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Wednesday 230920

Wednesday 230920

2023 Games test: “Intervals"”

For time:

21 box jump-overs( (♀ 20-inch ♂ 24-inch box, step-down)
15-calorie row
9 burpee box jump-overs (♀ 36-inch ♂ 48-inch box)
21 box jump-overs (♀ 20-inch ♂ 24-inch box, step-down)
15-calorie row
9 burpee box jump-overs (♀ 36-inch ♂ 48-inch box)

Rest until 6-minute mark, then:

9 burpee box jump-overs (♀ 36-inch ♂ 48-inch box)
15-calorie row
21 box jump-overs (♀ 20-inch ♂ 24-inch box, step-down)
9 burpee box jump-overs (♀ 36-inch ♂ 48-inch box)
15-calorie row
21 box jump-overs (♀ 20-inch ♂ 24-inch box, step-down)

Scaling:
If you anticipate that you cannot finish the first segment with 90 seconds or more to rest, modify the workout to 2 rounds for total time with a 2-minute rest between rounds. Use the step-down approach for both the box jump-overs and the burpee box jump-overs.

Beginner option:
For time:

12 box jump-overs (♀ 12-inch ♂ 20-inch box, step-down)
9-calorie row
6 burpee box jump-overs (♀ 20-inch ♂ 24-inch box)
12 box jump-overs (♀ 12-inch ♂ 20-inch box, step-down)
9-calorie row
6 burpee box jump-overs (♀ 20-inch ♂ 24-inch box)

Rest 2 minutes

6 burpee box jump-overs (♀ 20-inch ♂ 24-inch box)
9-calorie row
12 box jump-overs (♀ 12-inch ♂ 20-inch box, step-down)
6 burpee box jump-overs (♀ 20-inch ♂ 24-inch box)
9-calorie row
12 box jump-overs (♀ 12-inch ♂ 20-inch box, step-down)

Friday 211029

Friday 211029

For time:

4 legless rope climbs
40 single-leg squats, alternating
40 dumbbell snatches, alternating
3 legless rope climbs
30 single-leg squats, alternating
30 dumbbell snatches, alternating
2 legless rope climbs
20 single-leg squats, alternating
20 dumbbell snatches, alternating
1 legless rope climb
10 single-leg squats, alternating
10 dumbbell snatches, alternating

♀ 35-lb. DB ♂ 50-lb. DB

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Scaling:
Watch “Pistol Variations” and practice proper technique in the single-leg squats. Reduce or modify the rope climbs to something that allows you to keep moving throughout.

Intermediate Option:
For time:
3 legless rope climbs
30 single-leg squats, alternating
30 dumbbell snatches, alternating
2 legless rope climbs
20 single-leg squats, alternating
20 dumbbell snatches, alternating
1 legless rope climbs
10 single-leg squats, alternating
10 dumbbell snatches, alternating
1 rope climb
5 single-leg squats, alternating
5 dumbbell snatches, alternating

♀ 25-lb. DB ♂ 35-lb. DB

Beginner Option:
For time:
3 rope climbs, lying to standing
30 squats, alternating
30 dumbbell snatches, alternating
2 rope climbs, lying to standing
20 squats, alternating
20 dumbbell snatches, alternating
1 rope climb, lying to standing
10 squats, alternating
10 dumbbell snatches, alternating
1 rope climb, lying to standing
5 squats, alternating
5 dumbbell snatches, alternating

♀ 10-lb. DB ♂ 15 lb.-DB

Tuesday 240528

Tuesday 240528

For time:

10-second L-sit
10 box jump-overs
20-second L-sit
10 box jump-overs
30-second L-sit
10 box jump-overs
40-second L-sit
10 box jump-overs
50-second L-sit
10 box jump-overs
60-second L-sit

♀ 24 inches
♂ 30 inches

Post time to comments.

Scaling:
Today’s workout is in the short-to-moderate time domain. If you can maintain bigger stretches on the L-sit holds and minimize breaks, you should be close to finishing at the 10-minute mark. To stay within that window, find a variation of the L-sit hold that allows you to consistently hold for 10 to 15+ seconds before breaking. If you can hold your option with ease for 45 seconds to 1 minute, try a more challenging option. The box should be a little taller than you want it to be on the jump-overs, and expect your fatigued hip flexors to make jumping a bit more difficult. Consider stepping down from the top of the box. This is not only a safety concern, it is one way to keep yourself moving at a steady pace.

Intermediate option:

For time:

10-second L-sit (bent legs)
10 box jump-overs
20-second L-sit (bent legs)
10 box jump-overs
30-second L-sit *(bent legs)
10 box jump-overs
40-second L-sit (bent legs)
10 box jump-overs
50-second L-sit (bent legs)
10 box jump-overs
60-second L-sit (bent legs)

♀ 20 inches
♂ 24 inches

Beginner option:

For time:

10-second L-sit drill: seated leg raises
10 box step-overs
20-second L-sit drill: seated leg raises
10 box step-overs
30-second L-sit drill: seated leg raises
10 box step-overs
40-second L-sit drill: seated leg raises
10 box step-overs
50-second L-sit drill: seated leg raises
10 box step-overs
60-second L-sit drill: seated leg raises

♀ 12 inches
♂ 20 inches

Resources:
The L-Sit
L-Sit Drills
CAP Demo: Box Jump-over Variations
CAP Demo: Box Step-overs

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Featured photo:
Taken by Anna Bartlet at the Europe Semifinal by French Throwdown.

Thursday 240418

Thursday 240418

Quarterfinals Workout 1

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

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

Post total reps to comments.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Resources:
The Snatch
Rowing Technique
The Box Step-up

Find a gym near you:
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Featured photo:
Taken by Charlotte Foerschler at CrossFit Canvas in Caldwell, Idaho.