Guest Programmer – Christian Harris
June 24-July 7, 2024
For time:
5 rope climbs to 15 feet
25 deadlifts
50 wall-ball shots
200-foot farmers carry
50 wall-ball shots
25 deadlifts
5 rope climbs to 15 feet
♀ 155-lb barbell, 50-lb dumbbells, 14-lb medicine ball to a 9-foot target
♂ 225-lb barbell, 70-lb dumbbells, 20-lb medicine ball to a 10-foot target
Scaling:
Today’s pyramid workout is going to be a grind with each movement effectively fatiguing the following movement. For example, the rope climbs will affect your grip during the deadlifts, while the deadlifts will tax your legs for the wall-ball shots, and so on. Advanced athletes can push to finish under 12-13 minutes. However, expect most to complete today’s workout in the 15- to 20-minute range. Choose scaling and loading options that allow you to keep moving consistently. Use a load for the deadlifts that will allow you to complete them in 3 or less sets the first time through.
Intermediate option:
For time:
5 rope climbs to 12 feet
25 deadlifts
50 wall-ball shots
200-foot farmers carry
50 wall-ball shots
25 deadlifts
5 rope climbs to 12 feet
♀ 95-lb barbell, 25-lb dumbbells, 10-lb medicine ball to a 9-foot target
♂ 135-lb barbell, 40-lb dumbbells, 14-lb medicine ball to a 10-foot target
♀ 55-lb barbell, 10-lb dumbbells, 6-lb medicine ball to a 9-foot target
♂ 75-lb barbell, 15-lb dumbbells, 10-lb medicine ball to a 10-foot target
Resources:
The Rope Climb (Wrapping)
The Rope Climb (Basket)
The Deadlift
The Wall-ball Shot
The Dumbbell Farmers Carry
The Grip-saving Way to Rope Climb
Rope Climb Modification
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Featured photo:
Taken by Charlotte Foerschler at CrossFit Canvas in Caldwell, Idaho.
Scaling:
Expect this workout to be a grind and taxing on your grip. Carry the dumbbells however you’d like on the weighted lunges — consider the front-rack position, resting the dumbbells on the shoulders, or the farmers-carry position as potential options. Reduce the dumbbell load to move with limited rest on both movements. If you don’t have dumbbells or kettlebells available, load the lunges and carries with a 30/45-lb ruck or backpack. There are no excuses. If possible, consider performing this workout on a 400-meter track.
Intermediate option:
With a pair of dumbbells, 4 rounds for time of:
50-meter weighted lunge
350-meter farmers carry
♀ 25-lb dumbbells
♂ 35-lb dumbbells
Beginner option:
With a pair of dumbbells, 4 rounds for time of:
25-meter weighted lunge
175-meter farmers carry
♀ 10-lb dumbbells
♂ 20-lb dumbbells
Resources:
The Dumbbell Front-Rack Lunge
The Dumbbell Farmers Carry
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Featured photo:
Taken by Amy Wong during Open Workout 24.1 at CrossFit Gerland in Lyon, France.
♀ 95-lb barbell and 35-lb dumbbells
♂ 135-lb barbell and 50-lb dumbbells
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Scaling:
Today’s workout pairs grunt work with barbell stamina. The barbell movement in this workout increases in technical difficulty to add a unique challenge. As you become more tired, can you maintain your technique to power through the workout? The loading of the barbell should feel moderate and allow you to complete the shoulder presses in 4 sets or less. The incorporation of the hips in both the push press and push jerk should make the loading feel easier. Choose a load that allows you to perform the movements as written and practice the more technically demanding exercises. Work hard and have fun.