Saturday 211002

Sunday 240421

Sunday 240421

Quarterfinals Workout 4

Complete as many reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
10 clean and jerks, weight 1
Rest 1 minute
10 clean and jerks, weight 2
Rest 1 minute
10 clean and jerks, weight 3
Rest 1 minute
Max-reps clean and jerks in time remaining, weight 4.

♀ 85/125/155/165 lb
♂ 135/185/225/245 lb

Post total reps to comments.

Scaling:
Welcome to the fourth and final workout of the 2024 CrossFit Games Quarterfinals! Today's workout is a clean-and-jerk ladder with ascending weights. This is a barbell stamina and conditioning test. The barbell load starts on the lighter side of moderate and builds its way up to relatively heavy. The first barbell should be a weight with which you can perform some touch-and-go reps, while the next three will require a bit more strategy. Consider performing fast singles with minimal rest between reps. If you are not signed up for the Quarterfinals, choose loads that challenge your ability but allow you to complete the reps at the first and second barbell. The third barbell should be tough to get through, and any reps with the fourth barbell should be considered a bonus.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
10 clean and jerks, weight 1
Rest 1 minute
10 clean and jerks, weight 2
Rest 1 minute
10 clean and jerks, weight 3
Rest 1 minute
Max-reps clean and jerks in time remaining, weight 4.

♀ 75/95/115/125 lb
♂ 115/135/155/185 lb

Beginner option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
10 clean and jerks, weight 1
Rest 1 minute
10 clean and jerks, weight 2
Rest 1 minute
10 clean and jerks, weight 3
Rest 1 minute
Max-reps clean and jerks in time remaining, weight 4.

♀ 35/45/55/65 lb
♂ 45/55/65/75 lb

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

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Featured photo:
Taken by Peter Pan at CrossFit CSTL in Hong Kong, China.

Friday 240329

Friday 240329

Grace

30 clean and jerks for time

OR

Isabel

30 snatches for time

♀ 95 lb
♂ 135 lb

Post your workout choice, time, and load to comments.

Compare to 230207.

Scaling:
Grace was first posted on CrossFit.com on June 24, 2004, and Isabel on Nov. 11, 2004. They are two of the fastest CrossFit benchmark workouts — top athletes can complete either of these workouts unbroken and in less than 1:30. Reduce the load as needed so you can perform multiple reps unbroken and complete the workout in less than 10 minutes. Athletes who are less familiar with Olympic lifting should take time to drill the mechanics and drastically reduce the load.

Intermediate option:
30 clean and jerks for time
OR
30 snatches for time

♀ 75 lb
♂ 115 lb

Beginner option:
30 clean and jerks for time
OR
30 snatches for time

♀ 55 lb
♂ 75 lb

Resources:
The Clean and Jerk
The Power Snatch
Graciano Rubio Does 225-lb Grace
Kelly Friel Takes on 145-lb Isabel

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Featured photo:
Taken by Nicolás Glenny at CrossFit Coraje in Madrid, Spain.

Tuesday 240604

Tuesday 240604

Every minute on the minute for 5 minutes complete:
5 clean and jerks (touch and go)

- Rest 1 minute.
- Increase load each minute as you are able.

Every minute on the minute for 5 minutes complete:
3 clean and jerks (touch and go)

- Rest 1 minute.
- Increase load each minute as you are able.

Every minute on the minute for 5 minutes complete:
1 clean and jerk

- Increase load each minute as you are able.

Post heaviest loads for each EMOM to comments.

Scaling:
Today’s effort is meant to challenge your barbell cycling with a heavier load. Increase the load across as many sets as possible, building to your heaviest sets of 5, 3, and 1. The sets of 5 and 3 are meant to be unbroken (touch and go). You will be limited in load based on your technical competence with the clean and jerk. Start light, dial in technique, and increase load as you develop quality movement patterns. Use the remaining time in each minute to rest and/or add load to the barbell.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d

Beginner option:
Same as Rx’d

Resources:
The Clean and Jerk

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Featured photo:
Taken by Johany Jutras at the North America West Semifinal by West Coast Classic.

Tuesday 210615

Tuesday 210615

Tabata back squats, 65/95 lb.
Rest 1 minute
Tabata L-sit
Rest 1 minute
Tabata ring rows
Rest 1 minute
Tabata handstand hold
Rest 1 minute
Tabata row

The Tabata interval is 20 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds of rest for eight intervals. For the L-sit and handstand hold, count the number of seconds maintained in the hold.

Post total reps/seconds/calories for each exercise to comments. Compare to 201105.

Scaling:
Reduce the load on the back squat to allow you to keep moving for the full 20 seconds. For the L-sit, find a variation with which you can perform at least a 20-second hold. For the ring rows, find a foot position that allows you to complete 10 consecutive reps. Moving the feet farther away will increase the difficulty. If you are unable to kick up to a handstand, select a modification that allows you to develop strength in an inverted position.

Intermediate Option:
Tabata back squats, 45/65 lb.
Rest 1 minute
Tabata L-sit
Rest 1 minute
Tabata ring rows
Rest 1 minute
Tabata handstand hold against wall
Rest 1 minute
Tabata row

Beginner Option:
Tabata air squats
Rest 1 minute
Tabata knee tuck on parallettes
Rest 1 minute
Tabata ring rows
Rest 1 minute
Tabata pike hold
Rest 1 minute
Tabata row