3 rounds for time of:
400/500-meter row
120 double-unders
40 GHD hip extensions

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Scaling:
The name of the game in today’s workout is consistency — be smooth on the rower, in control on the double-unders, and knock out bigger chunks of reps on the GHD. All athletes should aim to keep this workout under 20 minutes. More advanced athletes are challenged to go 15 minutes or less. If you are not accustomed to the GHD, look to reduce reps and range of motion. Athletes who are working on their double-unders should spend no more than 2 minutes working with the jump rope in each round.

Intermediate option:
3 rounds for time of:
400/500-meter row
2 minutes of double-under attempts
25 GHD hip extensions

Beginner option:
3 rounds for time of:
200/250-meter row
60 single-unders
20 good mornings (PVC or empty barbell)

Coaching cues:
Imagine a string between your sternum and your belly button. If those two landmarks stay far away from each other, the string stays tight. When those two landmarks get closer together, the string is loose. During the GHD hip extensions, keep the string tight.

Resources:
Rowing Technique Tips
The Double-Under
The GHD Hip Extension
The Single-Under
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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4 rounds for time of:
500-meter row
50 dumbbell box step-ups

♀ 15-lb dumbbells and 20-inch box
♂ 25-lb dumbbells and 24-inch box

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Scaling:
Today’s workout is a grind. Expect this effort to fall in the moderate-to-longer time domain with most around the 20-minute mark. The goal is to move at a pace on the rower that allows you to hang on to the dumbbells for all 50 reps of the step-ups. The dumbbell weight should be relatively light and begin to tax your grip around the 30- to 40-rep range. If you are having to put the dumbbells down multiple times in each set, the dumbbells are too heavy. If you want to make this workout “spicier,” pick up the pace on the rower.

Intermediate option:
4 rounds for time of:
500-meter row
50 dumbbell box step-ups

♀ 10-lb dumbbells and 20-inch box
♂ 15-lb dumbbells and 24-inch box

Beginner option:
3 rounds for time of:
300-meter row
30 box step-ups

♀ 20-inch box
♂ 24-inch box

Coaching cues:
To speed up cycle time on the box step-ups, whatever foot steps down last is the foot you should step-up with first on the next rep.

Resources:
Rowing
Dumbbell Box Step-Up
The Box Step-Up

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For time:
1,000-meter row
800-meter run
500-meter row
400-meter run
250-meter row
200-meter run

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Scaling:
Today’s workout is a moderate time-domain endurance-based effort. Push the pace where you can. As the meters decrease in both the run and row, try to keep the throttle down. If you are looking for a place to breathe, consider easing up on the rower. Barring technique on the rower, it can take a considerable effort to row 5 to 10 seconds faster. Instead, in theory, you can make up that time on the run.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:
For time:
500-meter row
400-meter run
250-meter row
200-meter run
150-meter row
100-meter run

Coaching cues:
Count your stroke-to-recovery-stroke ratio. To recover and catch your breath while still moving on the rower, consider a 1-second pull followed by a 3- to 4-second return to the catch position. If you feel good and are looking to push, consider a 1-second pull followed by a 1- to 2-second return to the catch position. This strategy will help you manage your pace based on how you're feeling during the workout.

Resources:
Rowing
From the Archives: Rowing Technique
CrossFit Running Course

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5 rounds, each for time, of:
400/500-meter row

Rest 3 minutes between efforts.

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Compare to 200819.

Scaling:
Today’s workout consists of five all-out sprints on the rower. Don’t game anything here. Put your foot on the gas pedal from the start and hang on for a wild ride. Scale the distance as needed to ensure each effort takes no more than 2 minutes to complete. Remember, these are sprints.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:
5 rounds, each for time, of:
200/250-meter row

Rest 3 minutes between efforts.

Coaching cues:
To increase stroke rate, when you reach the end of your pull, quickly extend your arms, then use your feet to pull your body forward and back into the next stroke.

Resources:
Rowing
Fixing Common Rowing Errors

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For time:
1,000-meter row
5 rope climbs to 15 feet
50 strict handstand push-ups
5 rope climbs to 15 feet
1,000-meter row

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Scaling:
This workout will not be won on the first row. Row hard, but at a comfortable pace. For the rope climbs, focus on setting your feet to save your arms for the strict handstand push-ups. On the handstand push-ups, focus on keeping your midline tight. Complete sets in numbers just under failure/redline, aiming for small sets with short breaks. Once you get back to the rower, give it whatever you have left to finish hard.

Intermediate option:
For time:
1,000-meter row
5 rope climbs to 12 feet
50 kipping handstand push-ups
5 rope climbs to 12 feet
1,000-meter row

Beginner option:
For time:
750-meter row
3 pull-to-stands
30 hand-release push-ups
3 pull-to-stands
750-meter row

Coaching cues:
On the strict handstand push-ups, focus on lowering your head down in front of your finger tips. As soon as your head touches the floor, press yourself away and drive your head through your arms.

Resources:
Rowing
The Rope Climb (Wrapping)
The Rope Climb (Basket)
The Strict Handstand Push-Up
The Kipping Handstand Push-Up
From the Archives: Rowing Technique

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In 3 minutes, complete:
12 dumbbell bench presses
9 back squats
6 alternating dumbbell snatches
Max-calorie row in remaining time

Rest 90 seconds between rounds for a total of 4 rounds.

♀ 35-lb dumbbells and 115-lb barbell
♂ 50-lb dumbbells and 165-lb barbell

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Scaling:
Today’s workout is interval based. Your score is the total calories rowed over 4 rounds. The work-to-rest ratio is two to one. The dumbbell bench presses should be completed in 2 sets at the most. The back squat should be taken from a rack, and the load should be moderate so you can complete all 9 reps unbroken. For the dumbbell snatches, focus on smooth, efficient movement. Try to recover and avoid being explosive. Check the clock as you get on the rower for the first round, and use that as a goal to match that for the additional rounds. Aim to have 1 minute to 90 seconds on the rower each round.

Intermediate option:
In 3 minutes, complete:
12 dumbbell bench presses
9 back squats
6 alternating dumbbell snatches
Max-calorie row in remaining time

Rest 90 seconds between rounds for a total of 4 rounds.

♀ 25-lb dumbbells and 95-lb barbell
♂ 45-lb dumbbells and 135-lb barbell

Beginner option:
In 3 minutes, complete:
12 dumbbell bench presses
9 back squats
6 alternating dumbbell snatches
Max-calorie row in remaining time

Rest 90 seconds between rounds for a total of 4 rounds.

♀ 20-lb dumbbells and 65-lb barbell
♂ 35-lb dumbbells and 95-lb barbell

Coaching cues:
During the back squat, bring your belly button toward your spine, squeeze your stomach, and without releasing your tight position, send your hips back and down.

Resources:
CAP Demo | Dumbbell Bench Press
The Back Squat
The Dumbbell Power Snatch
Rowing Technique Tips

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Half-Marathon Row

For time: 21,097-meter row

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Compare to 201002.

Scaling:
When this event was programmed for the 2013 CrossFit Games, it was divided into two parts: a 2K sprint immediately followed by the remaining 19,097 meters. The event tested sprint ability, endurance, and recovery all in one beautiful display of prolonged agony.

This is not a misprint. Grab a group of friends, pull your rowers alongside each other, and get started. A half-marathon row is no easy feat. If your experience on the rower is limited, consider reducing the distance or choosing one of the options below. Another option is to perform this workout with one or two partners with one person rowing at a time. Share the work until the task is completed.

Intermediate option:
Row as many meters as possible in 60 minutes.

Beginner option:
Row as many meters as possible in 30 minutes.

Take breaks as needed.

Coaching cues:
The best way to stay invested in a half-marathon row is to grab your friends, pull out the rowers, and make it a community event. You might be a bit miserable, but as they say, misery loves company, and accomplishing a feat like this one will have you forgetting the misery and celebrating a monumental win.

Resources:
Rowing Technique Tips
2013 CrossFit Games - Men’s Row 1 and 2
2013 CrossFit Games - Women’s Row 1 and 2

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

On a running 35-minute clock:

From 0:00-12:00

Every 3 minutes for 4 sets:
5 back squats

From 12:00-17:00
Rest

From 17:00-35:00

5 rounds, each for watts:
Max watts row or bike (cap at 20 seconds)*
12 Russian kettlebell swings
6 wall-ball shots
- Rest 1:30 between sets.

♀ 75% of your best back squat, 53-lb kettlebell, and 20-lb medicine ball to a target as high as possible
♂ 75% of your best back squat, 70-lb kettlebell, and 30-lb medicine ball to a target as high as possible

Scaling:
We’re doing something different today — a power endurance workout. Our goal is to try to hit a max wattage each time we get on a machine. You’ll ramp up the machine as hard as you can and look at your watts. The watts will tick up but eventually begin to drop. Once that happens, you’re done on the rower. This should take between 15-20 seconds. Less-experienced athletes may struggle to hit max watts and that’s normal. This is why we cap it at 20 seconds. Hit a hard effort for 20 seconds with everything you’ve got, then move on to the Russian kettlebell swings.

If you’ve never done this wattage ramp-up before, give it a go as a practice round before you start the workout to see what numbers you should be looking for.

The kettlebell swings are a great power endurance tool and the goal is to have a constant dynamic hip extension and continuous leg drive. Don’t think about pulling the bell up, think about continuously pushing down.

The wall-ball shots are all about power. Use a heavier medicine ball than you’d normally use. Your goal will be to throw each rep as high as possible. Don’t worry too much about cycling these reps. If you need to catch the medicine ball and reset for each rep, that’s OK. We’re focused on the concentric portion of this movement and the eccentric position should be controlled to allow us maximum force when we throw upward. Have fun!

*Max-wattage row or bike means once you start to move, you want to hit a max wattage as fast as possible. You are done when the watts start to drop consistently. This should take around 15 seconds or 10-12 strokes. Cap your effort at 20 seconds.

DAMPER: Use a damper relative to your weight and strength. Bigger, stronger athletes can set the damper to 7-10; smaller athletes should use a damper setting around 6-9.

GOAL: Strength and power endurance

ADVANCED ATHLETE TARGET: 75% on back squats, max efforts on the machine for each set (M: 800-900+, W: 650-750+)
BEGINNER ATHLETE TARGET: Quality depth on back squats and rigid midlines, hard efforts on machine

Intermediate option:
On a running 35-minute clock:

From 0:00-12:00

Every 3 minutes for 4 sets:
5 back squats

From 12:00-17:00
Rest

From 17:00-35:00
5 rounds, each for watts:

Max watts row or bike (cap at 20 seconds)*
12 Russian kettlebell swings
6 wall-ball shots
- Rest 1:30 between sets.

♀ 75% of your best back squat, 35-lb kettlebell, and 14-lb medicine ball to a target as high as possible
♂ 75% of your best back squat, 53-lb kettlebell, and 20-lb medicine ball to a target as high as possible

Beginner option:
On a running 35-minute clock:

From 0:00-12:00

Every 3 minutes for 4 sets:
5 back squats (technical load*, across all sets)

From 12:00-17:00
Rest

From 17:00-35:00
5 rounds, each for watts:

Max watts row or bike (cap at 20 seconds)*
8 Russian kettlebell swings
4 wall-ball shots
- Rest 1:30 between sets.

♀ 18-lb kettlebell and 6-lb medicine ball to a target as high as possible
♂ 26-lb kettlebell and 10-lb medicine ball to a target as high as possible
* The technical load for your back squats should ensure you can keep a stable midline and reach proper depth.

Coaching cues:
Are your knees caving in as you get fatigued during back squats? Think about planting your feet and screwing them apart and into the ground. Feel the extra stability take hold as your knees track your toes and watch your lifts increase!

Resources:
The Back Squat
Rowing Technique Tips
The Russian Swing With Jeff Martone
The Wall-Ball Shot

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50-40-30-20-10 reps for time of:
Kettlebell swings
*Run 400 meters after each set

♀ 35 lb
♂ 53 lb

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Scaling:
This is a posterior chain endurance workout. The goal here is to move with close-to-perfect form on both the swings and the run. The focus on the quality of movement will do two things for us: keep our minds focused on the present and what we're doing, and help us pace our effort in order to finish strong.

Since both these movements are cyclical, movement patterns are crucial for efficiency which translates to better intensity as we gain experience. So today, rather than focusing on finishing as fast as possible, try to focus on finishing feeling like your last 400-meter run was your best.

Use a kettlebell weight you can move comfortably. You should be able to perform the 50 reps unbroken but may break them up to help conserve energy and maintain good technique.

If you cannot run 400 meters in under 2:30, reduce the distance to 200 meters. If you’re new to running, you can perform a 200-meter jog/walk.

To replace the run entirely, use a bike and perform 800 meters. Avoid the rower today.

GOAL: Posterior chain and aerobic endurance
TARGETS:
ADVANCED: Unbroken kettlebell swings, 15- to 16-minute time domain
BEGINNER: Quality kettlebell swings, 16- to 18-minute time domain

Intermediate option:
50-40-30-20-10 reps for time of:
Kettlebell swings
*Run 400 meters after each set

♀ 26 lb
♂ 35 lb

Beginner option:
35-30-25-20-15 reps for time of:
Russian kettlebell swings
*Run 200 meters after each set

♀ 18 lb
♂ 26 lb

Coaching cues:

During the kettlebell swing, think about hinging at the hips and slightly bending your legs before aggressively extending both simultaneously to elevate the kettlebell.

Resources:
The Kettlebell Swing
CAP Tips: Running Position Drill
CAP Tips: Running Pulling in Place
CAP Tips: Running Falling Forward
CAP Tips: Running Change in Support Drill

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3 rounds for time of:

800/1,000-meter row
150-foot handstand walk

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Scaling:
Today’s workout is a longer effort. Getting upside down is much more challenging when you are exhausted. Advanced athletes should aim to push the pace on the rower. This will test capacity in the handstand walk. Less-experienced athletes should conserve energy on the rower in preparation for the handstand walk. Intermediate athletes who have handstand walks, but struggle with longer distances, should challenge themselves to grind through today’s workout. If necessary for time constraints, scale to 2 rounds, but keep the prescribed distances.

Intermediate option:
3 rounds for time of:

800/1,000-meter row
75-foot handstand walk

Beginner option:
3 rounds for time of:

400/500-meter row
75-foot bear crawl

Coaching cues:
Row at a submaximal effort that allows for a quick transition to the handstand walk variation. Shoot to row at or slightly faster than your average 5K pace. Due to the combination of movements, try to relax your shoulders while focusing on an aggressive leg drive on the row, and potentially reduce your pace for the last 100 meters to allow for better performance on the handstand walking.

Resources:
Rowing
The Handstand Walk
Handstand Walk WOD Demo

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5 rounds for total calories:

On a 2-minute clock:
10 power snatches
10 lateral burpees over the barbell
Max-calorie row in the remaining time
- Rest 2 minutes between each round.

♀ 95 lb
♂ 135 lb

Post total calories to comments.

Scaling:
Today’s workout leaves the difficulty up to you. The intention is to sprint through the first two movements and have at least 40 seconds on the rower to accumulate calories. The load of the barbell should be on the lighter side of moderate and allow you to perform 3-5+ touch-and-go reps. Fast singles might be the way to go for some. When in doubt, go lighter and move faster. Once you are done with the snatches, get right into the burpees and try not to stop. Can anyone hold 20 calories or more on the rower? Less-experienced athletes should reduce the load of the barbell and number of burpees to give themselves enough time on the rower. Time to go visit the pain cave.

Intermediate option:
5 rounds for total calories:

On a 2-minute clock:
10 power snatches
10 lateral burpees over the barbell
Max-calorie row in the remaining time
- Rest 2 minutes between each round.

♀ 65 lb
♂ 95 lb

Beginner option:
4 rounds for total calories:

On a 2-minute clock:
7 power snatches
7 lateral burpees over the barbell
Max-calorie row in the remaining time
- Rest 2 minutes between each round.

♀ 35 lb
♂ 45 lb

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

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Lateral burpees over a barbell at the 2022 CrossFit Games Mock Affiliate.

For time:

42-30-18

Alternating dumbbell snatches
Calorie row

♀ 35 lb
♂ 50 lb

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Scaling:
Today’s effort is a sprint. Hang on to the dumbbell and push the pace on the rower. How long can you keep the gas pedal on the floor? The load of the dumbbell should allow you to perform at least 15-20 reps unbroken. Advanced athletes should try to go unbroken.

Intermediate option:
For time:

42-30-18

Alternating dumbbell snatches
Calorie row

♀ 20 lb
♂ 35 lb

Beginner option:
For time:

30-20-10

Alternating dumbbell snatches
Calorie row

♀ 10 lb
♂ 15 lb

Resources:
The Dumbbell Power Snatch
Rowing

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Semifinals Are Back!
Read: "How To Watch the 2024 CrossFit Semifinals"

Featured photo:
Taken by Ginnie Coleman Photography at the North America West Semifinal by West Coast Classic.

Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:

30 knees-to-elbows
800/1,000-meter row

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Scaling:
Today’s workout is a grind — consistency and pacing will be rewarded. Aim for at least 2+ rounds. Maintain a pace on the rower that allows you to get right to work on the knees-to-elbows — a blistering pace doesn’t do you any good if you are resting for a minute between movements. You should be able to perform at least 5-10 unbroken knees-to-elbows throughout the workout if you are completing the prescribed reps. If you can perform the prescribed range of motion but lack the volume tolerance, reduce the reps in each round to a number you can complete in 4 minutes or less rather than shortening the range of motion.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:

30 knees-to-armpits
800/1,000-meter row

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 15 minutes of:

20 hanging knee raises
600/750-meter row

Resources:
Rowing
The Strict Knees-to-elbows
Coaching Tips | Knees-to-elbows Progression

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Semifinals Are Back!
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Featured photo:
Taken by Anders Malm at the Europe Semifinal by French Throwdown.

Guest Programmer – Rob Lawson
April 30-May 12, 2024

5 sets for max reps:

On a 3-minute clock, complete:
400/500-meter row
8 burpees over rower

In the remaining time, perform:
Max-reps alternating dumbbell snatches
Rest 3 minutes between sets.

♀ 35 lb
♂ 50 lb

Post total reps to comments.

Scaling:
This interval workout is about pushing hard for 3 minutes, then maximizing your recovery to maintain your output across all sets. The goal is to finish the row around 2 minutes, with some pushing closer to 1:45 or under. Once the 8 burpees are complete, you should have 45 seconds to 1 minute to accumulate dumbbell snatches.

There are a couple of goals for this workout:

• Find the maximum pace on the rower that allows you to get off and get straight to work on the burpees.

• Practice fast transitions between movements.

• Build capacity toward bigger sets of alternating dumbbell snatches.

• Focus on recovery each round. With the 1:1 work-to-rest ratio, aim to maintain your output across all the rounds.

With the forced rest, push hard today and dare to hold on to the dumbbell until you hear the clock!

Intermediate option:
5 sets for max reps:

On a 3-minute clock, complete:
350/400-meter row
8 burpees over rower

In the remaining time, perform:
Max-reps alternating dumbbell snatches
Rest 3 minutes between sets.

♀ 20 lb
♂ 35 lb

Beginner option:
4 sets for max reps:

On a 3-minute clock, complete:
200/250-meter row
8 burpees

In the remaining time, perform:
Max-reps alternating dumbbell snatches
Rest 3 minutes between sets.

♀ 10 lb
♂ 15 lb

Resources:
Rowing
The Burpee
The Dumbbell Power Snatch
Learn More About Guest Programming

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Featured photo:
Taken by Charlotte Foerschler at Drop Box CrossFit in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

5 rounds for time of:
250/300-meter row
10 deadlifts

♀ 155 lb
♂ 225 lb

Scaling:
Today's sprint workout will light up your posterior chain. Push the pace on the rower and challenge yourself to stay unbroken on the deadlifts for as many sets as possible. The loading on the barbell should be moderately heavy and allow you to complete each set of deadlifts in 2 sets or less.

Intermediate option:
5 rounds for time of:
250/300-meter row
10 deadlifts

♀ 125 lb
♂ 185 lb

Beginner option:
5 rounds for time of:
150/200-meter row
10 deadlifts

♀ 55 lb
♂ 75 lb

Resources:
The Row
The Deadlift
What Is a Deadlift?

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Quarterfinals Workout 1

4 rounds for max reps:
1 minute of snatches
1 minute of rowing for calories
1 minute of dumbbell box step-ups
1 minute of rest

♀ 85-lb barbell and 35-lb dumbbells to a 20-inch box
♂ 135 lb barbell and 50-lb dumbbells to a 20-inch box

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Scaling:
Welcome to the first workout of the 2024 CrossFit Games Quarterfinals! Today's workout is a gut check. How bad do you want to push for another rep? None of the movements should be overly difficult or too heavy, so there is no reason to stop moving. The barbell should feel on the lighter side of moderate. You should be able to perform touch-and-go reps, however, under fatigue, you may choose to perform fast singles to keep moving.

Choose a pace on the rower that is fast relative to your capacity but still allows you to get right to work on the dumbbell box step-ups. Your goal on the dumbbell box step-ups is to hold onto the dumbbells until the minute is up. Slow is smooth and smooth is fast.

Remember, there is no rest between movements, so accumulate as many reps as possible of each movement but leave time to transition to the next. Plan to stop with 5-10 seconds left in the minute to transition for all of the movements except the dumbbell box step-ups. During the minute of rest, try to control your breathing by taking deep breaths in through your nose and exhaling through your mouth. If you are not signed up for the Quarterfinals, choose loads that challenge your ability but allow you to keep moving and hit the workout stimulus.

Intermediate option:
4 rounds for max reps:
1 minute of snatches
1 minute of rowing for calories
1 minute of dumbbell box step-ups
1 minute of rest

♀ 75-lb barbell and 20-lb dumbbells to a 20-inch box
♂ 115-lb barbell and 35-lb dumbbells to a 20-inch box

Beginner option:
4 rounds for max reps:
1 minute of snatches
1 minute of rowing for calories
1 minute of dumbbell box step-ups
1 minute of rest

♀ 35-lb barbell and 10-lb dumbbells to a 12-inch box
♂ 45-lb barbell and 15-lb dumbbells to a 20-inch box

Resources:
The Snatch
Rowing Technique
The Box Step-up

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Featured photo:
Taken by Charlotte Foerschler at CrossFit Canvas in Caldwell, Idaho.

Complete as many calories as possible in 10 minutes of:

50 alternating dumbbell snatches
50 alternating dumbbell lunges
Max calories on the rower

♀ 50-lb dumbbell
♂ 75-lb dumbbell

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Scaling:
Today’s workout is a mental and physical test. On paper, this workout creates an ominous thought of too much time on the rower — and that's exactly what’s intended. Adjust the load of the dumbbell so you can perform at least 10 unbroken snatches. Consider holding the dumbbell in the farmers-carry position, the front rack, or on the shoulder. Ultimately, the choice is yours, but the goal is to perform 50 lunges unbroken. Don’t look at the clock — just jump on the rower, push the pace, and get to work. Have fun!

Intermediate option:
Complete as many calories as possible in 10 minutes of:

50 alternating dumbbell snatches
50 alternating dumbbell lunges
Max calories on the rower

♀ 35-lb dumbbell
♂ 50-lb dumbbell

Beginner option:
Complete as many calories as possible in 10 minutes of:

50 alternating hang dumbbell snatches
50 alternating walking lunges
Max calories on the rower

♀ 15-lb dumbbell
♂ 20-lb dumbbell

Resources:
The Dumbbell Power Snatch
The Walking Lunge
Rowing

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Featured photo:
Taken by Nicolás Glenny during Open Workout 24.3 at CrossFit Coraje in Madrid, Spain.

For time:
1,000-meter row
400-meter run
750-meter row
400-meter run
500-meter row
400-meter run
250-meter row
400-meter run

Post time to comments.

Scaling:
Today is a moderately long endurance-focused workout. Maintain a consistent pace on the rower and push the pace on the run. Your pace on the rower is too fast if you are walking out the door on your run. Those performing the workout as prescribed should be able to complete the first row in no more than 4:30 and keep each run to 2:15 or less.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d

Beginner option:
For time:
600-meter row
200-meter run
400-meter row
200-meter run
200-meter row
200-meter run

Resources:
Rowing
Running Fundamentals

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21-15-9 reps for time of:
Calorie row
Burpee pull-ups
*Pull-up bar 6 inches from fingertips with arms overhead.

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Scaling:
Today’s workout is a burner and there is no reason to stop moving. Experienced athletes should sell their sousl on the rower and hold their heads above water on the burpee pull-ups. Beginner athletes should pace the row and move consistently on the burpee pull-ups. To make the burpee pull-ups easier, use a bar closer to your fingertips when arms are overhead, allowing you to perform more of a jumping pull-up.

Intermediate option:
21-15-9 reps for time of:
Calorie row
Burpee pull-ups
*Pull-up bar 1 inch from fingertips with arms overhead.

Beginner option:
15-12-9 reps for time of:
Calorie row
Burpee pull-ups
*Pull-up bar between forearm and elbow with arms overhead.

Resources:
Rowing
The Burpee Pull-Up With Greg Amundson

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3 sets for total time:
Row 2,000 meters
Rest 4:00 between efforts.

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Scaling:
If the single worst thing to do on the rower is a 2K effort, doing it three times must be something out of a horror film. Don’t worry, everything is going to be OK. The goal is not to hit a personal record on your 2K; the challenge in this workout is consistency. Experienced athletes should push to be within 5-10% of their PR for all 3 sets. Beginner athletes should start off conservatively and increase the pace as they are able.

Intermediate option:
3 sets for total time:
Row 1,600 meters
Rest 4:00 between efforts.

Beginner option:
3 sets for total time:
Row 1,000 meters
Rest 4:00 between efforts.

Resources:
Rowing
Rowing: Body Position

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For time:
60/75-calorie row
21 push jerks
60/75-calorie row
15 push jerks
60/75-calorie row
9 push jerks

♀ 95/125/155 lb
♂ 135/185/225 lb

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Scaling:
Today's workout is a longer effort that combines monostructural rowing efforts while building to a heavy set of push jerks. The rows should take no longer than 5:30, with faster rowers coming in closer to 3:30. Choose push jerk loads that allow you to complete each round of decreasing reps at increasing loads in no more than 3 sets and in under 2 minutes.

Intermediate option:
For time:
45/60-calorie row
21 push jerks
45/60-calorie row
15 push jerks
45/60-calorie row
9 push jerks

♀ 65/75/95 lb
♂ 95/115/135 lb

Beginner option:
For time:
21/30-calorie row
21 push jerks
21/30-calorie row
15 push jerks
21/30-calorie row
9 push jerks

♀ 35/35/55 lb
♂ 45/45/65 lb

Resources:
Rowing Technique Tips
The Push Jerk

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As many reps as possible in 5 minutes of:
500-meter row
Max wall-ball shots

Rest 5:00

As many reps as possible in 5 minutes of:
500-meter row
Max medicine-ball cleans

♀ 14-lb ball to 9-foot target
♂ 20-lb ball to 10-foot target

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Scaling:
Each AMRAP should be an all-out effort. Push the pace on the rower to give yourself as much time with the wall ball as possible. The weight is light and should allow you to always do one more rep.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d

Beginner option:
As many reps as possible in 5 minutes of:
400-meter row
Max wall-ball shots

Rest 5:00

As many reps as possible in 5 minutes of:
400-meter row
Max medicine-ball cleans

♀ 10-lb ball to 9-foot target
♂ 14-lb ball to 10-foot target

Resources:
Rowing
The Wall-Ball Shot

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For time:
21-18-15-12-9-6-3 reps for time:
Calorie row
Dumbbell thrusters

♀ 35-lb dumbbells
♂ 50-lb dumbbells

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Scaling:
Push the pace on the rower. The set of 21 calories should take no longer than 1:20 to complete. Use a dumbbell weight that allows you to complete your first set of thrusters in 2 sets or less. Don’t hold back if you can go unbroken.

Intermediate option:
21-18-15-12-9-6-3 reps for time:
Calorie row
Dumbbell thrusters

♀ 20-lb dumbbells
♂ 35-lb dumbbells

Beginner option:
14-12-10-8-6-4-2 reps for time:
Calorie row
Dumbbell thrusters

♀ 10-lb dumbbells
♂ 15-lb dumbbells

Resources:
Rowing Technique Tips
The Dumbbell Thruster

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Complete as many reps as possible in 14 minutes of:
60-calorie row
50 toes-to-bars
40 wall-ball shots
30 cleans
20 ring muscle-ups

♀ 14-lb ball to 9-foot target, 95 lb
♂ 20-lb ball to 10-foot target, 135 lb

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Scaling:
Do not treat this workout like the CrossFit Open. Scale the workout in a way that will allow you to make it to the cleans.

Intermediate option:

Complete as many reps as possible in 14 minutes of:
60-calorie row
50 hanging knee raises
40 wall-ball shots
30 cleans
20 chin-over-bar pull-ups

♀ 10-lb ball to 9-foot target, 65 lb
♂ 14-lb ball to 10-foot target, 95 lb

Beginner option:

Complete as many reps as possible in 14 minutes of:
60 strokes on the rower
50 sit-ups
40 wall-ball shots
30 cleans
20 push-ups

♀ 6-lb ball to 9-foot target, 35 lb
♂ 10-lb ball to 10-foot target, 45 lb

Resources:
Rowing
The Toes-to-Bar
The Wall-Ball Shot
The Clean
The Muscle-Up
The Pull-Up
The AbMat Sit-Up
The Push-Up

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Every 2 minutes for 10 rounds complete:
200/250-meter row
10 medicine-ball cleans

♀ 14 lb
♂ 20 lb

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Scaling:
Reduce the distance on the rower to allow you to finish in 1:15 or less. The load of the medicine ball should allow you to go unbroken in each set.

Intermediate option:
Every 2 minutes for 10 rounds complete:
200/250-meter row
10 medicine-ball cleans

♀ 10 lb
♂ 14 lb

Beginner option:
Every 2 minutes for 7 rounds complete:
100/150-meter row
7 medicine-ball cleans

♀ 6 lb
♂ 10 lb

Movement resources:
Med-Ball Clean and Rowing Demo: CrossFit WOD 231202
Rowing Technique
The Medicine-Ball Clean
Row Pro: Calories V. Meters

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Row 2,000 meters

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Scaling:
All athletes should perform today’s row effort. Experienced athletes should go for a PR.

Complete as much as possible in 10 minutes of:
10 strict handstand push-ups
20 pulls on the rower for max calories

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Scaling:
We rarely see workouts with a specific amount of pulls on the rower. Practice solid technique during the warm-up and shoot for max-effort pulls during the workout. Choose a handstand push-up modification that is challenging, but allows you to keep moving.

Intermediate Option:
Complete as much as possible in 10 minutes of:
5 strict handstand push-ups
20 pulls on the rower for max calories

Beginner Option:
Complete as much as possible in 10 minutes of:
10 assisted push-ups
20 pulls on the rower for max calories

For time:
1,500-m row
150 double-unders
1.5-mile run

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Scaling:
Athletes of all levels should shoot to work at a sustainable pace in the 18-24-minute range. Consider rough time caps for each movement; sub-7 minutes on the rower, 3 minutes on the jump rope, and sub-14 minutes on the run. Reduce the distance or reps in order to meet those time domains.

Beginner Option:
For time:
1,000-m row
150 single-unders
1-mile run

For time:
Row 2,000 meters
50 wall-ball shots
Row 1,000 meters
35 wall-ball shots
Row 500 meters
20 wall-ball shots

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

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Scaling:
Aim to complete this couplet in about 20 minutes or less. Reduce the rowing distance as needed and select wall-ball modifications that allow you to perform relatively large sets so you can get back on the rower.

Intermediate Option:
For time:
Row 2,000 meters
50 wall-ball shots
Row 1,000 meters
35 wall-ball shots
Row 500 meters
20 wall-ball shots

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

Beginner Option:
For time:
Row 1,000 meters
35 wall-ball shots
Row 500 meters
25 wall-ball shots
Row 250 meters
15 wall-ball shots

♀ 6-lb ball
♂ 10-lb ball

For time:

Row 500 meters
50 GHD sit-ups
Row 1,000 meters
30 GHD sit-ups
Row 2,000 meters
20 GHD sit-ups

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Scaling:
Newer athletes should reduce the distance on the rower, and modify the GHD sit-up to an AbMat sit-up, but practice the GHD work during warm-up. Intermediate athletes can do this workout as prescribed.

Beginner Option:
For time:
Row 250 meters
50 sit-ups
Row 500 meters
30 sit-ups
Row 1,000 meters
20 sit-ups