4 rounds for time of:
21 front squats
15 bar-facing burpees
9 strict handstand push-ups

♀ 75 lb
♂ 115 lb

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a classic triplet. The barbell in this workout is on the light-to-moderate side and should be light enough to challenge you to be unbroken in each set while being heavy enough to tempt you to put it down. Be cautious of the pressing fatigue from the combination of burpees and strict handstand push-ups. Focus on managing your pace and breaking before you need to to avoid hitting failure early in this effort.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the front squats and the reps of handstand push-ups to no less than 5 per round.

To reduce the complexity of the strict handstand push-ups, consider pike push-ups or seated dumbbell shoulder presses.

In case of an injury or limitation, consider using dumbbells for the front squats if there is a rack position limitation. For the burpees, consider up-downs. For the strict handstand push-ups, consider single-dumbbell shoulder presses.

Intermediate option:
4 rounds for time of:
21 front squats
15 bar-facing burpees
5 strict handstand push-ups

♀ 65 lb
♂ 95 lb

Beginner option:
4 rounds for time of:
12 front squats
9 bar-facing burpees
6 seated dumbbell shoulder presses

♀ 35-lb barbell and 15-lb dumbbells
♂ 45-lb barbell and 20-lb dumbbells

Coaching cues:
As you are pressing out of the handstand, focus on bringing your ribs to your hips and looking across to the other side of the room. These will keep your body more well-connected and avoid excessive arching in the spine.

Resources:
The Front Squat
Bar-Facing Burpee
The Strict Handstand Push-Up

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

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today is a heavy day. Keep in mind, heavy is relative to each athlete's capacity and experience. As long as you are working to your limits, you will benefit from today’s effort. Experienced athletes should build to a heavy set of 2 and plan to go as heavy as possible across all sets. Newer athletes should start light, focus on mechanics, and slowly add weight as they are comfortable.

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

To adjust the complexity of the lift, consider performing a goblet squat with a dumbbell or kettlebell.

In case of an injury or limitation, consider squatting with a single dumbbell or kettlebell. You can also lunge with a load or perform an unloaded air squat.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:
Same as Rx’d.

Coaching cues:
As you stand up out of the bottom of the squat, focus on the shoulders and hips rising together while driving through your heels to stand.

Resources:
The Back Squat
Heavy Days

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5 rounds for time of:
12 chest-to-bar pull-ups
12 wall-ball shots
12 box jumps

♀ 14-lb medicine ball to 10 feet and a 20-inch box
♂ 20-lb medicine ball to 11 feet and a 24-inch box

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a classic triplet — two gymnastics movements and one weightlifting movement. You will notice the prescribed height for the wall-ball shots is higher than normal. If you do not have the height, use a heavier ball. Athletes should aim to complete this workout in 15 minutes or less. However, if you go a little longer because you are working on chest-to-bar pull-ups or grinding through the higher wall-ball target, today is a good day for that. Use caution when jumping on the box after the wall-ball shots. If necessary, take a few moments before attempting your first rep. As always, we encourage you to step down from the box on every rep.

Scaling: Reduce the weight of the medicine ball to allow you to hit the higher target. Reduce the height of the box.

To reduce the complexity of the chest to bar pull-ups, reduce the range of motion to chin-over-bar pull-ups. You may also consider jumping chest-to-bar pull-ups or ring rows. For the wall-ball shots, reduce the height of the target and the load of the ball. For the box jumps, reduce the height of the box. Aim to maintain the jump stimulus unless there is an injury or limitation.

In case of an injury or limitation, consider performing ring rows in place of the chest-to-bar pull-ups. For the wall-ball shots, perform medicine-ball squats for an overhead limitation or wall-ball push presses for a squatting limitation. For the box jumps, perform a box step-up to a lower box.

Intermediate option:
5 rounds for time of:
12 chin-over-bar pull-ups
12 wall-ball shots
12 box jumps

♀ 10-lb medicine ball to 10 feet and a 20-inch box
♂ 14-lb medicine ball to 11 feet and a 24-inch box

Beginner option:
4 rounds for time of:
8 ring rows
12 wall-ball shots
12 box step-ups

♀ 6-lb medicine ball to 9 feet and a 12-inch box
♂ 10-lb medicine ball to 10 feet and a 20-inch box

Coaching cues:
On the wall-ball shots, avoid holding your arms up and out as you wait for the ball to return. Instead, hold hands right below your chin with your elbows tight against your sides. As the ball returns, you can then meet the ball with your hands and descend into the next rep.

Resources:
The Kipping Chest-to-Bar Pull-Up
The Wall-Ball Shot
The Box Jump
The Kipping Pull-Up
The Ring Row
The Box Step-Up

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10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 reps for time of:
Hang squat cleans

Perform a 50-foot handstand walk after each set.

♀ 75-lb barbell
♂ 115-lb barbell

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Stimulus and Strategy:
In today’s workout, push to maintain unbroken hang squat cleans. The loading should feel light to moderate and allow you to hang on to the larger sets. The handstand walk should be a nice “break” before getting back on the barbell. However, don’t be fooled — getting upside down after the hang squat cleans will be more difficult than you think. Advanced athletes should challenge themselves to perform the handstand walks unbroken, and if you fail to make it 50 feet, go back to the start. Have fun!

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell. Reduce the distance of the handstand walk.

To reduce the complexity of the hang squat clean, consider a power clean plus front squat, or using a single or pair of dumbbells. For the handstand walks, consider putting your feet on a box and walking in a complete circle (do this once per 50 feet). You may also consider 20-30 shoulder taps or bear crawls.

In case of an injury or limitation, consider hang power cleans or light goblet squats in place of the hang squat cleans. For the handstand walks, consider shoulder taps in the plank position or a 30-second sprint on the ski erg.

Intermediate option:
10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 reps for time of:
Hang squat cleans

Perform a 25-foot handstand walk after each set.

♀ 65-lb barbell
♂ 95-lb barbell

Beginner option:
8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 reps for time of:
Hang squat cleans

Perform a 50-foot bear crawl after each set.

♀ 35-lb barbell
♂ 45-lb barbell

Coaching cues:
On the handstand walk, start with smaller steps to gain momentum, balance, and confidence. You can always make your steps bigger.

Resources:
The Hang Squat Clean
The Handstand Walk
The Bear Crawl

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For time:
1,000-meter row
30 dumbbell thrusters
20 pull-ups
5 legless rope climbs to 15 feet
1,000-meter row
5 legless rope climbs to 15 feet
20 pull-ups
30 dumbbell thrusters
1,000-meter row

♀ 20-lb dumbbells
♂ 35-lb dumbbells

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a pyramid scheme. Your goal should be to complete this effort in 30 minutes or less. Perform the row as prescribed as long as you can keep each to 5 minutes or less. Use a weight for the dumbbells that allows you to maintain sets of 10 thrusters at a time. For the pull-ups, choose an option that allows you to complete your reps in 2 minutes or less. Get after it today!

Scaling:
Reduce the load of the dumbbells, the distance of the row, and/or the volume of the pull-ups and legless rope climbs.

To reduce the complexity of the pull-ups, consider ring rows or jumping pull-ups. For the legless rope climbs, consider reducing the height of the climb or performing regular rope climbs using your legs.

In case of an injury or limitation, consider substituting the row with a 2,500-meter Echo bike or an 800-meter run. For the thrusters, consider dumbbell front squats if you have an overhead limitation or push presses if you have a squat limitation. If you are unable to hang from the bar, consider ring rows or bent-over rows for the pull-ups and pull-to-stands for the rope climbs.

Intermediate option:
For time:
800-meter row
30 dumbbell thrusters
20 pull-ups
3 legless rope climbs to 12 feet
800-meter row
3 legless rope climbs to 12 feet
20 pull-ups
30 dumbbell thrusters
800-meter row

♀ 15-lb dumbbells
♂ 25-lb dumbbells

Beginner option:
For time:
400-meter row
20 dumbbell thrusters
10 ring rows
5 pull-to-stands
400-meter row
5 pull-to-stands
10 ring rows
20 dumbbell thrusters
400-meter row

♀ 10-lb dumbbells
♂ 15-lb dumbbells

Coaching cues:
On the dumbbell thrusters, let the back head of each dumbbell rest on your shoulders. This allows the body to support the load. Then, with the weight on the shoulders, stand up quickly and think about jumping the weight off the shoulders.

Resources:
Rowing
The Dumbbell Thruster
The Kipping Pull-Up
The Legless Rope Climb
The Ring Row
The Rope Climb (Wrapping)
The Rope Climb (Basket)
Modified Rope Climb: Pull-to-Stand

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4 rounds for time of:
400-meter run
50 air squats

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Even though it doesn’t have a name, today’s workout is a benchmark. Those of you who have completed it in the past know its potency. As a frame of reference, choose options that allow you to keep the run efforts to 2:15 or less and the air squats to 1:30 or less. Push the pace on the run and try not to stop on the air squats. Move at a steady pace on the air squats, and remember to breathe. Expect lactic acid to build up on the squats, but once you get out on the run, that feeling will subside.

Scaling:
Reduce the distance of the run. Reduce the number of air squats in each set.

To reduce the complexity of the air squats, consider squatting to a target and moving through a pain-free range of motion.

In case of an injury or limitation, consider substituting a 900/1,250-meter Echo bike or 400/500-meter row in place of the run. If squatting is not an option, consider lunges or unloaded good mornings.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:
4 rounds for time of:
200-meter run
20 air squats

Coaching cues:
Resist the urge to “fall” to the bottom of the air squat. Instead, focus on pulling yourself down to the end range of motion by screwing your feet into the ground, pressing your hips back and down, and pulling your chest up away from the ground.

Resources:
CrossFit Running Course
The Air Squat

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Front squat 5-5-5-5-5 reps

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today is a heavy day. As always, heavy is relative to each athlete's capacity and experience. You will benefit from today's effort if you are working to your limits. Experienced athletes should build to a heavy set of 5 and plan to go as heavy as possible across all sets. Newer athletes should start light, focus on mechanics, and slowly add weight as they are comfortable.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell as needed to maintain consistently sound mechanics.

To adjust the complexity of the lift, consider performing a goblet squat with a dumbbell or kettlebell.

In case of an injury or limitation, consider squatting with a single dumbbell or kettlebell. You can also lunge with load or perform unloaded air squats.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.
Beginner option:
Same as Rx’d.

Coaching cues:
Let the elbows lead you out of the bottom of each squat. Find a target above your gaze and drive your elbows to that spot on every rep.

Resources:
The Front Squat

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Complete as many reps as possible in 8 minutes of:
8 dumbbell goblet squats
8 handstand push-ups

♀ 50-lb dumbbell
♂ 70-lb dumbbell

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is quick and to the point. With the complementary movement functions and the small amount of reps in each set, you should be able to move through a single round in 90 seconds or less. More advanced athletes may be able to maintain unbroken handstand push-ups and keep rounds under 1 minute. Don’t pace on this one. Keep the gas pedal down and the workout will be over before you know it. Work hard and have fun.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the dumbbell to a weight that allows you to maintain unbroken reps for the entire workout. Reduce the reps of the handstand push-ups if the volume of each round is too much. Consider as few as 4 reps.

To reduce the complexity of the goblet squat, reduce the loading of the dumbbell. If necessary, perform an air squat and focus on moving through the range of motion. For the handstand push-ups, perform pike push-ups or dumbbell shoulder presses.

In case of an injury or limitation, consider air squats or unweighted lunges in place of the goblet squats. Focus on a pain-free range of motion. For the handstand push-ups, consider push-ups or single-arm dumbbell shoulder or push presses.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 8 minutes of:
8 dumbbell goblet squats
4 handstand push-ups

♀ 35-lb dumbbell
♂ 50-lb dumbbell

Beginner option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 8 minutes of:
8 air squats
8 dumbbell push presses

♀ 10-lb dumbbells
♂ 15-lb dumbbells

Coaching cues:
Squeeze your stomach tight at all times during the handstand push-ups. Not only will this keep your spine in a safe position, but maintaining a rigid torso during the kip maximizes the amount of energy transferred from the kip into the press. Without a rigid midline, a significant amount of energy from your legs can be lost, resulting in a more difficult press.

Resources:
From the Archives: Dumbbells
The Kipping Handstand Push-Up

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3 rounds for time of:
1,750/2,500-meter Echo bike
30 wall-ball shots
30 knees-to-elbows

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

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a longer effort. Find a pace on the bike you can maintain — avoid coming out hot on the bike and seeing your pace fall off. Sit up tall, breathe, and focus on your cadence. Choose options for the wall-ball shots and the knees-to-elbows that allow you to complete the 60 reps in 5 minutes or less per round. Work hard and have fun!

Scaling:
Reduce the distance on the bike. Reduce the loading of the medicine ball.

To reduce the complexity of the wall-ball shots, consider reducing the height of the target and the weight of the medicine ball. For the knees-to-elbows, reduce the range of motion. Consider performing knees-to-chests or hanging knee raises.

In case of an injury or limitation, consider substituting the bike with an 800-meter run, or 800/1,000 meters on the rower or ski erg. For the wall-ball shots, perform a medicine-ball front squat, dumbbell push press, or light dumbbell thruster. For the knees-to-elbows, perform V-ups or sit-ups.

Intermediate option:
3 rounds for time of:
1,750/2,500-meter Echo bike
30 wall-ball shots
30 knees-to-chests

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

Beginner option:
3 rounds for time of:
900/1,250-meter Echo bike
15 wall-ball shots
15 hanging knee raises

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

Coaching cues:
On the knees-to-elbows, press down against the pull-up bar, lean back, and pull your knees up to your elbows.

Resources:
Rogue Echo Bike
The Wall-Ball Shot
The Knees-to-Elbows
Kipping Hanging Knee Raises

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The Other Total

Clean 1 rep
Bench press 1 rep
Overhead squat 1 rep

Clean is from the ground, power, or squat.

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today is a day to find a heavy single in three classic lifts. This workout has been coined as “The Other Total.” Experienced athletes should shoot to find a heavy single in each movement. Keep in mind, heavy is relative to your capacity and experience. Work hard and stay within yourself. Newer athletes should work on mechanics and building consistency rather than testing maximal loads. For the overhead squat, take the barbell out of a rack if one is available. For the bench press, it is recommended to have a spotter available. If you do not have a spotter, do not risk pushing to failure.

Scaling: Reduce the loading of the barbell if needed to maintain safety and the integrity of each lift.

To adjust the complexity of each lift, we encourage you to reduce the load to something that allows you to practice the technique and maintain safety.

In case of an injury or limitation, consider performing a hang power clean with a barbell or a pair of dumbbells. For the bench press, consider a dumbbell bench press or a dumbbell floor press. For the overhead squat, consider an overhead lunge with a single dumbbell or barbell. If the overhead position is limiting, consider a front or back squat.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d

Beginner option:
Clean 3-3-3 reps
Bench press 3-3-3 reps
Overhead squat 3-3-3 reps

Coaching cues:
In the bench press, make sure your feet have full contact with the floor. By driving your heels through the floor, your lower body can help contribute to the lift.

Resources:
The Power Clean
The Clean
The Bench Press
The Overhead Squat
The Other Total With Spencer Hendel From 120221

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For time:
1,000-meter row
400-meter dumbbell farmers carry
200-foot handstand walk
100-meter dumbbell front-rack lunge

♀ 35-lb dumbbells
♂ 50-lb dumbbells

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a longer-duration chipper and you should expect it to be a grind. Relax your grip on the rower so you’re ready for the farmers carry. For the handstand walk, chip away in manageable chunks of the distance. Work hard and have fun today!

Scaling:
Reduce the distances of each movement. Reduce the loading of the dumbbells.

To reduce the complexity of the farmers carry, consider only carrying one dumbbell or doing a low-box dumbbell step-up. To scale the handstand walk, complete 5-7 full circles around a box with your feet on the box (walking laterally around the box). You can also scale the handstand walk to an inchworm or a bear crawl. To reduce the complexity of the lunge, use one dumbbell or no weight.

In case of an injury or limitation, consider substituting the row for an 800-meter run or a 1,750/2,500-meter Echo bike. For the farmers carry, perform 100 low-box step-ups. For the handstand walk, consider an alternating dumbbell shoulder press or shoulder taps in a plank hold. For the lunges, perform these with no load or an air squat to a target.

Intermediate option:
For time:
1,000-meter row
400-meter dumbbell farmers carry
100-foot handstand walk
100-meter dumbbell front-rack lunge

♀ 20-lb dumbbells
♂ 35-lb dumbbells

Beginner option:
For time:
500-meter row
200-meter dumbbell farmers carry
100-foot bear crawl
50-meter lunge

♀ 10-lb dumbbells
♂ 15-lb dumbbells

Coaching cues:
You are in control of the dumbbells — don't let the dumbbells control you. For the lunges, push your chest and shoulders up into the dumbbells, even as you descend, to maintain a strong posture that promotes longer sets by avoiding errant movement in weak positions.

Resources:
Rowing
The Dumbbell Farmers Carry
The Handstand Walk
The Dumbbell Front-Rack Lunge

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Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 15 minutes of:
20 GHD sit-ups
40 air squats
400-meter run

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout provides some contrast to yesterday’s upper-body stamina effort. Today tests your midline and lower-body stamina. Athletes should push to complete at least 3 rounds. Choose options that allow you to complete a single round in 5 minutes or less. Expect your legs to feel heavy in the first 100 meters of each run. Focus on picking up your feet, getting your body moving, and then increasing your pace.

Scaling:
Reduce the distance of the run. Reduce the reps of the air squats and GHD sit-ups.

If you are not familiar with or have not been training consistently with the GHD, reduce the complexity of the GHD sit-ups by reducing the range of motion to parallel or performing AbMat sit-ups. For the air squats, consider squatting to an elevated target that maximizes pain-free range of motion.

In case of an injury or limitation, consider performing plank shoulder taps or hollow rocks for the GHD sit-ups. For the air squats, perform lunges or low box step-ups. Consider 900/1,250 meters on the Echo bike or 400/500 meters on the rower or ski erg instead of the run.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 15 minutes of:
20 GHD sit-ups to parallel
40 air squats
400-meter run

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 15 minutes of:
20 sit-ups
20 air squats
200-meter run

Coaching cues:
In the descent of the GHD sit-up, unlock your knees and keep your belly tight. As you reach your end range of motion, straighten your legs by squeezing your thighs and your belly, and driving your heels toward the wall in front of you.

Resources:
The GHD Sit-Up
The Air Squat
Pose Running Drills | Pose Alignment
Training the GHD Sit-Up

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Power Amanda

9-7-5 reps for time of:
Muscle-ups
Power snatches

♀ 95 lb
♂ 135 lb

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Amanda is a classic benchmark workout. Typically, this workout is performed with a squat snatch, however, today we are going to perform a power snatch. Most athletes should aim to complete the workout in 12 minutes or less. Some more advanced athletes could finish in 5 minutes or less.

Scaling:
Reduce the volume of the muscle-ups. Athletes who have muscle-ups, but not the overall volume, should consider reducing the repetitions to 7-5-3 or 4-3-2.

To adjust the complexity of the muscle-ups, perform a jumping muscle-up, low-ring transition, or ring rows and push-ups. For the power snatch, perform a hang power snatch, a hang muscle snatch, or a dumbbell snatch.

In case of an injury or limitation, consider performing low-ring transitions, or ring rows and push-ups. For the power snatch, consider a hang power clean or single-arm dumbbell snatch.

Intermediate option:
For time:
5-3-1
Muscle-ups
9-7-5
Power snatches

♀ 75 lb
♂ 115 lb

Beginner option:
9-7-5 reps for time of:
Ring rows
Push-ups
Power snatches

♀ 35 lb
♂ 45 lb

Coaching cues:
The third pull in the snatch is you pulling yourself underneath the object, not the object up to you. After you extend your hips, pull yourself under the barbell.

Resources:
The Kipping Muscle-Up
The Power Snatch
The Ring Row
The Push-Up

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

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today is a heavy day. Keep in mind, heavy is relative to each athlete's capacity and experience. As long as you are working to your limits, you will benefit from today’s effort. Experienced athletes should build to a heavy set of 5 and plan to go as heavy as possible across all sets. Newer athletes should start light, focus on mechanics, and slowly add weight as they are comfortable.

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

To adjust the complexity of the lift, consider performing a goblet squat with a dumbbell or kettlebell.

In case of an injury or limitation, consider squatting with a single dumbbell or kettlebell. You can also lunge with a load or perform an unloaded air squat.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:
Same as Rx’d.

Coaching cues:
Throughout the squat, imagine your feet are screws and you are trying to screw them into the ground. In doing so, you will create better contact with the ground and keep your knees tracking over your toes.

Resources:
The Back Squat
The Squat: Points of Performance

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For time:
30 handstand push-ups
30 deadlifts
30 ring dips
30 power cleans
30 pull-ups
30 thrusters

♀ 155-lb deadlifts, 95-lb cleans, 65-lb thrusters
♂ 225-lb deadlifts, 135-lb cleans, 95-lb thrusters

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a chipper and may look familiar. This mash-up fuses together three classic CrossFit benchmarks: Diane, Elizabeth, and Fran, but with fewer reps than the traditional 45 of each movement. That said, this should challenge you to keep moving and maintain larger chunks of reps. All athletes should use options that allow them to finish in 15 minutes or less. Advanced athletes may be able to go sub-10.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of each barbell to something that feels moderate-to-light for each movement and that you can complete in sets of at least 10 while fresh.

To reduce the complexity of the handstand push-up, perform a pike push-up or dumbbell shoulder press. For the ring dips, lower the rings to a position that allows your feet to touch the ground. Then use them to help you move through the range of motion. For the pull-ups, perform a jumping pull-up or ring row. For the barbell movements, reduce the loading to something that allows you to focus on the technique and move safely.

In case of an injury or limitation, consider using a single dumbbell for most of the movements. Perform a single-arm shoulder press for the handstand push-ups, a dumbbell sumo deadlift for the deadlift or an unweighted good morning, a push-up or dumbbell floor press for the ring dips, a single-arm dumbbell power clean for the power cleans, a single-arm ring row for the pull-ups, and a single-arm dumbbell thruster, dumbbell front squat, or dumbbell push press for the thruster.

Intermediate option:
For time:
30 handstand push-ups
30 deadlifts
30 ring dips
30 power cleans
30 pull-ups
30 thrusters

♀ 125-lb deadlifts, 65-lb cleans, 55-lb thrusters
♂ 185-lb deadlifts, 95-lb cleans, 75-lb thrusters

Beginner option:
For time:
20 dumbbell shoulder presses
20 deadlifts
20 foot-assisted ring dips
20 power cleans
20 ring rows
20 thrusters

♀ 10-lb dumbbells, 55-lb deadlifts, 35-lb cleans, 35-lb thrusters
♂ 15-lb dumbbells, 75-lb deadlifts, 45-lb cleans, 45-lb thrusters

Coaching cues:
For the power cleans in today’s workout, it may be tempting to perform muscle cleans or use more upper body. Be cautious as the next movement is pull-ups. Instead, focus on using your legs and pulling into a partial squat.

Resources:
The Kipping Handstand Push-Up
The Deadlift
The Ring Dip
The Power Clean
The Kipping Pull-Up
The Thruster
Ring Dip Scaling
The Ring Row

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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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Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
30-second handstand hold
30-second squat hold
30-second L-sit hold
30-second chin-over-bar hold

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Stimulus and Strategy
Today’s workout is a unique effort. It’s hard to measure or quantify the work being accomplished when we perform a static hold, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t challenging or productive. As you will see, static holds challenge the stamina of our muscles and our drive to mentally overcome negative thoughts. Most athletes can maintain the structure of this workout. Choose static hold modifications that allow you to hold for 20-30 seconds at a time. Rest as needed between movements and sets.

Scaling:
To reduce the complexity of the handstand hold, consider holding a pike position with your feet on a box or the floor. For the L-sit hold, bending your knees will make the movement easier. For the chin-over-bar hold, consider using a band or putting your feet on a box.

In case of injury or limitation, hold a single dumbbell overhead in place of the handstand hold. For the L-sit hold, perform a seated leg lift with one or both legs. For the chin-over-bar hold, use a pair of rings like you would to perform ring rows; pull the rings to your chest and hold at your chest.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
30-second pike hold with feet on a box
30-second squat hold
30-second L-sit hold with knees bent
30-second chin-over-bar hold

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
30-second plank hold
30-second squat hold
30-second hollow body hold
30-second dead hang hold

Coaching cues:
In the squat hold, challenge yourself to hold an active position. This means finding a bottom position where your back is neutral, knees are in line with your toes, weight is balanced in your feet, and your hip crease is below your knees.

Resources:
The Handstand Hold
The L-Sit
Plank Variations
The L-Sit at Home
Gymnastics Course | Hollow Body Position

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7 sets for load of:
1 snatch-grip deadlift
1 snatch pull
1 snatch
1 overhead squat

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a heavy day with a snatch complex. The goal is to build across each set, working up as heavy as possible. Keep in mind that heavy is relative to each person's capacity and technique. Do not increase the loading if safety or technique are in jeopardy. As you complete each set, a regrip is allowed between the deadlift and snatch pull, and after the snatch pull. However, do not spend more than 10 seconds between movements. The snatch can be performed as a power or squat variation.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell to maintain the integrity of each movement.

To reduce the complexity of the movement, reduce the load to an empty barbell or PVC pipe. For the snatch, perform a hang power snatch.

In case of an injury or limitation, perform this complex with a clean variation (clean-grip deadlift, clean pull, clean, and front squat). This complex can also be performed with a single dumbbell. For the overhead squat, consider an overhead lunge if overhead mobility is limited.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:
Same as Rx’d.

Coaching cues:
Use the hips and legs to drive the barbell up, then press under the bar to receive it as high as possible. As the load increases, expect to receive the bar in a lower squat.

Resources:
The Snatch
The Power Snatch
What Is a Snatch?

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Rest Day

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The Science of Squatting: Unlocking Strength, Safety, and Performance in CrossFit

The squat, a fundamental movement in CrossFit, is vital for athletic performance, health, and longevity. Its benefits range from preserving muscle mass and motor control to enhancing core stability and reducing injury risk. Proper technique, rooted in biomechanics, ensures efficient and safe execution by accounting for individual differences in body proportions, mobility, and anatomical structure. Tailored coaching, scaling, and continuous feedback enable athletes to refine their squats for optimal results, supporting the core CrossFit goal of maximizing work output while maintaining joint health and safety.

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For reps:
1 minute of double-unders
1 minute of alternating single-leg squats
1 minute of hang clean and jerks
2 minutes of double-unders
2 minutes of alternating single-leg squats
2 minutes of hang clean and jerks
3 minutes of double-unders
3 minutes of alternating single-leg squats
3 minutes of hang clean and jerks

♀ 95 lb
♂ 135 lb

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout takes three movements and gives you an increasing amount of time to accumulate reps. If you are proficient in each movement, keep moving for as much of the interval as possible. Limit yourself to small breaks and push your thresholds in each movement. Less-experienced athletes should not push to failure or exhaustion because you will end up spending more time recovering. Instead, perform a few reps, take small breaks, and then continue to chip away. Expect the longer intervals to require more strategy in comparison to the single minute of work. Going all out for 2 or 3 minutes may not set you up for success in the following movement.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell.

To reduce the complexity of the double-under, perform single-unders, double-under attempts, or a mix of both. For the single-leg squats, consider squatting to a target or performing a reverse lunge. For the hang clean and jerks, use one or two dumbbells.

In case of injury or limitation, perform calories on any machine in place of the double-unders. For the single-leg squats, consider performing a lunge or an air squat. For the hang clean and jerks, consider a muscle clean and shoulder press with a barbell or dumbbells. If you have an overhead limitation, you can also forgo the jerk and just perform the clean.

Intermediate option:
For reps:
1 minute of double-unders
1 minute of alternating single-leg squats
1 minute of hang clean and jerks
2 minutes of double-unders
2 minutes of alternating single-leg squats
2 minutes of hang clean and jerks
3 minutes of double-unders
3 minutes of alternating single-leg squats
3 minutes of hang clean and jerks

♀ 65 lb
♂ 95 lb

Beginner option:
For reps:
1 minute of single-unders
1 minute of alternating reverse lunges
1 minute of hang clean and jerks
2 minutes of single-unders
2 minutes of alternating reverse lunges
2 minutes of hang clean and jerks
3 minutes of single-unders
3 minutes of alternating reverse lunges
3 minutes of hang clean and jerks

♀ 35 lb
♂ 45 lb

Coaching cues:
As you jump in the double-under, avoid letting your hands follow you upward. Instead, force your hands down as you jump up.

Resources:
The Double-Under
The Single-Leg Squat
The Hang Clean
The Hang Power Clean
The Push Jerk
The Split Jerk

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3 rounds for time of:
15 chest-to-bar pull-ups
30-calorie row
45 air squats

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a triplet with some slight movement interference with the pulling on the pull-ups and rower, then the leg drive on the rower and out of the bottom of the squat. All athletes should aim to complete this workout in 15 minutes or less, although we could see some advanced athletes complete this effort in around 9 minutes. Work hard and have fun!

Scaling:
If you have chest-to-bar pull-ups, but not the volume, reduce the reps to 8-10. On the rower, reduce the calories to a number that takes you no more than 2 minutes to accumulate.

To reduce the complexity of the chest-to-bar pull-ups, consider a chin-over-bar pull-up, a jumping pull-up, or a ring row.

In case of injury or limitation, perform the calories on any machine available. For the chest-to-bar pull-ups, consider a single-arm ring row or bent-over dumbbell row. For the air squats, consider squatting to an elevated target or performing lunges or box step-ups.

Intermediate option:
3 rounds for time of:
15 pull-ups
20-calorie row
45 air squats

Beginner option:
3 rounds for time of:
10 jumping pull-ups
15-calorie row
20 air squats

Coaching cues:
When you are in the drive phase on the rower, focus on keeping your shoulders over your hips and your arms long. Just like the deadlift, your hips and shoulders should move together in this phase, not separately.

Resources:
The Kipping Chest-to-Bar Pull-Up
Rowing
The Air Squat
The Kipping Pull-Up

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Open Workout 17.5

10 rounds for time of:
9 thrusters
35 double-unders

♀ 65 lb
♂ 95 lb

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a retest of a previous Open workout from 2017. If you have completed this before, look back at your score. In most cases, the barbell loading should not be the limiting factor. Instead, it should be performing these two movements while managing a high heart rate. Most should aim to complete this workout in less than 20 minutes. That being said, today could be a day to try the prescribed version even if you have to break up each set of thrusters. This builds confidence and allows you to establish a time for this benchmark.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell to maintain unbroken reps for most of your sets.

To reduce the complexity of the thruster, use a pair of dumbbells or perform a front squat followed by a push press. For the double-unders, perform as many as you can in 30 seconds or perform single-unders.

In case of injury or limitation, perform a single-arm dumbbell thruster, a front squat for an overhead limitation, or a push press for a squat limitation. For the jump rope, get on any machine and accumulate 6/8 calories per round.

Intermediate option:
10 rounds for time of:
9 thrusters
35 double-unders

♀ 55 lb
♂ 75 lb

Beginner option:
5 rounds for time of:
9 thrusters
35 single-unders

♀ 35 lb ♂ 45 lb

Coaching cues:
To speed up the cycle time on the thruster, think about pulling the barbell down from the overhead position. As soon as it hits your shoulders, move to the squat.

Resources:
The Thruster
The Double-Under
Open Workout 17.5
Register for the 2025 CrossFit Open

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Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 12 minutes of:
5 pull-ups
10 knees-to-elbows
15 goblet squats

♀ 35-lb kettlebell
♂ 53-lb kettlebell

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout has a rep scheme like you would find in the benchmark Cindy. However, in this effort, you don’t have the upper-body pressing movement. Instead, we have a triplet that focuses on the midline and lower-body stamina. Choose options that allow you to perform a single round in 2 minutes or less.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the kettlebell to maintain unbroken goblet squats.

Reduce the complexity of the pull-up by performing jumping pull-ups or ring rows. As for the knees-to-elbows, perform knees-to-chest, hanging knee raises, or V-ups. First look to reduce the load of the kettlebell, but if necessary, perform an air squat.

In case of injury or limitation, perform ring rows or a single-arm ring row. For the knees-to-elbows, perform a V-up, sit-up, or plank hold. For the goblet squats, consider an air squat or lunge.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 12 minutes of:
5 pull-ups
10 knees-to-chests
15 goblet squats

♀ 26-lb kettlebell
♂ 35-lb kettlebell

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 12 minutes of:
5 ring rows
10 hanging knee raises
15 air squats

Coaching cues:
In the knees-to-elbows, focus on leaning back in your kip swing as you press down against the pull-up bar. This leanback will make it easier to get your knees to your elbows.

Resources:
The Kipping Pull-Up
Kettlebell Goblet Squat
Kipping Hanging Knee Raises
Efficiency Tips: Knees-to-Elbows With Chris Spealler

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5 rounds for time of:
12 push jerks
12 back squats

♀ 95 lb
♂ 135 lb

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is just you and the barbell. The loading should feel moderate and allow you to perform at least 2 of the 5 rounds unbroken. A short break between movements is totally fine, but some athletes may be able to finish the last push jerk, lower the bar down to the back rack, and then begin the back squats. If you follow the loading stimulus, the goal is to minimize rest and complete as many sets as possible unbroken. Overall, this workout should take less than 10 minutes. Some advanced athletes may be able to go sub-5. The barbell should come from the floor. Do not use a rack unless there is an injury or limitation.

Scaling:
Reduce the load of the barbell to maintain the safety and integrity of each movement, including being able to get the barbell safely from the ground to the back rack.

Reduce the complexity of the push jerk by performing a push press or shoulder press. Consider using dumbbells to reduce the complexity of both movements.

In case of injury or limitation, perform a single-arm dumbbell push jerk or push press and a dumbbell goblet squat. To eliminate the barbell, perform a push-up and an air squat.

Intermediate option:
5 rounds for time of:
12 push jerks
12 back squats

♀ 65 lb
♂ 95 lb

Beginner option:
3 rounds for time of:
12 push jerks
12 back squats

♀ 35 lb
♂ 45 lb

Coaching cues:
To keep from having to reset the feet on every lift, when you are performing the push jerk, set your feet up in your squat stance. When you jump and land, pick your feet up and put them down in the same spot.

Resources:
The Push Jerk
The Back Squat

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21-15-9 reps for time of:
Front squats
Chest-to-bar pull-ups

♀ 145 lb
♂ 205 lb

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a moderate-to-heavy sprint effort. While this workout does have Fran vibes, expect it to be a bit more challenging. Use a weight and volume for the front squats that allow you to complete the reps in 3 sets or less. For example, completing the set of 21 as 7/7/7. For the chest-to-bar pull-ups, you should be able to complete the reps in a similar manner.

Scaling:
Reduce the loading of the barbell to complete each round in 3 sets or less. If you prefer to attempt the prescribed load and pull-up variation, reduce the volume to 15-12-9 or 12-9-6 reps.

To decrease the complexity of the front squat, consider using dumbbells held in a front rack or a kettlebell held in a goblet position. For the chest-to-bar pull-ups, reduce the complexity by performing chin-over-bar pull-ups, jumping pull-ups, or ring rows.

In case of injury or limitations, perform your front squats to an elevated target, or substitute with a front-rack lunge, or an air squat. For the chest-to-bar pull-ups, perform single-arm ring rows or a bent-over dumbbell row.

Intermediate option:
21-15-9 reps for time of:
Front squats
Pull-ups

♀ 105 lb
♂ 155 lb

Beginner option:
12-9-6 reps for time of:
Front squats
Ring rows

♀ 55 lb
♂ 75 lb

Coaching cues:
On the chest-to-bar pull-ups, consider widening your grip on the pull-up bar. As you are performing reps, extend your upper chest toward the bar to make contact easier. These tips work for both butterfly and kipping pull-ups.

Resources:
The Front Squat
The Chest-to-Bar Pull-Up
The Kipping Pull-Up
The Butterfly Pull-Up
The Ring Row

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A Gym in Every Garage

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Resources:
The Dumbbell Snatch
The Wall-Ball Shot

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

♀ 125 lb
♂ 185 lb

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

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

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

♀ 95 lb
♂ 135 lb

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

♀ 35 lb
♂ 45 lb

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

Resources:
The Snatch
The Power Snatch
The Air Squat

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

Rest 1 minute between rounds.

♀ 35-lb dumbbells
♂ 50-lb dumbbells

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

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

Rest 1 minute between rounds.

♀ 20-lb dumbbells
♂ 35-lb dumbbells

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

Rest 1 minute between rounds.

♀ 10-lb dumbbells
♂ 15-lb dumbbells

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

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

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