Monday 220131

Five 2-minute rounds of:

20 dumbbell box step-ups
Max reps of dumbbell push presses
Rest 2 minutes between rounds

♀ 35-lb DBs and 16-in box
♂ 50-lb DBs and 20-in box

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Scaling:
Choose weights for the step-ups that allow you to complete the reps in 1 minute or less. Beginner-level athletes can reduce the number of rounds.

Intermediate Option:
Five 2-minute rounds of:
20 dumbbell box step-ups
Max reps of dumbbell push presses
Rest 2 minutes between rounds

♀ 30-lb DBs and 16-in box
♂ 40-lb DBs and 20-in box

Beginner Option:
Three 2-minute rounds of:
20 dumbbell box step-ups
Max reps of dumbbell push presses
Rest 2 minutes between rounds

♀ 10-lb DBs and 8-in box
♂ 15-lb DBs and 10-in box

Sunday 220130

Overhead squat 5-5-5 reps
Snatch balance 3-3-3 reps
Hang squat snatch 1-1-1 reps

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Scaling:
Most athletes can perform this workout as written. Experienced athletes can go as heavy as possible, while newer athletes can use this workout as an opportunity to drill the movements.

Saturday 220129

For time:

Bike 3,000 meters
75 kettlebell swings
Row 1,000 meters
60 wall-ball shots
Run 800 meters
45 pull-ups

♀ 24-kg KB, 14-lb ball
♂ 32-kg KB, 20-lb ball

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Scaling:
Beginner-level athletes should reduce the overall volume of this workout. Intermediate athletes can do this workout as prescribed and complete as much work as possible in 25 minutes or less.

Beginner Option:
For time:
Bike 1,500 meters
40 kettlebell swings
Row 500 meters
30 wall-ball shots
Run 400 meters
20 assisted pull-ups

♀ 8-kg KB, 6-lb ball
♂ 12-kg KB, 10-lb ball

Friday 220128

Rest Day

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Thursday 220127

Back squat 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 reps

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Scaling:
Athletes at all skill levels should perform doubles. Experienced athletes can go as heavy as possible, while newer athletes can use this workout as an opportunity to drill the movement.

Wednesday 220126

4 rounds of:

3 minutes of rowing
1 minute of muscle-ups

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Scaling:
Most athletes can maintain the structure of this workout. Modify the muscle-up to a pull and a push.

Beginner Option:
3 rounds of:
3 minutes of rowing
1 minute of 3 ring rows + 3 push-ups

Tuesday 220125

For time:
100 double-unders
21 front squats
21 push presses
100 double-unders
15 front squats
15 push presses
100 double-unders
9 front squats
9 push presses

♀ 75 lb. ♂ 115 lb.

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Scaling:
If you’re new to the double-under, spend some time practicing during your warm-up. If you’re unable to string sets of double-unders together, perform single-unders for this workout so that you can keep moving.

Intermediate Option:
For time:
75 double-unders
21 front squats
21 push presses
75 double-unders
15 front squats
15 push presses
75 double-unders
9 front squats
9 push presses

♀ 75 lb. ♂ 115 lb.

Beginner Option:
For time:
100 single-unders
21 front squats
21 push presses
100 single-unders
15 front squats
15 push presses
100 single-unders
9 front squats
9 push presses

♀ 22 lb. ♂ 35 lb.

Monday 220124

Rest Day

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Sunday 220123

4 rounds for time of:

Lunge 100 meters
Run 300 meters

Wear a 14/20-lb weight vest.

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Scaling:
While most athletes can lunge and run, newer athletes should reduce the rounds and perform the workout without a weight vest.

Beginner Option:
2 rounds for time of:
Lunge 100 meters
Run 300 meters

Saturday 220122

Open Workout 15.4
Complete as many reps as possible in 8 minutes of:

3 handstand push-ups
3 cleans
6 handstand push-ups
3 cleans
9 handstand push-ups
3 cleans
12 handstand push-ups
6 cleans
15 handstand push-ups
6 cleans
18 handstand push-ups
6 cleans
21 handstand push-ups
9 cleans

Etc., adding 3 reps to the handstand push-up each round, and 3 reps to the clean every 3 rounds.

♀ 125 lb ♂ 185 lb

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Scaling:
The beginner should practice time in the inversion, either in a handstand, or holding an object overhead. Athletes of all levels should first develop the strength in a strict handstand push-up before performing a kipping handstand push-up.

Beginner Option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 8 minutes of:
3 push presses
3 cleans
6 push presses
3 cleans
9 push presses
3 cleans
12 push presses
6 cleans
15 push presses
6 cleans
18 push presses
6 cleans
21 push presses

Etc., adding 3 reps to the push press each round, and 3 reps to the clean every 3 rounds.

♀ 55-lb push press, 65-lb clean
♂ 75-lb push press, 95-lb clean

Friday 220121

5 rounds for time of:

21-cal row
12 burpee box jump-overs
1 legless rope climb

♀ 14-in box ♂ 20-in box

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Scaling:
Newer athletes should reduce the number of rounds and choose modifications that allow them to move consistently while maintaining high intensity.

Beginner Option:
3 rounds for time of:
15-cal row
9 burpee box jump overs
1 rope climb, lying to standing
♀ 6-in box ♂ 12-in box

Thursday 220120

Rest Day

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Wednesday 220119

Thruster/push press/push jerk/split jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 reps.

A thruster followed by a push press followed by a push jerk followed by a split jerk without dropping the bar is one rep.

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Scaling:
Spend time during the warm-up working on all 4 movements in the complex. Determine which movement is the most limiting and base loading off of that. The beginner should focus on mechanics instead of loading. Select a load that allows you to perform the complex with excellent mechanics. Use the same load for all 7 reps.

Tuesday 220118

50-35-20 reps for time of:

Wall balls
Pull-ups

♀ 14-lb ball to 9 ft
♂ 20-lb ball to 10 ft

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Scaling:
Reduce the load and modify the movements in order to complete big sets throughout.

Beginner Option:
25-15-10 reps for time of:
Wall balls
Jumping pull-ups
♀ 6-lb ball
♂ 10-lb ball

Monday 220117

In 15 minutes, complete as much as possible of:

1 deadlift
50-m run
2 deadlifts
100-m run
3 deadlifts
150-m run
4 deadlifts
200-m run
Etc.

♀ 185 lb ♂ 275 lb

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Scaling:
Choose a load that is challenging but that you can complete unbroken for the first few rounds. As the reps and distances increase, plan on smaller sets with short breaks to maintain intensity for as long as possible.

Intermediate Option:
In 15 minutes, complete as much as possible of:
1 deadlift
50-m run
2 deadlifts
100-m run
3 deadlifts
150-m run
4 deadlifts
200-m run
Etc.
♀ 125 lb ♂ 185 lb

Beginner Option:
In 10 minutes, complete as much as possible of:
1 deadlift
50-m run
2 deadlifts
100-m run
3 deadlifts
150-m run
4 deadlifts
200-m run
Etc.
♀ 75 lb ♂ 115 lb

Sunday 220116

Rest Day

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Saturday 220115

CrossFit Games Event 10
For time:

30 toes-to-bars
1.5-mile run
30 toes-to-bars
1.5-mile run
30 toes-to-bars

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Scaling:
With a total of 90 toes-to-bars and 3 miles of running, this is a longer style workout that will test your muscle stamina and endurance. Reduce the reps and distance to complete your effort in 30 minutes or less.

Intermediate Option:
For time, with a 30 minute timecap:
30 toes-to-bars
1.5-mile run
30 toes-to-bars
1.5-mile run
30 toes-to-bars

Beginner Option:
For time:
15 knee raises
0.75-mile jog
15 knee raises
0.75-mile jog
15 knee raises

Friday 220114

Complete as many rounds as possible in 10 minutes of:

3 overhead squats
30 double-unders
6 overhead squats
30 double-unders
9 overhead squats
30 double-unders
Etc.

♀ 75 lb ♂ 115 lb

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Scaling:
Reduce the load to a weight you are able to snatch from the ground with ease, and hang on for bigger sets of overhead squats. Intermediate athletes can do this workout as prescribed.

Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 10 minutes of:
3 overhead squats
30 single-unders
6 overhead squats
30 single-unders
9 overhead squats
30 single-unders
Etc.
♀ 22 lb ♂ 35 lb

Thursday 220113

Power clean 5-5-3-3-3-1-1-1-1 reps

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Scaling:
Ideally, each set will be as heavy as possible, but newer athletes should start light and slowly add weight as they become comfortable.

Wednesday 220112

Rest Day

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Tuesday 220111

Barbara
5 rounds, each for time, of:

20 pull-ups
30 push-ups
40 sit-ups
50 squats

Rest precisely three minutes between rounds.

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Scaling:
This is a classic benchmark workout with the goal of staying relatively consistent each round. If unable to finish each movement in 3 sets or less, decrease the reps by 5-10 per movement.

Beginner Option:
3 rounds, each for time, of:
10 ring rows
15 push-ups
20 sit-ups
25 squats

Rest precisely three minutes between rounds.

Monday 220110

3 rounds for time of:

Row 500 meters
21 burpees
Run 400 meters

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Scaling:
Go hard and try to hold a steady pace throughout. Newer athletes can reduce the reps and distance in order to keep the time domain in the 15-18 minute range.

Beginner Option:
3 rounds for time of:
Row 350 meters
12 burpees
Run 200 meters

Sunday 220109

5 rounds for time of:

20 wall-ball shots
10 deadlifts

♀ 14-lb ball, 155-lb barbell
♂ 20-lb ball, 225-lb barbell

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Scaling:
This is a simple, but not easy, couplet. Choose a deadlift weight that you are able to complete an unbroken set of 10 when fresh.

Intermediate Option:
5 rounds for time of:
20 wall-ball shots
10 deadlifts

♀ 14-lb ball, 135-lb barbell
♂ 20-lb ball, 185-lb barbell

Beginner Option:
3 rounds for time of:
20 wall-ball shots
10 deadlifts

♀ 6-lb ball, 55-lb barbell
♂ 10-lb ball, 75-lb barbell

Saturday 220108

Rest Day

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Friday 220107

Push press 3-3-3-3-3-3-3 reps

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Scaling:
Ideally, each set will be as heavy as possible for 3 reps, but newer athletes should start light and slowly add weight as they become comfortable.

Thursday 220106

3 rounds for time of:

100 double-unders
50 dumbbell snatches
25 pull-ups

♀ 35-lb DBs ♂ 50-lb DBs

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Scaling:
This workout will tax your shoulders. Be sure to warm up sufficiently, and choose a dumbbell load you can use to complete large, manageable sets without sacrificing technique.

Intermediate Option:
3 rounds for time of:
75 double-unders
50 dumbbell snatches
25 pull-ups

♀ 25-lb DBs ♂ 35-lb DBs

Beginner Option:
3 rounds for time of:
100 single-unders
25 dumbbell snatches
10 jumping pull-ups

♀ 10-lb DBs ♂ 15-lb DBs

Wednesday 220105

27-21-15 reps for time of:

Back squats
Handstand push-ups

♀ 110 lb ♂ 165 lb

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Scaling:
Reduce the load in order to complete the reps in 1-3 sets with minimal rest.

Intermediate Option:
27-21-15 reps of:
Back squats
21-15-9 reps of:
Handstand push-ups

♀ 85 lb ♂ 125 lb

Beginner Option:
21-15-9 reps for time of:
Back squats
Push-ups

♀ 35 lb ♂ 45 lb

Tuesday 220104

Rest Day

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Monday 220103

Workout 11.3
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 5 minutes of:

Squat clean
Jerk

♀ 110 lb ♂ 165 lb

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Scaling:
Reduce the load to a weight you’re able to string some reps together when fresh. Newer athletes should focus on mechanics of the squat clean and jerk.

Intermediate Option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 5 minutes of:
Squat clean
Jerk

♀ 85 lb ♂ 125 lb

Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 5 minutes of:
Squat clean
Jerk

♀ 35 lb ♂ 45 lb

Sunday 220102

Workout 20.2
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:

4 dumbbell thrusters
6 toes-to-bars
24 double-unders

♀ 35-lb DBs ♂ 50-lb DBs

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Scaling:
Reduce the load and modify the movements in order to move at a consistent pace with minimal rest.

Intermediate Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
4 dumbbell thrusters
6 toes-to-bars
24 double-unders

♀ 25-lb DBs ♂ 35-lb DBs

Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
4 dumbbell thrusters
6 hanging knee raises
24 single-unders

♀ 10-lb DBs ♂ 15-lb DBs

Saturday 220101

Workout 13.1

Proceed through the sequence below completing as many reps as possible in 17 minutes of:

40 burpees
30 snatches, weight 1
30 burpees
30 snatches, weight 2
20 burpees
30 snatches, weight 3
10 burpees
As many snatches as possible, weight 4

♀ 45 / 75 / 100 / 120-lb snatches
♂ 75 / 135 / 165 / 210-lb snatches

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Scaling:
Beginner level athletes should spend time drilling the snatch and practice the movement with light weights.

Beginner Option:
Proceed through the sequence below completing as many reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
20 burpees
15 snatches, weight 1
15 burpees
15 snatches, weight 2
10 burpees
15 snatches, weight 3
5 burpees
As many snatches as possible, weight 4

♀ 22 / 35 / 45 / 55-lb snatches
♂ 35 / 45 / 55 / 65-lb snatches

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