CrossFit's Workout Of The Day

For time:
21 L pull-ups
42 thrusters
18 L pull-ups
36 thrusters
15 L pull-ups
30 thrusters
12 L pull-ups
24 thrusters
9 L pull-ups
18 thrusters

♀ 35-lb barbell
♂ 45-lb barbell

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Stimulus and Strategy:
This workout will be a grind for most athletes. Expect the L pull-ups to be the most challenging, but if you have the capacity, give them a try, even if you need to reduce the reps or use a band. On the thrusters, try for big sets. You can almost always do another rep with the empty bar — you may not want to, but today is the day to go for it.

Intermediate option:
For time:
12 strict pull-ups
30 thrusters
9 strict pull-ups
24 thrusters
6 strict pull-ups
18 thrusters
3 strict pull-ups
12 thrusters
1 strict pull-up
6 thrusters

♀ 35-lb barbell
♂ 45-lb barbell

Beginner option:
For time:
15 ring rows
15 thrusters
12 ring rows
12 thrusters
9 ring rows
9 thrusters
6 ring rows
6 thrusters
3 ring rows
3 thrusters

♀ 15-lb barbell
♂ 25-lb barbell

Resources:
The L Pull-Up
The Thruster
The Strict Pull-Up
The Ring Row

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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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Push press 3-2-2-1-1-1 reps

Compare to similar 230509, 250120, and 260323.

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today's heavy day focuses on building strength overhead. Compare to your last heavy push press and use it to help gauge the loads you pick today. Build to a challenging single push press over the course of 6 sets, starting with a set of 3, then 2 sets of 2, and finally, 3 singles, building in load. Start at around 75% or more of your 1-rep max for the set of 3, and try for a PR on the second or third single, if you’re feeling good with sound mechanics.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx'd.

Beginner option:
Push press 3-3-3-3-3-3 reps

Resources:
The Push Press

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3 rounds for time of:
400-meter run
30 kettlebell snatches
20 kettlebell swings

♀ 35-lb kettlebell
♂ 53-lb kettlebell

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today's workout is a triplet that will tax your overall conditioning. A unique component is that the movements are redundant in their functions, and will place a significant demand on the posterior chain and grip. Switch hands as needed on the kettlebell snatches, but try to get through each round of snatches and swings unbroken or with one short break. Resist the urge to pace yourself on the run and push hard.

Intermediate option:
3 rounds for time of:
400-meter run
30 kettlebell snatches
20 kettlebell swings

♀ 26-lb kettlebell
♂ 35-lb kettlebell

Beginner option:
3 rounds for time of:
200-meter run
20 dumbbell snatches
10 dumbbell swings

♀ 15-lb dumbbell
♂ 25-lb dumbbell

Resources:
Running | Pulling and Foot Tapping
The Kettlebell Snatch
The Kettlebell Swing
The Dumbbell Snatch
The Dumbbell Swing

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For reps:
Tabata air squats
Tabata push-ups
Tabata AbMat sit-ups
Tabata walking lunges

Each Tabata interval is 20 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds of rest for 8 rounds.

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today's workout is made up of four back-to-back Tabata intervals. The Tabata interval is 8 rounds of 20 seconds of work, followed by 10 seconds of rest for each movement. Push to keep moving for as much of each 20-second effort as possible, shooting for at least 8 reps per interval. Expect the push-ups to be the most challenging. Rest as needed, but always try to squeeze out one more rep.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx'd.

Beginner option:
For reps:
Reverse Tabata air squats
Reverse Tabata push-ups
Reverse Tabata AbMat sit-ups
Reverse Tabata walking lunges

Each reverse Tabata interval is 10 seconds of work followed by 20 seconds of rest for 8 rounds.

Resources:
The Air Squat
The Push-Up
The AbMat Sit-Up
The Walking Lunge

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Quarterfinals Workout 3

For time:

3 rounds of:
50 double-unders
10 deadlifts, first weight

2 rounds of:
50 double-unders
10 deadlifts, second weight

1 round of:
50 double-unders
10 deadlifts, third weight

Time cap: 12 minutes

♀ 155/185/225-lb barbell
♂ 225/275/315-lb barbell

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Resources:
The Double-Under
The Deadlift
2026 CrossFit Games Quarterfinal Workout 3

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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

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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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5 rounds for time of:
2 rope climbs to 15 feet
15 GHD sit-ups
20 box jumps*

*Step down from the box.

♀ 20-inch box
♂ 24-inch box

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Stimulus and Strategy:
This triplet is all bodyweight movement, but it will boost your heart rate and leave your legs feeling heavy. Shoot to complete the early rounds in 3 minutes or less to account for fatigue later on. Finish the rope climbs in under 1 minute. If you have a rope climb, but not 2 in less than 60 seconds, scale to 1 rep per round. Otherwise, scale to a pull-to-stand and work on keeping the hips off the ground. The GHD sit-up sets should be fast. If you haven't been on the GHD recently, scale to parallel. If you've never been on it, practice a few as you warm up, but perform either weighted or unweighted AbMat sit-ups in the workout. Use the box jumps to either recover or push the pace, depending on how you're feeling. Complete the reps in less than 90 seconds or scale the height of the jump, even if it's to just a few inches off the floor.

Intermediate option:
5 rounds for time of:
1 rope climb to 15 feet
10 GHD sit-ups to parallel
20 box jumps*

*Step down from the box.

♀ 20-inch box
♂ 24-inch box

Beginner option:
5 rounds for time of:
3 pull-to-stands
10 AbMat sit-ups 15 box step-ups *

*Step down from the box.

♀ 12-inch box
♂ 12-inch box

Resources:
The Rope Climb (Basket)
The Rope Climb (Wrapping)
The GHD Sit-Up
The Box Jump
The GHD Sit-Up Progression
The AbMat Sit-Up
The Modified Rope Climb | Pull-to-Stand
The Box Step-Up

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4 rounds for time of:
Run 800 meters

Rest 3 minutes between rounds.

Compare to 241102.

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Stimulus and Strategy:
In today's workout, you'll perform 4 running intervals. Push each run as hard as your capacity allows. With 3 minutes of rest between each run, you'll have plenty of time to recover before the next effort. The rest will make this workout more challenging because you can hit each run at around the same time. Advanced athletes should push the pace from the first interval and hang on. Less experienced athletes should feel out the first interval and increase their pace across if possible.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx'd.

Beginner option:
4 rounds for time of:
Run 600 meters

Rest 3 minutes between rounds.

Resources:
Pose Running Drills | Lean and Pull
Pose Running Drills | Pose Alignment

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Every 5 minutes for 7 sets, for load:
3 push presses
2 push jerks
1 split jerk

Add weight each set.

Compare to similar 251124.

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today, you’ll take on a shoulder-to-overhead complex that has you completing 3 push presses, 2 push jerks, and 1 split jerk without putting down the bar. Build to a heavy set of the complex with all sets at 60% or more of your 1-rep-max jerk. Shoot to lift the heaviest load in your fifth or sixth set to have options to either go heavier if it goes well or reduce load and move better in the final sets. Take the bar from the rack and lift every 5 minutes. Spend some time drilling the push press and push jerk and practicing split-jerk footwork before beginning the workout sets. Focus on opening those hips to get the most power out of every lift.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx'd.

Beginner option:
Every 5 minutes for 7 sets, for load:
3 strict presses
2 push presses
1 push jerk

Add weight each set.

Resources:
The Push Press
The Push Jerk
The Split Jerk
The Strict (or Shoulder) Press

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2 rounds for time of:
15 shuttle runs
35 toes-to-bars
15 shuttle runs
25 strict pull-ups

One shuttle run is 25 feet out and 25 feet back.

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Stimulus and Strategy:
This is a longer workout that will challenge your endurance, stamina, and grip. To move through this workout as efficiently as possible, consider breaking the toes-to-bars and strict pull-ups into smaller sets, coupled with quick breaks to avoid muscular failure early on. Move through the shuttle runs at a quick pace; scale as needed to complete each set in under 2 minutes. Complete the toes-to-bars and pull-ups each in 3 minutes or less.

Intermediate option:
2 rounds for time of:
15 shuttle runs
25 toes-to-bars
15 shuttle runs
15 strict pull-ups

One shuttle run is 25 feet out and 25 feet back.

Beginner option:
2 rounds for time of:
5 shuttle runs
25 hanging knee raises
5 shuttle runs
15 ring rows

One shuttle run is 25 feet out and 25 feet back.

Resources:
Shuttle Run Tips
The Kipping Toes-to-Bar
The Strict Pull-Up
The Kipping Hanging Knee Raise
The Ring Row

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Hang power snatch 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 reps

Compare to similar 230122.

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today's workout is a heavy day. Keep in mind that heavy is relative to each athlete. Be sure to keep track of your heaviest lift, so you can compare it to future lifts. Start between 60-70% of your 1-rep max, and take small jumps, building from there. Rest about 2 minutes between sets. Increase loading across each lift if possible. If you miss a lift, reduce the weight and make the needed corrections before building back up.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx'd.

Beginner option:
Same as Rx'd.

Resources:
The Hang Power Snatch

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Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 8 minutes of:
10 overhead squats
5 chest-to-bar pull-ups

♀ 65-lb barbell
♂ 95-lb barbell

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today we have 8 minutes of fast transitions — 100+ total reps, and no rest for the shoulders or grip. Think 80+ overhead squats and 40+ chest-to-bar pull-ups. This is a lot of work in a short time. Make it a goal to hold a round every minute, shooting for 8 rounds. Overhead squat loading must allow for straight arms overhead and a full depth, flat foot position at the bottom of the squat. Due to the expectation of fast transitions, the chest-to-bar option needs to be relatively easy for the first half of the workout, but as fatigue sets in, it will quickly become more challenging. For advanced athletes, shoot for 40-second rounds.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 8 minutes of:
10 overhead squats
3 chest-to-bar pull-ups

♀ 55-lb barbell
♂ 75-lb barbell

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 8 minutes of:
10 overhead squats
5 ring rows

♀ 35-lb barbell
♂ 45-lb barbell

Resources:
The Overhead Squat
The Chest-to-Bar Pull-Up
The Ring Row

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Annie

50-40-30-20-10 reps for time of:
Double-unders
AbMat sit-ups

Then, complete the following post-workout skill work.

Every minute on the minute for 6 minutes:
25-foot handstand walk

Compare to 230104.

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today's workout is a fast, simple benchmark that will allow you to recover while still bringing intensity. Look at your previous attempt to compare the score. Scale the double-unders to allow for a fast pace. Reduce reps first, and then substitute single-unders if needed. Perform the skill work after the workout when you have had an opportunity to return to equilibrium. Use this time to practice positioning and technique. Don’t blaze through with “sloppy” technique.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx'd.

Beginner option:
30-20-10 reps for time of:
Single-unders
Anchored sit-ups

Resources:
The Double-Under
The AbMat Sit-Up
The Handstand Walk
The Single-Under
The Anchored Sit-Up

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Topsy

Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 25 minutes of:
3 muscle-ups
8 thrusters
17-calorie row

♀ 75-lb barbell
♂ 115-lb barbell

Compare to 250627.

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today's workout is in honor of McCoy “Topsy” Turner. Turner was a beloved member of the CrossFit community and a former Seminar Staff Flowmaster, who died by suicide on March 8, 2025, after a long battle with complex post-traumatic stress. Turner served for 17 years in the Royal Navy, specializing as an exercise rehabilitation instructor. He was part of Operation Herrick when he served in Afghanistan before relocating to Bali and continuing his work in CrossFit education. Turner worked more than 250 seminars and exemplified excellence and service. Known for his warmth, kindness, and extreme selflessness, he touched the lives of many. Turner is survived by his sons, Brodie and Tommy.

This Hero workout is a triplet where you should attempt to move at a consistent pace throughout. Choose a thruster loading and ring muscle-up volume that allows you to complete unbroken sets each round. Row at a pace that allows for some recovery. Since this is a Hero workout, attempt it Rx'd if you can perform the movements safely and effectively, even if the intended stimulus is not met. Embrace the challenge.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 25 minutes of:
3 jumping muscle-ups
8 thrusters
17-calorie row

♀ 55-lb barbell
♂ 75-lb barbell

Beginner option:
Every 5 minutes for 25 minutes, complete:
3 low-ring muscle-up transitions
8 thrusters
12-calorie row

♀ 35-lb barbell
♂ 45-lb barbell

Resources:
The Kipping Muscle-Up
The Thruster
Rowing Technique Tips
The Jumping Ring Muscle-Up
Low-Ring Muscle-Up Scaling
CrossFit Hero and Tribute Workouts

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Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 8 minutes of:
8 box jumps
1 rope climb to 15 feet

♀ 20-inch box
♂ 24-inch box

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today's workout is a sprinty, lower-body push to upper-body pull couplet that will have you wishing there were more rope climbs.Get ready for 80 or more box jumps with a quick rope climb between sets to break them up. Each set of box jumps should be completed between 20 and 40 seconds, even with a step down. The rope climbs should be completed in less than 40 seconds, including transition time and rest. Most of you should try to complete 8-10 rounds, with some moving a little slower and some advanced athletes pushing beyond 12 rounds. Make choices that allow for intensity over task accomplishment. If we always train slowly, we will always be slow.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 8 minutes of:
8 box jumps
1 rope climb to 12 feet

♀ 20-inch box
♂ 24-inch box

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 8 minutes of:
8 box jumps
1 pull-to-stand

♀ 12-inch box
♂ 12-inch box

Resources:
The Box Jump
The Rope Climb (Wrapping)
The Rope Climb (Basket)
The Modified Rope Climb | Pull-to-Stand

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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

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

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For time:
400-meter run
30 toes-to-bars
400-meter run
10 wall walks
400-meter run
30 toes-to-bars
400-meter run

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Stimulus and Strategy:
This bodyweight workout will challenge your core stamina in different ways. Push the pace on the run efforts, finishing each in 2 minutes or less. If needed, scale to either 300 or 200 meters to practice running at a faster pace. Scale the toes-to-bar volume first and then, if needed, substitute with knees-to-chests or hanging knee raises to maintain sets of 5 or more. Finish the toes-to-bar variation in under 3 minutes each set. Prioritize full range of motion wall walks if possible. If you can climb the wall fully without losing control or bending your elbows, but the volume is too high, reduce it to 5 or 7 reps. If you can't fully climb the wall without losing a straight arm, scale the range of motion.

Intermediate option:
For time:
400-meter run
30 hanging knee raises to chest level
400-meter run
5 wall walks
400-meter run
30 hanging knee raises to chest level
400-meter run

Beginner option:
For time:
200-meter run
20 hanging knee raises to waist level
200-meter run
5 inchworms + push-ups
200-meter run
20 hanging knee raises to waist level
200-meter run

Resources:
Running | Change in Support Drill
The Kipping Toes-to-Bar
The Wall Walk
The Kipping Hanging Knee Raise

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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

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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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Rest Day

You Bombed 26.1. Good. Here's Why.

You crashed and burned on the first Open workout. Now what? Before you pack up your grips and walk away, consider this: that disaster might be exactly what you needed. Here's how to reframe your worst performance into the fuel that powers your best one.

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Back squat 8-8-8-8-8 reps

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today's workout is a heavy day. Ensure all 5 sets are heavy enough to be actual working sets where you’re getting stronger. All sets should be at least 70% of your 1-rep max or a load that feels moderately heavy. Look at the recent 5-rep back squat day from Oct. 20, 2025, to get an idea of your capacity for performing 8 reps in today's effort. Note that today you can build to a heavy set over the course of 5 working sets. That said, all sets should be challenging. Heavy is the goal today, but always prioritize mechanics, only going as heavy as technique allows.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:
Same as Rx’d.

Resources:
The Back Squat

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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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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.

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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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Every 4 minutes for 5 rounds, complete:
400-meter run
2 legless rope climbs to 15 feet

Rest in the remaining time.

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today's workout consists of five sprints. Complete each round as quickly as possible and rest with the remaining time of the 4-minute interval. Push the pace of the run to finish each in 2 minutes or less. Following the run, take the opportunity to practice a challenging rope climb variation. Remember, regardless of how you approach this workout, you should have at least 30 seconds of rest before starting the next round. Scale accordingly.

Intermediate option:
Every 4 minutes for 5 rounds, complete:
400-meter run
2 rope climbs to 15 feet

Rest in the remaining time.

Beginner option:
Every 4 minutes for 5 rounds, complete:
200-meter run
4 pull-to-stands

Rest in the remaining time.

Resources:
Running | Line Drills
The Legless Rope Climb
The Rope Climb (Basket)
The Rope Climb (Wrapping)
Modified Rope Climb | Pull-to-Stand

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Open Workout 26.1

For time:
20 wall-ball shots
18 box jump-overs
30 wall-ball shots
18 box jump-overs
40 wall-ball shots
18 medicine-ball box step-overs
66 wall-ball shots
18 medicine-ball box step-overs
40 wall-ball shots
18 box jump-overs
30 wall-ball shots
18 box jump-overs
20 wall-ball shots

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

Time cap: 12 minutes

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Resources:
The Wall-Ball Shot
Box Jump-Over Variations
CrossFit Open Workout 26.1

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3 rounds for time of:
100 double-unders
25 burpees to a target
15 knees-to-elbows

Use your knees-to-elbows bar as the target for your burpees.

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today, we have a tough workout that will tax your shoulders and coordination under fatigue. Maintain relaxed shoulders, and aim to complete double-unders in 2 minutes or less. Find a target for your burpees that is optimally 6 inches out of your reach. The goal for today is consistency — try to maintain a pace of 2 minutes or less on your burpees. Emphasize a hard press down on the knees-to-elbows; choose a scale that allows you to complete these in 1 minute or less. Maintain short breaks and stay consistent in each round.

Intermediate option:
3 rounds for time of:
50 double-unders
20 burpees to a target
15 hanging knee raises to chest height

Use your hanging knee raise bar as the target for your burpees.

Beginner option:
3 rounds for time of:
50 single-unders
15 burpees
15 hanging knee raises

Resources:
The Double-Under
Burpee to a Target Tips
The Kipping Knees-to-Elbows
Knees-to-Elbows Tips
The Burpee
The Kipping Hanging Knee Raise

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For time:
60/75-calorie row
21 back squats
60/75-calorie row
15 back squats
60/75-calorie row
9 back squats

♀ 125-lb barbell
♂ 185-lb barbell

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today's workout is a mix of longer monostructural efforts, while moving a moderate to heavy barbell. The loading of the barbell should be moderate and allow you to complete your set of 21 in 2 sets or less, but try to move at a smooth pace and push for unbroken reps. If available, take the barbell from a rack. If you are taking the barbell from the floor, consider using a weight you can safely get from the ground to your back rack. If you are uncomfortable transferring the barbell to the back rack, a front squat is a great alternative. For the row, move at a consistent pace, remember to breathe, and focus on your stroke rate. A manageable stroke rate will help you stay locked in and ready for your next set of back squats. If you want to push the pace, increase your stroke rate.

Intermediate option:
For time:
45/60-calorie row
21 back squats
45/60-calorie row
15 back squats
45/60-calorie row
9 back squats

♀ 95-lb barbell
♂ 135-lb barbell

Beginner option:
For time:
21/30-calorie row
21 back squats
21/30-calorie row
15 back squats
21/30-calorie row
9 back squats

♀ 35-lb barbell
♂ 45-lb barbell

Resources:
Rowing | Body Position Tips
Rowing Stroke Rate Tips With Shane Farmer
The Back Squat

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2 rounds for total rounds and reps:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 3 minutes of:
100-meter run
10 pull-ups

Followed immediately by as many reps as possible in 3 minutes of:
Freestanding handstand hold*

Rest 2 minutes before starting the second round.
*Every second of the handstand hold is a rep.

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Stimulus and Strategy:
This workout is a back-to-back combination of a sprint couplet and a high-skill gymnastics hold with a brief rest between rounds. Shoot to get at least 2 rounds in the first AMRAP by sprinting as fast as possible. Then, flip a switch, slow down, and try to manage a higher-skill movement under fatigue. Push the runs faster than usual and scale the pull-ups as needed to minimize rest. Remain on your hands for 5 seconds at a time on the handstand holds; it’s OK to shuffle a bit. If a 5-second freestanding inversion isn't manageable, scale to a handstand hold on the wall, a pike handstand hold, or a plank variation. The goal is to accumulate at least 1 minute of the hold across the 3-minute AMRAP. Complete this whole sequence twice with no rest between AMRAPs and 2 minutes of rest between rounds.

Intermediate option:
2 rounds for total rounds and reps:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 3 minutes of:
100-meter run
5 pull-ups

Followed immediately by as many reps as possible in 3 minutes of:
Handstand hold against the wall *

Rest 2 minutes between starting the second round.
*Every second of the handstand hold is a rep.

Beginner option:
2 rounds for total rounds and reps:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 3 minutes of:
100-meter run
5 jumping pull-ups

Followed immediately by as many reps as possible in 3 minutes of:
Pike hold *

Rest 2 minutes between rounds.
*Every second of the pike hold is a rep.

Resources:
Running | Pulling and Foot Tapping
The Kipping Pull-Up Jumping Pull-Up Progression
The Freestanding Handstand Hold
Handstand Hold Progression
Handstand Hold Scaling

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Rest Day

The One-and-Done Approach to CrossFit Open Workouts

When the Open workout drops, most athletes plan to redo it multiple times to improve their score. But that strategy might be sabotaging your training week and missing the point of the competition entirely. Here's why you should approach every Open workout with a "one-and-done" mindset and treat it like the championship it is.

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For time:
2 bar muscle-ups
60 double-unders
4 bar muscle-ups
50 double-unders
6 bar muscle-ups
40 double-unders
8 bar muscle-ups
30 double-unders
10 bar muscle-ups
20 double-unders

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today's workout contains high-skill movements aimed at Open prep, with an emphasis on movement efficiency and rest management. Push for unbroken bar muscle-ups early in the workout — if necessary, one to two breaks in the larger sets to manage muscle fatigue and avoid failure. Keep the double-unders to 1:30 or less for the first round. Advanced athletes could be closer to finishing this set in less than a minute.

Intermediate option:
For time:
2 bar muscle-ups (or leg-assisted bar muscle-ups)
50 double-unders
3 bar muscle-ups (or leg-assisted bar muscle-ups)
40 double-unders
4 bar muscle-ups (or leg-assisted bar muscle-ups)
30 double-unders
5 bar muscle-ups (or leg-assisted bar muscle-ups)
20 double-unders
6 bar muscle-ups (or leg-assisted bar muscle-ups)
10 double-unders

Beginner option:
For time:
2 pull-ups (strict, kipping, or chest-to-bar)
40 single-unders
3 pull-ups (strict, kipping, or chest-to-bar)
30 single-unders
4 pull-ups (strict, kipping, or chest-to-bar)
20 single-unders
5 pull-ups (strict, kipping, or chest-to-bar)
10 single-unders
6 pull-ups (strict, kipping, or chest-to-bar)
10 single-unders

Resources:
The Kipping Bar Muscle-Up
The Double-Under
Foot-Assisted Bar Muscle-Up Tips
The Strict Pull-Up
The Kipping Pull-Up
The Kipping Chest-to-Bar Pull-Up
The Single-Under

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