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Friday 240510

Friday 240510

Guest Programmer – Rob Lawson
April 30-May 12, 2024

5 sets for max reps:

On a 3-minute clock, complete:
400/500-meter row
8 burpees over rower

In the remaining time, perform:
Max-reps alternating dumbbell snatches
Rest 3 minutes between sets.

♀ 35 lb
♂ 50 lb

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Scaling:
This interval workout is about pushing hard for 3 minutes, then maximizing your recovery to maintain your output across all sets. The goal is to finish the row around 2 minutes, with some pushing closer to 1:45 or under. Once the 8 burpees are complete, you should have 45 seconds to 1 minute to accumulate dumbbell snatches.

There are a couple of goals for this workout:

Find the maximum pace on the rower that allows you to get off and get straight to work on the burpees.

Practice fast transitions between movements.

Build capacity toward bigger sets of alternating dumbbell snatches.

Focus on recovery each round. With the 1:1 work-to-rest ratio, aim to maintain your output across all the rounds.

With the forced rest, push hard today and dare to hold on to the dumbbell until you hear the clock!

Intermediate option:
5 sets for max reps:

On a 3-minute clock, complete:
350/400-meter row
8 burpees over rower

In the remaining time, perform:
Max-reps alternating dumbbell snatches
Rest 3 minutes between sets.

♀ 20 lb
♂ 35 lb

Beginner option:
4 sets for max reps:

On a 3-minute clock, complete:
200/250-meter row
8 burpees

In the remaining time, perform:
Max-reps alternating dumbbell snatches
Rest 3 minutes between sets.

♀ 10 lb
♂ 15 lb

Resources:
Rowing
The Burpee
The Dumbbell Power Snatch
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Featured photo:
Taken by Charlotte Foerschler at Drop Box CrossFit in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Thursday 240418

Thursday 240418

Quarterfinals Workout 1

4 rounds for max reps:
1 minute of snatches
1 minute of rowing for calories
1 minute of dumbbell box step-ups
1 minute of rest

♀ 85-lb barbell and 35-lb dumbbells to a 20-inch box
♂ 135 lb barbell and 50-lb dumbbells to a 20-inch box

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Scaling:
Welcome to the first workout of the 2024 CrossFit Games Quarterfinals! Today's workout is a gut check. How bad do you want to push for another rep? None of the movements should be overly difficult or too heavy, so there is no reason to stop moving. The barbell should feel on the lighter side of moderate. You should be able to perform touch-and-go reps, however, under fatigue, you may choose to perform fast singles to keep moving.

Choose a pace on the rower that is fast relative to your capacity but still allows you to get right to work on the dumbbell box step-ups. Your goal on the dumbbell box step-ups is to hold onto the dumbbells until the minute is up. Slow is smooth and smooth is fast.

Remember, there is no rest between movements, so accumulate as many reps as possible of each movement but leave time to transition to the next. Plan to stop with 5-10 seconds left in the minute to transition for all of the movements except the dumbbell box step-ups. During the minute of rest, try to control your breathing by taking deep breaths in through your nose and exhaling through your mouth. If you are not signed up for the Quarterfinals, choose loads that challenge your ability but allow you to keep moving and hit the workout stimulus.

Intermediate option:
4 rounds for max reps:
1 minute of snatches
1 minute of rowing for calories
1 minute of dumbbell box step-ups
1 minute of rest

♀ 75-lb barbell and 20-lb dumbbells to a 20-inch box
♂ 115-lb barbell and 35-lb dumbbells to a 20-inch box

Beginner option:
4 rounds for max reps:
1 minute of snatches
1 minute of rowing for calories
1 minute of dumbbell box step-ups
1 minute of rest

♀ 35-lb barbell and 10-lb dumbbells to a 12-inch box
♂ 45-lb barbell and 15-lb dumbbells to a 20-inch box

Resources:
The Snatch
Rowing Technique
The Box Step-up

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Featured photo:
Taken by Charlotte Foerschler at CrossFit Canvas in Caldwell, Idaho.

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

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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.

Saturday 240323

Saturday 240323

Complete as many calories as possible in 10 minutes of:

50 alternating dumbbell snatches
50 alternating dumbbell lunges
Max calories on the rower

♀ 50-lb dumbbell
♂ 75-lb dumbbell

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Scaling:
Today’s workout is a mental and physical test. On paper, this workout creates an ominous thought of too much time on the rower — and that's exactly what’s intended. Adjust the load of the dumbbell so you can perform at least 10 unbroken snatches. Consider holding the dumbbell in the farmers-carry position, the front rack, or on the shoulder. Ultimately, the choice is yours, but the goal is to perform 50 lunges unbroken. Don’t look at the clock — just jump on the rower, push the pace, and get to work. Have fun!

Intermediate option:
Complete as many calories as possible in 10 minutes of:

50 alternating dumbbell snatches
50 alternating dumbbell lunges
Max calories on the rower

♀ 35-lb dumbbell
♂ 50-lb dumbbell

Beginner option:
Complete as many calories as possible in 10 minutes of:

50 alternating hang dumbbell snatches
50 alternating walking lunges
Max calories on the rower

♀ 15-lb dumbbell
♂ 20-lb dumbbell

Resources:
The Dumbbell Power Snatch
The Walking Lunge
Rowing

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Featured photo:
Taken by Nicolás Glenny during Open Workout 24.3 at CrossFit Coraje in Madrid, Spain.