Saturday 241005

For time:
100 double-unders
50 GHD sit-ups
25 power cleans
50 GHD sit-ups
100 double-unders

♀ 105 lb
♂ 155 lb

Scaling:
Today’s workout is a pyramid-style workout with a moderately loaded barbell sandwiched between a few bodyweight movements. The management of the power cleans in this workout should be much different from yesterday's squat snatch workout. Today, the loading should allow you to perform a combination of touch-and-go reps and fast singles. Push to finish the power cleans in 3 minutes or less. As for the GHD sit-ups, if you are not regularly performing this movement, you should scale the reps and range of motion.

Intermediate option:
For time:
50 double-unders
30 GHD sit-ups to parallel
25 power cleans
30 GHD sit-ups to parallel
50 double-unders

75 lb
115 lb

Beginner option:
For time:
50 single-unders
25 sit-ups
15 power cleans
25 sit-ups
50 single-unders

35 lb
45 lb

Coaching cues:
Relax the quads when you are seated on the GHD. The knees should be bent as you lay back, then squeeze the quads, drive the heels down, and reach for the foot pads to complete the sit-up. This happens on every rep.

Resources:
The Double-Under
The GHD Sit-Up
The Power Clean
Training the GHD Sit-Up

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Friday 241004

Complete as many reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
Squat snatch

♀ Body weight
♂ Body weight

Scaling:
Today’s workout is all about weightlifting stamina with a moderate-to-heavy barbell. Adjust the loading to maintain at least 3 reps per minute. Do not expect to perform many, if any, touch-and-go reps. Instead, focus on performing singles and managing your rest time between reps. Consider taking 5 to 20 seconds between reps, and remember to breathe.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
Squat snatch

3/4 body weight
3/4 body weight

Beginner option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
Power snatch

1/2 body weight
1/2 body weight

Coaching cues:
There is no “sneaking” under the barbell. James Brown said it best: “You gotta get up to get down.”

Resources:
The Snatch
The Power Snatch
In Defense of High-Rep Olympic Lifts

Thursday 241003

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Wednesday 241002

For time:
800-meter run
25 kipping pull-ups
800-meter run
25 strict pull-ups
800-meter run
25 weighted pull-ups

♀ 20 lb
♂ 35 lb

Scaling:
Today’s workout is a longer endurance- and stamina-based effort. The run distance stays the same and the difficulty of the pull-up increases. For athletes who are capable of performing the variety of these pull-ups but not the volume, consider adjusting the reps to no less than 15 and adjusting the load of the dumbbell to accommodate your capacity. If you can not perform a particular pull-up in this workout, scale to a challenging variation based on the suggestions below. Aim to keep the run efforts to around 5 minutes or less. The weighted pull-ups will take the most time; however, these should not take more than 5 minutes to complete.

Modification suggestions:
Kipping pull-ups - Reduce reps, jumping pull-ups
Strict pull-ups - Reduce reps, banded pull-ups, ring rows
Weighted pull-ups - Reduce reps, reduce load, banded pull-ups, ring rows

Intermediate option:
For time:
800-meter run
20 kipping pull-ups
800-meter run
20 strict pull-ups
800-meter run
20 weighted pull-ups

10 lb
15 lb

Beginner option:
For time:
400-meter run
12 jumping pull-ups
400-meter run
12 ring rows
400-meter run
12 banded pull-ups

Coaching cues:
Just because a movement is strict does not mean that the movement needs to be “slow.”

Resources:
Running Workshop: Pose Alignment
The Kipping Pull-Up
The Strict Pull-Up
Weighted Pull-Up Variations

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Tuesday 241001

30-20-10 reps for time of:
Single-arm Russian kettlebell swings, right arm
Single-arm Russian kettlebell swings, left arm
Kettlebell goblet squats

♀ 53 lb
♂ 70 lb

Scaling:
There is one goal for today's workout: hang on to the kettlebell for as long as possible. The loading of the kettlebell should allow you to perform at least 10 single-arm swings every time you pick up the bell. The same is true for the goblet squats. Try to hang on for bigger sets, and don’t put the kettlebell down when you get to your set of 10. Aim to complete today’s workout in 10 minutes or less.

Intermediate option:
30-20-10 reps for time of:
Single-arm Russian kettlebell swings, right arm
Single-arm Russian kettlebell swings, left arm
Kettlebell goblet squats

35 lb
53 lb

Beginner option:
20-15-10 reps for time of:
Single-arm Russian kettlebell swings, right arm
Single-arm Russian kettlebell swings, left arm
Kettlebell goblet squats

18 lb
26 lb

Coaching cues:
In the single-arm Russian swing, pull the chest up away from the kettlebell and let gravity bring it back down between the legs.

Resources:
Single-Arm Russian Kettlebell Swing
CAP Demo | Kettlebell Front (Goblet) Squat

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Monday 240930

Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 12 minutes of: 10 ring dips
20 box jump-overs

♀ 24-inch box
♂ 30-inch box

Scaling:
Today’s workout is a classic gymnastics couplet. The kip of the ring dips and the jumping in the box jump-overs is more closely related than you think. Prepare for this combination to get spicy. Scale the difficulty of each movement to be able to complete at least 4 rounds.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 12 minutes of:
5 ring dips + 5 jumping ring dips
20 box jump-overs

20-inch box
24-inch box

Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 12 minutes of:
5 foot-assisted ring dips
10 box step-overs

20-inch box
24-inch box

Coaching cues:
At the bottom of the ring dip, try to keep your legs somewhat straight. Then, to get to the top of the dip, bring your knees to your chest quickly and press the rings into your pockets.

Resources:
The Ring Dip
Kipping Ring Dip
CAP Demo | Box Jump-Over Variations

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Sunday 240929

Rest Day

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Saturday 240928

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

♀ 75 lb
♂ 115 lb

Post time to comments.

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

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

65 lb
95 lb

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

55 lb
75 lb

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

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

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Friday 240927

Every minute on the minute for 15 minutes complete:
Minute 1: 20 wall-ball shots
Minute 2: 15 box jumps
Minute 3: 10 deadlifts. Minute 4: Max ring muscle-ups
Minute 5: Rest

♀ 14-lb medicine ball to a 9-foot target, 55% of your 1-rep-max deadlift, and 20-inch box
♂ 20-lb medicine ball to a 10-foot target, 55% of your 1-rep-max deadlift, and 24-inch box

Post total ring muscle-up reps to comments.

Scaling:
You should be getting at least 10-15 seconds rest each minute, with the exception of Minute 4. Break up the ring muscle-ups or pull-ups early and often. This will allow you to get more reps during your 1 minute of work, and it will decrease the chance of ripping. One minute is a long time for muscle-ups and pull-ups, so be strategic with your breaks — do not go to failure on Round 1. Stay consistent throughout all 3 rounds.

Intermediate option:

Every minute on the minute for 15 minutes complete:
Minute 1: 15 wall-ball shots
Minute 2: 15 box jumps
Minute 3: 10 deadlifts
Minute 4: Max pull-ups
Minute 5: Rest

♀ 14-lb medicine ball to a 9-foot target, 55% of your 1-rep-max deadlift, and 20-inch box
♂ 20-lb medicine ball to a 10-foot target, 55% of your 1-rep-max deadlift, and 24-inch box

Beginner option:
Every minute on the minute for 15 minutes complete:
Minute 1: 12 wall-ball shots
Minute 2: 12 box step-ups
Minute 3: 10 deadlifts
Minute 4: Max ring rows
Minute 5: Rest

10-lb medicine ball to a 9-foot target, 50% of your 1-rep-max deadlift, and 12-inch box
14-lb medicine ball to a 10-foot target, 50% of your 1-rep-max deadlift, and 20-inch box

Coaching cues:
On each ring muscle-up, lift the hips up and pull the rings to the sternum. This makes getting on top of the ring much easier. Hips up and pull deep.

Resources:
The Wall-Ball Shot
The Box Jump
The Box Step-Up
The Deadlift
The Kipping Muscle-Up
The Kipping Pull-Up
The Ring Row
Developing a Muscle-Up

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Thursday 240926

Rest Day

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Every 3 minutes for 8 rounds:
200-meter run
12 box step-ups
Rest for the remainder of the 3-minute interval.
*If you have a weighted vest, wear it.

♀20-inch box, 14-lb weighted vest
♂24-inch box, 20-lb weighted vest

Scaling:
Take today as a full rest day if you are sore or tired. Otherwise, today is a great day to focus on leg endurance. There is a total of 1 mile of running paired with box-step ups in a weighted vest. Try to pick a 200-meter pace you can stick with for all 8 rounds, even when your legs fatigue. Get right to work on the box step-ups, then rest and recover until your next set. The goal is consistency, aiming to keep each set within 3-5 seconds of each other.

Intermediate option:
Every 3 minutes for 8 rounds:
200-meter run
12 bodyweight box step-ups
Rest for the remainder of the 3-minute interval.

♀20-inch box
♂24-inch box

Beginner option:
Every 3 minutes for 8 rounds:
100-meter run
10 bodyweight box step-ups
Rest the remainder of the 3-minute interval.

♀20-inch box
♂24-inch box

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Wednesday 240925

Annie With a Twist

In 15 minutes:
For time:
50-40-30-20-10
Double-unders
25-20-15-10-5
Toes-to-bars
*Complete 3 snatches after each round

Then, in the remaining time, work up to a heavy snatch.

♀ 95 lb
♂ 135 lb

Post time and load in comments.

Scaling:
Try to relax on the double-unders. If needed, build in planned breaks on the sets of 50 and 40 double-unders to prevent shoulder fatigue and moderate your heart rate. If you get caught tripping up, take a second to relax and reset. For the toes-to-bars, pick a number you can repeat under fatigue with a quick break. The snatches should be a weight you can touch and go all 3 reps, but we recommend singles. This should be a weight you can power snatch. Focus on smooth, efficient reps, then get right back to your jump rope.

Once you finish the workout, don't rush to add weight to the barbell. Take a few deep breaths to recover and bring your heart rate down as you start building. Focus on perfect form for each rep and a big leg drive since you will be fatigued from the prior work. The goal is to finish the first part in 10 minutes to give you at least 5 minutes to hit a few lifts building in weight.

Intermediate option:
In 15 minutes:
50-40-30-20-10 reps for time of:
Double-unders
Sit-ups
*Complete 3 snatches after each round

Then, in the remaining time, work up to a heavy snatch.

65 lb
95 lb

Beginner option:
In 15 minutes:
For time:
80-60-40-20
Single-unders
20-15-10-5
Sit-ups
*Complete 3 snatches after each round

Then, in the remaining time, work up to a heavy snatch.

35 lb
45 lb

Coaching cues: In the double-under, flick the wrist down toward the ground on each jump. If you bring the wrist up while you jump up, you make the rope shorter and there is a greater chance of missing the rep. You jump up while the wrist and arms go down.

Resources:
The Double-Under
The AbMat Sit-Up
The Power Snatch
The Power of Progression, Part 4: Using Progression

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Tuesday 240924

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

Post time to comments.

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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Monday 240923

In 2 minutes, complete:
1 round of DT:
12 deadlifts
9 hang power cleans
6 shoulder-to-overheads
Max Echo-bike calories in remaining time

Rest 1 minute between rounds. Complete a total of 5 rounds.

♀ 105 lb
♂ 155 lb

Post total bike calories to comments.

Scaling:
Today’s workout is a twist on the Hero workout DT. The goal is to get through your round of DT in 1:10 or less. Once you get to the bike, go hard knowing you have a minute of rest. Your score is total bike calories over all 5 rounds. Choose a barbell weight you can do all 6 shoulder-to-overheads unbroken in all rounds. If you choose to break up the deadlifts and cleans, we recommend 6-5-1 for the deadlifts so you can go right into the hang power cleans after the last single. For the hang power cleans, we would recommend 7 and 2 so you can go right into the shoulder-to-overheads after the final hang clean rep.

Intermediate option:
In 2 minutes, complete:
1 round of DT:
12 deadlifts
9 hang power cleans
6 shoulder-to-overheads
Max Echo-bike calories in remaining time

Rest 1 minute between rounds. Complete a total of 5 rounds.

95 lb
135 lb

Beginner option:
In 2 minutes, complete:
1 round of DT:
9 deadlifts
7 hang power cleans
5 shoulder-to-overheads
Max Echo-bike calories in remaining time

Rest 1 minute between rounds. Complete a total of 5 rounds.

♀ 55 lb
♂ 75 lb

Coaching cues:
If you lose the hook grip in the hang power cleans, try elevating the barbell off your shoulders before you return to the hang position. Treat this little elevation almost like a push press. Once the barbell is off your shoulders, reestablish the hook grip and move into the next rep.

Resources:
The Deadlift
The Hang Power Clean
The Push Press
The Push Jerk
Annie Sakamoto vs. the Echo Bike

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Sunday 240922

Rest Day

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Saturday 240921

In 4 minutes, complete:
3 devils presses
12/15 Echo-bike calories
3 devils presses

In remaining time, complete as many rounds and reps as possible of:
3 ring muscle-ups
5 push-ups
7 air squats

Rest 1 minute between each cycle. Complete a total of 5 cycles. Pick up where you left off each round so the score is the total rounds and reps for all 5 cycles.

♀ 35-lb dumbbells
♂ 50-lb dumbbells

Post rounds and reps to comments.

Scaling:
Today’s workout is 20 total minutes of work with 1-minute breaks every 4 minutes. This rest period will go by quickly. We suggest pacing for the entire 20-minute workout, not for each 4-minute working window. Each round, pick up where you left off. If you completed 2 rounds + 5 air squats in Round 1, in Round 2, finish the air squats, then start the round over. The goal is to complete the buy-in, in 2 minutes or less on each cycle, so you have around 2 minutes on the AMRAP. Your score is the total rounds and reps completed over 5 cycles.

Intermediate option:
In 4 minutes, complete:
3 devils presses
9/12 Echo-bike calories
3 devils presses

In remaining time, complete as many rounds and reps as possible of:
3 strict pull-ups
5 push-ups
7 air squats

Rest 1 minute between each cycle. Complete a total of 5 cycles. Pick up where you left off each round so the score is the total rounds and reps for all 5 cycles.

25-lb dumbbells
45-lb dumbbells

Beginner option:
In 4 minutes, complete:
2 devils presses
7/10 Echo-bike calories
2 devils presses

In remaining time, complete as many rounds and reps as possible of:
3 ring rows
5 hand-elevated push-ups
7 air squats

Rest 1 minute between each cycle. Complete a total of 5 cycles. Pick up where you left off each round so the score is the total rounds and reps for all 5 cycles.

20-lb dumbbells
35-lb dumbbells

Coaching cues:
As you jump your feet to your hands in the devils presses, pull your chest up away from the floor, set your back, and then use your hips to swing the dumbbells to the overhead position.

Resources:
CAP Demo: The Devils Press
Rogue Echo Bike
The Kipping Muscle-Up
The Push-Up
The Air Squat
The Strict Pull-Up
The Ring Row

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Friday 240920

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

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

Post time to comments.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Thursday 240919

Rest Day

Featured Article:
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Constantly varied workouts are a core principle of CrossFit, designed to prepare individuals for any physical challenge by building broad, general fitness. Critics argue that frequent variation prevents athletes from improving, but millions of CrossFit athletes have proven otherwise, achieving remarkable levels of fitness through diverse training. CrossFit's methodology focuses on developing strength, endurance, and functional movement patterns through a wide range of activities, which complement and enhance one another. Even specialized athletes, like weightlifters and powerlifters, benefit from incorporating variety into their training. CrossFit prioritizes comprehensive fitness over specialization, equipping individuals to excel across a broad spectrum of physical challenges.

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For time:
250-meter row
100-meter farmers carry
200-meter run
500-meter row
100-meter farmers carry
400-meter run
750-meter row
100-meter farmers carry
600-meter run
1,000-meter row
100-meter farmers carry
800-meter run

♀ 53-lb kettlebells
♂ 70-lb kettlebells

Scaling:
You have the option to take today as a full rest day if you are feeling sore or tired. If you want to move, approach this workout with 70-75% effort. Focus on picking a comfortable row and run pace you can maintain throughout the entire workout. Choose a kettlebell weight for the farmers carries that allows you to go unbroken. Aim for sub-25 minutes.

Intermediate option:
Rest Day

OR

For time:
250-meter row
100-meter farmers carry
200-meter run
500-meter row
100-meter farmers carry
400-meter run
750-meter row
100-meter farmers carry
600-meter run
1,000-meter row
100-meter farmers carry
800-meter run

35-lb kettlebells
53-lb kettlebells

Beginner option:
Rest Day

OR

For time:
200-meter row
100-meter farmers carry
100-meter run
400-meter row
100-meter farmers carry
200-meter run
600-meter row
100-meter farmers carry
300-meter run
800-meter row
100-meter farmers carry
400-meter run

26-lb kettlebells
44-lb kettlebells

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Wednesday 240918

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

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

♀ 35 lb
♂ 50 lb

Post round and reps to comments

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

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

♀ 25 lb
♂ 45 lb

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

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

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

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Tuesday 240917

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

Post total calories rowed in comments.

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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Monday 240916

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

20 rounds for time of:
2 power cleans
3 box jumps
4 chest-to-bar pull-ups

♀ 125 lb and 20-inch box
♂ 185 lb and 24-inch box

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Scaling:
Today’s workout is a short rep scheme, but a high volume of rounds. Even though the sets are small, it is still a fairly high volume of each movement: 40 power cleans, 60 box jumps, and 80 chest-to-bar pull-ups.

Focus on smooth (not fast) movement and quick transitions. Check the clock after your first round — the goal is to set one pace you can keep consistent over all 20 rounds. This is a great mental and physical test! We suggest all singles on the cleans, and to step down off the box to help manage your heart rate. Aim to keep rounds under 1:10 or less. The elite will be able to keep rounds under 50 seconds.

Intermediate option:
20 rounds for time of:
2 power cleans
3 box jumps
4 pull-ups

95 lb and 20-inch box
135 lb and 24-inch box

Beginner option:
12 rounds for time of:
2 power cleans
3 box step-ups
4 ring rows

65 lb and 12-inch box
95 lb and 20-inch box

Coaching cues:
Widen your grip slightly on the chest-to-bar pull-ups and try to extend your upper body toward the bar. This will reduce the range of motion a little and make it easier for you to get your chest to the bar.

Resources:
The Power Clean
The Box Jump
The Kipping Chest-to-Bar Pull-Up
The Box Step-Up
The Ring Row

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Sunday 240915

Rest Day

Featured Article
Are You Sick, Well, or Fit? Why You Need to Track Your Health Markers

CrossFit defines fitness as the ability to perform a wide range of tasks across various movements and durations, and health as the sustained capacity to do so throughout one's life. Health exists on a continuum from sickness to fitness, with optimal health providing a buffer against disease. Tracking both performance and health markers, such as blood sugar levels, lipid profiles, and physical performance metrics, is crucial for understanding and improving overall well-being. By consistently adopting healthy behaviors, you can move further along the continuum toward peak fitness, enhancing long-term vitality and resilience against disease and decrepitude.

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Saturday 240914

3 rounds for time of:
20 sumo deadlift high pulls
40 GHD sit-ups
120 double-unders

♀ 65 lb
♂ 95 lb

Scaling:
Today’s workout is a moderate-duration effort and will challenge the integrity of your midline. Your goal should be to keep each round to 5 minutes or less. The loading of the barbell should be light and allow you to perform at least 10 reps every time you pick it up. Spend no more than 2 minutes performing double-unders. If you have not been consistent in accumulating volume on the GHD within the last few weeks, reduce the reps and range of motion for this movement.

Intermediate option:
3 rounds for time of:
20 sumo deadlift high pulls
20 GHD sit-ups to parallel
60 double-unders

55 lb
75 lb

Beginner option:
3 rounds for time of:
20 sumo deadlift high pulls
20 AbMat sit-ups
60 single-unders

35 lb
45 lb

Resources:
The Sumo Deadlift High Pull
The GHD Sit-Up
The Double-Under
Training the GHD Sit-Up
The Power of Progression, Part 3: Sumo Deadlift High Pull

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Friday 240913

Jackie

For time:
1,000-meter row
50 thrusters
30 pull-ups

♀ 35 lb
♂ 45 lb

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Scaling:
Today’s workout is a classic CrossFit benchmark. If you have completed this workout previously, look back at your score. This workout is meant to be a sprint and completed in 10 minutes or less. Reduce the distance of the row and the weight of the bar to ensure you can push the pace. Modify the pull-ups to crank out large sets that test your conditioning.

Intermediate option:
For time:
1,000-meter row
50 thrusters
30 pull-ups

25 lb
35 lb

Beginner option:
For time:
800-meter row
30 thrusters
20 ring rows

15 lb
25 lb

Resources:
Rowing
The Thruster
The Kipping Pull-Up
The Butterfly Pull-Up
The Ring Row
Jackie: CrossFit WOD Tips

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Thursday 240912

Rest Day

Featured Article:
Coaching the Low Catch

When doing Olympic lifts, it's essential to master both components: lifting the bar and dropping under it. Many CrossFit athletes struggle with the latter, often defaulting to lifting the bar higher rather than combining both actions. Learn a series of progressive exercises focused on the snatch and clean to help you develop the necessary skills to pull and drop under the bar effectively. These exercises include the snatch-grip squat press, overhead squat, and snatch balance, among others. Proper technique, mental preparation, and the guidance of a knowledgeable coach are critical as you learn and perform these lifts.

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Wednesday 240911

Hero workout of your choice.

Review the list of heroes and honor one with an all-out effort. Post choice of workout and results to comments.

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Scaling: Most Hero workouts are meant to be extremely grueling, arduous, and mentally challenging. Many contain a high volume of reps. Consider the movements you have already completed this week and make sure you pick a Hero workout that allows you to keep moving. Hero workouts that emphasize moderate rep ranges and time domains (10 to 30 reps per movement, approximately 15- to 20-minute range) are good choices.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:
Same as Rx’d.

Resources:
CrossFit Hero and Tribute Workouts
Fallen But Not Forgotten: How CrossFit’s Hero Workouts Honor Fallen Service Members

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Tuesday 240910

For time:

1 round of:
30 push jerks
15 ring dips
3 rope climbs to 15 feet

Then, 2 rounds of:
20 push jerks
10 ring dips
2 rope climbs to 15 feet

Then, 3 rounds of:
10 push jerks
5 ring dips
1 rope climb to 15 feet

♀ 75 lb
♂ 115 lb

Scaling:
In today’s workout, be sure to pay attention to the scheme of each triplet. Rounds are increasing and reps are decreasing throughout each section. The loading of the barbell should allow you to do at least 10 reps unbroken every time you pick it up. For the ring dips and rope climbs, manage your reps, and don’t push to failure. Consider breaking the ring dips into sets of 5 to minimize fatigue and keep pushing forward through the workout.

Intermediate option:
For time:

1 round of:
30 push jerks
5 ring dips
2 rope climbs to 15 feet

Then, 2 rounds of:
20 push jerks
5 ring dips
1 rope climb to 15 feet

Then, 3 rounds of:
10 push jerks
5 ring dips
1 rope climb to 15 feet

65 lb
95 lb

Beginner option:
For time:

1 round of:
15 push jerks
5 jumping ring dips
3 pull-to-stands

Then, 2 rounds of:
10 push jerks
5 jumping ring dips
2 pull-to-stands

Then, 3 rounds of:
5 push jerks
5 jumping ring dips
1 pull-to-stand

35 lb
45 lb

Resources:
The Push Jerk
The Ring Dip
The Rope Climb (Wrapping)
The Rope Climb (Basket)
The Grip-Saving Way To Rope Climb

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Monday 240909

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

♀ 125 lb
♂ 185 lb

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

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

95 lb
135 lb

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

35 lb
45 lb

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

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Sunday 240908

Rest Day

Featured Article:
Three Important Ab Exercises

The value of the glute-ham developer (GHD) sit-up, hollow rock, and L-sit as effective exercises for abdominal and hip flexor development cannot be understated. Some believe these movements, particularly the GHD sit-up, are harmful or ineffective for targeting the abs. This article emphasizes the importance of correct form and muscle engagement to reap the full benefits, such as improved midline stabilization, shoulder strength, and hip flexor function. In many conventional fitness programs, crunches are the staple. In CrossFit, we recommend a balanced approach that includes hip extension exercises like squats and deadlifts to complement abdominal training.

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Saturday 240907

5 rounds for time of:
400-meter run
1,600-meter Echo bike

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Scaling:
Today’s workout is a longer endurance-based effort. Push to complete a single round in 6 minutes or less. If you expect this workout to take you longer than 30 minutes, scale the distance of both the run and bike.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:
3 rounds for time of:
400-meter run
700-meter Echo bike

Resources:
CrossFit Online Course - Running
From the Archives: Running Technique
Rogue Echo Bike

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Friday 240906

Diane

21-15-9 reps for time of:
Deadlifts
Handstand push-ups

♀ 155 lb
♂ 225 lb

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Scaling:
Today’s workout is a classic CrossFit benchmark. If you have completed this workout previously, look back at your score. This workout is meant to be a sprint and completed in 10 minutes or less. The load on the barbell is meant to be moderately heavy and allow you to complete each round in 3 sets or less. Scale the handstand push-ups as needed to complete your first set in no more than 3 minutes.

Intermediate option:
For time:
21-15-9
Deadlifts
12-9-6
Handstand push-ups

105 lb
155 lb

Beginner option:
For time:
21-15-9
Deadlifts
12-9-6
Pike push-ups

55 lb
75 lb

Resources:
The Deadlift
The Kipping Handstand Push-Up
Handstand Push-Up Variations

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Thursday 240905

Rest Day

Featured Article
The Lowly Push-Up Revisited

The push-up is a commonly underestimated yet highly effective full-body exercise. Despite its frequent use in warm-ups and workouts, many athletes fail to perform push-ups with proper technique, leading to lost benefits. This article outlines the key elements of a "perfect" push-up, including correct hand placement, full-body tension, and proper scapular movement, while warning against common mistakes like flaring elbows and losing midline stability. It also provides a detailed progression plan for you to develop push-up strength and technique, highlighting the value of consistency and proper form in achieving push-up mastery.

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