CrossFit's Workout Of The Day

Gwen

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

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

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

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx'd.

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

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

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

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2012 Regionals, Event 2

For time:
2,000-meter row
50 alternating single-leg squats
30 hang cleans

♀ 135-lb barbell
♂ 225-lb barbell

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Compare to 120428.

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout revisits a 2012 Regionals event. On the rower, focus on your breathing and maintaining a tall posture. Use the opening few hundred meters to settle into your pace. This shouldn’t feel like a 2K PR attempt, but continue to push the pace as best as you can throughout.

Stay smooth and controlled on the single-leg squats to minimize missed reps. The barbell loading should feel moderate to heavy, allowing for consistent sets of 3-5 unbroken hang power cleans. Manage your sets with short, deliberate breaks as needed. Opening with overly aggressive sets will only lead to long rest periods later in the workout.

Intermediate option:
For time:
2,000-meter row
30 alternating single-leg squats
30 hang cleans

♀ 105-lb barbell
♂ 155-lb barbell

Beginner option:
For time:
1,000-meter row
50 alternating reverse lunges
30 hang cleans

♀ 35-lb barbell
♂ 45-lb barbell

Resources:
Rowing
The Single-Leg Squat
The Hang Clean
The Hang Power Clean
The Reverse Lunge

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For time:
On a 2:30 clock:
20 front squats, weight 1
12 burpees over the bar

On a 2:30 clock:
16 front squats, weight 2
12 burpees over the bar

On a 2:30 clock:
12 front squats, weight 3
12 burpees over the bar

On a 2:30 clock:
8 front squats, weight 4
12 burpees over the bar

On a 2:30 clock:
4 front squats, weight 5
12 burpees over the bar

Rest the remainder of each 2:30 interval. Record your time for each couplet.

♀ 65/95/125/135/145-lb barbell
♂ 95/135/185/205/225-lb barbell

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is an ascending-load front squat ladder paired with lateral burpees over the bar. Each set runs on its own 2:30 clock, and your score will be the total working time across all five couplets. The front squat reps decrease as the load increases, while the burpees remain the same throughout. Each interval should take about 1:30-2:15 to complete, so scale the loading accordingly.

Move directly into the burpees as soon as you finish your squats. Settle into a steady rhythm and work to maintain a consistent pace from round to round. Have your plates organized and ready so you can quickly adjust the bar before the next interval begins. The barbell starts from the floor, and the first rep of each set may be taken as a squat clean.

Intermediate option:
For time:
On a 2:30 clock:
20 front squats, weight 1
12 burpees over the bar

On a 2:30 clock:
16 front squats, weight 2
12 burpees over the bar

On a 2:30 clock:
12 front squats, weight 3
12 burpees over the bar

On a 2:30 clock:
8 front squats, weight 4
12 burpees over the bar

On a 2:30 clock:
4 front squats, weight 5
12 burpees over the bar

Rest the remainder of each 2:30 interval. Record your time for each couplet.

♀ 45/65/95/105/125-lb barbell
♂ 65/95/135/155/185-lb barbell

Beginner option:
For time:
On a 2:30 clock:
15 front squats, weight 1
8 burpees over the bar

On a 2:30 clock:
12 front squats, weight 1
8 burpees over the bar

On a 2:30 clock:
9 front squats, weight 2
8 burpees over the bar

On a 2:30 clock:
6 front squats, weight 2
8 burpees over the bar

On a 2:30 clock:
3 front squats, weight 3
8 burpees over the bar

Rest the remainder of each 2:30 interval. Record your time for each couplet.

♀ 35/45/55-lb barbell
♂ 45/65/75-lb barbell

Resources:
The Front Squat
The Lateral Burpee Over the Bar

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For 4 rounds, complete as many reps as possible in 3 minutes of:
21 AbMat sit-ups
15 box jump-overs
9 squat cleans
Max toes-to-bars in remaining time

Rest 3 minutes between rounds.

♀ 95-lb barbell and a 20-inch box
♂ 135-lb barbell and 24-inch box

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is an interval-style effort with built-in rest, allowing for high intensity in each round. Push to maintain a hard pace on the sit-ups, box jump-overs, and squat cleans throughout. Choose a box height and load that let you move consistently and get right into the next rep without hesitation. Aim to hold larger sets on the toes-to-bars today, but avoid hitting failure too early. Use the 3-minute rest to recover as much as possible so you can attack the pace again at the start of each round.

Intermediate option:
For 4 rounds, complete as many reps as possible in 3 minutes of:
21 AbMat sit-ups
15 box jump-overs
9 squat cleans
Max toes-to-bars in remaining time

Rest 3 minutes between rounds.

♀ 65-lb barbell and a 16-inch box
♂ 95-lb barbell and 20-inch box

Beginner option:
For 4 rounds, complete as many reps as possible in 3 minutes of:
12 AbMat sit-ups
9 box jump-overs
6 squat cleans
Max plank hold in remaining time

Rest 3 minutes between rounds.

♀ 35-lb barbell and a 12-inch box
♂ 45-lb barbell and 16-inch box

Resources:
The AbMat Sit-Up
Box Jump-Over Variations
The Squat Clean
The Kipping Toes-to-Bar
Plank Hold Variations

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Laura

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

One person works at a time.

♀ 105-lb barbell
♂ 155-lb barbell

Compare to 210213.

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

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

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

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

One person works at a time.

♀ 80-lb barbell
♂ 125-lb barbell

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

One person works at a time.

♀ 45-lb barbell
♂ 55-lb barbell

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

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

♀ 105-lb barbell
♂ 155-lb barbell

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

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

♀ 75-lb barbell
♂ 115-lb barbell

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

♀ 35-lb barbell
♂ 45-lb barbell

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

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

♀ 95-lb barbell
♂ 135-lb barbell

Compare to 221229.

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

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

♀ 75-lb barbell
♂ 115-lb barbell

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

♀ 35-lb barbell
♂ 45-lb barbell

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

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For time:
100 double-unders
60 dumbbell deadlifts
100 double-unders
45 dumbbell hang power cleans
100 double-unders
30 dumbbell push jerks

♀ 50-lb dumbbells
♂ 70-lb dumbbells

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today, we have a very grip- and shoulder-heavy workout. Even with the heavy dumbbells, try to keep moving with minimal breaks through all movements. Aim to complete the jump rope in under 2:30 each time, and the dumbbell movements in no more than 6 sets each. As you get farther into this one, use your legs and hips to keep the weight moving. This workout will not get easier each round, so make sure you are confident with the loads and scales you select.

Intermediate option:
For time:
70 double-unders
60 dumbbell deadlifts
70 double-unders
45 dumbbell hang power cleans
70 double-unders
30 dumbbell push jerks

♀ 35-lb dumbbells
♂ 50-lb dumbbells

Beginner option:
For time:
60 single-unders
30 dumbbell deadlifts
60 single-unders
25 dumbbell hang power cleans
60 single-unders
20 dumbbell push jerks

♀ 10-lb dumbbells
♂ 20-lb dumbbells

Resources:
The Double-Under
The Dumbbell Deadlift
The Dumbbell Hang Power Clean
The Dumbbell Push Jerk
The Single-Under

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On a 1-minute clock for 8 rounds, complete:
100-meter sprint
Max clean and jerks

Rest 3 minutes between rounds. Score is your total clean-and-jerk reps.

♀ 75-lb barbell
♂ 115-lb barbell

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today's workout is 8 sprint efforts. Sprint the 100 meters as quickly as you can, get to the barbell, and complete as many clean and jerks as possible before the minute is up. Choose a light-to-moderate barbell load that allows you to cycle through reps quickly for touch-and-go reps. Practice barbell cycling in the warm-up to enhance your efficiency. Aim to complete the sprint in 30 seconds or faster, giving you around 30 seconds for clean and jerks.

Intermediate option:
On a 1-minute clock for 8 rounds, complete:
100-meter sprint
Max clean and jerks

Rest 3 minutes between rounds. Score is your total clean-and-jerk reps.

♀ 65-lb barbell
♂ 95-lb barbell

Beginner option:
On a 4-minute clock for 8 rounds, complete:
100-meter run
6 clean and jerks

Rest the remainder of each round.

♀ 35-lb barbell
♂ 45-lb barbell

Resources:
Running | Position Drill
The Clean and Jerk
The Power Clean and Push Jerk
The Power Clean and Split Jerk

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

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

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx'd.

Beginner option:
Same as Rx'd.

Resources:
The Hang Squat Clean

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8 rounds for time of:
5 box jump-overs
5 hang power cleans

♀ 155-lb barbell and a 24-inch box
♂ 225-lb barbell and a 30-inch box

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today, we have taller box jumps paired with heavy hang power cleans. Expect this to be a very high-power output workout that will challenge you more with each round. Choose a weight and height that allows you to maintain unbroken sets through the first several rounds. Be prepared to take a quick break after each set of box jumps to ensure you’re ready for that heavy barbell. Set that hook grip and get full hip extension on each rep.

Intermediate option:
8 rounds for time of:
5 box jump-overs
5 hang power cleans

♀ 105-lb barbell and a 20-inch box
♂ 155-lb barbell and a 24-inch box

Beginner option:
8 rounds for time of:
5 box step-overs
5 hang power cleans

♀ 35-lb barbell and a 16-inch box
♂ 45-lb barbell and a 20-inch box

Resources:
Box Jump-Over Variations
The Hang Power Clean
The Box Step-Over

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Quarterfinals Workout 2

For time, completed anyhow:
80 dumbbell hang squat cleans
40 bar muscle-ups

Use two dumbbells.

Time cap: 15 minutes

♀ 35-lb dumbbells
♂ 50-lb dumbbells

Post time or reps to the comments.

Visit the CrossFit Games website for full details, including Age-Group variations of the workout.

Resources:
The Dumbbell Hang Squat Clean
The Kipping Bar Muscle-Up
2026 CrossFit Games Quarterfinal Workout 2

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Open Workout 26.3

For time:
2 rounds of:
12 burpees over the bar
12 cleans, weight 1
12 burpees over the bar
12 thrusters

2 rounds of:
12 burpees over the bar
12 cleans, weight 2
12 burpees over the bar
12 thrusters

2 rounds of:
12 burpees over the bar
12 cleans, weight 3
12 burpees over the bar
12 thrusters

♀ 65/75/85 lb
♂ 95/115/135 lb

Time cap: 16 minutes

Visit the CrossFit Games website for full details, including Scaled, Foundations (beginner), and Age-Group variations of the workout. Adaptive versions of the workout can be found through WheelWOD.

Resources:
The Burpee Over the Bar
The Power Clean
The Squat Clean
The Thruster

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For time:
21 hang power cleans, first weight
15/21-calorie row
15 hang power cleans, second weight
10/15-calorie row
9 hang power cleans, third weight
7/9-calorie row

Rest 5 minutes

21 box jumps
15/21-calorie row
15 box jumps
10/15-calorie row
9 box jumps
7/9-calorie row

♀ 95/105/120-lb barbell and a 20-inch box
♂ 135/155/175-lb barbell and a 24-inch box

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s effort is two descending rep-scheme efforts with a 5-minute rest between each. Go into each piece with a “sprint” mentality. In the first part, the loading of the cleans increases, and the reps decrease. Expect the pulling redundancy to be in full effect. Focus on getting full hip extension and driving your elbows around the bar. In both efforts, push the pace on the rower as you are able. Work hard and have fun today.

Intermediate option:
For time:
21 hang power cleans, first weight
15/21-calorie row
15 hang power cleans, second weight
10/15-calorie row
9 hang power cleans, third weight
7/9-calorie row

Rest 5 minutes

21 box jumps
15/21-calorie row
15 box jumps
10/15-calorie row
9 box jumps
7/9-calorie row

♀ 75/85/95-lb barbell and a 20-inch box
♂ 115/125/135-lb barbell and a 24-inch box

Beginner option:
For time:
12 hang power cleans, first weight
9/12-calorie row
9 hang power cleans, second weight
7/9-cal row
6 hang power cleans, third weight
5/6-calorie row

Rest 5 minutes

12 box jumps
9/12-calorie row
9 box jumps
7/9-calorie row
6 box jumps
5/6-calorie row

♀ 35-lb barbell and an 8-inch box
♂ 45-lb barbell and a 12-inch box

Resources:
The Hang Power Clean
Rowing Technique Tips
The Box Jump

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For time:
5,000-meter air bike
30 kettlebell hang cleans
200-meter kettlebell farmers carry
3,000-meter air bike
20 kettlebell hang cleans
100-meter kettlebell farmers carry
1,000-meter air bike
10 kettlebell hang cleans
50-meter kettlebell farmers carry
500-meter air bike

♀ 35-lb kettlebells
♂ 53-lb kettlebells

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a longer endurance-based effort. Expect the first bike to challenge not only your endurance but your mental fortitude. Look to maintain a consistent pace on the bike. Find an RPM or cadence you can hold based on the distance. Higher cadences will be harder to hold for longer durations. Aim to perform the cleans in 3 sets or fewer. On each farmers carry, try to go a little further than you want to. Ultimately, try not to put the kettlebells down more than four times on any carry. On that last bike, give it one last push with everything you have left.

Intermediate option:
For time:
5,000-meter air bike
30 kettlebell hang cleans
200-meter kettlebell farmers carry
3,000-meter air bike
20 kettlebell hang cleans
100-meter kettlebell farmers carry
1,000-meter air bike
10 kettlebell hang cleans
50-meter kettlebell farmers carry
500-meter air bike

♀ 26-lb kettlebells
♂ 35-lb kettlebells

Beginner option:
For time:
3,000-meter air bike
20 dumbbell hang cleans
150-meter dumbbell farmers carry
2,000-meter air bike
15 dumbbell hang cleans
75-meter dumbbell farmers carry
500-meter air bike
10 dumbbell hang cleans
50-meter dumbbell farmers carry
250-meter air bike

♀ 10-lb dumbbells
♂ 15-lb dumbbells

Resources:
Rogue Echo Bike
Air Bike Setup
The Kettlebell Hang Clean
The Kettlebell Farmers Carry
The Dumbbell Hang Clean
The Dumbbell Farmers Carry

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Open Workout 18.1

Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
8 toes-to-bars
10 single-dumbbell hang clean and jerks*
12/14-calorie row

*Perform 5 clean and jerks with one arm, and then switch.

♀ 35-lb dumbbell
♂ 50-lb dumbbell

Compare to 180223.

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is Open Workout 18.1. In 2018, the men's and women's high scores were 15+ rounds (487 reps for men and 452 reps for women), and the average score in 2018 was about 9 rounds for both men and women. The trick to this workout lies in rowing just fast enough to complete the work quickly without burning out. Scale the toes-to-bars to hanging knee raises or lying leg raises on the floor to finish each round's reps in under 90 seconds. Perform 5 dumbbell hang clean and jerks on each arm, ideally selecting a load that allows you to finish each round in 1 minute or less. That said, even if you can't hit the target score, consider performing this workout Rx'd as long as you can maintain sound mechanics and are up for the challenge.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
8 hanging knee raises (chest level)
10 single-dumbbell hang clean and jerks*
12/14-calorie row

*Perform 5 clean and jerks with one arm, and then switch.

♀ 20-lb dumbbell
♂ 35-lb dumbbell

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
8 hanging knee raises (waist level)
10 single-dumbbell hang clean and jerks*
8/10-calorie row

*Perform 5 clean and jerks with one arm, and then switch.

♀ 10-lb dumbbell
♂ 20-lb dumbbell

Resources:
The Kipping Toes-to-Bar
Single-Arm Dumbbell Hang Clean and Jerk Cycling
Rowing Technique Tips
The Kipping Hanging Knee Raise

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Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
5 hang power cleans
20-second L-sit hold

♀ 125-lb barbell
♂ 185-lb barbell

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a weightlifting and gymnastics couplet. The loading of the barbell should be moderate to heavy. Performing singles is totally appropriate; however, if you are able to perform a few touch-and-go sets, get after it. For the L-sit holds, choose a variation that allows you to complete your holds in 3 sets or fewer. Expect the fatigue of your hip flexors and your abdominals to make the hang power cleans more difficult.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
5 hang power cleans
20-second L-sit hold with knees bent

♀ 95-lb barbell
♂ 135-lb barbell

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
5 hang power cleans
20-second plank hold

♀ 55-lb barbell
♂ 75-lb barbell

Resources:
The Hang Power Clean
The L-Sit
Plank Variations

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For time:
10-8-6-4-2 reps
Front squats
20-16-12-8-4 reps
Lateral burpees over the bar
10-8-6-4-2 reps
Power cleans

♀ 125-lb barbell
♂ 185-lb barbell

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today, you'll take on a descending-rep triplet that combines moderately heavy barbell work, paired with burpees. Choose a barbell load that allows you to move through the front squats in no more than 3 sets each round and perform quick singles on the power cleans. Plan to complete the largest set of lateral burpees over the bar in no more than 90 seconds.

Intermediate option:
For time:
10-8-6-4-2 reps
Front squats
20-16-12-8-4 reps
Lateral burpees over the bar
10-8-6-4-2 reps
Power cleans

♀ 95-lb barbell
♂ 135-lb barbell

Beginner option:
For time:
8-6-4-2 reps
Front squats
16-12-8-4 reps
Burpees
8-6-4-2 reps
Power cleans

♀ 35-lb barbell
♂ 45-lb barbell

Resources:
The Front Squat
The Lateral Burpee Over the Bar
The Power Clean
The Burpee

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7 rounds for time of:
7 deadlifts
5 hang power cleans
3 bar muscle-ups

♀ 105 lb
♂ 155 lb

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today's workout is a triplet that will help prepare you for the Open, challenging you to hang onto the barbell for a higher-volume workout. Shoot to complete the deadlifts and hang power cleans in under 30 seconds each, never breaking more than once. Plan to go straight from the deadlifts into the hang power cleans each round — if you need a break, take it before the final deadlift to go straight into the hang power cleans. Choose a bar muscle-up number and/or variation that allows you to complete the reps in under 45 seconds each round. If you are working on performing the Rx'd variation of the bar muscle-ups, scale the volume to just a single rep each round. Expect the deadlifts and cleans to have a compounding effect on the bar muscle-ups. Pause before jumping up to the bar and maximize the efficiency of your kip.

Intermediate option:
5 rounds for time of:
7 deadlifts
5 hang power cleans
3 bar muscle-ups

♀ 75 lb
♂ 115 lb

Beginner option:
5 rounds for time:
7 deadlifts
5 hang power cleans
5 jumping chest-to-bar pull-ups

♀ 35 lb
♂ 45 lb

Resources:
The Deadlift
The Hang Power Clean
The Kipping Bar Muscle-Up
The Jumping Chest-to-Bar Pull-Up

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Grace

For time:
30 clean and jerks

♀ 95-lb barbell
♂ 135-lb barbell

Compare to 240329.

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today, you'll tackle the classic CrossFit benchmark workout Grace, which should be a sprint! To get the most out of this workout, use a load that allows you to move well and cycle for 2-3 sets of 5 or more reps with very little rest between. The magic of this workout doesn't come from the volume of reps or the load, but how you push yourself to keep moving, hang on to the bar longer than you want, and immediately pick it back up when you don't want to. If you're scaling and can open with 20 unbroken reps, the load is likely too light. If you've done this workout before and have a score to beat that's within the 2- to 7-minute stimulus, go for it. If you have done this workout before and scaled, but think you can go heavier today, give it a shot. Even if you end up on the slower end of the intended time domain, that's OK for today.

Intermediate option:
For time:
30 clean and jerks

♀ 65-lb barbell
♂ 95-lb barbell

Beginner option:
For time:
30 clean and jerks

♀ 45-lb barbell
♂ 65-lb barbell

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

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Hidalgo

For time:
Run 2 miles

Rest 2 minutes

20 squat cleans
20 box jumps
20 overhead walking lunges with a plate
20 box jumps
20 squat cleans

Rest 2 minutes

Run 2 miles

If you've got a 20-lb vest or body armor, wear it.

♀ 95-lb barbell, 20-inch box, 25-lb plate
♂ 135-lb barbell, 24-inch box, 45-lb plate

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U.S. Army First Lieutenant Daren M. Hidalgo, 24, of Waukesha, Wisconsin, assigned to 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, based in Vilseck, Germany, died on Feb. 20, 2011, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, from wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. Two weeks before his death, he was hit by an earlier explosive device. Despite his injuries, he stayed in country and on patrols rather than return home. He is survived by his father Jorge, mother Andrea, brothers, Miles and Jared, and sister Carmen.

Stimulus and Strategy:
Happy New Year's Eve! Today’s workout is a Hero. If you have completed this workout in the past, look at your previous score to help navigate today’s attempt. Before the start of this workout, take a brief moment to remember why you are doing it — everybody has their own reasons. As always with a Hero workout, this is going to be a grind. Choose movement variations and loadings that allow you to keep moving.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell and plate. Reduce the distance of each run. Reduce the reps of each movement.

To reduce the complexity of the squat cleans, perform a hang squat clean. For the box jumps, reduce the height of the box. For the overhead walking lunges, perform walking lunges with a single dumbbell in the goblet position.

In case of injury or limitation, for the run, perform 3,200/4,000 meters on the rower or ski erg or 7,000/10,000 meters on the Echo bike. For the squat cleans, perform power cleans, plus a front squat, or power cleans if there is a squatting limitation. For the box jumps, perform box step-ups. For the overhead walking lunges, perform walking lunges with no weight.

Intermediate option:
For time:
Run 2 miles

Rest 2 minutes

20 squat cleans
20 box jumps
20 overhead walking lunges with a plate
20 box jumps
20 squat cleans

Rest 2 minutes

Run 2 miles

♀ 65-lb barbell, 20-inch box, 15-lb plate
♂ 95-lb barbell, 24-inch box, 25-lb plate

Beginner option:
For time:
800-meter run

Rest 2 minutes

15 hang squat cleans
15 box step-ups
20 walking lunge steps
15 box step-ups
15 hang squat cleans

Rest 2 minutes

800-meter run

♀ 35-lb barbell and a 12-inch box
♂ 45-lb barbell and a 20-inch box

Coaching cues:
During the overhead walking lunges, press the plate into the sky. Think about the biceps being in line with the ears as you press up and pull back on the plate.

Resources:
Pose Running Drills | Lean and Pull
The Squat Clean
The Box Jump
The Plate Overhead Walking Lunge
The Hang Squat Clean
The Box Step-Up

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Isabel

For time:
30 snatches

♀ 95 lb
♂ 135 lb

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a classic CrossFit benchmark. This effort elegantly combines technique of a complex lift and efficiency of cycling repetitions. The loading of the barbell should be moderate. If you can perform the prescribed loading safely and keep your overall time under 15 minutes, go for it. Otherwise, adjust the weight, dial in the technique, and get after it. If you have completed this workout in the past, look back at your loading and time to help you navigate today’s effort.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell.

To reduce the complexity of the snatch, perform hang snatches.

In case of injury or limitation, perform alternating dumbbell snatches. If there is an overhead limitation, perform cleans.

Intermediate option:
For time:
30 snatches

♀ 75 lb
♂ 115 lb

Beginner option:
For time:
30 snatches

♀ 55 lb
♂ 75 lb

Coaching cues:
When cycling snatches, bring the bar down the same way it got overhead. Focus on keeping the barbell close to your body and your weight back on your heels.

Resources:
The Snatch
The Power Snatch

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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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For time:
10 deadlifts
10 hang squat cleans
20 strict ring dips
8 deadlifts
8 hang squat cleans
16 strict ring dips
6 deadlifts
6 hang squat cleans
12 strict ring dips
4 deadlifts
4 hang squat cleans
8 strict ring dips
2 deadlifts
2 hang squat cleans
4 strict ring dips

♀ 145-lb barbell
♂ 205-lb barbell

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a challenging triplet with a descending rep scheme. The two weightlifting movements are difficult because of the moderate-to-heavy loading while the gymnastics exercise challenges your strict pressing stamina. Manage your reps and avoid pushing to failure early on. Expect the deadlifts to be the easier of the two weightlifting movements. Break the hang squat cleans as needed, but remember, the more you drop the bar, the more you have to pick it up.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell.

To reduce the complexity of the strict ring dips, perform foot-assisted ring dips or jumping ring dips. If you are choosing foot-assisted dips, use your feet or foot as much or as little as needed while still maintaining a full range of motion. For the deadlifts and hang squat cleans, use a pair of dumbbells or a medicine ball.

In case of injury or limitation, for the ring dips, perform box/bench dips or push-ups. For the deadlifts, consider sumo deadlifts with a barbell or kettlebell. For the hang squat cleans, consider breaking the movement into its component pieces of a hang power clean, plus a front squat. In case of a limitation, you could perform hang power cleans or front squats.

Intermediate option:
For time:
10 deadlifts
10 hang squat cleans
20 foot-assisted ring dips
8 deadlifts
8 hang squat cleans
16 foot-assisted ring dips
6 deadlifts
6 hang squat cleans
12 foot-assisted ring dips
4 deadlifts
4 hang squat cleans
8 foot-assisted ring dips
2 deadlifts
2 hang squat cleans
4 foot-assisted ring dips

♀ 105-lb barbell
♂ 155-lb barbell

Beginner option:
For time:
10 deadlifts
10 hang squat cleans
10 foot-assisted ring dips
8 deadlifts
8 hang squat cleans
8 foot-assisted ring dips
6 deadlifts
6 hang squat cleans
6 foot-assisted ring dips
4 deadlifts
4 hang squat cleans
4 foot-assisted ring dips
2 deadlifts
2 hang squat cleans
2 foot-assisted ring dips

♀ 35-lb barbell
♂ 45-lb barbell

Coaching cues:
With the heavier loading on the hang squat cleans, focus on jumping to full hip extension and getting the elbows around quickly so your elbows are high in the rack position.

Resources:
The Deadlift
The Hang Squat Clean
The Strict Ring Dip
Foot-Assisted Ring Dip Scaling Tips

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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