4 rounds for reps of:
40 seconds of dumbbell push presses
20 seconds of rest
40 seconds of dumbbell deadlifts
20 seconds of rest
40 seconds of double-unders
20 seconds of rest
♀ 35-lb dumbbells
♂ 50-lb dumbbells
Post total reps to the comments.
Stimulus and Strategy:
Today, we have an interval workout. Shoot for 10 or more push presses, 15 or more deadlifts, and 20 or more double-unders per round. Scale as needed to hit these rep ranges. Try to keep moving for as much of each working interval as possible. The dumbbell deadlifts can be performed with the dumbbells inside or outside the legs. The key is to choose a weight that allows you to keep moving throughout each interval.
Intermediate option:
4 rounds for reps of:
40 seconds of dumbbell push presses
20 seconds of rest
40 seconds of dumbbell deadlifts
20 seconds of rest
40 seconds of double-unders
20 seconds of rest
♀ 20-lb dumbbells
♂ 35-lb dumbbells
Beginner option:
4 rounds for reps of:
40 seconds of dumbbell push presses
20 seconds of rest
40 seconds of dumbbell deadlifts
20 seconds of rest
40 seconds of single-unders
20 seconds of rest
♀ 10-lb dumbbells
♂ 15-lb dumbbells
Resources:
The Dumbbell Push Press
The Dumbbell Deadlift
The Double-Under
The Single-Under
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Open Workout 26.2
For time:
80-foot dumbbell overhead walking lunge
20 alternating dumbbell snatches
20 pull-ups
80-foot dumbbell overhead walking lunge
20 alternating dumbbell snatches
20 chest-to-bar pull-ups
80-foot dumbbell overhead walking lunge
20 alternating dumbbell snatches
20 muscle-ups
♀ 35-lb dumbbell
♂ 50-lb dumbbell
Time cap: 15 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 Dumbbell Overhead Walking Lunge
The Dumbbell Power Snatch
The Kipping Pull-Up
The Kipping Chest-to-Bar Pull-Up
The Kipping Muscle-Up
CrossFit Open Workout 26.2
CrossFit Open Workout 26.2 Tips
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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
Post time to the comments.
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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Quarter Gone Bad
5 rounds for max reps of:
15 seconds of thrusters
45-second rest
15 seconds of weighted pull-ups
45-second rest
15 seconds of burpees
45-second rest
♀ 95-lb barbell and a 35-lb dumbbell
♂ 135-lb barbell and a 50-lb dumbbell
Compare to 080413.
Post reps to the comments.
Stimulus and Strategy:
Today's workout is an interval sprint fest! Move fast, move well, find your threshold. Reps across all 5 rounds will be moderately challenging. They may feel slow in the moment, but you will think fast. The goal for each set is to perform 3-5+ reps within a 15-second work window, followed by 45 seconds of rest. The short workout window calls for unbroken movements. This is a one-to-three work/rest format, allowing for adequate recovery to push hard each round. Note that the recovery will feel shorter than you would like as the rounds compound. This is the battle! Can you maintain movement quality and rep consistency throughout the workout?
Intermediate option:
5 rounds for max reps of:
15 seconds of thrusters
45-second rest
15 seconds of strict pull-ups
45-second rest
15 seconds of burpees
45-second rest
♀ 65-lb barbell
♂ 95-lb barbell
Beginner option:
5 rounds for max reps of:
15 seconds of thrusters
45-second rest
15 seconds of banded pull-ups
45-second rest
15 seconds of burpees
45-second rest
♀ 35-lb barbell
♂ 45-lb barbell
Resources:
The Thruster
Weighted Pull-Up Tips
The Burpee
The Strict Pull-Up
The Strict Banded Pull-Up
From the Archives: Quarter Gone Bad WOD Demo
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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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Open Workout 24.1
For time:
21 dumbbell snatches, arm 1
21 lateral burpees over the dumbbell
21 dumbbell snatches, arm 2
21 lateral burpees over the dumbbell
15 dumbbell snatches, arm 1
15 lateral burpees over the dumbbell
15 dumbbell snatches, arm 2
15 lateral burpees over the dumbbell
9 dumbbell snatches, arm 1
9 lateral burpees over the dumbbell
9 dumbbell snatches, arm 2
9 lateral burpees over the dumbbell
♀ 35-lb dumbbell
♂ 50-lb dumbbell
Compare to 240301.
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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a previous Open workout. Be sure to look at your score from 2024 to help you navigate this effort. In the original workout, there was a 15-minute time cap; however, for today, if you need to push past that mark to finish, do it. Try to hang on to unbroken sets of the snatches for as long as possible. On the burpees, just keep moving — even moving slowly is better than not moving at all. The loading for the dumbbell should allow you to complete your set of 21 in 2 sets or fewer.
Intermediate option:
For time:
21 dumbbell snatches, arm 1
21 lateral burpees over the dumbbell
21 dumbbell snatches, arm 2
21 lateral burpees over the dumbbell
15 dumbbell snatches, arm 1
15 lateral burpees over the dumbbell
15 dumbbell snatches, arm 2
15 lateral burpees over the dumbbell
9 dumbbell snatches, arm 1
9 lateral burpees over the dumbbell
9 dumbbell snatches, arm 2
9 lateral burpees over the dumbbell
♀ 20-lb dumbbell
♂ 35-lb dumbbell
Beginner option:
For time:
12 dumbbell snatches, arm 1
12 lateral burpees over the dumbbell
12 dumbbell snatches, arm 2
12 lateral burpees over the dumbbell
9 dumbbell snatches, arm 1
9 lateral burpees over the dumbbell
9 dumbbell snatches, arm 2
9 lateral burpees over the dumbbell
6 dumbbell snatches, arm 1
6 lateral burpees over the dumbbell
6 dumbbell snatches, arm 2
6 lateral burpees over the dumbbell
♀ 10-lb dumbbell
♂ 15-lb dumbbell
Resources:
The Dumbbell Snatch
The Lateral Burpee Over the Dumbbell
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Fast and Heavy
For time:
21 dumbbell thrusters*
400-meter run
18 dumbbell thrusters
400-meter run
15 dumbbell thrusters
400-meter run
*Use two dumbbells.
Compare to 010210.
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Stimulus and Strategy:
This is the first workout ever posted on CrossFit.com. Just as it was posted back in 2001, no weight is listed for the dumbbell thrusters. Instead, the instructions were to use a heavy weight and move as fast as possible. Twenty-five years later, this workout is still a “bear” and is a potent dose of fitness. Choose a weight for the dumbbells so you can complete your thrusters in 3 sets or fewer, and push the pace of each run.
Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.
Beginner option:
For time:
200-meter run
15 dumbbell thrusters*
200-meter run
12 dumbbell thrusters
200-meter run
9 dumbbell thrusters
*Use two dumbbells.
Resources:
The Dumbbell Thruster
Pose Running Drills | Lean and Pull
Pose Running Drills | Pose Alignment
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Pre- and post-workout accessory:*
Max set of strict pull-ups
*Complete 1 set before and 1 set after the workout.
3 rounds for time of:
400/500-meter row
40 AbMat sit-ups
30 alternating dumbbell snatches
♀ 35-lb dumbbell
♂ 50-lb dumbbell
Post time and total strict pull-ups to the comments.
Stimulus and Strategy:
Today's workout is simple, yet challenging, with a goal time of 13-18 minutes. Each row is intended to be completed at a moderate-to-hard pace that allows for completion in 1:45-2:15 — scale the distances to get you close to these time range goals. The sit-up volume is high, and 40 reps will be difficult to achieve at a rapid pace, but shoot to complete these in no more than 2 minutes; scale as needed to do so. Choose a moderate dumbbell snatch load that allows you to complete at least 15-20 reps consecutively. The demand of this movement will be made more difficult due to the row and sit-ups that precede it. It will take time to establish the correct mechanics and the correct load prior to starting the workout.
Intermediate option:
Pre- and post-workout accessory:*
Max set of strict pull-ups
*Complete 1 set before and 1 set after the workout.
3 rounds for time of:
400/500-meter row
30 AbMat sit-ups
30 alternating dumbbell snatches
♀ 20-lb dumbbell
♂ 35-lb dumbbell
Beginner option:
Pre- and post-workout accessory:*
Max ring rows
Feet should be directly underneath the rings.
*Complete 1 set before and 1 set after the workout.
3 rounds for time of:
250/300-meter row
15 AbMat sit-ups
15 alternating dumbbell snatches
♀ 10-lb dumbbell
♂ 15-lb dumbbell
Resources:
The Strict Pull-Up
The Ring Row
Rowing Body Position Tips
The AbMat Sit-Up
The Dumbbell Power Snatch
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21-15-9 reps for time of:
Dumbbell box step-overs
Chest-to-bar pull-ups
♀ 35-lb dumbbells and a 20-inch box
♂ 50-lb dumbbells and a 20-inch box
Post time to the comments.
Stimulus and Strategy:
Today, you'll take on a grippy workout that will challenge you to be smart about breaks, while still pushing intensity. Choose a load that allows you to continue moving with minimal breaks on the dumbbell box step-overs. Plan to hold the dumbbells at your sides in a farmers-carry position. Scale the pull-ups as needed for you to complete the reps in 1-3 sets each round. The descending rep scheme should allow you to keep the intensity up even as your grip and shoulders fatigue.
Intermediate option:
21-15-9 reps for time of:
Dumbbell box step-overs
Pull-ups
♀ 20-lb dumbbells and a 20-inch box
♂ 35-lb dumbbells and a 20-inch box
Beginner option:
21-15-9 reps for time of:
Dumbbell box step-overs
Jumping pull-ups
♀ 15-lb dumbbells and a 12-inch box
♂ 25-lb dumbbells and a 12-inch box
Resources:
The Dumbbell Box Step-Over
The Kipping Chest-to-Bar Pull-Up
The Kipping Pull-Up
Jumping Pull-Up Progression
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Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 9 minutes of:
12 alternating dumbbell hang snatches
6 dumbbell overhead squats, left arm
6 dumbbell overhead squats, right arm
12 lateral jumps over the dumbbell
♀ 35-lb dumbbell
♂ 50-lb dumbbell
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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today, we have a short AMRAP with some intended pressing interference between the snatches and overhead squats. Efficient use of your hips in the snatch will save your shoulders a bit for the overhead squats. Keep your working arm locked out in the overhead squat to maintain the ability to push through fatigue. Use the lateral jumps to catch your breath and allow your shoulders to rest before starting the next set of snatches.
Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 9 minutes of:
12 alternating dumbbell hang snatches
6 dumbbell overhead squats, left arm
6 dumbbell overhead squats, right arm
12 lateral jumps over the dumbbell
♀ 20-lb dumbbell
♂ 35-lb dumbbell
Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 9 minutes of:
12 alternating dumbbell hang snatches
6 dumbbell overhead reverse lunges, left arm
6 dumbbell overhead reverse lunges, right arm
12 lateral steps over the dumbbell
♀ 10-lb dumbbell
♂ 15-lb dumbbell
Resources:
The Dumbbell Hang Power Snatch
The Dumbbell Overhead Squat
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Open Workout 20.2
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
4 dumbbell thrusters
6 toes-to-bars
24 double-unders
♀ 35-lb dumbbells
♂ 50-lb dumbbells
Compare to 220102.
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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today, you'll take on Open Workout 20.2. If you have completed this workout before, check your previous score. This workout consists of short and quick rounds. This means it's easy to come out at a fast pace and burn out too soon. Move at a consistent pace that allows for 1-2 minutes per round in the first half of the workout. Choose dumbbells that allow you to consistently perform 4 quality reps at a time. Scale double-unders to timed attempts or single-unders if needed to finish in less than 30 seconds. If you have done this workout before, tackle the toes-to-bars however you need to in order to improve your score. For all others, shoot to perform the 6 reps done in 1-2 smooth sets every round.
Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
4 dumbbell thrusters
6 knees-to-armpits
30 seconds of double-unders
♀ 20-lb dumbbells
♂ 35-lb dumbbells
Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
4 dumbbell thrusters
6 hanging knee raises
24 single-unders
♀ 10-lb dumbbells
♂ 15-lb dumbbells
Resources:
The Dumbbell Thruster
The Kipping Toes-to-Bar
The Double-Under
The Kipping Hanging Knee Raise
The Single-Under
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For time:
400-meter run
50 dumbbell bench presses
400-meter run
50 ring push-ups
400-meter run
50 hand-release push-ups
400-meter run
♀ 35-lb dumbbells
♂ 50-lb dumbbells
Post time to comments.
Stimulus and Strategy:
Today, we have a longer workout that will challenge your upper-body pushing stamina. Choose loading and scaling variations that will allow you to maintain large sets and a quick pace on the run. Shoot to finish each run in under 2:30; push the last effort, knowing you are at the finish line. Make a plan for how you will break up your reps today to ensure you don't go to failure too early.
Intermediate option:
For time:
400-meter run
50 dumbbell bench presses
400-meter run
35 ring push-ups
400-meter run
35 hand-release push-ups
400-meter run
♀ 25-lb dumbbells
♂ 35-lb dumbbells
Beginner option:
For time:
200-meter run
30 dumbbell bench presses
200-meter run
30 ring push-ups with rings pushed out to a steep incline
200-meter run
30 hand-release push-ups from knees
200-meter run
♀ 10-lb dumbbells
♂ 20-lb dumbbells
Resources:
Pose Running Drills | Lean and Pull
The Dumbbell Bench Press
The Ring Push-Up
The Hand-Release Push-Up
Ring Push-Up Coaching Tips
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30-24-18-12-6 reps for time of:
Calorie row
Lateral burpees over the rower
Alternating dumbbell snatches
♀ 35-lb dumbbell
♂ 50-lb dumbbell
Post time to comments.
Stimulus and Strategy:
Today, we have a longer-duration triplet. Aim to complete the first set in 6 minutes or less. Stay smooth on this one — none of the movements should stop you in your tracks, and with the descending rep scheme, aim to keep the pace up. Choose a dumbbell loading that allows you to complete at least 15 reps to start.
Intermediate option:
24-18-12-6-3 reps for time of:
Calorie row
Lateral burpees over the rower
Alternating dumbbell snatches
♀ 20-lb dumbbell
♂ 35-lb dumbbell
Beginner option:
18-12-6-3 reps for time of:
Calorie row
Burpees
Alternating dumbbell hang snatches
♀ 10-lb dumbbell
♂ 15-lb dumbbell
Resources:
Rowing Technique Tips
The Lateral Burpee Over the Rower
The Dumbbell Power Snatch
The Burpee
The Dumbbell Hang Power Snatch
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For time:
2-minute plank hold
30 box jump-overs
100-meter dumbbell farmers carry
2-minute plank hold
20 box jump-overs
100-meter dumbbell farmers carry
2-minute plank hold
10 box jump-overs
100-meter dumbbell farmers carry
♀ 35-lb dumbbells and a 20-inch box
♂ 50-lb dumbbells and a 24-inch box
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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today, you'll take on a descending box jump-over challenge with plank holds and farmers carries mixed in. This will serve as midline work made extra challenging, thanks to an elevated heart rate. Aim to complete the plank holds and farmers carries in 2 sets or less. Make sure you hold a sound hollow position through all plank-hold efforts. If your hips begin to sag or pike, scale the movement. Move as quickly as you can during the box jump-overs, while maintaining confidence with each jump. Remember to stand tall with the dumbbells and move through the farmers carries with your shoulders pulled back and down.
Intermediate option:
For time:
2-minute plank hold
30 box jump-overs
100-meter dumbbell farmers carry
2-minute plank hold
20 box jump-overs
100-meter dumbbell farmers carry
2-minute plank hold
10 box jump-overs
100-meter dumbbell farmers carry
♀ 20-lb dumbbells and a 20-inch box
♂ 35-lb dumbbells and a 24-inch box
Beginner option:
For time:
1-minute plank hold
20 box jump-overs
100-meter dumbbell farmers carry
1-minute plank hold
15 box jump-overs
100-meter dumbbell farmers carry
1-minute plank hold
10 box jump-overs
100-meter dumbbell farmers carry
♀ 10-lb dumbbells and a 12-inch box
♂ 15-lb dumbbells and a 20-inch box
Resources:
The Plank Hold
Plank Variations
Box Jump-Over Variations
The Dumbbell Farmers Carry
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For time:
30 Russian kettlebell swings
30 kettlebell goblet squats
5 kettlebell Turkish get-ups, right arm
5 kettlebell Turkish get-ups, left arm
20 Russian kettlebell swings
20 kettlebell goblet squats
4 kettlebell Turkish get-ups, right arm
4 kettlebell Turkish get-ups, left arm
10 Russian kettlebell swings
10 kettlebell goblet squats
3 kettlebell Turkish get-ups, right arm
3 kettlebell Turkish get-ups, left arm
♀ 53-lb kettlebell
♂ 70-lb kettlebell
Stimulus and Strategy:
In today’s workout, your kettlebell is going to be your best friend. The loading should be moderate and allow you to complete your swings and squats in 2 sets or less. For the Turkish get-ups, perform all reps on one arm before moving on to the other. Rest as needed between reps. Remember that one full Turkish get-up is standing up with the kettlebell overhead and then returning to the starting position.
Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the kettlebell. Reduce the reps of each movement.
To reduce the complexity of the goblet squats, decrease the range of motion by squatting to a target.
In case of injury or limitation, for the Russian kettlebell swings, perform kettlebell deadlifts or single-arm Russian kettlebell swings. For the goblet squats, perform goblet lunges or air squats. For the Turkish get-ups, perform kettlebell windmills.
Intermediate option:
For time:
30 Russian kettlebell swings
30 kettlebell goblet squats
5 kettlebell Turkish get-ups, right arm
5 kettlebell Turkish get-ups, left arm
20 Russian kettlebell swings
20 kettlebell goblet squats
4 kettlebell Turkish get-ups, right arm
4 kettlebell Turkish get-ups, left arm
10 Russian kettlebell swings
10 kettlebell goblet squats
3 kettlebell Turkish get-ups, right arm
3 kettlebell Turkish get-ups, left arm
♀ 35-lb kettlebell for the swings and 26-lb kettlebell for the Turkish get-up
♂ 53-lb kettlebell for the swings and 35-lb kettlebell for the Turkish get-up
Beginner option:
For time:
20 Russian kettlebell swings
20 kettlebell goblet squats
4 kettlebell Turkish get-ups, right arm
4 kettlebell Turkish get-ups, left arm
15 Russian kettlebell swings
15 kettlebell goblet squats
3 kettlebell Turkish get-ups, right arm
3 kettlebell Turkish get-ups, left arm
10 Russian kettlebell swings
10 kettlebell goblet squats
2 kettlebell Turkish get-ups, right arm
2 kettlebell Turkish get-ups, left arm
♀ 18-lb kettlebell for the swings and 10-lb dumbbell for the Turkish get-up
♂ 26-lb kettlebell for the swings and 15-lb dumbbell for the Turkish get-up
Coaching cues:
For the kettlebell Turkish get-ups, take your time. Direct your attention to the kettlebell and focus on keeping the load over your body at all times.
Resources:
The Russian Kettlebell Swing
The Kettlebell Goblet Squat
Kettlebell Turkish Get-Up Tips
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On a 90-second clock, complete 5 rounds for reps of:
200/250-meter row
Max-reps strict handstand push-ups
Rest 90 seconds
Then, on a 90-second clock, complete:
200/250-meter row
Max-reps strict ring dips
Rest 90 seconds
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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout consists of pulling and pressing intervals. The goal is to finish each row in 1 minute or less and have around 30 seconds to perform the strict pressing movement. The one-to-one work-to-rest ratio should allow for just enough rest and an opportunity to push the pace on each row.
Scaling:
Reduce the distance on the row.
To reduce the complexity of the strict handstand push-ups, decrease the range of motion by placing one or two AbMats or mats underneath your head. For the strict ring dips, perform foot-assisted ring dips.
In case of injury or limitation, for the row, perform a 200-meter run or 500/700-meter Echo bike. For the strict handstand push-ups, perform pike push-ups or seated dumbbell shoulder presses. For the strict ring dips, perform bench or box dips or banded tricep press-downs.
Intermediate option:
On a 90-second clock, complete 5 rounds for reps of:
200/250-meter row
Max-reps pike push-ups with feet on a box
Rest 90 seconds
Then, on a 90-second clock, complete:
200/250-m row
Max-reps foot-assisted ring dips
Rest 90 seconds
Beginner option:
On a 90-second clock, complete 5 rounds for reps of:
200/250-meter row
Max-reps dumbbell shoulder presses
Rest 90 seconds
Then, on a 90-second clock, complete:
200/250-meter row
Max-reps bench or box dips
Rest 90 seconds
♀ 15-lb dumbbells
♂ 20-lb dumbbells
Coaching cues:
On the strict handstand push-ups, as soon as the head touches the floor, drive through your palms, squeeze your belly tight, tuck your chin, and push your head through your arms.
Resources:
Rowing | Faults and Fixes
The Strict Handstand Push-Up
The Strict Ring Dip
The Pike Push-Up
Foot-Assisted Ring Dip Scaling Options
The Dumbbell Shoulder Press
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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
Compare to 111229.
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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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Push press 5-5-3-3-3-1-1-1-1 reps
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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today is a heavy day. Keep in mind that heavy is relative to each athlete's capacity and experience. Look at your previous attempt to help navigate today’s workout. As long as you are working to your limits, you will benefit from this effort. Experienced athletes should plan to go as heavy as possible across all sets as long as technique and safety are maintained. Newer athletes should start light, focus on mechanics, and slowly add weight as they are comfortable.
Scaling:
To adjust the complexity of the lift, consider performing the movement with a pair of dumbbells or completing shoulder presses.
In case of an injury or limitation, consider using a single dumbbell or kettlebell. If you are unable to add load, consider handstand push-ups, pike push-ups, or push-ups.
Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.
Beginner option:
Same as Rx’d.
Coaching cues:
In an attempt to keep your torso more vertical in the dip-and-drive phase of the push press, visualize yourself keeping your shoulders and hips against a wall as you dip and drive.
Resources:
The Push Press
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3 rounds for time of:
4 rope climbs to 15 feet
40 GHD sit-ups
100-meter dumbbell farmers carry
♀ 35-lb dumbbells
♂ 50-lb dumbbells
Stimulus and Strategy:
In today’s workout, expect grip and midline fatigue to be a factor. Manage your reps on the rope climbs and be confident in your ability to complete the rep before attempting a climb. Use a load for the dumbbells that allows you to complete the distance in 2 sets or less. At the end of the day, choose options that allow you to complete the workout in 18 minutes or less. Use caution on the GHD — if you are not consistently using the GHD to perform sit-ups, consider the scaling options below.
Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the dumbbells. Reduce the reps of each movement.
To reduce the complexity of the GHD sit-ups, decrease the range of motion. For the rope climbs, reduce the height of the climb.
In case of an injury or limitation, for the GHD sit-ups, perform V-ups or AbMat sit-ups. For the rope climbs, perform pull-to-stands. For the dumbbell farmers carries, use one dumbbell or consider unloaded step-ups on a low box.
Intermediate option:
3 rounds for time of:
2 rope climbs to 12 feet
25 GHD sit-ups to parallel
100-meter dumbbell farmers carry
♀ 20-lb dumbbells
♂ 35-lb dumbbells
Beginner option:
3 rounds for time of:
3 pull-to-stands
20 sit-ups
100-meter single-dumbbell farmers carry
♀ 10-lb dumbbell
♂ 15-lb dumbbell
Coaching cues:
On the GHD sit-ups, focus on lowering your body with bent legs, while maintaining tension in your abdominals. Then when you are ready to come up, straighten your legs by squeezing your thighs and driving your heels toward the foot pad.
Resources:
The Rope Climb (Basket)
The Rope Cimb (Wrapping)
The GHD Sit-Up)
The Dumbbell Farmers Carry
The Modified Rope Climb
The AbMat Sit-Up
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Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 16 minutes of:
20-calorie row
20 wall-ball shots
20 pull-ups
♀ 14-lb medicine ball to a 9-foot target
♂ 20-lb medicine ball to a 10-foot target
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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today's workout is a triplet. Manage your pace on the rower to maintain consistent sets on the wall-ball shots and pull-ups. Aim to complete the wall-ball shots in two sets or fewer. For the pull-ups, don’t push to failure too soon. If necessary, consider smaller sets and quicker breaks.
Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the medicine ball. Reduce the reps of each exercise.
To reduce the complexity of wall-ball shots, lower the height of the target. For the chin-over-bar pull-ups, perform jumping pull-ups.
In case of injury or limitation, perform the calories on any machine available. For the wall-ball shots, perform dumbbell thrusters. In case of a limitation, perform medicine-ball front squats or medicine-ball push presses to a target. For the chin-over-bar pull-ups, perform ring rows.
Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 16 minutes of:
20-calorie row
15 wall-ball shots
10 pull-ups
♀ 10-lb medicine ball to a 9-foot target
♂ 14-lb medicine ball to a 10-foot target
Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 16 minutes of:
10-calorie row
10 wall-ball shots
10 ring rows
♀ 6-lb medicine ball to a 9-foot target
♂ 10-lb medicine ball to a 9-foot target
Coaching cues:
As your pull-ups begin to fatigue, focus on the back swing of your kip. Whether you are performing a kipping or a butterfly pull-up, the more you can press down in the back swing, the less pulling will be required to get your chin over the bar.
Resources:
Rowing Technique Tips
The Wall-Ball Shot
The Kipping Pull-Up
The Butterfly Pull-Up
The Ring Row
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12 rounds for time, starting with 1 and adding an exercise each round:
1 wall walk
2 candlestick rocks
3 burpees
4 push-ups
5 walking lunges
6 air squats
7 sit-ups
8 jumping squats
9 jumping lunges
10 broad jumps
11 handstand push-ups
12 single-leg squats
Perform this workout like the "12 Days of Christmas" song. In Round 1, perform 1 wall walk. In Round 2, perform 2 candlestick rocks, then 1 wall walk. In Round 3, perform 3 burpees, 2 candlestick rocks, and 1 wall walk. Continue adding a new exercise each round.
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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is all bodyweight movements. Scale the difficulty of each element so you can keep moving and perform the reps of each movement unbroken — more moving and less hook-gripping your shorts.
Scaling:
The exercises with the most reps are push-ups through jumping lunges — anywhere from 36 to 42 reps. Reduce the reps as needed or only perform the even rounds (i.e., in Round 1, perform 2 candlesticks, then 1 inchworm. In Round 2, complete 4 knee push-ups, 3 burpees, 2 candlesticks, then 1 inchworm. Continue adding two new exercises each even round).
To reduce the complexity of these bodyweight movements, reduce the range of motion. For example, on the wall walks, only take two steps toward the wall or perform inchworms. On the burpees, perform up-downs. On the handstand push-ups, perform dumbbell shoulder presses or pike push-ups. And for the single-leg squats, use a higher target, air squats, or even a narrow-stance air squat.
In case of injury or limitation, substitute equipment to preserve the movement function as much as possible, or choose an alternative suitable for your situation.
Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.
Beginner option:
12 rounds for time, starting with 1 and adding an exercise each round:
1 inchworm
2 candlestick rocks
3 burpees
4 push-ups from the knees
5 walking lunges
6 air squats
7 sit-ups
8 jumping squats
9 jumping lunges
10 broad jumps
11 dumbbell shoulder presses
12 box step-ups
♀ 10-lb dumbbell, 12-inch box
♂ 15-lb dumbbell, 20-inch box
Perform the workout like the "12 Days of Christmas" song. In Round 1, perform 1 inchworm. In Round 2, perform 2 candlesticks, then 1 inchworm. In Round 3, perform 3 burpees, 2 candlesticks, then 1 inchworm. Continue adding a new exercise each round.
Coaching cues:
As you lower yourself to the bottom of an air squat, think about grabbing the floor with your toes and “screwing” your feet into the ground. This will keep your knees tracking your toes and your entire foot in contact with the ground.
Resources:
The Wall Walk
Candlestick Conditioning Drills
The Burpee
The Push-Up
The Walking Lunge
The Air Squat
The AbMat Sit-Up
The Jumping Squat
Jumping Lunge Tips
The Broad Jump
The Kipping Handstand Push-Up
The Single-Leg Squat
Push-Up From the Knees
The Dumbbell Press
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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5 rounds for time of:
10 thrusters
20-second L-sit hold
30-second handstand hold
♀ 65 lb
♂ 95 lb
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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout combines a movement with an extensive range of motion with two static holds. Expect this effort to be more metabolic than you think it might be. The thruster weight should be relatively light and allow you to perform your reps unbroken. For the holds, choose variations that allow you to complete both in 3 sets or fewer. Perform the handstand hold against a wall.
Scaling:
Reduce the load of the barbell. Reduce the duration of the holds.
To reduce the complexity of the thrusters, perform the movement with a pair of dumbbells.
For the L-sit holds, bend the knees of one or both legs. For the handstand holds, perform pike holds or plank holds.
In case of injury or limitation, for the thrusters, perform single-arm dumbbell thrusters. If there is an overhead limitation, perform front squats. If there is a squatting limitation, perform push presses. For the L-sit holds, perform seated leg-raise holds. For the handstand holds, perform seated dumbbell shoulder press holds with one or two dumbbells.
Intermediate option:
5 rounds for time of:
10 thrusters
20-second L-sit hold, both knees bent
30-second handstand hold
♀ 55 lb
♂ 75 lb
Beginner option:
5 rounds for time of:
10 thrusters
15-second seated leg-raise hold, both legs bent
20-second overhead plate hold
♀ 35-lb barbell and a 10-lb plate
♂ 45-lb barbell and a 15-lb plate
Coaching cues:
To increase the thrusters' cycle rate, pull the barbell down from the overhead position. As soon as the barbell touches the shoulders, begin your next rep.
Resources:
The Thruster
The L-Sit
Handstand | Kicking Up to a Wall
L-Sit Variations
Handstand Hold Progression
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For time:
800-meter run
400-meter back-rack barbell carry
200-meter walking lunge
♀ Bodyweight barbell
♂ Bodyweight barbell
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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a grind. The goal is to keep moving. Push the pace of the run, but only as much as you can get back to your barbell and right to work on your back-rack carry. For the back-rack carry, take the barbell out of a rack, if possible. Otherwise, if necessary, reduce the load and take the barbell from the ground. The loading for the back-rack carry should be moderate and uncomfortable after the first 100-200 meters. Push through the doubt and challenge yourself to walk the entire distance without putting the barbell down. If you do have to put it down, remember, you’ll have to pick it back up and get it on your back. Shut out the negative thoughts and have fun with this challenge.
Scaling:
Reduce the distance of each movement. Reduce the loading of the barbell.
To reduce the complexity of the back-rack barbell carry, reduce the distance. For the walking lunge, perform a reverse lunge or reduce the range of motion.
In case of injury or limitation, for the 800-meter run, perform 1,750/2,500 meters on the Echo bike or 800/1,000 meters on the rower. For the back-rack barbell carry, perform the carry with one or two dumbbells in the front-rack position. For the walking lunge, perform low box step-ups.
Intermediate option:
For time:
800-meter run
400-meter back-rack barbell carry
200-meter walking lunge
♀ ¾-bodyweight barbell
♂ ¾-bodyweight barbell
Beginner option:
For time:
400-meter run
200-meter back-rack barbell carry
50-meter walking lunge
♀ 35-lb barbell
♂ 45-lb barbell
Coaching cues:
During the back-rack carry, place your hands just outside your shoulders and drive the elbows back toward the backside of your body. This will give your upper-back muscles a better opportunity to create a shelf to support the barbell.
Resources:
Pose Running Drills | Lean and Pull
The Back-Rack Barbell Carry
The Walking Lunge
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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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Back squat 3-3-3-3-3 reps
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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today is a heavy day. Keep in mind that heavy is relative to each athlete's capacity and experience. As long as you are working to your limits, you will benefit from today’s effort. Experienced athletes should build to a heavy set of 3 and plan to go as heavy as possible across all sets. Newer athletes should start light, focus on mechanics, and slowly add weight as they are comfortable.
Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell to maintain safety and the integrity of the lift.
To adjust the complexity of the lift, consider performing goblet squats with a dumbbell or kettlebell.
In case of an injury or limitation, consider squatting with a single dumbbell or kettlebell. You can also perform weighted lunges or unloaded air squats.
Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.
Beginner option:
Same as Rx’d.
Coaching cues:
To initiate the squat, squeeze your belly tight, bring your ribs down toward your hips, and without disengaging the abdominals, press your hips back and down.
Resources:
The Back Squat
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3 rounds for time of:
15 shoulder-to-overheads
30 burpee box jump-overs
♀ 95-lb barbell and a 20-inch box
♂ 135-lb barbell and a 24-inch box
Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a grind with a bit of movement redundancy. Don’t expect this workout to be blazing fast; instead, think of this effort as smooth and steady. The loading of the barbell should be moderate. Some will be able to perform unbroken sets, while others should aim to break no more than once. For the shoulder-to-overheads, choose push presses or push jerks. The push press will have an increased cycle time, while the push jerk will help produce more reps. And the burpee box jump-overs are a marathon, not a sprint.
Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell. Reduce the reps of the burpee box jump-overs.
To reduce the complexity of the shoulder-to-overheads, consider using a pair of dumbbells or performing shoulder presses at a reduced load. For the burpee box jump-overs, reduce the height of the box or perform burpee box step-overs.
In case of injury or limitation, for the shoulder-to-overheads, consider single-dumbbell shoulder presses or push presses. For the burpee box jump-overs, perform up-downs, plus box step-overs. If necessary, eliminate the box and perform up-downs.
Intermediate option:
3 rounds for time of:
15 shoulder-to-overheads
20 burpee box jump-overs
♀ 65-lb barbell and a 20-inch box
♂ 95-lb barbell and a 24-inch box
Beginner option:
3 rounds for time of:
15 shoulder-to-overheads
15 burpee box step-overs
♀ 35-lb barbell and a 12-inch box
♂ 45-lb barbell and a 20-inch box
Coaching cues:
As you dip in both the push press and push jerk, imagine running your shoulders and hips up and down a wall.
Resources:
The Push Press
The Push Jerk
Burpee Box Jump-Over Variations
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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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Mary
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
5 handstand push-ups
10 alternating single-leg squats
15 pull-ups
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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a classic CrossFit benchmark and continues to build off of the previous two weeks. Mary is Cindy’s older sister, metaphorically speaking. The pressing and squatting elements are more challenging, and there is an increase in pull-up volume. If you can perform one or all three movements as prescribed, you should attempt this effort as Rx’d. Manage your reps in each round. Don’t push to failure too early, remember to breathe, and take breaks as needed.
Scaling:
Reduce the overall duration of the workout. Reduce the reps of the pull-ups.
To reduce the complexity of the handstand push-ups, perform pike push-ups. For the single-leg squats, perform these to a target, such as a box or a bench. For the pull-ups, perform jumping pull-ups or ring rows.
In case of injury or limitation, for the handstand push-ups, perform dumbbell shoulder presses. For the single-leg squats, perform reverse lunges or air squats. For the pull-ups, perform foot-assisted pull-ups or bent-over dumbbell rows.
Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
5 pike push-ups
10 alternating single-leg squats to a target
10 pull-ups
Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
5 push-ups to a 24-inch box
10 air squats
15 ring rows
Coaching cues:
For the single-leg squats, focus on letting your chest lean over the thigh of the leg you are squatting on.
Resources:
The Kipping Handstand Push-Up
The Single-Leg Squat
The Kipping Pull-Up
The Pike Push-Up
Single-Leg Squat | Scaling
Push-Up Tips
The Air Squat
The Ring Row
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3 rounds for time of:
100-meter dumbbell farmers carry
10 muscle-ups
15 dumbbell snatches, right arm
15 dumbbell snatches, left arm
♀ 35-lb dumbbells
♂ 50-lb dumbbells
Stimulus and Strategy:
In today’s workout, use two dumbbells for the farmers carry and a single dumbbell for the snatches. The loading should allow you to perform the carry in 2 sets or less. For the snatches, aim to perform all reps unbroken, but two sets may be needed because of the grip fatigue and redundant movement function with the muscle-ups. Don’t push to failure on the muscle-ups in the first round. Manage your reps and minimize your rest breaks.
Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the dumbbells. Reduce the reps of the muscle-ups.
To reduce the complexity of the muscle-ups, perform jumping muscle-ups. For the dumbbell snatches, perform hang dumbbell snatches.
In case of injury or limitation, perform single-arm dumbbell farmers carries. For the muscle-ups, perform low-ring muscle-up transitions. For the dumbbell snatches, perform single-arm dumbbell Russian swings.
Intermediate option:
3 rounds for time of:
100-meter dumbbell farmers carry
5 jumping muscle-ups
15 dumbbell snatches, right arm
15 dumbbell snatches, left arm
♀ 20-lb dumbbells
♂ 35-lb dumbbells
Beginner option:
3 rounds for time of:
100-meter dumbbell farmers carry
5 low-ring muscle-up transitions
10 dumbbell snatches, right arm
10 dumbbell snatches, left arm
♀ 10-lb dumbbells
♂ 15-lb dumbbells
Coaching cues:
Because of the conflicting movement functions, focus on a tight, efficient kip swing during the ring muscle-ups, pressing the rings toward the hips and then, looking for your toes as you transition to the bottom of the dip.
Resources:
The Dumbbell Farmers Carry
The Kipping Muscle-Up
The Dumbbell Power Snatch
The Jumping Ring Muscle-Up
Low-Ring Muscle-Up Transition 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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