minute. Have fun!

Scaling:
Reducing the load of the barbell will decrease the difficulty of each movement, as well as the complexity.

In case of injury or limitation, consider using a dumbbell for the deadlifts and hang power snatches. If you have an overhead limitation, perform hang power cleans and front squats.

Intermediate option:
10 rounds for time of:
4 deadlifts
3 hang power snatches
2 overhead squats

75 lb
115 lb

Beginner option:
10 rounds for time of:
4 deadlifts
3 hang power snatches
2 overhead squats

35 lb
45 lb

Coaching cues:
Unless you are planning on performing the snatches immediately after the deadlifts, consider using a mixed grip on the deadlifts to save your grip. Then, put the barbell down briefly to adjust your grip before performing the hang power snatches.

Resources:
The Deadlift
The Hang Power Snatch
The Overhead Squat

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Friday 250704

Triple Deuce

As many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
22 burpees
22 air squats
22 pull-ups
22 sandbag ground-to-over-the-shoulders
722-meter run

♀ 40-lb sandbag
♂ 60-lb sandbag

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Army Sgt. 1st Class Jamie Nicholas, Army Sgt. 1st Class Gary Vasquez, and Army Capt. Richard Cliff, Jr., assigned to the 1st Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, died Sept. 29, 2008, in Yakhchal, Afghanistan, from wounds sustained when their vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device during mounted operations.

Stimulus and Strategy:
This Hero workout will test cardiorespiratory endurance and stamina, where completing 3 or more rounds is a general guideline to follow. Since this is a Hero workout, feel free to attempt it as prescribed, even if 3 rounds may not be within reach. The air squats can be performed quickly, while the burpees and pull-ups may need some pacing to be able to complete them at a consistent pace. The sandbag is intended to be light so 22 reps can be completed with minimal rest between each.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the sandbag. Reduce the reps of the movements. Reduce the distance of the run.

To reduce the complexity of the burpees, perform up-downs. For the pull-ups, consider performing jumping pull-ups or ring rows. For the sandbag ground-to-over-the-shoulders, perform dumbbell power cleans, hang power cleans, or even light medicine-ball cleans over the shoulder

In case of injury or limitation, perform a 1,750/2,500-meter Echo bike or 800/1,000-meter row in place of the 722-meter run. For the air squats, consider squatting to a target that allows for a pain-free range of motion.

Intermediate option:
As many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
15 burpees
15 air squats
15 jumping pull-ups
15 sandbag ground-to-over-the-shoulders
722-meter run

30-lb sandbag
45-lb sandbag

Beginner option:
As many rounds and reps as possible in 15 minutes of:
12 burpees
12 air squats
12 ring rows
12 sandbag ground-to-over-the-shoulders
400-meter run

20-lb sandbag
30-lb sandbag

Coaching cues:
Focus on using your hips and legs to launch the sandbag over your shoulders instead of solely pulling with your arms.

Resources:
The Burpee
The Air Squat
The Kipping Pull-Up
Running | Falling Forward
Sandbag Training
Jumping Pull-Up
The Ring Row

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