Rest Day

Featured Article:
Three Important Ab Exercises

The value of the glute-ham developer (GHD) sit-up, hollow rock, and L-sit as effective exercises for abdominal and hip flexor development cannot be understated. Some believe these movements, particularly the GHD sit-up, are harmful or ineffective for targeting the abs. This article emphasizes the importance of correct form and muscle engagement to reap the full benefits, such as improved midline stabilization, shoulder strength, and hip flexor function. In many conventional fitness programs, crunches are the staple. In CrossFit, we recommend a balanced approach that includes hip extension exercises like squats and deadlifts to complement abdominal training.

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5 rounds for time of:
400-meter run
1,600-meter Echo bike

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Scaling:
Today’s workout is a longer endurance-based effort. Push to complete a single round in 6 minutes or less. If you expect this workout to take you longer than 30 minutes, scale the distance of both the run and bike.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:
3 rounds for time of:
400-meter run
700-meter Echo bike

Resources:
CrossFit Online Course - Running
From the Archives: Running Technique
Rogue Echo Bike

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Diane

21-15-9 reps for time of:
Deadlifts
Handstand push-ups

♀ 155 lb
♂ 225 lb

Compare to 200602.

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Scaling:
Today’s workout is a classic CrossFit benchmark. If you have completed this workout previously, look back at your score. This workout is meant to be a sprint and completed in 10 minutes or less. The load on the barbell is meant to be moderately heavy and allow you to complete each round in 3 sets or less. Scale the handstand push-ups as needed to complete your first set in no more than 3 minutes.

Intermediate option:
For time:
21-15-9
Deadlifts
12-9-6
Handstand push-ups

♀ 105 lb
♂ 155 lb

Beginner option:
For time:
21-15-9
Deadlifts
12-9-6
Pike push-ups

♀ 55 lb
♂ 75 lb

Resources:
The Deadlift
The Kipping Handstand Push-Up
Handstand Push-Up Variations

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Featured Article
The Lowly Push-Up Revisited

The push-up is a commonly underestimated yet highly effective full-body exercise. Despite its frequent use in warm-ups and workouts, many athletes fail to perform push-ups with proper technique, leading to lost benefits. This article outlines the key elements of a "perfect" push-up, including correct hand placement, full-body tension, and proper scapular movement, while warning against common mistakes like flaring elbows and losing midline stability. It also provides a detailed progression plan for you to develop push-up strength and technique, highlighting the value of consistency and proper form in achieving push-up mastery.

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Complete as many reps as possible in 5 minutes of:
Shuttle runs

Complete as many reps as possible in 5 minutes of: Burpee bar muscle-ups

Complete as many reps as possible in 5 minutes of: Shuttle runs

1 shuttle run = 25 feet down and 25 feet back

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Scaling:
Today’s workout is a bit of a gut check and a test of your willingness to keep moving. Expect your muscular stamina and endurance to fatigue across each 5-minute effort. Aim to complete at least 4 shuttle runs per minute and 5 burpee bar muscle-ups per minute.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 5 minutes of:
Shuttle runs

Complete as many reps as possible in 5 minutes of: Burpee chest-to-bar pull-ups

Complete as many reps as possible in 5 minutes of:
Shuttle runs

1 shuttle run = 25 feet down and 25 feet back

Beginner option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 5 minutes of:
Shuttle runs

Complete as many reps as possible in 5 minutes of:
Burpee jumping pull-ups

Complete as many reps as possible in 5 minutes of:
Shuttle runs

1 shuttle run = 25 feet down and 25 feet back

Resources:
The Burpee
The Kipping Bar Muscle-Up

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For time:
25 hang power cleans
50 front squats
25 hang power cleans

♀ 115 lb
♂ 165 lb

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Scaling:
Today’s workout is a pyramid-style chipper with a moderately heavy load. Aim to complete the cleans in at least sets of 5 reps and expect the front squats to be a grind. In both movements, hang on for one more rep than you think you can. Focus on keeping the elbows high during the front squats and leading with the elbows out of the bottom of each rep.

Intermediate option:
For time:
25 hang power cleans
50 front squats
25 hang power cleans

♀ 75 lb
♂ 115 lb

Beginner option:
For time:
15 hang power cleans
30 front squats
15 hang power cleans

♀ 55 lb
♂ 75 lb

Resources:
The Hang Power Clean
The Front Squat
Going Deep in the Squat

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For time:
200-meter row
30-second plank hold
400-meter row
1-minute plank hold
600-meter row
1.5-minute plank hold
800-meter row
2-minute plank hold
1,000-meter row
2.5-minute plank hold

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Scaling:
Today’s workout is an increasing ladder of rowing and plank holds. Expect the plank holds to be much more challenging after rowing. Your goal should be to push the pace on each row and go unbroken on the plank holds. Perform the plank holds from your toes and forearms or with straight arms. Scale to your knees if you cannot hold from your toes for at least 30 seconds.

Intermediate option:
For time:
200-meter row
20-second plank hold
400-meter row
40-second plank hold
600-meter row
60-second plank hold
800-meter row
80-second plank hold
1,000-meter row
100-second plank hold

Beginner option:
For time:
100-meter row
20-second plank hold from the knees
200-meter row
30-second plank hold from the knees
300-meter row
40-second plank hold from the knees
400-meter row
50-second plank hold from the knees
500-meter row
60-second plank hold from the knees

Resources:
Rowing Technique Tips
Plank Hold
Plank Variations

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Rest Day

Recommended: Watch, “Interview With Terrence Ogden of Project Grit”

This year, Terrence Ogden, founder of Project Grit, completed a 75-mile ruck with 20 other participants, including several CrossFit athletes, and was struck by how natural a fit rucking is for people who train CrossFit. Rucking builds endurance, strength, and mental toughness. CrossFit is a great way to prepare for rucking and rucking is a great addition to a CrossFit program.

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Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
3 wall walks
6 thrusters
18 burpees over the barbell

♀ 125 lb
♂ 185 lb

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Scaling:
This will be a grind. The total volume of this workout will challenge the best of us. The technical portion of the wall walks and thrusters will become a challenge as the fatigue settles in. The goal is to complete 5 to 6 rounds. Scale by lowering the wall walk volume or range of motion, and lowering the thruster weight.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
2 wall walks
6 thrusters
18 burpees over the barbell

♀ 95 lb
♂ 135 lb

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
3 inchworms + push-up
6 thrusters
12 burpees over the barbell

♀ 45 lb
♂ 65 lb

Resources:
The Wall Walk
The Thruster
Bar-Facing Burpee Efficiency Tips
CAP Demo | Lateral Burpee Over Bar

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Weighted strict muscle-up 1-1-1 reps

Then,
For time:
30 ring muscle-ups
*Every time you break, perform 10 box jumps.

♀ 24 inches
♂ 30 inches

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Scaling:
Today, the goal is to see how much weight you can hold with your legs, using a medicine ball or on a weight belt around your waist, while performing a strict muscle-up. If you cannot perform a strict muscle-up, consider a strict weighted or unweighted pull-up. Beginner athletes can work on the low-ring muscle-up progression for 15 minutes. All athletes should add weight in a way that enables them to safely descend from the muscle-up or pull-up.

After the weighted strict muscle-ups, complete 30 muscle-ups for time. Push so you approach failure in your sets to avoid accumulating excess box jumps. With that said, if you have not yet reached 30 reps, cap the workout at a max of 6 sets.

Intermediate option:
Weighted strict pull-up 1-1-1 reps

Then,
6 sets for max reps:
Ring muscle-ups
*Following each set, complete 10 box jumps.

♀ 24 inches
♂ 30 inches

Beginner option:
15 minutes to practice the low-ring muscle-up progression

Then,
5 rounds for time:
6 ring muscle-up transitions
10 box jumps or step-ups

♀ 12 inches
♂ 20 inches

Resources:
The Strict Muscle-Up
The Kipping Muscle-Up
Developing a Muscle-Up
Training Threshold, Part 2: Muscle-Up
The Box Jump

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Featured Article

Training at a CrossFit affiliate is an ideal scenario. Here, we have all the necessary equipment and a built-in community of friends, supporters, and coaches dedicated to our success. But even if we go to a great affiliate, that doesn’t mean we need to forgo our own gym. With a workout area at home, we can work on the many movements included in CrossFit programming any time we want. Knocking out a few pull-ups or muscle-up transition drills while watching our favorite TV show is a great strategy to improve our pull-ups or muscle-ups. Every morning or evening is an opportunity to do some mobility work and practice air squats, thrusters, handstands, or any other skill we want to master.

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7 rounds for time of:
7 single-dumbbell devil’s presses
100-meter single-dumbbell carry

♀ 35 lb
♂ 50 lb

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Scaling:
The goal of today is to keep moving. This is grunt work with a low level of technique involved. Don’t use the dumbbell as a reason to take breaks. Try to complete this workout in under 15 minutes.

Intermediate option:
7 rounds for time of:
7 single-dumbbell devil’s presses
100-meter single-dumbbell carry

♀ 20 lb
♂ 35 lb

Beginner option:
7 rounds for time of:
7 single-dumbbell devil’s presses
100-meter run

♀ 15 lb
♂ 20 lb

Resources:
Single-Arm Kettlebell Farmers Carry

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Back squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 reps

Goal is 85% and above on every set

Rest 3 to 4 minutes between sets.

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Scaling:
The goal here is to start heavy and stay heavy. For those who know their recent max, holding 85% and above will be a great challenge. For all athletes, and particularly those who are newer to strength days, work at a weight that is challenging, but still enables you to maintain sound mechanics.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:
Back squat 3-3-3-3-3-3 reps

To make a lift more challenging, add an active pause at the bottom of the squat instead of increasing the weight. Strength will come from the quality and the time under tension, rather than from a heavier load on a single squat, especially if you load suboptimal positions.

Resources:
The Back Squat

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30-25-20-15-10 reps for time of:
Double-under crossovers
Toes-to-bars

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Scaling:
This is a twist on the classic CrossFit benchmark Annie. The idea is to increase the difficulty of the rope skill and mix it with a more advanced gymnastics movement. It is expected that you will trip more with the double-under crossovers than with the standard double-under. You may need to add a few singles between the doubles, but keep chipping away. The goal is to make it less than 7 minutes for the more proficient athletes, and up to 15 minutes for less-experienced athletes in order to practice these skills.

Intermediate option:
21-18-15-12-9 reps for time of:
Double-under crossover attempts
Toes-to-bars

Beginner option:
15-12-9-6-3 reps for time of:
Single-under crossovers
Hanging knee raises

Resources:
Double-Under Crossovers at the CrossFit Games
Single-Under Crossovers
The Kipping Toes-to-Bar

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Featured Article 15 Years as an Affiliate, A Culture of Fitness

When someone asks, “What is CrossFit?,” the best way to grasp its ethos is to ask them, “What are you doing at 9 a.m. tomorrow?” Experiencing CrossFit firsthand is truly the most effective explanation. It is more than just a fitness program, it is a lifestyle that challenges individuals to push their physical limits beyond what they thought possible. Through CrossFit, individuals not only build physical strength but also enhance cognitive abilities and strengthen the mind-body connection. It serves as a sanctuary for individuals seeking a pause from life’s external stressors, offering a structured outlet managed by dedicated coaches who guide them through detailed, planned sessions.

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With a partner, on a running clock, for time:

At 0:00
10 rounds each:
7/10-calorie Assault bike

Rest

At 12:00
5 rounds each:
30 wall-ball shots

♀ 14 lb
♂ 20 lb

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Scaling:
The goal is to finish the bike calories in under 30 seconds in each round, including transition time. You should be aiming to complete the first part in 10 minutes or less. Adjust the calories as needed to have a solid 15- to 20-second sprint each round.

The second portion is intended to be unbroken and done in 1 minute per round per person. Adjust the number of reps to challenge each partner to go hard.

Intermediate option:
With a partner, on a running clock, for time:

At 0:00
10 rounds each:
5/8-calorie Assault bike

Rest

At 12:00
5 rounds each:
20 wall-ball shots

♀ 14 lb
♂ 20 lb

Beginner option:
With a partner, on a running clock, for time:

At 0:00
10 rounds each:
20-second effort on Assault bike

Rest

At 12:00
5 rounds each:
10 wall-ball shots

♀ 6 lb
♂ 10 lb

Resources:
Air Bike Setup
Rogue Echo Bike
The Wall-Ball Shot

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Muscle snatch 1-1-1 reps

Snatch balance 1-1-1-1 reps

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

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Scaling:
The goal of this session is to use the muscle snatch and snatch balance to build confidence with a heavier load and get ready to PR your squat snatch. If you need to scale the complexity of the movement, you can reduce the load or the range of motion for both the snatch balance and the squat snatch.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:
Hang muscle snatch 1-1-1 reps

Overhead squat 2-2-2-2 reps

Hang power snatch 1-1-1-1-1 reps

Resources:
The Muscle Snatch
The Snatch Balance
The Snatch
The Overhead Squat
The Hang Power Snatch

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Rest Day

Featured Article
Reigniting the Fire: How the CrossFit Community Helped Taylor Heim Take Back Her Life

If it weren’t for the endless supportive text messages from the members at Tarheel CrossFit, Taylor Heim would still weigh over 350 pounds.

If it weren’t for the coaches grabbing her by the hand and guiding her through recovery, Heim would still be fighting depression and an eating disorder.

If it weren’t for CrossFit, Heim would still be pre-diabetic.

“CrossFit genuinely saved my life,” she said.

At 15 years old, Heim was the fittest she had ever been. By her 20’s, she was fighting to take control of her life after facing domestic abuse.

But CrossFit helped lift Heim back up just when she felt she was at her lowest.

3 rounds for time of:
800-meter run
1 legless rope climb to 15 feet
3 rope climbs to 15 feet
30 GHD sit-ups

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Scaling:
This is a longer-duration workout with a target of around 20 to 25 minutes. Reduce the volume and skill complexity as needed, then fight to keep it under 25 minutes rather than simply adding a time cap. First, reduce the height of the rope climb, then reduce the volume of rope climbs and/or GHD sit-ups, and reduce the run distance to keep each effort to 5 minutes or less. Beginners who are not experienced with rope climbs can use today to practice the foot hook — hold on to the rope and establish the foot hook, then hold for up to 10 seconds per effort.

Intermediate option:
3 rounds for time of:
800-meter run
1 legless rope climb to 10 feet
2 rope climbs to 15 feet
20 GHD sit-ups

Beginner option:
3 rounds for time of:
600-meter run
3 10-second foot holds
20 AbMat sit-ups

Resources:
The Rope Climb (Legless)
The Rope Climb (Wrapping)
The Rope Climb (Basket)
The GHD Sit-Up
The AbMat Sit-Up

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2-4-6-8-10 reps for time of:
Push jerks
Front squats

♀ 125 lb
♂ 185 lb

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Scaling:
This is intended to be 5 to 8 minutes of work. Quality of movement will be rewarded compared with the grunt work from yesterday. This workout should be done after strong technique practice to focus on hip extension and the receiving position in the jerk, and bar path and the front rack in the front squat.

Some athletes should expect to be able to complete each set unbroken, but there is still value in staying heavy if you need to break the sets of 6 and 8 in half and the set of 10 into as many as 3 sets if necessary to preserve sound technique.

Intermediate option:
2-4-6-8-10 reps for time of:
Push jerks
Front squats

♀ 105 lb
♂ 155 lb

Beginner option:
2-4-6-8-10 reps for time of:
Push jerks
Front squats

♀ 55 lb
♂ 75 lb

Resources:
The Push Jerk
The Front Squat

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6 rounds for time of:
14/18-calorie row
30-foot sandbag carry

♀ 100 lb
♂ 150 lb

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Scaling:
Today’s workout is a medium-duration sprint. The goal is to be under 10 minutes for the best and 12 minutes and under for everyone else. The row should be scaled to take less than a minute in the first 3 rounds, and the sandbag carry should be at a loading that allows you to grab it and go unbroken for all 6 rounds. This is a low-skill workout — put your head down and do the work. Nothing other than your desire to take a break should slow you down. If you do not have a sandbag, hold two kettlebells or dumbbells in the front-rack position and walk the same distance.

Intermediate option:
6 rounds for time of:
12/15-calorie row
30-foot sandbag carry

♀ 70 lb
♂ 100 lb

Beginner option:
6 rounds for time of:
8/10-calorie row
30-foot plate carry

♀ 25-lb plate
♂ 45-lb plate

Resources:
Rowing Technique Tips
Sandbag Training

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Rest Day

Featured Article
Processed Food Seduces the Brain

Stephan Guyenet, Ph.D., describes how the brain plays a role in regulating appetite and maintaining body weight. A few systems are at play here: the energy homeostasis system, the reward system, and the hedonic system. It seems as though the body does a better job defending against weight loss than it does weight gain.

Eating overly processed, highly palatable foods can short-circuit these systems, leading to excessive weight gain by forcing the body to protect a body weight that is overweight or obese. What is the simple, yet challenging, solution? According to Dr. Guyenet, it is to “return to a diet of simple home-cooked food, made from minimally refined ingredients.” In other words, eat meat, vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch, and no sugar.

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Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:

6 lateral burpees over a dumbbell
12 dumbbell front-rack lunges
24 double-unders

♀ 35-lb dumbbells
♂ 50-lb dumbbells

Scaling:
Today’s workout keeps the reps low and challenges you to keep moving for the full 10 minutes. Advanced athletes should try to perform a round every 1:00-1:30 and hang on. Less-experienced athletes should aim to complete a round every 2:00. Look to reduce the loading of the dumbbells to something you can perform unbroken reps for the entire workout. Perform the burpees over a single dumbbell (do not stack the dumbbells on top of each other).

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:

6 lateral burpees over a dumbbell
12 dumbbell front-rack lunges
30 seconds of double-unders

♀ 20-lb dumbbells
♂ 35-lb dumbbells

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:

6 lateral burpees over a dumbbell
12 single-dumbbell goblet lunges
24 single-unders

♀ 10-lb dumbbells
♂ 15-lb dumbbells

Coaching cues:
Does it sometimes feel like your jump rope is getting shorter as you perform double-unders? Check your arms. If your hands move away from your sides, you're bound to trip up. Think about bending your elbows and flicking your wrists down toward the floor.

Resources:
The Dumbbell Front-Rack Lunge
The Double-Under

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Complete 1 complex every 3 minutes for a total of 7 sets for max load:

1 power clean
1 hang squat clean
1 shoulder-to-overhead

-Add load as technique allows.

Scaling:
Today’s workout is a lifting complex. Once you perform the power clean, the barbell should not return to the ground until you complete the shoulder-to-overhead or if you fail a rep. The goal is to build up to your heaviest weight in the complex. After completing the complex, you should have around 2:30 of rest. Take this rest time to recover and prepare for the next lift. During this time, you can also add weight, subtract weight, or keep it the same.

All athletes should not let their intensity overshadow the importance of lifting with proper technique. If your technique is good, then add load. If you feel yourself getting sloppy, reduce the loading or try to improve your technique at the same load.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:
Complete 1 complex every 3 minutes for a total of 7 sets:

1 power clean
1 hang power clean
1 front squat
1 shoulder-to-overhead

-Add load as technique allows.

Coaching cues:
Do you catch yourself jumping forward during your cleans? It could be due to an early arm pull. Think about shrugging the bar up to your shoulders and only bending your elbow at the very last moment to pull your body under the bar.

Resources:
The Power Clean
The Hang Squat Clean
The Hang Power Clean
The Front Squat
The Push Press
The Push Jerk

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Rest Day

Featured Article
The Value Of The Athlete Mentality

The true beauty of CrossFit lies within its scalability. No matter your fitness level, the CrossFit gym is the best place to be, surrounded by passionate and encouraging members, and knowledgeable and enthusiastic coaches. Whoever you are, whatever your athletic ability, you will be championed as an athlete.

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4 rounds for time of:

15 box jumps
400-meter run

♀ 30-inch box
♂ 36-inch box

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Compare to 221107.

Scaling:
Today’s workout should be a moderate time-domain effort. The 15 high box jumps are meant to be a challenge, particularly after running hard. Choose a manageable box height, but one that is a little outside your comfort zone. If you can, select a box that allows you to jump instead of performing step-ups to a taller box (barring an injury). Prior to starting the workout, practice using your hands to get down from the top of the box. Once you are standing tall on top of the box, squat down and place your hands on the box. With your hands on the box, you can step down to the ground or jump down. This will speed up your transition between reps and make the descent off the box safer.

Intermediate option:
4 rounds for time of:

15 box jumps
400-meter run

♀ 24-inch box
♂ 30-inch box

Beginner option:
3 rounds for time of:

15 box step-ups
400-meter run

♀ 12-inch box
♂ 20-inch box

Coaching cues:
If you catch yourself landing hard on your box jumps, think about bringing your knees up as you jump and landing as quietly as you can. This will improve efficiency and save energy.

Resources:
The Box Jump
The Box Step-Up

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4 rounds for time:

25-foot handstand walk
25 pull-ups
25-foot handstand walk
25 push-ups
25-foot handstand walk
25 sit-ups
25-foot handstand walk
25 air squats

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Scaling:
Today’s workout is a twist on the classic CrossFit benchmark Angie. Expect this variation to be disorienting and require more upper-body strength and stamina. This added challenge should cause you to manage your reps and think about strategic breaks. For example, breaking the pull-ups into consistent sets of 5-10 and minimizing rest between sets. Even though your capacity may allow for more, these strategic breaks can keep you “fresh” for longer and keep you in control of your workout.

Typically, Angie should be completed in 20 minutes or less. With the added challenge in today’s variation, athletes should aim to complete this workout in 30 minutes or less.

Less-experienced athletes should reduce the distance of the handstand walks and the reps of the other movements. Consider one of the options below based on your capacity and experience.

Intermediate option:
4 rounds for time:

15 shoulder taps *Choose from the options below
15 pull-ups
15 shoulder taps
15 push-ups
15 shoulder taps
15 sit-ups
15 shoulder taps
15 air squats

*In a handstand against the walk
*With feet on a box
*In a pike position on the floor

Beginner option:
4 rounds for time:

15-foot bear crawl
10 jumping pull-ups
15-foot bear crawl
10 push-ups from the knees
15-foot bear crawl
10 sit-ups
15-foot bear crawl
10 air squats

Coaching cues:
Struggling to stay inverted during your handstand walks? It’s all about commitment. Allow your feet to come fully forward of your body as you press the support arm into the ground with an engaged midline and active shoulder, moving one hand at a time.

Resources:
The Handstand Walk
The Kipping Pull-Up
Jumping Pull-Up Demo
The Push-Up
The AbMat Sit-Up
The Air Squat

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5 rounds for total reps:

On a 2-minute clock:
20/25-calorie Echo bike
Max deadlifts in the remaining time
Rest 4 minutes between rounds.

♀ 205 lb
♂ 275 lb

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Scaling:
Lifting moderate to heavy loads under duress is a skill, and today’s workout aims to practice just that. This effort is meant to be five sprints with plenty of rest between rounds. Push to finish the calories as quickly as possible, and then work to accumulate as many reps as possible on the deadlift. Expect the barbell to feel heavier than you want it to after finishing on the bike. This is by design. Athletes should choose a weight that allows them to perform at least 5 reps in each round. All athletes should not let their intensity overshadow the importance of lifting with proper technique. Find a load with which you can maintain proper form, even when you are pushing your intensity.

Intermediate option:
5 rounds for total reps:

On a 2-minute clock:
15/20-calorie Echo bike
Max deadlifts in the remaining time
Rest 4 minutes between rounds.

♀ 135 lb
♂ 205 lb

Beginner option:
5 rounds for total reps:

On a 2-minute clock:
8/12-calorie Echo bike
Max deadlifts in the remaining time
Rest 4 minutes between rounds.

♀ 65 lb
♂ 95 lb

Coaching cues:
Before lifting the bar off the ground, consider your deadlift setup: Your hands should be shoulder width, your feet should be between hip- and shoulder-width with your heels down, your shoulders should be slightly in front of the bar, and your chest should be up with a solid lumbar curve.

Resources:
The Rogue Echo Bike
The Deadlift

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Rest Day

Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:

50 box step-ups
50 walking lunges
100-meter ruck

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

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Scaling:
Today’s workout is a longer-duration grunt-work effort, and is meant to help prep you for CHAD1000X in November. Use a load that allows you to keep moving for most of the workout. You should aim to complete at least 2 rounds. Grab a friend or group of people, get out of the gym, and get to work.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes:

50 box step-ups
50 walking lunges
100-meter ruck

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

Beginner option:
Every 5 minutes for 20 minutes:

20 box step-ups
15 walking lunges
100-meter walk or jog

♀ 12-inch box
♂ 12-inch box

Resources:
Box Step-Up Movement Demo
The Walking Lunge
CHAD Hero Workout Announced for 2024 CrossFit Games

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Push press 5-5-5-5-5 reps

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Scaling:
Today’s workout is a classic heavy day. All athletes can perform this workout as prescribed. Athletes who have a front-rack limitation can use dumbbells and go as heavy as technique will allow. No matter your experience, you should prioritize maintaining sound mechanics before trying for max loads. If you are able to maintain sound technique, add weight across as many sets as possible.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:
Same as Rx’d.

Coaching cues:
Struggling to keep an upright torso in the push press? As you dip, push your knees forward and lower your hips straight down over your heels, imagining your back is moving up and down a wall behind you, then drive that bar to the sky!

Resources:
The Push Press
The Dumbbell Push Press

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