Scaling:
This couplet is one of the original variations on the classic benchmark workout Fran. Refer to your workout on 210512 and use the same loading on the barbell.
Intermediate Option:
21-15-9 reps for time of:
Thrusters
Chest-to-bar pull-ups
♀ 75 lb. ♂ 115 lb.
Beginner Option:
15-12-9 reps for time of:
Thrusters
Assisted pull-ups
Scaling:
Modify the muscle-ups to pull and push exercises that challenge you without causing you to hit failure. Newer athletes should reduce the overall volume of this workout.
3 sets of shoulder presses, ⅔ body weight
3 sets of strict pull-ups
3 sets of push presses, ⅔ body weight
3 sets of strict pull-ups
3 sets of push jerks, ⅔ body weight
3 sets of strict pull-ups
Rest 30 sec. between sets.
Post reps completed to comments.
Scaling:
Reduce the load on the barbell movements and choose a pull-up modification that allows you to complete at least 10 reps of each when fresh. Newer athletes should reduce the total volume of this workout.
Intermediate Option:
For total reps:
3 sets of shoulder presses, ½ body weight
3 sets of strict pull-ups
3 sets of push presses, ½ body weight
3 sets of strict pull-ups
3 sets of push jerks, ½ body weight
3 sets of strict pull-ups
Rest 30 sec. between sets.
Beginner Option:
For total reps:
2 sets of shoulder presses, empty barbell
2 sets of assisted pull-ups
2 sets of push presses, empty barbell
2 sets of assisted pull-ups
2 sets of push jerks, empty barbell
2 sets of assisted pull-ups
Complete as many reps as possible in 7 minutes of the following rep scheme:
100 pound Thruster, 3 reps
3 Chest to bar Pull-ups
100 pound Thruster, 6 reps
6 Chest to bar Pull-ups
100 pound Thruster, 9 reps
9 Chest to bar Pull-ups
100 pound Thruster, 12 reps
12 Chest to bar Pull-ups
100 pound Thruster, 15 reps
15 Chest to bar Pull-ups
100 pound Thruster, 18 reps
18 Chest to bar Pull-ups
100 pound Thruster, 21 reps
21 Chest to bar Pull-ups...
This is a timed workout. If you complete the round of 21, go on to 24. If you complete 24, go on to 27, etc.
For a downloadable PDF of the workout, click here.
CrossFit Games Open 12.5 workout instructions - video [wmv] [mov] [HD mov]
Jason Khalipa 155 reps, Neal Maddox 146 reps, Kristan Clever 137 reps (65lbs).
Post rounds and reps completed to comments and/or register and submit your results as part of the CrossFit Games Open.