Rest Day

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21-15-9-6 reps for time of:
Bike calories
Handstand push-ups

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Scaling:
Sprint the bike and choose modifications on the handstand push-ups that allow for big sets and minimal rest.

Intermediate Option:
For time:
21-15-9-6 reps of:
Bike calories
15-9-6-3 reps of:
Handstand push-ups

Beginner Option:
15-9-6 reps for time of:
Bike calories
Push-ups

New York Minute

Find a partner and complete as many reps as possible in 1 minute, switching every minute, until you complete:

150 wall balls
30 muscle-ups
30 clean and jerks

♀ 14-lb ball, 105-lb barbell
♂ 20-lb ball, 155-lb barbell

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Scaling:
If you don’t have a partner, complete half the reps while maintaining the structure of 1 minute on, 1 minute off in the workout.

Solo Option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 1 minute, followed by 1 minute of rest, until you complete:
75 wall balls
15 muscle-ups
15 clean and jerks

♀ 14-lb ball, 105-lb barbell
♂ 20-lb ball, 155-lb barbell

Beginner Option:
Find a partner and complete as many reps as possible in 1 minute, switching every minute, until you complete:
100 wall balls
30 ring rows + jumping dip
30 clean and jerks

♀ 6-lb ball, 45-lb barbell
♂ 10-lb ball, 55-lb barbell

Back squat 5-5-5-5-5 reps

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Compare to 220923.

Scaling:
Experienced athletes should build to a heavy set of 5 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.

Rest Day

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Open Workout 13.2

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

5 shoulder-to-overheads
10 deadlifts
15 box jumps

♀ 75 lb ♂ 115 lb

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Compare to 130314.

Scaling:
We have another Open benchmark workout. If you competed in 2013, check your score and go for a PR. Newer athletes can reduce the load.

Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
5 shoulder-to-overheads
10 deadlifts
15 box jumps

♀ 45 lb ♂ 65 lb

4 rounds, each for time of:
Row 1,000 meters
Rest 2 minutes

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Scaling:
Newer athletes should reduce the distance to ensure they complete each round in under 5 minutes. Intermediate athletes can perform this workout as prescribed.

Beginner Option:
3 rounds, each for time of:
Row 800 meters
Rest 2 minutes

Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:

10 chest-to-bar pull-ups
15 push-ups
20 single-leg squats, alternating

*After every 3 rounds, run 400 meters.

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Compare to 180127.

Scaling:
This AMRAP is a hybrid of the benchmark workouts Cindy and Mary. Pick gymnastics movements that are challenging yet allow you to keep moving through the sets. Run the 400 meters at a pace that is quick but still helps you manage muscular fatigue created by the other exercises.

Intermediate Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
5 chest-to-bar pull-ups
10 push-ups
15 single-leg squats to a box, alternating

*After every 3 rounds, run 400 meters.

Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
5 jumping chest-to-bar pull-ups
10 knee push-ups
20 walking lunges

*After every 3 rounds, run 400 meters.

Rest Day

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Hang power snatch 3-3-3-3-3-3-3

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Scaling:
Experienced athletes should go as heavy as possible for each set of 3. Newer athletes should practice solid mechanics. Watch “The Hang Power Snatch” to review the movement.

5 rounds for time of:
50 double-unders
50-ft single-arm overhead lunge

♀ 35-lb DB ♂ 50-lb DB

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Compare to 180924.

Scaling:
Choose a dumbbell with which you can lunge 25 ft without setting it down. Newer athletes can reduce the number of rounds, reps of the single-unders, and distance of the lunge so the workout can be completed in under 15 minutes.

Intermediate Option:
5 rounds for time of:
50 double-unders
50-ft single-arm overhead lunge

♀ 25-lb DB ♂ 35-lb DB

Beginner Option:
4 rounds for time of:
50 single-unders
50-ft single-arm lunge

♀ 10-lb DB ♂ 15-lb DB

5 rounds for quality:
0:30 L-sit hold
1:00 handstand hold
1:30 dead-hang hold

Rest 2 minutes between rounds.

Scaling:
Today we have gymnastics skill practice. Choose modifications that challenge your current abilities. Work for quality static positions and minimize transition time between holds.

Intermediate Option:
5 rounds for quality:
0:30 L-sit hold, bent knees
1:00 handstand hold, against wall
1:30 dead-hang hold

Rest 2 minutes between rounds.

Beginner Option:
5 rounds for quality:
0:30 L-sit hold, heels on ground
1:00 plank hold
1:30 dead-hang hold, feet on ground

Rest 2 minutes between rounds.

Rest Day

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Michael
3 rounds for time of:
Run 800 meters
50 back extensions
50 sit-ups

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Compare to 220906.

Scaling:
This Hero workout contains a high volume of each exercise, broken into large sets. Newer athletes should consider decreasing the reps of each movement.

Intermediate Option:
3 rounds for time of:
Run 800 meters
35 back extensions
35 sit-ups

Beginner Option:
3 rounds for time of:
Jog 400 meters
25 PVC pipe good mornings
25 AbMat sit-ups

Complete as many rounds as possible in 12 minutes of:
24 dumbbell snatches
6 burpee pull-ups

♀ 35-lb DB♂ 50-lb DB

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Scaling:
Reduce the load to perform big sets of snatches with proper technique.

Intermediate Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 12 minutes of:
24 dumbbell snatches
6 burpee pull-ups

♀ 25-lb DB ♂ 30-lb DB

Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 12 minutes of:
24 dumbbell snatches
3 burpee pull-ups

♀ 10-lb DB ♂ 15-lb DB

10 rounds, each for time of:
Swim 50 yards
Rest 1 minute

OR

10 rounds, each for time of:
200-m sprint
Rest 1 minute

If you cannot get to a pool, lake, or other water source, sub for a run of similar length.
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Scaling:
If you do not have access to a pool or open-water swimming for today’s workout, substitute with 200-m run repeats. Intermediate athletes can do this workout as prescribed. Beginner-level athletes should reduce the number of rounds.

Beginner Option:
7 rounds, each for time of:
Swim or run 1 minute
Rest 1 minute

Rest Day

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Workout 18.1

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

♀ 35-lb DB ♂ 50-lb DB

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Scaling:
Today we have an Open repeat. If you competed in the 2018 CrossFit Open, try to beat your score. If you are a newer athlete, modify the toes-to-bar to a movement that challenges your core and grip strength. Reduce the load on the dumbbell to complete the hang clean and jerks with proper technique.

Intermediate Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
8 toes-to-bars 10 dumbbell hang clean and jerks
14/12-cal row

♀ 25-lb DB ♂ 35-lb DB

Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 15 minutes of: 8 hanging knee raises
10 dumbbell hang clean and jerks
14/12-cal row

♀ 10-lb DB ♂ 15-lb DB

Deadlift 5-5-5-5-5 reps
Bench press 5-5-5-5-5 reps

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Scaling:
Experienced athletes should go as heavy as possible for each set of 5. Newer athletes should practice solid mechanics. Watch “The Deadlift” and “The Bench Press” to review the points of performance for each movement.

Tabata This!

Tabata row
Rest 1 minute
Tabata squat
Rest 1 minute
Tabata pull-up
Rest 1 minute
Tabata push-up
Rest 1 minute
Tabata sit-up

The Tabata interval is 20 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds of rest for eight intervals. For this workout, your Tabata score is the least number of reps performed in any of the eight intervals. The measurement unit for the row is calories.

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Compare to 190511.

Scaling:
If needed, modify the movements so you can work without hitting failure for the first few intervals. Intermediate athletes can do this workout as prescribed.

Beginner Option:
Tabata row
Rest 1 minute
Tabata squat
Rest 1 minute
Tabata ring row
Rest 1 minute
Tabata elevated push-up
Rest 1 minute
Tabata sit-up

Rest Day

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Abbate

For time:
Run 1 mile
21 clean and jerks
Run 800 meters
21 clean and jerks
Run 1 mile

♀ 105 lb ♂ 155 lb

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Compare to 141019.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading on the barbell to string together sets of clean and jerk with solid mechanics. Additionally, reduce the running volume to keep this workout under 25 minutes.

Intermediate Option:
For time:
Run 1 mile
21 clean and jerks
Run 800 meters
21 clean and jerks
Run 1 mile

♀ 85 lb ♂ 125 lb

Beginner Option:
For time:
Run 800 meters
15 clean and jerks
Run 400 meters
15 clean and jerks
Run 800 meters

♀ 35 lb ♂ 45 lb

30 muscle-ups for time

If you cannot do the muscle-ups, do 120 pull-ups and 120 dips.

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Compare to 201202.

Scaling:
As noted, if you cannot do the muscle-ups, you may complete 120 pull-ups and 120 dips instead. If further modification is needed, try ring rows, banded pull-ups, banded dips, and watch “Pull-up Modification” for a seated variation.

Beginner Option:
For time:
60 assisted pull-ups
60 assisted dips

1 minute of dumbbell hang squat cleans
1 minute of burpees
1 minute of toes-to-bars
2 minutes of dumbbell hang squat cleans
2 minutes of burpees
2 minute of toes-to-bars
1 minute of dumbbell hang squat cleans
1 minute of burpees
1 minute of toes-to-bars

♀ 30-lb DBs ♂ 45-lb DBs

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Compare to 160517.

Scaling:
Reduce the weight and choose modifications that allow you to keep working and avoid failure. There is no built-in rest in this workout. Strategize effectively to get the most work done across the 12-minute block.

Intermediate Option:
1 minute of dumbbell hang squat cleans
1 minute of burpees
1 minute of toes-to-bars
2 minutes of dumbbell hang squat cleans
2 minutes of burpees
2 minute of toes-to-bars
1 minute of dumbbell hang squat cleans
1 minute of burpees
1 minute of toes-to-bars

♀ 20-lb DBs ♂ 30-lb DBs

Beginner Option:
1 minute of dumbbell hang squat cleans
1 minute of burpees
1 minute of toes-to-bars
2 minutes of dumbbell hang squat cleans
2 minutes of burpees
2 minute of toes-to-bars

♀ 15-lb DBs ♂ 20-lb DBs

Rest Day

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

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Compare to 220107.

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.

3 rounds:
800-m run
15 deadlifts

♀ 205 lb ♂ 315 lb

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Scaling:
Reduce the weight on the deadlift to keep the rest and transitions short. Beginner-level athletes may need to reduce the overall volume on today’s workout.

Intermediate Option:
3 rounds:
800-m run
15 deadlifts

♀ 175 lb ♂ 255 lb

Beginner Option:
3 rounds:
400-m run
15 deadlifts

♀ 65 lb ♂ 95 lb

Annie
50-40-30-20-10 reps for time of:
Double-unders
Sit-ups

OR

Gymnasty Annie
For time:
50 double-unders
50 sit-ups
5 presses to handstand
40 double-unders
40 sit-ups
4 presses to handstand
30 double-unders
30 sit-ups
3 presses to handstand
20 double-unders
20 sit-ups
2 presses to handstand
10 double-unders
10 sit-ups
1 presses to handstand

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Scaling:
Gymnasty Annie is another new benchmark and involves a high-skill gymnastics piece: the straddle press to handstand. The original Annie workout is meant to be performed at high speed. Choose that option today if you have not yet performed this benchmark. Modify the double-unders if you are not yet proficient, and reduce the sit-up reps so each round is challenging but manageable.

Intermediate Option:
For time:
50 double-unders
50 sit-ups
5 assisted presses to handstand
40 double-unders
40 sit-ups
4 assisted presses to handstand
30 double-unders
30 sit-ups
3 assisted presses to handstand
20 double-unders
20 sit-ups
2 assisted presses to handstand
10 double-unders
10 sit-ups
1 assisted presses to handstand

Beginner Option:
40-30-20-10 reps for time of:
Single-unders
Sit-ups

Rest Day

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Back Squat Barbara

Every 6 minutes for 5 rounds complete:
20 pull-ups
30 push-ups
40 sit-ups
50 squats
5 back squats

♀ 155 lb ♂ 225 lb

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Scaling:
If you have never completed the original benchmark Barbara, start there and eliminate the back squats for today’s workout. Intermediate athletes may choose to reduce the gymnastics reps and/or loading on the squats to keep rounds under 4 minutes.

Intermediate Option:
Every 6 minutes for 5 rounds complete:
15 pull-ups
20 push-ups
30 sit-ups
40 squats
5 back squats

♀ 135 lb ♂ 205 lb

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.

4 rounds for time of:
23-cal row
23 dumbbell burpee deadlifts

♀ 35-lb DBs ♂ 50-lb DBs

Scaling:
Beginner-level athletes can reduce the loading on the burpee deadlifts to maintain a steady pace and work at high intensity.

Intermediate Option:
4 rounds for time of:
23-cal row
23 dumbbell burpee deadlifts

♀ 25-lb DBs ♂ 30-lb DBs

Beginner Option:
2 rounds for time of:
23-cal row
23 dumbbell burpee deadlifts

♀ 10-lb DBs ♂ 15-lb DBs