Scaling
Grace is one of the fastest CrossFit benchmark workouts. Reduce the load so you can perform multiple reps unbroken and complete all the reps in less than 5 minutes. Athletes less familiar with Olympic lifting should take time to drill the mechanics of each movement and reduce the load drastically.
Intermediate Option
30 clean and jerks for time
♀ 75 lb ♂ 115 lb
Beginner Option
30 clean and jerks for time
♀ 55 lb ♂ 75 lb
Scaling:
Isabel is one of the fastest CrossFit benchmark workouts. Reduce the load so you can perform multiple reps unbroken and complete all the reps in less than 7 minutes. Athletes less familiar with Olympic lifting should take time to drill the mechanics of each movement and reduce the load drastically. Increasing the load, like in the video, may be appropriate for a few advanced athletes, but most should keep this lighter in order to finish quickly.
Scaling:
Reduce the load so you can perform multiple reps unbroken and complete all the reps in less than 8 minutes. Athletes less familiar with Olympic lifting should take time to drill the mechanics of the snatch and reduce the load and reps.
Intermediate Option:
Experienced athletes should attempt this workout as written, with an 8-minute timecap.
Pick a load that is heavier than the last time you performed Grace.
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Scaling:
Grace, similar to Isabel, is one of the fastest CrossFit benchmark workouts. Look at the last time you performed Grace and choose a heavier weight but one that allows you to keep moving with minimal rest. Intermediate athletes should perform Grace as prescribed and shoot for a PR.
Intermediate Option:
30 clean and jerks for time
♀ 95 lb. ♂ 135 lb.
Beginner Option:
30 clean and jerks for time
♀ 35 lb. ♂ 55 lb.
Use 25, 45, or 65 pound dumbbells. Use one of the C&J dumbbells as the load for the weighted pull-ups. Placing the dumbbell between legs crossed at the ankles works very well.