CrossFit's Workout Of The Day

Rest Day

The True Measure of Elite Conditioning: Technique Under Fatigue

What separates champions from competitors isn't just cardiovascular capacity; it's the ability to execute flawless technique when exhaustion screams at you to quit. CrossFit's threshold training develops this critical skill, preparing athletes and tactical professionals alike to perform when it matters most.

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Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
5 hang power cleans
20-second L-sit hold

♀ 125-lb barbell
♂ 185-lb barbell

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a weightlifting and gymnastics couplet. The loading of the barbell should be moderate to heavy. Performing singles is totally appropriate; however, if you are able to perform a few touch-and-go sets, get after it. For the L-sit holds, choose a variation that allows you to complete your holds in 3 sets or fewer. Expect the fatigue of your hip flexors and your abdominals to make the hang power cleans more difficult.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
5 hang power cleans
20-second L-sit hold with knees bent

♀ 95-lb barbell
♂ 135-lb barbell

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
5 hang power cleans
20-second plank hold

♀ 55-lb barbell
♂ 75-lb barbell

Resources:
The Hang Power Clean
The L-Sit
Plank Variations

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Fast and Heavy

For time:
21 dumbbell thrusters*
400-meter run
18 dumbbell thrusters
400-meter run
15 dumbbell thrusters
400-meter run

*Use two dumbbells.

Compare to 010210.

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Stimulus and Strategy:
This is the first workout ever posted on CrossFit.com. Just as it was posted back in 2001, no weight is listed for the dumbbell thrusters. Instead, the instructions were to use a heavy weight and move as fast as possible. Twenty-five years later, this workout is still a “bear” and is a potent dose of fitness. Choose a weight for the dumbbells so you can complete your thrusters in 3 sets or fewer, and push the pace of each run.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:
For time:
200-meter run
15 dumbbell thrusters*
200-meter run
12 dumbbell thrusters
200-meter run
9 dumbbell thrusters

*Use two dumbbells.

Resources:
The Dumbbell Thruster
Pose Running Drills | Lean and Pull
Pose Running Drills | Pose Alignment

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3 rounds for time of:
5 wall walks
25 chest-to-bar pull-ups
100 double-unders

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a bodyweight triplet. Push the pace as you are able, but be cautious of “hitting the wall.” Pace yourself on the wall walks and chest-to-bar pull-ups, if needed. Pushing to failure on these movements can leave you resting for longer than you’d like. Consider manageable reps that allow you to move through each one of your rounds in 6 minutes or less.

Intermediate option:
3 rounds for time of:
3 wall walks
20 pull-ups
60 double-unders

Beginner option:
3 rounds for time of:
3 inchworms + a push-up from the knees
15 ring rows
60 single-unders

Resources:
The Wall Walk
The Kipping Chest-to-Bar Pull-Up
The Double-Under
The Kipping Pull-Up
The Inchworm + Push-Up From the Knees
The Single-Under

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Rest Day

The CrossFit Open: On Preferring Not To Prefer

Your favorite movements won't save you in the Open. CrossFit promised to prepare you for the unknown and unknowable, but if you've been quietly avoiding what you don't like, your preferences are about to become your greatest weakness. Here’s how to prefer not to prefer.

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Split jerk 3-3-3-1-1-1-1 reps

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today is an opportunity to go heavy on a lift we don't see too often. Because of this, take time to focus on your footwork as you warm up. The split jerk is a valuable lift because, unlike the push jerk, it allows us to receive our maximal amount of load overhead. If you know your heaviest split jerk, complete your first set around 65-70% of your max. Otherwise, increase the loading in the warm-up to something challenging and start there.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx'd.

Beginner option:
Same as Rx'd.

Resources:
The Split Jerk

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10 rounds for time of:
5 back squats
3 muscle-ups

♀ 155-lb barbell
♂ 225-lb barbell

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today's workout involves a challenging load on the back squat, combined with a high-skill gymnastics movement — both for a significant number of reps. The back-squat loading should be moderate to heavy and achievable for 5 reps on each round, but also challenging. It is recommended to take a little rest before unracking the bar and completing your reps. The muscle-up volume is challenging, but the goal is for 3 reps to be completed consecutively.

Intermediate option:
10 rounds for time of:
5 back squats
1 muscle-up or 3 false-grip chest-to-rings pull-ups

♀ 105-lb barbell
♂ 155-lb barbell

Beginner option:
7 rounds for time:
5 back squats
3 muscle-up transitions

♀ 35-lb barbell
♂ 45-lb barbell

Resources:
The Back Squat
The Kipping Muscle-Up
Low-Ring Muscle-Up Scaling

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Rest Day

Coaching the Mental Side of CrossFit

The greatest adaptation to CrossFit happens between the ears. In this article, CrossFit pioneer Greg Amundson reveals how elite athletes use positive self-talk and strategic goal-setting to unlock their full potential, and how coaches can harness these mental skills to transform their athletes' performance in the gym and beyond. With the Open just days away, this is a great reminder to get your self-talk in order.

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For time:
30-24-18 reps
GHD hip extensions
30-24-18 reps
GHD sit-ups
15-12-9 reps
Power snatches

♀ 105-lb barbell
♂ 155-lb barbell

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today's workout is a bit of a sprint. Expect your midline to be taxed and then force you to move a moderate load while under fatigue. Push for unbroken sets on the GHD and move quickly with the descending rep scheme. As for the barbell, aim to complete the snatches in 3 sets or fewer each round. Try not to stare at the barbell for too long. Get your hands back on it and go.

Intermediate option:
For time:
24-18-12 reps
GHD hip extensions
24-18-12 reps
GHD sit-ups to parallel
12-9-6 reps
Power snatches

♀ 75-lb barbell
♂ 115-lb barbell

Beginner option:
For time:
24-18-12 reps
Good mornings
24-18-12 reps
AbMat sit-ups
12-9-6 reps
Power snatches

♀ 35-lb barbell
♂ 45-lb barbell

Resources:
The GHD Hip Extension
The GHD Sit-Up
The Power Snatch
The Good Morning
The AbMat Sit-Up

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5 rounds for time of:
5 rope climbs to 15 feet
200-foot Zercher carry

♀ 105-lb barbell
♂ 155-lb barbell

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today's workout is a longer-duration couplet. The high volume of rope climbs will be taxing for your grip. Be sure to find a sustainable pace to ensure you don't hit failure. If you are performing the Zercher carry, expect it to make the rope climbs more challenging. Be sure to manage your fatigue and rest as needed. Watch the video to see how to perform the Zercher carry. Find a loading that allows you to make it at least to the 100-foot mark before putting the bar down.

Intermediate option:
5 rounds for time of:
3 rope climbs to 12 feet
200-foot Zercher or front-rack carry

♀ 75-lb barbell
♂ 115-lb barbell

Beginner option:
5 rounds for time of:
3 seated rope lock-off-to-stands
100-foot front-rack carry

♀ 35-lb barbell
♂ 45-lb barbell

Resources:
The Rope Climb (Basket)
The Rope Climb (Wrapping)
The Zercher Carry
The Rope Lock-Off
The Front-Rack Carry

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For time:
30 box jump-overs
150 air squats
1,600-meter run

♀ 24-inch box
♂ 30-inch box

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today's workout is a moderate-duration chipper. Expect the box jump-overs with the higher box to exhaust your legs and make the air squats more difficult. Keep moving through the air squats, even if your legs are tired from the box jump-overs. If needed, slow your pace, breathe, and keep on moving. The combination of box jump-overs and air squats will also likely make the start of the run more difficult. Plan to get yourself moving, find a rhythm, and empty the tank to finish strong.

Intermediate option:
For time:
30 box jump-overs
120 air squats
1,200-meter run

♀ 20-inch box
♂ 24-inch box

Beginner option:
For time:
30 box step-overs
50 air squats
800-meter run

♀ 12-inch box
♂ 20-inch box

Resources:
Box Jump-Over Variations
The Air Squat
Running | Partner Falling Drill
The Box Step-Over

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Rest Day

The Illusion of Fitness and Earning Intensity: How CrossFit Breaks the Comfort Trap

Intensity is the key to CrossFit's life-changing results, but most people avoid it because discomfort hurts. The truth? If you're staying comfortable in your workouts, you're not chasing fitness — you're clinging to mediocrity. Here's why embracing the struggle is the only path to real results.

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For time:
10-8-6-4-2 reps
Front squats
20-16-12-8-4 reps
Lateral burpees over the bar
10-8-6-4-2 reps
Power cleans

♀ 125-lb barbell
♂ 185-lb barbell

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today, you'll take on a descending-rep triplet that combines moderately heavy barbell work, paired with burpees. Choose a barbell load that allows you to move through the front squats in no more than 3 sets each round and perform quick singles on the power cleans. Plan to complete the largest set of lateral burpees over the bar in no more than 90 seconds.

Intermediate option:
For time:
10-8-6-4-2 reps
Front squats
20-16-12-8-4 reps
Lateral burpees over the bar
10-8-6-4-2 reps
Power cleans

♀ 95-lb barbell
♂ 135-lb barbell

Beginner option:
For time:
8-6-4-2 reps
Front squats
16-12-8-4 reps
Burpees
8-6-4-2 reps
Power cleans

♀ 35-lb barbell
♂ 45-lb barbell

Resources:
The Front Squat
The Lateral Burpee Over the Bar
The Power Clean
The Burpee

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Pre- and post-workout accessory:*
Max set of strict pull-ups

*Complete 1 set before and 1 set after the workout.

3 rounds for time of:
400/500-meter row
40 AbMat sit-ups
30 alternating dumbbell snatches

♀ 35-lb dumbbell
♂ 50-lb dumbbell

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today's workout is simple, yet challenging, with a goal time of 13-18 minutes. Each row is intended to be completed at a moderate-to-hard pace that allows for completion in 1:45-2:15 — scale the distances to get you close to these time range goals. The sit-up volume is high, and 40 reps will be difficult to achieve at a rapid pace, but shoot to complete these in no more than 2 minutes; scale as needed to do so. Choose a moderate dumbbell snatch load that allows you to complete at least 15-20 reps consecutively. The demand of this movement will be made more difficult due to the row and sit-ups that precede it. It will take time to establish the correct mechanics and the correct load prior to starting the workout.

Intermediate option:

Pre- and post-workout accessory:*
Max set of strict pull-ups

*Complete 1 set before and 1 set after the workout.

3 rounds for time of:
400/500-meter row
30 AbMat sit-ups
30 alternating dumbbell snatches

♀ 20-lb dumbbell
♂ 35-lb dumbbell

Beginner option:

Pre- and post-workout accessory:*
Max ring rows

Feet should be directly underneath the rings.
*Complete 1 set before and 1 set after the workout.

3 rounds for time of:
250/300-meter row
15 AbMat sit-ups
15 alternating dumbbell snatches

♀ 10-lb dumbbell
♂ 15-lb dumbbell

Resources:
The Strict Pull-Up
The Ring Row
Rowing Body Position Tips
The AbMat Sit-Up
The Dumbbell Power Snatch

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Rest Day

Your CrossFit Open Game Plan: Four Movements and the Mindset To Master Them

The 2026 CrossFit Open, presented by Air National Guard, is coming, along with the nervous excitement, uncertainty, and that critical voice in your head when you can't do a programmed movement or see better scores on the leaderboard. Here's how to overcome common movement faults, develop smarter strategies, and give yourself the tools for a better Open experience this year and for many years to come.

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Deadlift 5-5-5-5-5 reps

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today's workout is a classic heavy day. Look back at April 29, 2025, to find your last heavy 5-rep deadlift to help gauge your target loading today. Plan to lift heavy, relative to your capacity, either sticking with the same load across all 5 sets or beginning the first set of 5 at 65% or higher of your recent 1-rep max and building from there. Newer athletes and those who struggle to maintain sound mechanics on the deadlift will hold at lighter weights to improve mechanics and consistency before challenging near-maximal loads.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx'd

Beginner option:
Same as Rx'd

Resources:
The Deadlift
Deadlift Cycling | Faults and Fixes

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Complete as many reps as possible in 3 minutes of:
200-meter run
50-foot handstand walk
Max kettlebell swings

Rest 1 minute between sets. Repeat for a total of 4 sets.

♀ 35-lb kettlebell
♂ 53-lb kettlebell

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today, you'll take on four AMRAPs, where you'll need to get through a run and a handstand walk before accumulating max kettlebell swings. Your score is the total kettlebell swings you complete over the 4 sets. Choose scaling options as needed to ensure you have at least 30 seconds to perform kettlebell swings each round. Shoot to finish each run in under 1:15 and each handstand walk distance in under 1 minute. Your chosen kettlebell weight should allow you to perform the reps unbroken or with no more than one break. Find a run pace that's challenging but allows you to start your handstand walk as soon as you finish.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 3 minutes of:
200-meter run
25-foot handstand walk
Max Russian kettlebell swings

Rest 1 minute between sets. Repeat for a total of 4 sets.

♀ 35-lb kettlebell
♂ 53-lb kettlebell

Beginner option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 3 minutes of:
200-meter run
50-foot bear crawl
Max Russian kettlebell swings

Rest 1 minute between sets. Repeat for a total of 4 sets.

♀ 26-lb kettlebell
♂ 35-lb kettlebell

Resources:
Running | Falling Forward
The Handstand Walk
The Kettlebell Swing
The Russian Kettlebell Swing
The Bear Crawl

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21-15-9 reps for time of:
Dumbbell box step-overs
Chest-to-bar pull-ups

♀ 35-lb dumbbells and a 20-inch box
♂ 50-lb dumbbells and a 20-inch box

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today, you'll take on a grippy workout that will challenge you to be smart about breaks, while still pushing intensity. Choose a load that allows you to continue moving with minimal breaks on the dumbbell box step-overs. Plan to hold the dumbbells at your sides in a farmers-carry position. Scale the pull-ups as needed for you to complete the reps in 1-3 sets each round. The descending rep scheme should allow you to keep the intensity up even as your grip and shoulders fatigue.

Intermediate option:
21-15-9 reps for time of:
Dumbbell box step-overs
Pull-ups

♀ 20-lb dumbbells and a 20-inch box
♂ 35-lb dumbbells and a 20-inch box

Beginner option:
21-15-9 reps for time of:
Dumbbell box step-overs
Jumping pull-ups

♀ 15-lb dumbbells and a 12-inch box
♂ 25-lb dumbbells and a 12-inch box

Resources:
The Dumbbell Box Step-Over
The Kipping Chest-to-Bar Pull-Up
The Kipping Pull-Up
Jumping Pull-Up Progression

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Rest Day

Mastering CrossFit Gymnastics: How to Build Strength, Stability, and Confidence

The first workout of the 2026 CrossFit Open, presented by Air National Guard, is just about five weeks away. And while there’s no such thing as cramming for the Open, you can brush up on some skills to feel more prepared. In this article, we share an action plan for leveling up your gymnastics skills.

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2 rounds for time of:
40/50-calorie row
40 burpees
30 knees-to-elbows

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today, we have a longer workout that will test your consistency and challenge you to maintain efficient movement. Aim to maintain a consistent row pace, keeping the arms long and focusing on the leg drive. Steady wins the race on burpees today — just keep chipping away at those reps.

Intermediate option:
2 rounds for time:
40/50-calorie row
40 burpees
30 knees-to-chests

Beginner option:
2 rounds for time:
20/30-calorie row
20 burpees
10 hanging knee raises

Resources:
Rowing
The Burpee
The Kipping Knees-to-Elbows
The Kipping Hanging Knee Raise

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Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 9 minutes of:
12 alternating dumbbell hang snatches
6 dumbbell overhead squats, left arm
6 dumbbell overhead squats, right arm
12 lateral jumps over the dumbbell

♀ 35-lb dumbbell
♂ 50-lb dumbbell

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today, we have a short AMRAP with some intended pressing interference between the snatches and overhead squats. Efficient use of your hips in the snatch will save your shoulders a bit for the overhead squats. Keep your working arm locked out in the overhead squat to maintain the ability to push through fatigue. Use the lateral jumps to catch your breath and allow your shoulders to rest before starting the next set of snatches.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 9 minutes of:
12 alternating dumbbell hang snatches
6 dumbbell overhead squats, left arm
6 dumbbell overhead squats, right arm
12 lateral jumps over the dumbbell

♀ 20-lb dumbbell
♂ 35-lb dumbbell

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 9 minutes of:
12 alternating dumbbell hang snatches
6 dumbbell overhead reverse lunges, left arm
6 dumbbell overhead reverse lunges, right arm
12 lateral steps over the dumbbell

♀ 10-lb dumbbell
♂ 15-lb dumbbell

Resources:
The Dumbbell Hang Power Snatch
The Dumbbell Overhead Squat

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Rest Day

73-Year-Old Does the CrossFit Games Open

At 73, Nancy Hoshaw had survived a heart attack and breast cancer — and then she took on the CrossFit Open. While elite athletes compete to be named Fittest on Earth, athletes like Hoshaw compete with time and age itself, determined to stay independent and inspire others to refuse the slow slide into decline. Her journey from reluctant participant to global inspiration proves it's never too late to open new doors.

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Every minute on the minute for 8 minutes:
2 shoulder presses

Add weight every 2 minutes. Use 50-60% of the heaviest set for the workout.

Then,

4 rounds for time of:
400-meter run
12 shoulder presses

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today's workout is a sneaky upper-body pressing stamina day. Expect these shoulder presses to be a bit more challenging with an elevated heart rate. The loading for intermediate and Rx'd athletes will be 50-60% of their heaviest set in the strength work. This loading should feel light to moderate and allow you to perform your reps in 2 sets or less. This is a good starting point, and you can always adjust as needed. Plan on taking the barbell out of a rack during the EMOM, but for the workout, you will take the barbell from the ground. Push the pace on each run. Get to the bar, pick it up, and get right to work.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx'd.

Beginner option:
Every minute on the minute for 8 minutes:
2 shoulder presses

Add weight every 2 minutes. Use 50-60% of the heaviest set for the workout.

Then,

4 rounds for time:
200-meter run
12 shoulder presses

Resources:
The Shoulder Press
Running | Change in Support Drill

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Front squat 3-3-3-3-3 reps

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today, you get to lift heavy relative to your capacity. The effort should require all of your focus and attention to execute each set. Experienced athletes should build to a heavy set of 3 and plan to go as heavy as possible. Newer athletes should start light, focus on mechanics, and slowly add weight as they are comfortable. Look at your previous attempt to see your most recent 3-rep front squat number Alternatively, if you are familiar with a recent 1-rep-max front squat, lift around 70% or more.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx'd.

Beginner option:
Same as Rx'd.

Resources:
The Front Squat

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7 rounds for time of:
7 deadlifts
5 hang power cleans
3 bar muscle-ups

♀ 105 lb
♂ 155 lb

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today's workout is a triplet that will help prepare you for the Open, challenging you to hang onto the barbell for a higher-volume workout. Shoot to complete the deadlifts and hang power cleans in under 30 seconds each, never breaking more than once. Plan to go straight from the deadlifts into the hang power cleans each round — if you need a break, take it before the final deadlift to go straight into the hang power cleans. Choose a bar muscle-up number and/or variation that allows you to complete the reps in under 45 seconds each round. If you are working on performing the Rx'd variation of the bar muscle-ups, scale the volume to just a single rep each round. Expect the deadlifts and cleans to have a compounding effect on the bar muscle-ups. Pause before jumping up to the bar and maximize the efficiency of your kip.

Intermediate option:
5 rounds for time of:
7 deadlifts
5 hang power cleans
3 bar muscle-ups

♀ 75 lb
♂ 115 lb

Beginner option:
5 rounds for time:
7 deadlifts
5 hang power cleans
5 jumping chest-to-bar pull-ups

♀ 35 lb
♂ 45 lb

Resources:
The Deadlift
The Hang Power Clean
The Kipping Bar Muscle-Up
The Jumping Chest-to-Bar Pull-Up

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Rest Day

The Best CrossFit Open Prep Program Ever

Forget cramming. The best Open prep is the training you've been doing all year. Top coaches like Nick Saban and Josh Everett teach the same lesson: trust your process, not a last-minute program. Use the Open to reveal where your year-round training is working and where it needs adjustment.

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10 rounds for time of:
60-foot sandbag bear-hug carry
7/10-calorie Echo bike

Rest 1 minute between rounds.

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today, you'll take on 10 sprint-style efforts with a short break after each round. The loading for the workout is up to you, so choose a weight for the sandbag carry that is challenging but will allow for unbroken sets for all 10 rounds. If there is no sandbag available, perform the carry with two kettlebells in the rack position. Complete the Echo bike calories in 45 seconds or less each round; scale volume if needed to do so. Push the pace from the start.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx'd.

Beginner option:
7 rounds for time of:
60-foot medicine-ball bear-hug carry
5/7-calorie Echo bike

Rest 1 minute between rounds.

Resources:
The Sandbag Bear-Hug Carry
From the Archives: Sandbag Training
The Rogue Echo Bike

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Open Workout 20.2

Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
4 dumbbell thrusters
6 toes-to-bars
24 double-unders

♀ 35-lb dumbbells
♂ 50-lb dumbbells

Compare to 220102.

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today, you'll take on Open Workout 20.2. If you have completed this workout before, check your previous score. This workout consists of short and quick rounds. This means it's easy to come out at a fast pace and burn out too soon. Move at a consistent pace that allows for 1-2 minutes per round in the first half of the workout. Choose dumbbells that allow you to consistently perform 4 quality reps at a time. Scale double-unders to timed attempts or single-unders if needed to finish in less than 30 seconds. If you have done this workout before, tackle the toes-to-bars however you need to in order to improve your score. For all others, shoot to perform the 6 reps done in 1-2 smooth sets every round.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
4 dumbbell thrusters
6 knees-to-armpits
30 seconds of double-unders

♀ 20-lb dumbbells
♂ 35-lb dumbbells

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
4 dumbbell thrusters
6 hanging knee raises
24 single-unders

♀ 10-lb dumbbells
♂ 15-lb dumbbells

Resources:
The Dumbbell Thruster
The Kipping Toes-to-Bar
The Double-Under
The Kipping Hanging Knee Raise
The Single-Under

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Rest Day

An Invitation to the 2026 Worldwide CrossFit Open

The CrossFit Open is more than a test of fitness — it’s a challenge that builds mental toughness, resilience, and confidence. While it provides valuable insights into our progress, it also forces us to perform under pressure, face our fears, and push beyond our comfort zone. Whether it’s conquering a tough movement, racing the clock, or battling self-doubt, the Open is our chance to choose growth over fear and walk away stronger, fitter, and prouder. This year, embrace the challenge — do the hard thing and make it count.

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2 rounds for time of:
20/25-calorie row*
30 single-leg squats
20/25-calorie row*
90 box step-ups

*Complete the calories on any machine.

♀ 20-inch box
♂ 24-inch box

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Stimulus and Strategy:
This workout will challenge endurance and lower-body stamina with a variety of unilateral movements. Expect the movement redundancy to lead to a substantial amount of lower-body muscular fatigue. On the rower, plan to move at a steady pace to complete each set in under 2 minutes. The single-leg squats will likely be the most demanding part of this workout. Expect the step-ups to be time-consuming. The goal is working at a consistent pace and trying to complete each set of 90 reps in under 4:30.

Intermediate option:
2 rounds for time of:
20/25-calorie row*
20 single-leg squats, hook behind the heel
20/25-calorie row*
90 box step-ups

*Complete the calories on any machine.

♀ 20-inch box
♂ 24-inch box

Beginner option: 2 rounds for reps of:
2-minute max-calorie row
2-minute max reverse lunges
2-minute max-calorie row
2-minute max box step-ups

Perform no more than 30 reverse lunges in each interval.

♀ 12-inch box
♂ 18-inch box

Resources:
Rowing
The Single-Leg Squat
The Box Step-Up
Single-Leg Squat Scaling

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Grace

For time:
30 clean and jerks

♀ 95-lb barbell
♂ 135-lb barbell

Compare to 240329.

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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today, you'll tackle the classic CrossFit benchmark workout Grace, which should be a sprint! To get the most out of this workout, use a load that allows you to move well and cycle for 2-3 sets of 5 or more reps with very little rest between. The magic of this workout doesn't come from the volume of reps or the load, but how you push yourself to keep moving, hang on to the bar longer than you want, and immediately pick it back up when you don't want to. If you're scaling and can open with 20 unbroken reps, the load is likely too light. If you've done this workout before and have a score to beat that's within the 2- to 7-minute stimulus, go for it. If you have done this workout before and scaled, but think you can go heavier today, give it a shot. Even if you end up on the slower end of the intended time domain, that's OK for today.

Intermediate option:
For time:
30 clean and jerks

♀ 65-lb barbell
♂ 95-lb barbell

Beginner option:
For time:
30 clean and jerks

♀ 45-lb barbell
♂ 65-lb barbell

Resources:
The Clean and Jerk
The Power Clean and Push Jerk
The Power Clean and Split Jerk

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