21-15-9 reps for time of:
Toes-to-bars
Burpee box jump-overs

♀ 24-inch box
♂ 30-inch box

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a classic couplet and rep scheme. The descending reps allow you to keep intensity high and keep pushing through this effort. Choose options that allow you to move more and rest less. Advanced athletes may be able to perform all their sets of toes-to-bars unbroken; however, as long as you can complete each set in 3 sets or less, challenge yourself to go as prescribed and use today as more of a skill day.

Scaling:
Reduce the height of the box to maintain the jumping stimulus, even if that means reducing the height to 4 inches. If there is an injury or limitation, utilize the step-up or another alternative.

To reduce the complexity of the toes-to-bars, limit the height of your toes or knees. If you have toes-to-bars but the volume in today’s workout is beyond your capacity, reduce the reps to 15-12-9 or 12-9-6.

In case of an injury or limitation, consider performing up-downs in place of the burpees and step-ups in place of the box jump-overs. For the toes-to-bars, consider V-ups, sit-ups, or plank holds.

Intermediate option:
21-15-9 reps for time of:
Toes-to-bars
Burpee box jump-overs

♀ 20-inch box
♂ 24-inch box

Beginner option:
15-12-9 reps for time of:
Hanging knee raises
Burpee box step-overs

♀ 12-inch box
♂ 20-inch box

Coaching cues:
On the burpee box jump-over, consider stepping up out of the burpee. Oftentimes, this allows you to get closer to the box prior to the jump over.

Resources:
The Kipping Toes-to-Bar
Burpee Box Jump-Over

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Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
30 burpees
20 kettlebell swings
10 50-foot shuttle runs (25 feet out and 25 feet back)

♀ 35-lb kettlebell
♂ 53-lb kettlebell

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a longer-duration grind. If you completed the Open workout yesterday, consider using this workout as an opportunity to move, get the blood flowing, and have some fun. If this is a normal training day, treat it as such and get after it. Choose a weight for the kettlebell swings that allows you to complete the reps in 2 sets or less.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the kettlebell. To reduce the total volume of the workout, reduce the duration to 10-15 minutes.

To reduce the complexity of the burpees, perform up-downs. For the kettlebell swings, reduce the range of motion to Russian kettlebell swings or kettlebell deadlifts. For the shuttle run, consider a movement substitution.

In case of an injury or limitation, consider using a movement substitution for the shuttle runs. Perform a 500/700-meter Echo bike or a 200/250-meter row.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
30 burpees
20 kettlebell swings
10 50-foot shuttle runs (25 feet out and 25 feet back)

♀ 26-lb kettlebell
♂ 35-lb kettlebell

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 15 minutes of:
15 burpees
15 kettlebell swings
10 50-foot shuttle runs (25 feet out and 25 feet back)

♀ 18-lb kettlebell
♂ 26-lb kettlebell

Coaching cues:
To maximize your efficiency on the shuttle runs, anticipate your turn or change of direction. Aim to begin your turn a few steps before, plant with your outside foot, stay low, and accelerate into the next straight away.

Resources:
The Burpee
The Kettlebell Swing

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Open Workout 25.1

Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 15 minutes of:
3 lateral burpees over the dumbbell
3 dumbbell hang clean-to-overheads
30-foot walking lunge (2 x 15 feet)
*After completing each round, add 3 reps to the burpees and hang clean-to-overheads.

♀ 35-lb (15-kg) dumbbell
♂ 50-lb (22.5-kg) dumbbell

Post time or reps completed to comments, and submit your score as part of the 2025 CrossFit Open.

Visit the CrossFit Games website for full details, including Scaled, Foundations (beginner), and Age-Group variations of the workout. Adaptive versions of the workout can be found through WheelWOD.

Resources:
[Burpee Over the Dumbbell]
The Dumbbell Hang Clean and Push Jerk
The Walking Lunge
CrossFit Open Workout 25.1 Tips

5 rounds for time of:
5 deadlifts
10 bar-facing burpees

♀ 185 lb
♂ 275 lb

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s effort is a slight variation of a 2008 CrossFit Games workout. This couplet should feel relatively heavy but still fast-paced. Choose a challenging deadlift load, but one you can complete unbroken with sound technique. Choose an option for the burpees you can complete in 1 minute or less per round. The goal is to complete this workout in 10 minutes or less.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading so you can complete each set of deadlifts unbroken. Reduce the number of burpees so you can complete the reps in 1 minute or less.

To reduce the complexity of the deadlifts, reduce the weight. You may also consider a sumo stance with the hands inside the legs.

To reduce the complexity of the burpees, perform up-downs or burpees in place.

In case of an injury or limitation, consider performing dumbbell or kettlebell deadlifts, or unloaded good mornings. For the burpees, perform up-downs or push-ups, using an elevated target as needed.

Intermediate option:
5 rounds for time of:
5 deadlifts
10 bar-facing burpees

♀ 125 lb
♂ 185 lb

Beginner option:
5 rounds for time of:
5 deadlifts
8 burpees

♀ 55 lb
♂ 75 lb

Coaching cues:
When returning the barbell to the floor in the deadlift, pull your triceps up against your lats. This will help keep the barbell close to your body and keep your upper back from yielding to the load.

Resources:
The Deadlift
Bar-Facing Burpee Efficiency Tips
The Burpee

Riley

For time:
2,400-meter run
150 burpees
2,400-meter run

If you’ve got a weight vest or body armor, wear it.

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Army Sgt. 1st Class Riley G. Stephens, 39, of Tolar, Texas, assigned to the 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), died Sept. 28, 2012, in Wardak, Afghanistan, of wounds caused by enemy small-arms fire. Stephens is survived by his wife Tiffany; children, Austin, Morgan, and Rylee Ann; parents, Michael and Joann; brother Ken; and several family members.

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s Hero workout is a longer-duration effort. This is meant to be a grind, so expect this workout to take up to 60 minutes. Each run and the burpees should take no more than 20 minutes to complete (each). Athletes who are capable of completing this workout in 35 minutes or less can consider adding a weight vest or body armor. Most athletes should attempt this workout using their own body weight. Work hard and have fun.

Scaling:
Reduce the distance of the run and the repetitions of the burpees.

To adjust the complexity of the run, instead of reducing the distance, consider using a movement substitution like a bike or a rower. Perform 5,500 meters on an Echo bike or 2,500 meters on a rower or ski erg. For the burpees, reduce the range of motion by performing an up-down.

In case of an injury or limitation, consider the running substitutions mentioned above. For burpees, perform up-downs, push-ups, or mountain climbers.

Intermediate option:
For time:
2,400-meter run
150 burpees
2,400-meter run

Beginner option:
For time:
1,200-meter run
50 burpees
1,200-meter run

Coaching cues:
When you are performing the burpees, focus on jumping your feet to your hands and landing in your heels. This will help maximize efficiency across your reps.

Resources:
CrossFit Hero and Tribute Workouts
Running | Change in Support Drill
The Burpee

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On a 12-minute clock, complete:
75 wall-ball shots
800-meter run
Max burpee box jump-overs

♀ 14-lb ball to a 9-foot target and 24-inch box
♂ 20-lb ball to a 10-foot target and 30-inch box

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a challenge. The goal is to finish the wall-ball shots and run as quickly as possible, and then complete as many burpee box jump-overs as possible in the remaining time. Both the wall-ball shots and the run should take no more than 5 minutes each to complete. This will leave you with at least 2 minutes to complete burpee box jump-overs. Push the pace from the beginning and hold on for the ride.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the wall-ball shots to maintain at least 15 reps per minute. If needed, reduce the reps as well as the load. Reduce the distance of the run to hit the intended time domain.

To reduce the complexity of the wall-ball shot, consider reducing the height of the target or simply performing a thruster with the medicine ball. For the burpee box jump-overs, reduce the height of the box or perform box step-overs.

In case of an injury or limitation, perform a medicine-ball front squat or push press. For the 800-meter run, consider biking 1,750/2,500 meters on an Echo bike or rowing 800/1,000 meters. On the burpee box jump-overs, perform up-downs in place of the burpee and step-ups to a low target for box jumps.

Intermediate option:
On a 12-minute clock, complete:
75 wall-ball shots
800-meter run
Max burpee box jump-overs

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

Beginner option:
On a 12-minute clock, complete:
50 wall-ball shots
400-meter run
Max burpee box step-overs

♀ 6-lb ball to a 9-foot target and 12-inch box
♂ 10-lb ball to a 10-foot target and 20-inch box

Coaching cues:
To increase your pace on the burpee box jump-overs, begin rotating on top of the box and step down facing the box before going into your next rep.

Resources:
The Wall-Ball Shot
Running: Falling Forward Drill
Burpee Box Jump-Over

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15-12-9-6-3 reps for time of:
Deadlifts
Burpee pull-ups

Set the pull-up bar 6 inches above your reach.

♀ 185 lb
♂ 275 lb

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout focuses on moving a heavier barbell with an elevated heart rate. The goal is to complete this workout in 15 minutes or less. Choose a weight for the barbell that allows you to complete consistent sets of 5 unbroken reps. For the burpee pull-ups, the set of 15 should take no more than 90 seconds to complete.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell or the reps of either movement.

To reduce the complexity of the deadlift, perform a sumo deadlift with a barbell or kettlebell. For the burpee pull-ups, perform an up-down instead of the burpee and lower the pull-up bar to allow you to use your legs more.

In case of injury or limitation, perform a light or unloaded good morning in place of the deadlift. For the burpee pull-ups, perform an up-down in place of the burpees and a ring row for the pull-ups.

Intermediate option:
15-12-9-6-3 reps for time of:
Deadlift
Burpee pull-ups

Set the pull-up bar at your fingertips when your arms are extended overhead.

♀ 135 lb
♂ 205 lb

Beginner option:
12-9-6-3 reps for time of:
Deadlift
Burpee jumping pull-ups

Set the pull-up bar at the middle of your forearms when your arms are extended overhead.

♀ 55 lb
♂ 75 lb

Coaching cues:
On the burpee pull-up, don’t waste time after completing the pull-up. Immediately get back to the ground and “rest” in the bottom of the burpee. Just don’t get caught lying on the ground for too long.

Resources:
The Deadlift
Burpee Pull-Up

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Hoover

8 rounds for time of:
400-meter run
15 burpee box jump-overs
10-calorie bike
6 alternating dumbbell snatches

♀ 20-inch box and 50-lb dumbbell
♂ 24-inch box and 75-lb dumbbell

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Staff Sgt.Taylor Hoover, 31, of the United States Marine Corps., died Aug. 26, 2021, by a suicide bomber who detonated explosives at Abbey Gate in Kabul, Afghanistan. Hoover joined the Marines in September 2010 and was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force at Camp Pendleton. He was deployed five times in his career and presented with many awards and honors. Hoover is survived by his mother, Kelly Barnett; father, Darin Hoover; sisters Tori Manning and Allison Summers, and their families; and his grandparents, nieces and nephews.

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today, we’re doing a Hero workout. Hero workouts are meant to be longer, challenging efforts. This workout is no exception. Expect this to take at least 30 minutes. Choose options that allow you to keep moving at a steady pace. Aim to spend no more than 5 minutes completing a single round.

Scaling:
To adjust the volume, consider reducing the total number of rounds. Reduce the loading of the dumbbell, the height of the box, and the distance of the run.

To reduce the complexity of the burpee box jump-over, consider a burpee box step-over or an up-down step-over. For the dumbbell snatch, consider a hang dumbbell snatch with a lighter load.

In case of injury or limitation, complete 900/1,250 meters on an Echo bike or 400/500 meters on the rower. For the burpee box jump-overs, consider an up-down with a lower step-up. For the bike, use any machine available to accumulate the calories. If there is an overhead limitation, consider performing a kettlebell swing to eye level or a single-arm dumbbell clean.

Intermediate option:
6 rounds for time of:
400-meter run
15 burpee box jump-overs
10-calorie bike
6 alternating dumbbell snatches

♀ 20-inch box and 35-lb dumbbell
♂ 24-inch box and 50-lb dumbbell

Beginner option:
4 rounds for time of:
200-meter run
10 burpee box step-overs
7-calorie bike
6 alternating dumbbell snatches

♀ 12-inch box and 10-lb dumbbell
♂ 20-inch box and 15-lb dumbbell

Coaching cues:
On the dumbbell snatch, focus on keeping the snatching arm long through the middle of the pull next to your body as you accelerate. As you extend the hips, pull the elbow high and outside. Then turn your hand and punch the dumbbell overhead as you pull your body underneath the object.

Resources:
From the Archives: Running Technique
Burpee Box Jump-Over
The Rogue Echo Bike
The Dumbbell Power Snatch
CrossFit Hero and Tribute Workouts

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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

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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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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.

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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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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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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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Complete as many reps as possible in 15 minutes of:
75/100-calorie row
30 box jumps
30 jumping pull-ups
30 kettlebell swings
30 lunges
30 knees-to-elbows
30 push presses
30 hip extensions
30 wall-ball shots
30 burpees
30 double-unders

♀ 20-inch box, 26-lb kettlebell, 35-lb push press, 14-lb medicine ball to 9 feet
♂ 24-inch box, 35-lb kettlebell, 45-lb push press, 20-lb medicine ball to 10 feet

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Scaling:
Today’s workout is a classic chipper-style effort. Some may recognize it as the “Dirty Thirty” with an added row to begin the workout. The goal is to make it as far through this workout as possible within the allotted time. Some may even finish the double-unders and get an opportunity to get back on the rower. However, most should aim to make it to the wall-ball shots and get as many reps as possible before time runs out. To hit this stimulus, the row should take no more than 6 minutes to complete. Every other movement after should be kept to 1:30 or less.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 15 minutes of:
50/75-calorie row
30 box jumps
30 jumping pull-ups
30 kettlebell swings
30 lunges
30 knees-to-chests
30 push presses
30 hip extensions
30 wall-ball shots
30 burpees
30 double-unders

♀ 20-inch box, 26-lb kettlebell, 35-lb push press, 10-lb medicine ball to 9 feet
♂ 24-inch box, 35-lb kettlebell, 45-lb push press, 14-lb medicine ball to 10 feet

Beginner option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 15 minutes of:
35/50-calorie row
20 box step-ups
20 jumping pull-ups
20 kettlebell swings
20 lunges
20 hanging knee raises
20 push presses
20 good mornings (unweighted)
20 wall-ball shots
20 burpees
20 single-unders

♀ 12-inch box, 18-lb kettlebell, 35-lb push press, 6-lb medicine ball to 9 feet
♂ 20-inch box, 26-lb kettlebell, 45-lb push press, 10-lb medicine ball to 10 feet

Coaching cues:
In the dip of the push press, your torso should be vertical with your shoulders and hips stacked over your ankles. As you dip, think about sliding your knees forward slightly as your shoulders and hips drop straight down over your ankles.

Resources:
Rowing
The Box Jump
Jumping Pull-Up Progression
The Kettlebell Swing
The Walking Lunge
Knees-to-Elbows Progression
The Push Press
The GHD Hip Extension
The Wall-Ball Shot
The Burpee
The Double-Under
Kipping Hanging Knee Raise
The Good Morning

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5 rounds for time:
18/25-calorie row
25 burpees over the rower

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Scaling:
Today’s workout is a gut check. Find a pace on both the rower and the burpees you can maintain and keep yourself moving. Going out “hot” on the rower does you no good if your pace slows down your burpees. Most can perform the movements as prescribed, however, consider a combination of reps and calories that allows you to finish a round in 4 minutes or less.

Intermediate option:
5 rounds for time:
15/20-calorie row
20 burpees over the rower

Beginner option:
5 rounds for time:
7/10-calorie row
10 burpees over the rower

Coaching cues:
On the burpees, stay low as you transition from one side of the rower to the next. This will decrease your cycle time.

Resources:
Rowing
Lateral Burpee Over the Rower | CrossFit Movement Demo

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Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
20 burpees
20 air squats
20 box jump-overs
20 air squats
20 toes-to-bars

♀ 20-inch box
♂ 24-inch box

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Scaling:
Today’s workout is a longer effort with a large volume of bodyweight movements. This effort will be very similar to a workout like Cindy where you are moving at a steady pace for 20 minutes. All athletes should aim to complete a single round in 5 minutes or less. If the prescribed exercises don’t allow for this, scale the reps and/or difficulty of the movement. For example, scale the toes-to-bars by reducing the reps or performing 20 hanging knee raises. Work hard and have fun with this one.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 12 minutes of:
15 burpees
15 air squats
15 box step-overs
15 air squats
15 hanging knee raises

♀ 12-inch box
♂ 20-inch box

Coaching cues:
Master the basics. The air squat is a simple yet effective movement. Don’t knock it just because it is “easy.” Challenge yourself to maintain solid mechanics. The hips move back and down, heels down, knees out, lumbar arch maintained, and hips finish below the knees. Don’t skimp on these points of performance.

Resources:
The Burpee
The Air Squat
Box Jump-Over Variations
Box Step-Over
The Kipping Toes-to-Bar
Kipping Hanging Knee Raises
Find a CrossFit Course

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Complete as many reps as possible in 12 minutes of:
3 burpees to a 6-inch target
3 GHD sit-ups
6 burpees to a 6-inch target
6 GHD sit-ups
9 burpees to a 6-inch target
9 GHD sit-ups
… Continue to add 3 reps to each exercise until time expires.

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Scaling:
Today’s workout is a gymnastics couplet with ascending reps. Don’t be fooled by the first few rounds — this workout will get spicy soon enough. To find the target for the burpees, extend your arms over your head and find a target about 6 inches above your fingertips. As for the GHD sit-ups, go into this workout with a number of reps appropriate for you. If you hit that number, finish the workout with just burpees. If you do not spend a lot of time on this piece of equipment, scale the number of reps and range of motion. The GHD is an amazing piece of equipment, but respect its power.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 12 minutes of:
3 burpees to a 6-inch target
2 GHD sit-ups to parallel
6 burpees to a 6-inch target
4 GHD sit-ups to parallel
9 burpees to a 6-inch target
6 GHD sit-ups to parallel
… Continue to add 3 reps to the burpees and 2 reps to the GHD sit-ups until time expires.

Beginner option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 8 minutes of:
3 burpees
3 sit-ups
6 burpees
6 sit-ups
9 burpees
9 sit-ups
… Continue to add 3 reps to each exercise until time expires.

Coaching cues:
On the GHD sit-up, lower yourself down with bent legs and as soon as you reach the bottom of your rep, brace your midline and straighten the legs by squeezing your thighs and driving your heels toward the wall in front of you. This rapid extension of the legs helps incorporate bigger muscle groups and helps protect the lower back.

Resources:
The Burpee
The GHD Sit-Up
The Glute-Ham Developer Sit-Up

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7 rounds for time of:
7 hang cleans
7 front squats
7 shoulder-to-overheads
7 bar-facing burpees

♀ 75 lb
♂ 115 lb

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Scaling:
This is going to be a grind! The goal is to try to complete each set of barbell reps unbroken. Use the burpees as a place to breathe. We suggest stepping back and up, not rushing them so you can hang on to the barbell as soon as you get back there. Hold back slightly on Rounds 1-4 so you have enough in the tank to go hard on the last 3 rounds. A good goal is to keep each round under 1:15-1:40. Elite athletes may be able to keep rounds to under a minute.

Intermediate option:
7 rounds for time of:
7 hang cleans
7 front squats
7 shoulder-to-overheads
7 bar-facing burpees

♀ 65 lb
♂ 95 lb

Beginner option:
7 rounds for time of:
5 hang cleans
5 front squats
5 shoulder-to-overheads
5 bar-facing burpees

♀ 55 lb
♂ 75 lb

Coaching cues:
The barbell wants to rest on the shoulders in the rack position in both the front squat and the shoulder-to-overhead. Keep the elbows up to create this shelf and a better opportunity to maintain unbroken reps.

Resources:
The Hang Power Clean
The Front Squat
The Push Press
The Push Jerk
Bar-Facing Burpee Efficiency Tips

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For time:
50 double-unders
40 wall-ball shots
30 box jump-overs
20 ground-to-overheads
10 burpee pull-ups
20 ground-to-overheads
30 box jump-overs
40 wall-ball shots
50 double-unders

♀ 14-lb medicine ball to a 9-foot target, 20-inch box, and 95-lb barbell
♂ 20-lb medicine ball to a 10-foot target, 24-inch box, and 135-lb barbell

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Scaling:
Today’s workout is a pyramid-style chipper. Pace yourself on the way up with smooth double-unders, focused on breathing and relaxing your shoulders. Go for 3 to 4 sets on the wall-ball shots — a good game plan could be 12-10-10-8 or 16-14-10. On the box jump-overs, stepping down off the box is a great way to moderate your heart rate to get you ready for the ground-to-overheads. The ground-to-overhead weight should be touch-and-go for at least 6 to 8 reps, though singles are OK for today. For this movement, you can choose how you get it from the ground to over your head — snatch or clean and jerk. On the burpee pull-ups, step in and out to keep moving, rather than doing a few fast reps, followed by a break. Be mentally prepared to get right back into the ground-to-overheads. The goal is sub-20 minutes for most and sub-17 minutes for the elite.

Intermediate option:
For time:
50 double-unders
40 wall-ball shots
30 box jump-overs
20 ground-to-overheads
10 burpee pull-ups
20 ground-to-overheads
30 box jump-overs
40 wall-ball shots
50 double-unders

♀ 14-lb medicine ball to a 9-foot target, 20-inch box, and 65-lb barbell
♂ 20-lb medicine ball to a 10-foot target, 24-inch box, and 95-lb barbell

Beginner option:
For time:
60 single-unders
30 wall-ball shots
20 box step-overs
10 ground-to-overheads
5 burpee pull-ups
10 ground-to-overheads
20 box step-overs
30 wall-ball shots
60 single-unders

♀ 10-lb medicine ball to a 9-foot target, 20-inch box, and 55-lb barbell
♂ 14-lb medicine ball to a 10-foot target, 24-inch box, and 75-lb barbell

Coaching cues:
In the burpee pull-up, draw a line on the ground directly underneath the pull-up bar. For every rep, aim to get your feet on that line before jumping up to the pull-up bar. As you get good at this, you can begin jumping without looking for the bar because you know exactly where it’s going to be. Simply jump, grab, and pull.

Resources:
The Double-Under
The Wall-Ball Shot
CAP Demo | The Lateral Box Jump-Over
The Power Snatch
The Clean and Jerk
The Burpee Pull-Up With Greg Amundson

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Meet Guest Programmers - Kristi and Patrick O’Connell: Sept 16-29, 2024.

Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 16 minutes of:
400-meter run
6 burpees to a 6-inch target
6 bar muscle-ups
10 dumbbell walking lunges

♀ 35 lb
♂ 50 lb

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Scaling:
Today’s workout is an AMRAP! Focus on being smooth on the burpees, breaking muscle-ups or toes-to-bars as needed, and going unbroken on the lunges. For the burpees, jump to a target that is 6 inches above your fingertips when your arms are extended. Use a dumbbell weight that allows you to do the lunges unbroken for all 16 minutes while holding the dumbbells in a farmers carry position. If you finish on the run, every 50 meters completed equals 1 rep. Aim to get 3 to 5 rounds.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 16 minutes of:
400-meter run
6 burpees to a target
8 toes-to-bars
10 dumbbell walking lunges

♀ 25 lb
♂ 45 lb

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 14 minutes of:
200-meter run
4 burpees to a target
6 sit-ups
9 bodyweight walking lunges

Coaching cues:
On the bar muscle-ups, press the pull-up bar toward the hips and keep the body as close to the bar as possible. The further the body is away from the bar, the harder it will be to make the transition.

Resources:
Running Fundamentals
The Burpee
The Kipping Bar Muscle-Up
The Kipping Toes-to-Bar
The AbMat Sit-Up
CrossFit Online Course - Dumbbells

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Every 3 minutes for 7 sets:
5 squat snatches
15 bar-facing burpees

♀ 125 lb
♂ 185 lb

Post fastest and slowest time to comments.

Scaling:
Today’s workout is meant to be sprint efforts. The loading of the squat snatch is meant to be on the heavier side. This will force most athletes to perform 5 fast singles in each set. Push the pace on the burpees and finish as quickly as possible. Scale the loading of the barbell and the number of burpees to complete each set in 2 minutes or less, giving you at least 1 minute of rest between sets.

Intermediate option:
Every 3 minutes for 7 sets:
5 squat snatches
15 bar-facing burpees

♀ 95 lb
♂ 135 lb

Beginner option:
Every 3 minutes for 7 sets:
5 hang power snatch + overhead squats
10 bar-facing burpees

♀ 35 lb
♂ 45 lb

Resources:
The Snatch
Bar-Facing Burpee Efficiency Tips
The Hang Power Snatch
The Overhead Squat
What Is a Snatch?

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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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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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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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Ingrid

10 rounds for time of:

3 snatches
3 burpees over the bar

♀ 95 lb
♂ 135 lb

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Compare to 210103.

Scaling:
Today’s workout is one of the newer CrossFit benchmark workouts. This is meant to be completed in 10 minutes or less — more moving and less hook-gripping your shorts. Reduce the load on the barbell so you can complete the 3 reps unbroken for most of the workout.

Intermediate option:
10 rounds for time of:

3 snatches
3 burpees over the bar

♀ 75 lb
♂ 115 lb

Beginner option:
7 rounds for time of:

3 snatches
3 burpees over the bar
-Step over the bar as needed.

♀ 35 lb
♂ 45 lb

Coaching cues:
When moving through these small power-snatch sets, think about cycling the bar quickly with little to no pause at the hips from early in the workout to maximize hip extension and efficiency.

Resources:
The Power Snatch
CAP Demo | Lateral Burpee Over Bar

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2012 Chipper

For time:
10 overhead squats
10 box jump-overs
10 thrusters
10 power cleans
10 toes-to-bars
10 burpee muscle-ups
10 toes-to-bars
10 power cleans
10 thrusters
10 box jump-overs
10 overhead squats

♀ 105-lb overhead squat, 20-inch box, 95-lb thruster, 125-lb clean
♂ 155-lb overhead squat, 24-inch box, 135-lb thruster, 205-lb clean

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Compare to 200929.

Scaling:
This event was a premiere for the down-and-back-style chipper at the 2012 CrossFit Games and included several unique features, such as the fat bar for thrusters and the requirement to complete a burpee between muscle-up reps. Rich Froning Jr. handily completed the event in 7:06, while Julie Foucher put up the fastest women's time of 7:43.

For most, this is a moderate-duration pyramid-style chipper. Adjust the loading for each barbell to allow you to finish the 10 reps in 2 sets or less. As for the burpee muscle-ups, choose a variation that allows you to complete all 10 reps in 3 minutes or less (e.g., lower the rings so you can perform a jumping muscle-up, burpee chest-to-ring pull-up, burpee chin-over-ring pull-up, or burpee ring row).

Intermediate option:
For time:
10 overhead squats
10 box jump-overs
10 thrusters
10 power cleans
10 toes-to-bars
10 burpee chest-to-ring pull-ups
10 toes-to-bars
10 power cleans
10 thrusters
10 box jump-overs
10 overhead squats

♀ 75-lb overhead squat, 20-inch box, 65-lb thruster, 95-lb clean
♂ 115-lb overhead squat, 24-inch box, 95-lb thruster, 135-lb clean

Beginner option:
For time: 10 overhead squats
10 box step-overs
10 thrusters
10 power cleans
10 hanging knee raises
10 burpee ring rows
10 hanging knee raises
10 power cleans
10 thrusters
10 box step-overs
10 overhead squats

♀ 35-lb overhead squat, 12-inch box, 35-lb thruster, 35-lb clean
♂ 45-lb overhead squat, 20-inch box,45-lb thruster, 45-lb clean

Coaching cues:
To maximize efficiency in the box jump-over, think about jumping high, landing softly on the box, turning around, and stepping down backward before jumping immediately up into the next rep.

Resources:
The Overhead Squat
CAP Demo | Box Jump-Over Variations
The Thruster
The Power Clean
The Kipping Toes-to-Bar
The Kipping Muscle-Up

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Guest Programmer - HWPO
July 22-Aug.4, 2024

5 rounds for time of:

24 air squats
16 bar-facing burpees
8 shoulder-to-overheads
4 thrusters

Rest 1 minute between rounds.

♀ 105 lb
♂ 155 lb

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Scaling:
In this Interval-style workout, what jumps off the page is the shoulder-to-overhead into thrusters, but don’t ignore the effect on the legs going from the air squats to the burpees. The legs will feel pretty full and this will make the shoulder-to-overheads and thrusters spicy! Because of this, you may get “toesy.” Avoid loading the quads so it doesn’t result in a muted hip, a poor dip and drive in the shoulder-to-overhead, and thrusters that feel more difficult than they should. Perform quality movement despite the leg and arm fatigue — that’s how you gain technical endurance and become efficient under fatigue.

Use the weight you would for DT — something moderate, a 6.5 out of 10. You should be able to perform the shoulder-to-overheads unbroken but not without some challenge. Focus on the quality of your dip and drive, whether you’re choosing to do push presses or push jerks.

You should feel pressure in your entire foot/feet and good tension in the front rack.

GOAL: Stamina

ADVANCED ATHLETE TARGET: 2 minutes per round, unbroken shoulder-to-overheads
BEGINNER ATHLETE TARGET: 2-2:25 per round, consistent depth on squats, and stability on shoulder-to-overheads

Intermediate option:
5 rounds for time of:

24 air squats
16 bar-facing burpees
8 shoulder-to-overheads
4 thrusters

Rest 1 minute between rounds.

♀ 75 lb
♂ 115 lb

Beginner option:
5 rounds for time of:

18 air squats
10 burpee step-overs
8 shoulder-to-overheads
4 thrusters

Rest 1 minute between rounds.

♀ 35 lb
♂ 45 lb

Coaching cues:
Though you might be tempted to shorten the air squat range of motion during today’s sprint-style interval workout, consider this: The bottom position of the squat is nature’s intended sitting posture and the rise to full hip extension is the foundation of all sound human movement. Powerful, controlled hip extension is necessary for elite athleticism.

Short-changing your squats in this case, though giving you more time to rep out thrusters, will only impede your potential in the long run — both inside and outside the gym.

Resources:
The Air Squat
Bar-Facing Burpee Efficiency Tips
The Push Press
The Push Jerk
The Thruster

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Guest Programmer - HWPO
July 22-Aug 4, 2024

On a continuously running clock:

On the 0:00
1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10 reps for time of:
Pull-ups
Front squats

On the 10:00
21-15-9 reps for time of:
Toes-to-bars
Hang power cleans

On the 20:00
3 rounds for time of:
10 bar-facing burpees
10 thrusters

♀ 65 lb
♂ 95 lb

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Scaling:
There is a method to this madness. We have three consecutive couplets on a running clock. Each couplet should be completed in under 8 minutes in order to have enough recovery to continue on with good intensity. To be able to do this, you should pull back slightly on the first couplet and make sure you are not at max effort. Having a light weight and scaling the gymnastics to movements you are 100% comfortable with is important to hit the stimulus goal. That said, because you may scale to make the movements feel “easy,” you may fall into the trap of going too hard too soon.

This is threshold training — we need to work at or close to the threshold for three “intervals.” The first couplet has 110 total reps, the second has 90 total reps, and the last has 60 total reps. The degree of difficulty of the gymnastics movement lessens, but the range of motion increases. The most important factor is you, managing your effort. Speed has a cost and we need to save up to make sure we’ve got enough left over to buy out of today’s training!

GOAL: Threshold training
TARGETS
ADVANCED & BEGINNER: 6- to 7:30-minute time domain

Intermediate option:
On a continuously running clock:

On the 0:00
1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10 reps for time of:
Jumping pull ups
Front squats

On the 10:00
21-15-9 reps for time of:
Hanging knee raises to chest
Hang power cleans

On the 20:00
3 rounds for time of:
10 bar-facing burpees
10 thrusters

♀ 55 lb
♂ 75 lb

Beginner option:
On a continuously running clock:

On the 0:00
1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8 reps for time of:
Ring rows
Front squats

On the 10:00
15-12-9 reps for time of:
AbMat sit-ups
Hang power cleans

On the 20:00
3 rounds for time of:
10 bar-facing burpee step-overs
10 thrusters

♀ 35 lb
♂ 45 lb

Coaching cues:
If you’re finding it hard to keep an upright torso in the front squat, imagine there’s a rope attached to your elbows that is pulling up throughout the entire movement. Keep those elbows up and notice how your torso follows suit, helping you to maintain a neutral spine and sound squat mechanics.

Resources:
The Kipping Pull-Up
Jumping Pull-Up Demo
The Ring Row
The Front Squat
The Kipping Toes-to-Bar
The AbMat Sit-Up
The Hang Power Clean
Bar-Facing Burpee Efficiency Tips
The Thruster

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Filthy 50

For time:
50 box jumps
50 jumping pull-ups
50 kettlebell swings
50 walking-lunge steps
50 knees-to-elbows
50 push presses
50 hip extensions
50 wall-ball shots
50 burpees
50 double-unders

♀ 20-inch box, 26-lb kettlebell, 35-lb push press, 14-lb ball
♂ 24-inch box, 35-lb kettlebell, 45-lb push press, 20-lb ball

Record your Filthy 50 score in the CrossFit app and/or post to comments.

Compare to 230909.

Scaling:
Today’s workout is a classic chipper of 500 reps of 10 movements called the Filthy Fifty. The workout was originally programmed on June 19, 2005. This longer workout is characterized by intermediate-level bodyweight movements and light loads that allow people to keep moving with limited rest. Newer athletes should reduce the volume and use movement modifications that ensure large sets and short rest breaks.

Intermediate option:
For time:
50 box jumps
50 jumping pull-ups
50 kettlebell swings
50 walking-lunge steps
50 knees-to-elbows
50 push presses
50 hip extensions
50 wall-ball shots
50 burpees
50 double-unders

♀ 16-inch box, 18-lb kettlebell, 25-lb push press, 10-lb ball
♂ 20-inch box, 26-lb kettlebell, 35-lb push press, 14-lb ball

Beginner option:
For time:
30 box jumps
30 jumping pull-ups
30 kettlebell swings
30 walking-lunge steps
30 hanging leg raises
30 push presses
30 hip extensions
30 wall-ball shots
30 burpees
30 single-unders

♀12-inch box, 9-lb kettlebell, 15-lb push press, 8-lb ball
♂16-inch box, 18-lb kettlebell, 25-lb push press, 10-lb ball

Coaching cues:
The jumping pull-up offers a major dose of intensity while simultaneously building strength, body awareness, and coordination. It’s easily scalable as athletes raise or lower the height of the jump and/or use more or less of their upper vs. lower body, building the strength, stamina, and skill required to master the pull-up.

Resources:
WOD Demo: Filthy Fifty
The Box Jump
Jumping Pull-Up Demo
The Kettlebell Swing
The Walking Lunge
The Knees-to-Elbow
The Push Press
The Hip Extension
The Wall-Ball Shot
The Burpee
The Double-Under

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Guest Programmer – Christian Harris
June 24-July 7, 2024

In 2 minutes:

7/10-calorie Echo bike
10 burpees over the bar
In remaining time, max squat clean thrusters

Rest 2 minutes between rounds.
*Repeat for a total of 5 rounds or stop if you complete 50 squat clean thrusters before 5 rounds.

♀ 65-lb barbell
♂ 95-lb barbell

Scaling:
This interval workout is designed to challenge your limits — push hard for 2 minutes, then optimize your recovery to sustain consistent performance throughout each set. Aim to complete the bike segment in around 45 seconds, with some pushing for closer to 35 seconds or less. Focus on finding a quick pace on the bike that allows you to seamlessly transition to the burpees. After finishing the 10 burpees, use the remaining time to accumulate squat clean thrusters. If you complete 50 reps, the workout is over, otherwise this is a 5-round workout for max reps.

Be sure to prioritize recovery between rounds with the one-to-one work-to-rest ratio, ensuring you maintain intensity throughout. Embrace the challenge today and aim to hold onto the barbell until the very last second!

Intermediate option:
In 2 minutes:

7/10-calorie Echo bike
10 burpees over the bar
In remaining time, max squat clean thrusters*

Rest 2 minutes between rounds.
*Repeat for a total of 5 rounds or stop if you complete 50 squat clean thrusters before 5 rounds.

♀ 55-lb barbell
♂ 75-lb barbell

Beginner option:
In 2 minutes:

5/8-calorie Echo bike
7 burpees over the bar
In remaining time, max squat clean thrusters*

Rest 2 minutes between rounds.
*Repeat for a total of 5 rounds or stop if you complete 50 squat clean thrusters before 5 rounds.

♀ 35-lb barbell
♂ 45-lb barbell

Coaching cues:
Every thruster requires moving from full flexion to full extension against gravity, challenging almost every major muscle group.

The thruster is a powerful way to push physical adaptation and improve everyday life, from moving a heavy suitcase to an overhead bin to playing with your kids, and so much more.

Resources:
Bar-Facing Burpee Efficiency Tips
The Clean
The Thruster
The Squat Clean Thruster With Nuno Costa

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Guest Programmer – Christian Harris
June 24-July 7, 2024

Operation Red Wings

For time:

3/4-mile run (1,200 meters)

Then,

16 rounds for time of:
8 toes-to-bars
8 burpee box jump-overs

Then,

47 goblet squats

♀20-inch box and a 53-lb kettlebell
♂24-inch box and a 70-lb kettlebell

On June 28, 2005, an MH-47 Chinook helicopter carrying a Quick Reaction Force of eight Navy SEALs and eight Army Night Stalkers (members of the U.S. Army's 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment) were killed in action during Operation Red Wings in Kunar Province, Afghanistan. This part of the operation was an attempt to rescue Lt. Michael P. Murphy, Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Danny Dietz, Sonar Technician 2nd Class Matthew Axelson, and Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Marcus Luttrell, who had been cut off and outnumbered by Taliban fighters during a reconnaissance mission deep behind enemy lines. Three of the four SEALs on the ground were killed — Murphy, Axelson, and Dietz — with Luttrell being the lone survivor. The other eight SEALs and eight Night Stalkers were killed when the MH-47 Chinook, coming in to aid the ground team, was shot down by an enemy RPG and the helicopter broke apart, crashing down into the side of a mountain.

- ¾-mile run to commemorate the three out of four SEALs killed on the ground

- 16 rounds to commemorate the 16 service members killed during the rescue attempt

- 8 toes-to-bars to commemorate the eight Night Stalkers

- 8 burpee box jump-overs to commemorate the eight SEALs

- 47 goblet squats for the MH-47 Chinook that was lost

Scaling:
This workout is meant to be very grueling and mentally challenging. The workout begins with a ¾-mile (or 1,200-meter) run. From there, it’s a 16-round couplet of 8 toes-to-bars and 8 burpee box jump-overs. It’s a relatively small amount of work for 1 round, but it will compound over time. The redundancy will make this as much of a mental test as a physical one, so keep your head in it and find a way to keep yourself going. After the 16th round is complete, the workout finishes with 47 goblet squats. All athletes should reduce the work to a level that is attainable yet challenging.

Intermediate option:

For time:

3/4-mile run (1,200 meters)

Then,

12 rounds for time of:
6 knees-to-chest
6 burpee box jump-overs

Then,

47 goblet squats

♀20-inch box and a 35-lb kettlebell
♂24-inch box and a 53-lb kettlebell

Beginner option:
For time:

600-meter run

Then,

8 rounds for time of:
6 hanging knee raises
6 burpee box step-ups

Then,

47 air squats

♀12-inch box
♂20-inch box

Coaching Cues:
The figure-4 position is key to efficient running mechanics. To continue to develop running skills, practice standing with one leg up in a figure-4 hold.

Keep your shoulders over your hips, hips over your heel, and the heel of your lifted leg in line with the knee.

From there, work on quickly switching legs and holding the figure-4 without changing your overall body position.

Take these positions into your warm-up and workout for Operation Red Wings, and notice the difference in efficiency and speed!

Resources:
Running Workshop: Pose Alignment
The Kipping Toes-to-bar
The Burpee Box Jump-Over
More on Operation Red Wings

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Guest Programmer – Christian Harris
June 24-July 7, 2024

At 0:00:
12 squat cleans, weight 1
36 pull-ups
12 squat cleans

At 10:00:
6 squat cleans, weight 2
18 bar muscle-ups
6 squat cleans

♀ 105 lb and 155 lb
♂ 155 lb and 225 lb

Scaling:
Today, we have two sprint-style chippers with rest in between. For the first chipper, the load of the barbell should feel light to moderate, allowing you to do touch-and-go reps. On the second chipper, the load should be considerably heavier with most athletes doing singles on the barbell. Don’t be surprised if the pull-ups and bar muscle-ups feel more challenging coming off the squat cleans. Modify the pull-ups to jumping or assisted pull-ups, and the bar muscle-ups to jumping bar muscle-ups or pull-ups. We want to ride the line of keeping the foot on the gas, but not blowing up on the gymnastics movements. Trust yourself and let’s see what you’ve got!

Intermediate option:
At 0:00:
12 squat cleans, weight 1
24 pull-ups
12 squat cleans

At 10:00:
6 squat cleans, weight 2
12 bar muscle-ups
6 squat cleans

♀ 65 lb and 95 lb
♂ 95 lb and 135 lb

Beginner option:
At 0:00
12 squat cleans
24 ring rows
12 squat cleans

At 10:00:
6 squat cleans
12 burpee pull-ups*
6 squat cleans
* Pull-up bar should hit the athlete’s forearm when arms are extended overhead.

♀ 35 lb
♂ 45 lb

Resources:
Guest Programming: Learn more about Christian Harris and watch his welcome video.
The Clean
The Kipping Pull-up
The Kipping Bar Muscle-up
The Ring Row
The Burpee Pull-up With Greg Amundson

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