Monday 250310

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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Saturday 250308

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

30 burpees

20 kettlebell swings

10 50-foot shuttle runs (25 feet out and 25 feet back)

♀ 35-lb kettlebell

♂ 53-lb kettlebell

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Stimulus and Strategy:

Today’s workout is a longer-duration grind. If you completed the Open workout yesterday, consider using this workout as an opportunity to move, get the blood flowing, and have some fun. If this is a normal training day, treat it as such and get after it. Choose a weight for the kettlebell swings that allows you to complete the reps in 2 sets or less.

Scaling:

Reduce the loading of the kettlebell. To reduce the total volume of the workout, reduce the duration to 10-15 minutes.

To reduce the complexity of the burpees, perform up-downs. For the kettlebell swings, reduce the range of motion to Russian kettlebell swings or kettlebell deadlifts. For the shuttle run, consider a movement substitution.

In case of an injury or limitation, consider using a movement substitution for the shuttle runs. Perform a 500/700-meter Echo bike or a 200/250-meter row.

Intermediate option:

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

30 burpees

20 kettlebell swings

10 50-foot shuttle runs (25 feet out and 25 feet back)

♀ 26-lb kettlebell

♂ 35-lb kettlebell

Beginner option:

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

15 burpees

15 kettlebell swings

10 50-foot shuttle runs (25 feet out and 25 feet back)

♀ 18-lb kettlebell

♂ 26-lb kettlebell

Coaching cues:

To maximize your efficiency on the shuttle runs, anticipate your turn or change of direction. Aim to begin your turn a few steps before, plant with your outside foot, stay low, and accelerate into the next straight away.

Resources:

The Burpee

The Kettlebell Swing

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Friday 250307

Open Workout 25.2

For time:

21 pull-ups

42 double-unders

21 thrusters (weight 1)

18 chest-to-bar pull-ups

36 double-unders

18 thrusters (weight 2)

15 bar muscle-ups

30 double-unders

15 thrusters (weight 3)

♀ 65 lb, then 75 lb, then 85 lb

♂ 95 lb, then 115 lb, then 135 lb

Time cap: 12 minutes

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Resources:

The Kipping Pull-Up

The Double-Under

The Thruster

The Kipping Chest-to-Bar Pull-Up

The Kipping Bar Muscle-Up

Workout Tips With Adrian Bozman From the 2022 CrossFit Open

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Wednesday 250305

For time:

400-meter run

30 box jump-overs

800-meter run

30 box jump-overs

400-meter run

♀ 24-inch box

♂ 30-inch box

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Stimulus and Strategy:

Today’s workout is a pyramid rep scheme with two movements. This is a moderate-duration effort that challenges you to push the pace with an elevated heart rate. The box jump-overs are slightly higher and require a bit more effort and focus as you are moving from one side to the other. Push the pace on each run and keep moving on the box jump-overs.

Scaling:

Reduce the distance of the run and volume of the box jump-overs.

To reduce the complexity of the run, consider reducing the distance or substituting with an alternative. For the box jump-overs, reduce the height of the box to a height that allows you to maintain the jump. If necessary, consider stepping up as opposed to jumping.

In case of an injury or limitation, consider substituting the 400-meter run with a 900/1,250-meter Echo bike or a 400/500-meter row. For the 800-meter run, substitute with a 1,750/2,500-meter Echo bike or an 800/1,000-meter row. For the box jump-overs, reduce the height and perform step-ups or lunges.

Intermediate option:

For time:

400-meter run

30 box jump-overs

800-meter run

30 box jump-overs

400-meter run

♀ 20-inch box

♂ 24-inch box

Beginner option:

For time:

200-meter run

20 box step-overs

400-meter run

20 box step-overs

200-meter run

♀ 12-inch box

♂ 20-inch box

Coaching cues:

To speed up the box jump-overs, try turning 180 degrees on top of the box before stepping down. This turn on top of the box will set you up to perform the next box jump-over because you will be facing the box and prepared for the next rep.

Resources:

Running: Pulling in Place Drill

Box Jump-Over Variations

Box Step-Over

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Tuesday 250304

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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Monday 250303

Every minute on the minute for 5 minutes for load:

3 touch-and-go power snatches

Every minute on the minute for 5 minutes for load:

2 touch-and-go power snatches

Every minute on the minute for 5 minutes for load:

1 power snatch

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Stimulus and Strategy:

Today’s workout is an opportunity to lift heavy. Keep in mind, heavy is relative to each individual's capacity and competence with the lift. The goal is to lift your heaviest load for each 5-minute section. You can increase the loading across each minute, maintain the same weight for multiple sets, or stay at one weight for the entire workout. Newer and less-experienced athletes should focus on refining technique at submaximal loads rather than increasing the weight throughout the workout.

Scaling:

Reduce the loading of the barbell to maintain the integrity of the lift.

To reduce the complexity of the lift, reduce the loading and consider performing a hang power snatch to avoid having to navigate the knees.

In case of an injury or limitation, consider performing a power clean for an overhead limitation. You can also perform a single-arm snatch with a dumbbell or kettlebell.

Intermediate option:

Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:

Same as Rx’d.

Coaching cues:

When performing touch-and-go reps, focus on keeping your hips slightly higher as you return the barbell to the floor. This will help keep the knees back and out of the way allowing you to get to the floor without going around the knees.

Resources:

The Power Snatch

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Saturday 250301

5 rounds for total reps of:

1 minute of row calories

1 minute of GHD hip extensions

1 minute of strict pull-ups

Rest 1 minute between rounds.

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Stimulus and Strategy:

Today’s workout allows you to choose your own adventure. Push the pace in each minute or pull back depending on how you are feeling. If you performed the Open workout yesterday, you may need to take today as an active recovery day. Either way, choose options for the GHD hip extensions and the strict pull-ups that allow you to move for the majority of the minute. Today’s workout is a great opportunity for newer athletes to build capacity and practice the GHD hip extension. That said, reduce the range of motion as needed to focus on maintaining a rigid, unchanging back position.

Scaling:

To reduce the volume of reps accumulated, reduce the total number of rounds in today’s effort.

To reduce the complexity of the GHD hip extension, reduce the range of motion. Athletes who are unfamiliar with the movement can perform a good morning unweighted or with an empty barbell. As for the strict pull-ups, perform banded strict pull-ups or ring rows. If you choose to use a band for strict pull-ups, choose one that allows you to complete consistent sets of 3-5 reps.

In case of an injury or limitation, consider substituting the row with a run, bike, or ski erg. For the GHD hip extension, perform an unloaded good morning. For the strict pull-ups, perform a ring row or a bent-over row with a dumbbell.

Intermediate option:

Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:

3 rounds for total reps of:

1 minute of row calories

1 minute of unloaded good mornings

1 minute of ring rows

Rest 1 minute between rounds.

Coaching cues:

In the GHD hip extensions, consider a string linking your belly bottom to your sternum. As you lower your torso, pull the string tight. If your belly button gets closer to your sternum the string becomes loose and your back begins to round.

Resources:

Rowing Technique Tips

The GHD Hip Extension

The Strict Pull-Up

Unloaded Good Mornings

The Ring Row

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Friday 250228

Open Workout 25.1

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

3 lateral burpees over the dumbbell

3 dumbbell hang clean-to-overheads

30-foot walking lunge (2 x 15 feet)

*After completing each round, add 3 reps to the burpees and   hang clean-to-overheads.

♀ 35-lb (15-kg) dumbbell

♂ 50-lb (22.5-kg) dumbbell

Post time or reps completed to comments, and submit your score as part of the 2025 CrossFit Open.

Visit the CrossFit Games website for full details, including Scaled, Foundations (beginner), and Age-Group variations of the workout. Adaptive versions of the workout can be found through WheelWOD.

Resources:

[Burpee Over the Dumbbell]

The Dumbbell Hang Clean and Push Jerk

The Walking Lunge

CrossFit Open Workout 25.1 Tips

Wednesday 250226

5 rounds for time of:

35 double-unders

200-meter run

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Compare to 220208.

Stimulus and Strategy:

Today's workout is simple and effective. If it looks “too easy,” go faster. This is a short-to-moderate duration effort. If you can perform 35 double-unders in 2 minutes or less, do the workout as prescribed. Remember, on Friday we will be performing Open Workout 25.1 as the Workout of the Day. Moderate today’s effort accordingly.

Scaling:

Reduce the reps of the double-unders and the distance of the run.

To reduce the complexity of the double-unders, consider performing 2 minutes of double-under attempts or 35 single-unders.

In case of an injury or limitation, consider substituting the run with a 500/700-meter Echo bike, or a 200/250-meter row or ski erg. For the double-unders, consider jumping jacks or a low box step-up.

Intermediate option:

Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:

4 rounds for time of:

35 single-unders

200-meter run

Coaching cues:

Focus on keeping your elbows and your hands close to your sides as you perform your double-unders. As these two points get further from the body, your rope gets shorter.

Resources:

The Double-Under

From the Archives: Running Technique

The Single-Under

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Tuesday 250225

Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:

10 sumo deadlift high pulls

10 dumbbell box step-overs

♀ 65-lb barbell, 20-lb dumbbells, and a 20-inch box

♂ 95-lb barbell, 35-lb dumbbells, and a 24-inch box

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Stimulus and Strategy:

Today’s workout is a back-and-forth couplet. Aim to perform at least 5 rounds, but don’t be surprised if some athletes creep up toward 9. Expect this one to be sneaky on your legs. With the sumo setup and the step-up on the box, the lactic acid build-up and your leg stamina may be the limiting factor. The loading for each movement should allow you to keep moving for the entire duration of the workout. Take small breaks and get back to it.

Scaling:

Reduce the load of the barbell and/or the dumbbells.

Reduce the complexity of the sumo deadlift high pull by using a kettlebell or dumbbell to perform the movement. As for the dumbbell box step-overs, reduce the height of the box or perform the movement without any weight.

In case of an injury or limitation, consider performing the sumo deadlift high pull with a kettlebell or dumbbell. The same movement can also be performed with a single arm. As for the dumbbell box step-overs, perform these with no weight and reduce the height of the box.

Intermediate option:

Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:

10 sumo deadlift high pulls

10 dumbbell box step-overs

♀ 55-lb barbell, 15-lb dumbbells, and a 20-inch box

♂ 75-lb barbell, 25-lb dumbbells, and a 24-inch box

Beginner option:

Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:

10 sumo deadlift high pulls

10 dumbbell box step-overs

♀ 35-lb barbell, 10-lb dumbbells, and a 12-inch box

♂ 45-lb barbell, 15-lb dumbbells, and a 20-inch box

Coaching cues:

As you pull the barbell off the floor, flex your triceps to help keep your arms straight through the middle of the movement.

Resources:

The Sumo Deadlift High Pull

Dumbbell Box Step-Over

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