Tuesday 241231

For max reps:
Tabata dumbbell box step-ups
Rest 1 minute
Tabata GHD sit-ups
Rest 1 minute
Tabata push presses
Rest 1 minute
Tabata bar-facing burpees

The Tabata interval is 20 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds of rest for 8 intervals.

♀ 20-lb dumbbells, 20-inch box, and 65-lb barbell
♂ 35-lb dumbbells, 24-inch box, and 95-lb barbell

Post total calories/reps for each exercise to comments.

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a Tabata mash-up. Complete the full 8 rounds of the first movement before moving on to the next. Continue in the same fashion until all four movements are complete. Your score is the total number of reps completed. The loading of both the dumbbells and the barbell should be light and allow you to keep moving. If you have not been training consistently on the GHD, reduce the range of motion or substitute with AbMat sit-ups.

Scaling:
Reduce the total volume of the workout by limiting the number of reps performed within each interval. Reduce the loading of the dumbbells and barbell. Lower the height of the box.

Limit the range of motion on the GHD sit-ups by going to parallel or performing AbMat sit-ups. For the push presses, consider using a pair of lighter dumbbells. As for the bar-facing burpees, perform up-downs or step over the bar.

In case of injury or limitation, perform the box step-ups without a pair of dumbbells and lower the height of the box. Perform a plank hold for the GHD sit-ups. For the push presses, perform a single-arm dumbbell push press or shoulder press. For the bar-facing burpees, perform an up-down or pick any machine to use in place of the exercise.

Intermediate option:
For max reps:
Tabata dumbbell box step-ups
Rest 1 minute
Tabata GHD sit-ups to parallel
Rest 1 minute
Tabata push presses
Rest 1 minute
Tabata bar-facing burpees

The Tabata interval is 20 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds of rest for 8 intervals.

15-lb dumbbells, 20-inch box, and 55-lb barbell
20-lb dumbbells, 24-inch box, and 75-lb barbell

Beginner option:
For max reps:
Tabata box step-ups
Rest 1 minute
Tabata AbMat sit-ups
Rest 1 minute
Tabata push presses
Rest 1 minute
Tabata bar-facing burpees

The Tabata interval is 20 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds of rest for 8 intervals.

12-inch box and 35-lb barbell
20-inch box and 45-lb barbell

Coaching cues:
When cycling lighter push presses, think about bringing your glutes to your heels instead of your hips to your toes.

Resources:
Dumbbell Box Step-Up
The GHD Sit-Up The Push Press
Bar-Facing Burpee - Jump-Over
Bar-Facing Burpee - Step-Over
The Box Step-Up
The AbMat Sit-Up

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Monday 241230

For time:
2,000-meter row

Post time to comments.

Compare to 190720 and similar 240213.

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a benchmark. If you have completed this benchmark previously, look back to your last attempt and use the information to help you attack the row. Push for a PR today. If this is your first time, ease into your first 500 meters and try to increase your pace the further you get into the effort. Most athletes can perform this effort as prescribed and record a benchmark time in the CrossFit Games app.

Scaling:
Reduce the total distance of the effort.

In case of injury or limitation, perform a 1,600-meter run or 3,500/5,000-meter Echo bike.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:
On an 8-minute clock:
Row meters for distance

Coaching cues:
In your first 500 meters, hold 1-3 seconds faster than your target pace overall. In the middle 1,000 meters, pull back to your target pace. In the final 500 meters, find out what’s left in the tank.

Resources:
Rowing Technique Tips
Fixing Common Rowing Errors

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Sunday 241229

Rest Day

Featured Article

A Gym in Every Garage

When you have your own CrossFit "garage" gym, every morning or evening is an opportunity to do some mobility work and practice air squats, thrusters, handstands, or any other skill you want to master. Having a space at home is not just ideal — it can be life-changing.

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Saturday 241228

Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 8 minutes of:
2 wall walks
2 deadlifts

♀ 205 lb
♂ 315 lb

Post total rounds to comments.

Compare to 231227.

Stimulus and Strategy:
The goal today is to perform at least 1 round per minute. Reduce the difficulty of the wall walks to complete each round in 30 seconds or less. Loading of the barbell should feel moderate to heavy, allowing you to maintain unbroken sets for the majority of the workout.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell.

To decrease the complexity of the wall walks, reduce the range of motion by only taking two to three steps toward the wall, or performing an inchworm + a push-up.

In case of injury or limitation, perform a sumo deadlift with a barbell, kettlebell, or dumbbell in place of the deadlifts. If needed, eliminate the external loading and perform a GHD hip extension or a PVC good morning. As for the wall walks, perform an inchworm + push-up or shoulder taps in a plank hold.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 8 minutes of:
2 wall walks
2 deadlifts

125 lb
185 lb

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 8 minutes of:
2 inchworm + push-ups
2 deadlifts

55 lb
75 lb

Coaching cues:
This barbell will get heavy. Take a deep breath, brace your core, and pull your shoulders back and down. Don’t get caught being lazy.

Resources:
The Wall Walk
The Deadlift
Inchworm + Push-Up

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Friday 241227

2 rounds for time of:
50 alternating dumbbell snatches
50 wall-ball shots

♀ 35-lb dumbbell and 14-lb medicine ball to 9-foot target
♂ 50-lb dumbbell and 20-lb medicine ball to 10-foot target

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Compare to 231226.

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a short-to-moderate duration effort. The challenge is hanging on when you really want to rest. Aim to complete this effort in 15 minutes or less. Some advanced athletes may be able to go sub 10 minutes. Use a load for both movements that allows you to maintain large sets.

Scaling:
Reduce the overall volume by completing 20-30 reps for each movement. Reduce the loading of the dumbbell and medicine ball to maintain sets of 15 or more reps for intermediate athletes and 10 or more reps for beginners.

Reduce the complexity of the dumbbell snatch by performing a hang dumbbell snatch. As for the wall-ball shots, reduce the height of the target.

In case of injury or limitation, perform a single-arm dumbbell snatch on the unaffected arm. If there is an overhead limitation, perform a dumbbell clean or sumo deadlift high pull. For the wall-ball shots, perform a med-ball front squat if there is an overhead limitation or a med-ball push press if there is a squatting limitation.

Intermediate option:
2 rounds for time of:
50 alternating dumbbell snatches
50 wall-ball shots

25-lb dumbbell and 10-lb medicine ball to 9-foot target
35-lb dumbbell and 14-lb medicine ball to 10-foot target

Beginner option:
2 rounds for time of:
30 alternating dumbbell snatches
30 wall-ball shots

10-lb dumbbell and 6-lb medicine ball to 9-foot target
15-lb dumbbell and 10-lb medicine ball to 10-foot target

Coaching cues:
To maintain a better back position in the dumbbell snatch, focus on bracing your abdominals and maintaining an active shoulder as you return the dumbbell to the ground to begin the next repetition.

Resources:
The Dumbbell Snatch
The Wall-Ball Shot

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Thursday 241226

Rest Day

Featured Article

How Fit Are You?

CrossFit’s original fitness competition, predating the CrossFit Games and Open, features five challenging tests designed to assess absolute strength, relative strength, and gymnastics skills. These tests include 1-rep-max lifts, bodyweight movements, and complex gymnastics, with scaling options available. The key goal is not just scoring but identifying weaknesses to improve over time. By working on deficiencies in strength or skill, you can make significant progress, guided by training suggestions included in the article. This approach highlights how focused efforts on weaknesses can lead to remarkable fitness improvements and long-term adaptability.

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Wednesday 241225

12 rounds for time, starting with 1 and adding an exercise each round:
1 wall walk
2 candlestick rocks
3 burpees
4 push-ups
5 walking lunges
6 air squats
7 sit-ups
8 jumping squats
9 jumping lunges
10 broad jumps
11 handstand push-ups
12 single-leg squats

Perform this workout like the "12 Days of Christmas" song. In Round 1, perform 1 wall walk. In Round 2, perform 2 candlestick rocks, then 1 wall walk. In Round 3, perform 3 burpees, 2 candlestick rocks, and 1 wall walk. Continue adding a new exercise each round.

Post time to comments.

Compare to 231225.

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is all bodyweight movements. Scale the difficulty of each element so you can keep moving and perform the reps of each movement unbroken — more moving and less hook-gripping your shorts.

Scaling:
The exercises with the most reps are push-ups through jumping lunges — anywhere from 36 to 42 reps. Reduce the reps as needed or only perform the even rounds (i.e., in Round 1, perform 2 candlesticks, then 1 inchworm. In Round 2, complete 4 knee push-ups, 3 burpees, 2 candlesticks, then 1 inchworm. Continue adding two new exercises each even round).

To reduce the complexity of these bodyweight movements, reduce the range of motion. For example, on the wall walks, only take two steps toward the wall or perform an inchworm. On the burpees, perform an up-down. On the handstand push-ups, perform a dumbbell shoulder press or pike push-up. And for the single-leg squats, use a higher target or do an air squat.

In case of injury or limitation, substitute equipment to preserve the movement function as much as possible, or choose an alternative suitable for your situation.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:
12 rounds for time, starting with 1 and adding an exercise each round:
1 inchworm
2 candlestick rocks
3 burpees
4 push-ups from the knees
5 walking lunges
6 air squats
7 sit-ups
8 jumping squats
9 jumping lunges
10 broad jumps
11 dumbbell shoulder presses
12 box step-ups

10-lb dumbbell, 12-inch box
15-lb dumbbell, 20-inch box

Perform the workout like the "12 Days of Christmas" song. In Round 1, perform 1 inchworm. In Round 2, perform 2 candlesticks, then 1 inchworm. In Round 3, perform 3 burpees, 2 candlesticks, then 1 inchworm. Continue adding a new exercise each round.

Coaching cues:
As you lower yourself to the bottom of an air squat, think about grabbing the floor with your toes and “screwing” your feet into the ground. This will keep your knees tracking your toes and your entire foot in contact with the ground.

Resources:
The Wall Walk
Candlestick Conditioning Drills
The Burpee
The Push-Up
The Walking Lunge
The Air Squat
The AbMat Sit-Up
The Broad Jump
The Kipping Handstand Push-Up
The Single-Leg Squat
Push-Up on the Knees
The Dumbbell Press
The Box Step-Up

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Tuesday 241224

Strict Nicole

Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
Run 400 meters
Max-reps strict pull-ups

Post the number of pull-ups completed for each round to comments.

Compare to 231007.

Stimulus and Strategy:
This variation of the classic workout Nicole calls for strict pull-ups. Use the run as recovery for the next set of pull-ups. Athletes should aim to complete around 6 sets within the 20-minute workout.

Scaling:
To limit the total amount of volume, you can “cap” your pull-ups in each round. For example, perform only 3-5 strict pull-ups per round instead of pushing to failure.

If you have strict pull-ups but are unable to perform at least 5 reps, begin each set with a max set of strict pull-ups, and then stay on the bar for a max set of kipping pull-ups. If you do not yet have strict pull-ups, perform a moderately challenging version of banded strict pull-ups or ring rows.

In case of injury or limitation, perform 800/1,000 meters on a bike or 400/500 meters on a rower. For the strict pull-ups, you can perform a single-arm dumbbell bent-over row.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
Run 400 meters
Max-reps strict pull-ups + kipping pull-ups

*If you have strict pull-ups, but are unable to perform at least 5 reps, begin each set with a max set of strict pull-ups, and then stay on the bar for a max set of kipping pull-ups.

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
Run 400 meters
Max-reps banded strict pull-ups

Coaching cues:
Strict doesn’t mean slow. Pull your chin over the bar quickly by driving your elbows to the ground and keeping a tight body position.

Resources:
Running Workshop: Falling = Living
The Strict Pull-Up
The Kipping Pull-Up
Pull-Up - Strict Banded

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Monday 241223

7 sets for load of:
1 deadlift
1 hang power clean
1 power clean

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a heavy day. Heavy is relative to each athlete. The three movements in the complex are meant to be completed unbroken and in a touch-and-go fashion. Increase the weight across each set as long as technique and safety are maintained. Rest as needed between sets.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell to maintain the safety and integrity of the lifts.

Use dumbbells to decrease the complexity of the movements.

In case of injury or limitation, perform the complex with a single dumbbell. The movements can also be broken down into bodyweight counterparts: hip extensions for deadlifts, ring rows or pull-ups for the hang power cleans, and a box jump for the power clean.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:
7 sets for load of:
2 deadlifts
2 hang power cleans
2 power cleans

Coaching cues:
Actively pull the barbell into your body throughout this complex. Allowing space between you and the barbell will result in inefficient movement and, often, a missed lift.

Resources:
The Deadlift
The Hang Power Clean
The Power Clean

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Sunday 241222

Rest Day

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Mental Toughness in CrossFit

Mental toughness is the ability to perform consistently under stress. CrossFit uniquely develops this trait by exposing athletes to challenging workouts that demand both physical and mental resilience. Techniques such as maintaining proper form under fatigue, using positive self-talk, staying present in the moment, and valuing the outcomes of hard work cultivate a mindset of perseverance and confidence. Over time, these strategies not only improve performance in the gym but also equip individuals to handle life’s challenges with greater resolve and adaptability.

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Saturday 241221

Complete as many reps as possible in 30 minutes of:
800-meter run
20 toes-to-bars
20/30 Echo bike calories

Post rounds and reps to comments.

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a longer-duration effort. All athletes should aim to complete at least 3 rounds, however, some advanced athletes may be able to knock at the door of 5-6 rounds. Choose an option for toes-to-bar that allows you to maintain consistent sets of 5 or more reps.

Scaling:
Reduce the overall duration of the workout to 15-20 minutes.

Reduce the distance of the run to something you can complete in 5 minutes or less, the number of toes-to-bars to something you can complete in 4 sets or less, and the number of calories to something you can complete in 2 minutes or less.

Reduce the range of motion of the toes-to-bars by performing knees-to-chests, hanging knee raises, or V-ups.

In case of injury or limitation, perform 800/1,000 meters on the rower in place of the run. Perform sit-ups or a 1-minute plank hold in place of toes-to-bar. Perform a 400-meter run or 400/500-meter row in place of the calories on the bike.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 30 minutes of:
800-meter run
20 knees-to-chests
15/20 Echo bike calories

Beginner option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
400-meter run
10 hanging knee raises
10/15 Echo bike calories

Coaching cues:
On longer-duration monostructural efforts, focus on maintaining better posture. Think about keeping your chest facing forward as opposed to facing the ground.

Resources:
Running Fundamentals
The Kipping Toes-to-Bar
Rogue Echo Bike
Kipping Hanging Knee Raise

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Friday 241220

3 rounds for time of:
21 front squats
15 box jumps
9 strict handstand push-ups

♀ 105-lb barbell and 20-inch box
♂ 155-lb barbell and 24-inch box

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a short-to-moderate duration effort and is going to take some mental fortitude to push through the front squats. The goal is to choose a weight you can hang on to for all 21 reps. This shouldn’t be easy, but it also shouldn’t be extremely hard. It should be a grind. After the front squats, be careful on your first box jump. Plan to jump a little higher than you think you need to. For the handstand push-ups, choose an option that allows you to complete your reps in 1 minute or less.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell and the height of the box.

Maintain the stimulus of the jump unless you have an injury or limitation, in which case you can switch to a step-up. For the handstand push-ups, consider performing dumbbell shoulder presses, or pike push-ups.

In case of injury or limitation, perform your squats to a target or perform air squats. For the box jumps, reduce the height and perform step-ups or 30 seconds on the bike. For the handstand push-ups, consider a single dumbbell shoulder press or push-ups from the knees.

Intermediate option:
3 rounds for time of:
21 front squats
15 box jumps
9 dumbbell shoulder presses

75-lb barbell, 35-lb dumbbells, and 20-inch box
115-lb barbell, 50-lb dumbbells, and 24-inch box

Beginner option:
3 rounds for time of:
15 front squats
12 box step-ups
5 dumbbell shoulder presses

35-lb barbell, 15-lb dumbbells, and 12-inch box
45-lb barbell, 20-lb dumbbells, and 20-inch box

Coaching cues:
When you are front squatting, find a spot on the wall above your natural gaze. This spot is where you want to drive your elbows throughout each of your reps.

Resources:
The Front Squat
The Box Jump
The Strict Handstand Push-Up
The Box Step-Up
The Dumbbell (Shoulder) Press
Handstand Push-Up Variations

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Thursday 241219

Rest Day

Featured Article

CrossFit: The Fountain of Youth

CrossFit challenges the narrative that aging leads to inevitable physical decline, offering a lifelong approach to fitness that improves work capacity and health markers at every stage of life. By focusing on mechanics, consistency, and intensity, CrossFit helps delay age-related limitations, promoting strength, endurance, mobility, and independence. Aging well is a matter of active, intentional choices and continuous training.

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Wednesday 241218

Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 12 minutes of:
30 double-unders
10 burpees-to-rings
5 ring muscle-ups

Set the rings to 6 inches above reach.

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Stimulus and Strategy:
In today’s triplet, expect to feel some movement function interference. While 5 muscle-ups may not be a big number, the accumulated fatigue from double-unders and burpees will make those 5 reps feel more challenging.

Scaling:
Reduce the reps of all three movements to complete each round in 3 minutes or less. Spend 30 seconds on double-under attempts or perform single-unders. Reduce the height of the rings for the burpee target. Perform jumping ring muscle-ups or low-ring transitions. In case of injury or limitation, perform 30 seconds of work on any machine for the double-unders. Perform up-downs for the burpees. For the ring muscle-ups, perform a single-arm ring row.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 12 minutes of:

15 double-unders
10 burpees-to-rings
3 ring muscle-ups

Set the rings to 6 inches above reach.

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 12 minutes of:
15 single-unders
7 burpees
3 low-ring muscle-up transitions

Coaching cues:
When performing the burpees to a ring, consider putting a mark on the floor under the rings. This mark is where you want to put your hands. Then, when you jump your feet to your hands, your feet will be directly under the rings.

Resources:
The Double-Under
The Burpee
The Kipping Muscle-Up
Low-Ring Muscle-Up Tips

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Tuesday 241217

For time:
10 snatches
40 air squats
8 snatches
40 air squat
6 snatches
40 air squats
4 snatches
40 air squats
2 snatches

♀ 125 lb
♂ 185 lb

Post time to comments.

Stimulus and Strategy: Today’s workout is a gymnastics and weightlifting couplet. Athletes should aim to complete this workout in 14 minutes or less. Expect the air squats to make the snatches more difficult than you want them to be. The loading of the snatches should be moderate to heavy. Some athletes may be able to perform a few touch-and-go reps, however, most will find success in performing quick singles.

Scaling: Reduce the load of the barbell to complete the first 10 snatches in 2 minutes or less. Reduce the reps of the air squats to complete each set in 1:30 or less. Reduce the complexity of the snatch by performing a hang snatch. In case of injury or limitation, perform a hang snatch or single-arm dumbbell snatch in place of the snatch. For the air squats, consider squatting to a target, or performing a lunge or a box step-up.

Intermediate option:
For time:
10 snatches
40 air squats
8 snatches
40 air squats
6 snatches
40 air squats
4 snatches
40 air squats
2 snatches

95 lb
135 lb

Beginner option:
For time:
10 snatches
15 air squats
8 snatches
15 air squats
6 snatches
15 air squats
4 snatches
15 air squats
2 snatches

35 lb
45 lb

Coaching cues: Especially as fatigue accumulates in your lower body, focus on finishing the second and third pulls. Don’t get caught trying to “sneak” under the barbell. 

Resources:
The Snatch
The Power Snatch
The Air Squat

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Monday 241216

50-35-20 reps for time of:
Hand-release push-ups
Row calories

Post time to comments.

Stimulus and Strategy: Today’s workout is a play on last Monday’s effort. It’s also a sprint. Both workouts are simple gymnastics movements followed by a sprint on a piece of monostructural equipment. However, last Monday was a pulling gymnastics function and today is pressing. Like last week, do not “game” the workout. Move as quickly as possible through the push-ups and the row. Choose options that allow you to finish in 12 minutes or less.

Scaling: Reduce the reps of both the hand-release push-ups and the calories on the rower to keep the round of 50 under 3 minutes for each movement. Perform the hand-release push-ups from the knees or perform regular push-ups with your hands on a stable 30-inch box and your feet on the floor. In case of injury or limitation, perform a single-arm dumbbell floor press in place of the hand-release push-up. If you do not have a rower, choose any other machine or run 400/300/200 meters, respectively.

Intermediate option:
35-25-15 reps for time of:
Hand-release push-ups
Row calories

Beginner option:
20-15-10 reps for time of:
Hand-release push-ups from the knees
Row calories

Coaching cues: In the push-up, the entire body should travel up and down together. To ensure the upper and lower body are connected, squeeze your quads, glutes, and abdominals throughout the movement.

Resources:
A Fresh Take on the Lowly Push-Up
Rowing Technique Tips

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Sunday 241215

Rest Day

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What Is Metabolic Conditioning?

Metabolic conditioning (met-con) is a cornerstone of CrossFit, designed to optimize your body’s ability to store, deliver, and use energy efficiently across varying intensities and durations. By targeting all three energy systems, met-cons boost energy efficiency, enhance fitness, support heart and lung health, promote fat loss while preserving muscle, and prepare you for real-world physical demands. Best of all, CrossFit-style met-cons build exceptional endurance without the need for traditional endurance training.

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Saturday 241214

On a 2-minute clock for 5 rounds, complete:
100-foot farmers carry
30 anchored sit-ups
Max dumbbell squat cleans in the remaining time

Rest 1 minute between rounds.

♀ 35-lb dumbbells
♂ 50-lb dumbbells

Post time to comments.

Scaling:
In today’s workout, you need to push the pace in order to start working on your score. Set up a farmers carry route that is 50 feet out and 50 feet back. As soon as you get back, put your dumbbells down, put your toes under the dumbbell handles, and begin your sit-ups. The goal is to have at least 30 seconds to perform squat cleans. So, reduce the distance of the carry and reps of the sit-ups as needed. As for the loading of the dumbbells, you should be able to hang on for the entire farmers carry and perform at least 7 squat cleans before needing a quick break. If in doubt today, go lighter and do more reps.

Intermediate option:
On a 2-minute clock for 5 rounds, complete:
100-foot farmers carry
30 anchored sit-ups
Max dumbbell squat cleans in the remaining time

Rest 1 minute between rounds.

20-lb dumbbells
35-lb dumbbells

Beginner option:
On a 2-minute clock for 5 rounds, complete:
50-foot farmers carry
15 anchored sit-ups
Max dumbbell hang squat cleans in the remaining time

Rest 1 minute between rounds.

♀ 10-lb dumbbells
♂ 15-lb dumbbells

Coaching cues:
Play around with your foot position on the squat cleans. Consider keeping your feet in your squat stance and touching the dumbbell on the ground in between your feet. This “sumo deadlift” to squat clean technique can speed up your reps.

Resources:
The Dumbbell Farmers Carry
The Anchored Sit-Up
The Dumbbell Hang (Squat) Clean

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Friday 241213

Jack

Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
10 push presses
10 kettlebell swings
10 box jumps

♀ 75-lb barbell, 35-lb kettlebell, and 20-inch box
♂115-lb barbell, 53-lb kettlebell, and 24-inch box

Compare to 221029.

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Army Staff Sgt. Jack M. Martin III, 26, of Bethany, Oklahoma, assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washington, died Sept. 29, 2009, in Jolo Island, Philippines, from the detonation of an improvised explosive device. Martin is survived by his wife Ashley; parents Jack and Cheryl; and siblings Abe, Mandi, Amber, and Abi.

Scaling:
For today’s Hero workout, reduce the weight on the push presses and kettlebell swings, and the height of the box so you can perform each exercise unbroken with minimal rest during transitions. Don’t let the load keep you from moving — the goal is constant movement for the duration of the workout.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
10 push presses
10 kettlebell swings
10 box jumps

65-lb barbell, 35-lb kettlebell, 20-inch box
95-lb presses, 53-lb kettlebell, 24-inch box

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
10 push presses
10 kettlebell swings
10 box step-ups

35-lb barbell, 18-lb kettlebell, 12-inch box ♂ 45-lb barbell, 26-lb kettlebell, 20-inch box

Coaching cues:
To speed up the kettlebell swings, focus on pulling the bell back into the starting position between your legs.

Resources:
The Push Press
The Kettlebell Swing
The Box Jump
The Box Step-Up
Class Demo: Jack From 221029
CrossFit Hero and Tribute Workouts

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Thursday 241212

Rest Day

Featured Article

Hitting the Stimulus in Every CrossFit WOD

Intensity and variance are essential to CrossFit programming, driving results and fostering broad fitness. Preserving the intended stimulus of each workout ensures we optimize both elements. Factors like how a workout feels, loading, timing, volume, and movement patterns play a crucial role. The math method helps scale workouts to maintain intensity, guiding athletes to hit the desired time or rep targets. Whether tackling Fran, Cindy, or Amanda, scaling appropriately ensures athletes achieve the intended stimulus, maximizing fitness and results over the long term.

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Wednesday 241211

5 rounds for time of:
6 wall walks
30 alternating single-leg squats

Post time to comments.

Scaling:
Today’s workout is a gymnastics couplet that falls in the moderate time domain. Expect the combination of being upside down, then squatting on one leg to be a bit disorienting. Remember to breathe, get your balance, and keep moving. Reduce the volume and movement complexity for wall walks to finish all reps in 2 minutes or less. As for the single-leg squats, reduce volume and change to alternating reverse lunges if needed to keep moving at a steady pace and finish in 2 minutes or less.

Intermediate option:
5 rounds for time of:
4 wall walks
20 alternating single-leg squats

Beginner option:
5 rounds for time of:
4 inchworm + push-ups from the knees
12 alternating reverse lunges

Coaching cues:
If you struggle with balance on the single-leg squat, lean slightly toward the leg you are squatting on and remember to keep the knee tracking in line with the toes.

Resources:
The Wall Walk
The Single-Leg Squat
Inchworm + Push-Up From the Knees
Reverse Lunge

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Tuesday 241210

For time:
Run 5,000 meters

Compare to 240423.

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Scaling:
If executed properly, this workout challenges the boundaries of human performance and requires no equipment. It's a fantastic test of stamina, endurance, and mental fortitude. Experienced athletes should try for a PR on this benchmark effort. Look back at your previous time to help determine an appropriate pace. Newer athletes should reduce the distance to complete the run in no more than 20 minutes.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:
On a 20-minute clock:
Run for distance

Coaching cues:
To avoid inefficient movement patterns while you run, imagine you’re running on the crossties of a railroad track, keeping your feet right under your body and landing on the balls of your feet.

Resources:
CrossFit Benchmark Workout 5K Run at Coast Range CrossFit From 230804

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Monday 241209

30-20-10 reps for time of:
Echo bike calories
Pull-ups

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Scaling:
Today’s workout is a sprint. No holding back. It’s a day to push the pace on the bike and larger sets on the pull-ups. That said, know your limits. If you feel like you need to break on the pull-up bar then do so. Adjust the number of calories, the number of pull-ups, and difficulty of the pull-up to keep your overall time to 10 minutes or less.

Intermediate option:
20-15-10 reps for time of:
Echo bike calories
Pull-ups

Beginner option:.
15-10-5 reps for time of:
Echo bike calories
Ring rows

Coaching cues:
For those performing kipping pull-ups, focus on keeping your feet slightly in front of your body as you push away from the pull-up bar to maintain balance.

Resources:
Rogue Echo Bike
The Kipping Pull-Up
The Butterfly Pull-Up
The Ring Row

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Sunday 241208

Rest Day

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The Deadlift

The deadlift, a fundamental hinging movement pattern, is highly effective for building strength, increasing muscle mass, improving back health, and enhancing athletic performance. Engaging major muscle groups like the glutes, hamstrings, and spinal erectors, the deadlift supports full-body strength and resilience. Regular deadlift training promotes muscle growth and reduces back pain by strengthening the spine and surrounding muscles. It also boosts athletic abilities, improving speed, power, and midline stability essential for sports. By incorporating deadlifts consistently, you can achieve significant improvements in strength, health, and overall fitness.

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Saturday 241207

For time:
150 burpees
150 wall-ball shots

Partition the reps as needed to complete the work as quickly as possible.

♀ 14-lb medicine ball to 9 feet
♂ 20-lb medicine ball to 10 feet

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Scaling: Today’s workout is a “choose your own adventure.” Break up the reps and switch exercises in any fashion you choose. Expect the burpees to conflict with the wall-ball shots with regard to the pressing of the burpee and the throwing of the med ball. Because of this, you may consider smaller sets of each movement with more switching back and forth. Choose a loading for the wall-ball shots that allows you to complete at least 10 unbroken reps every time you pick it up. As for the burpees, breaking up 150 reps into smaller sets looks less daunting. Find a rep scheme that works for you.

Intermediate option:
For time:
120 burpees
120 wall-ball shots

Partition the reps as needed to complete the work as quickly as possible.

10-lb medicine ball to 9 feet
14-lb medicine ball to 10 feet

Beginner option:
For time:
60 burpees
60 wall-ball shots

Partition the reps as needed to complete the work as quickly as possible.

6-lb medicine ball to 9 feet
10-lb medicine ball to 10 feet

Coaching cues:
Don’t waste time getting to the floor on your burpees. Gracefully “fall” to the floor. This technique saves your arms from excessive fatigue and speeds up your burpee cycle time.

Resources:
The Burpee
The Wall-Ball Shot

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Friday 241206

5 rounds for total reps:
1-minute shuttle run
1-minute rope climb to 15 feet
1-minute hang power snatches
1-minute rest

25 feet out and 25 feet back = 1 shuttle run.

♀ 105 lb
♂ 155 lb

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Scaling:
Today’s workout is a grippy breather. Expect to be out of breath and your grip to be taxed. The loading of the barbell should allow you to hang on for at least 5 reps before needing a break. Less-experienced athletes should attempt rope climbs even if they only get 1 rep. This is a great opportunity to practice and develop confidence and technique. Work hard and have fun!

Intermediate option:
5 rounds for total reps:
1-minute shuttle run
1-minute rope climb to 12 feet
1-minute hang power snatches
1-minute rest

For the shuttle runs, 25 feet out and 25 feet back = 1 shuttle run.

65 lb
95 lb

Beginner option:
5 rounds for total reps:
1-minute shuttle run
1-minute pull-to-stands
1-minute hang power snatches
1-minute rest

For the shuttle runs, 25 feet out and 25 feet back = 1 shuttle run.

35 lb
45 lb

Coaching cues:
On the setup of the hang power snatch, consider hinging at the hips and keeping your shoulders over the barbell. This will give you more leverage over the barbell and allow you to perform more unbroken reps.

Resources:
The Rope Climb (Wrapping)
The Rope Climb (Basket)
The Hang Power Snatch
Modified Rope Climb (Pull-to-Stands)
The Grip-Saving Way To Rope Climb

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Thursday 241205

Rest Day

Featured Article

CrossFit Mobility 101: Three Common Mobility Mistakes  

Improving mobility is essential for performance and injury prevention in CrossFit, but athletes often make mistakes that slow their progress. Common errors include failing to identify specific mobility limitations, over-relying on passive techniques like foam rolling, and neglecting strength work to reinforce new ranges of motion. By assessing specific areas, using effective stretching techniques, and incorporating heavy, controlled movements, athletes can enhance their mobility more efficiently and see better results in their workouts.

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Wednesday 241204

3 rounds for time of:
35 dumbbell deadlifts
35 GHD sit-ups
800-meter run

♀ 35-lb dumbbells
♂ 50-lb dumbbells

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Scaling:
Today’s workout got its inspiration from a Hero workout called Michael. We are still going to run 800 meters, however, we are going to do it at the end of the round to encourage you to move a little quicker, especially in the final round. The dumbbell deadlifts are replacing the back extensions and we’re doing GHD sit-ups instead of AbMat sit-ups. The loading of the dumbbells should be light and allow you to complete your reps in 3 sets or less. Some may be able to go unbroken. If you are not consistently using the GHD, it is not recommended to attempt the prescribed option. Scale the range of motion and the number of reps.

Intermediate option:
3 rounds for time of:
35 dumbbell deadlifts
20 GHD sit-ups to parallel
800-meter run

20-lb dumbbells
35-lb dumbbells

Beginner option:
3 rounds for time of:
20 dumbbell deadlifts
20 sit-ups
400-meter run

10-lb dumbbells
15-lb dumbbells

Coaching cues:
You should never lose the engagement of your abdominals as you lay back to perform a rep on the GHD. Choose a range of motion that allows you to stay engaged through your mid-section. While a wacky inflatable arm man is mesmerizing, it is never a good technique for your midline.

Resources:
The Dumbbell Deadlift
The GHD Sit-Up
The CrossFit Running Course
The AbMat Sit-Up

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Tuesday 241203

Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 9 minutes of: 3 bar muscle-ups
6 box jump-overs

♀ 24-inch box
♂ 30-inch box

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Scaling:
Today’s workout is a gymnastics couplet. Simple, yet effective. Because the duration of the workout is relatively short, this is not a good workout to “try something new.” If you have bar muscle-ups and 3 reps per round is too many, scale to 1 or 2 reps per round. In this effort, you should choose movements that allow you to complete a round at least every minute. That being said, we may see scores from advanced athletes in the high teens because they are able to complete a round every 30 seconds. Push the pace from the start and don’t try to “game” this one.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 9 minutes of:
3 chest-to-bar pull-ups
6 box jump-overs

♀ 24-inch box
♂ 30-inch box

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 9 minutes of:
3 ring rows
3 foot-assisted ring dips
6 box step-overs

12-inch box
20-inch box

Coaching cues:
The bar muscle-up tends to be elusive because unlike the rings, you must move your body around the bar. To do this more efficiently, imagine pressing the bar into your hips as you rotate around the bar.

Resources:
The Kipping Bar Muscle-Up
Box Jump-Over Variations
The Ring Row
Ring Dip Scaling
The Box Step-Over

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Monday 241202

For time:
800/1,000-meter row
21 overhead squats
600/750-meter row
15 overhead squats
400/500-meter row
9 overhead squats
200/250-meter row

♀ 95 lb
♂ 135 lb

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Scaling:
Today’s workout pairs a weightlifting element with a monostructural element. The row distances are short enough that they deserve to be pushed and not paced. The loading of the overhead squat sits on the light-to-moderate side. The barbell should be taken from the floor and the weight you choose should allow you to complete your reps in 2 sets or less. The goal is less looking at the bar and more moving it. The final row should be an all-out sprint!

Intermediate option:
For time:
800/1,000-meter row
21 overhead squats
600/750-meter row
15 overhead squats
400/500-meter row
9 overhead squats
200/250-meter row

65 lb
95 lb

Beginner option:
For time:
400/500-meter row
15 overhead squats
300/400-meter row
12 overhead squats
200/300-meter row
9 overhead squats
100/200-meter row

35 lb
45 lb

Coaching cues:
To increase your stroke rate, perform a big, strong drive and pull. On the return, get the hands away from the body, lean in toward your toes, and use your legs to pull your body back into the catch position.

Resources:
Rowing Technique Tips
The Overhead Squat
From the Archives: Rowing Technique

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Sunday 241201

Rest Day

Featured Article

Myths About Aging

Contrary to misconceptions, older athletes can increase strength, improve physical capacity, and benefit from training with intensity, which helps reduce injury risks and maintain muscle mass. Complex movements like gymnastics and weightlifting are crucial for improving coordination, agility, and balance, especially as neurological skills become harder to develop with age. While recovery may take longer for older athletes, proper lifestyle choices like good nutrition, sleep, and stress management allow older athletes to train hard and recover effectively, making CrossFit scalable and transformative for all ages.

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