[embed]https://youtu.be/iFcUaE5mTfc[/embed] Like an earthquake that wakes you up at 4am, the CrossFit world was shocked when a popular daily newsletter called The Morning Chalk Up put out an exclusive interview with Coach Greg Glassman, where he outlined some rough drafts of what the new CrossFit Games season would look like next year.…
Double Helen 3 rounds for time of: Run 800 meters 42 kettlebell swings 24 pull-ups Men: 1.5-pood kettlebell (53#) Women: 1-pood kettlebell (35#) Scaling Helen is a sprint. Double Helen is still a hard push but will require some short breaks for most people. Push the runs and reduce the…
Complete as many rounds as possible in 7 minutes of: 10 sumo deadlift high pulls 10 push presses Men: 135 lb. Women: 95 lb. Scaling This weightlifting couplet is quick and metabolically demanding. The load should be relatively light, allowing you to move fast and take limited breaks. Consider reducing…
For time: Run 1 mile 100 wall-ball shots 20 muscle-ups Men: 20-lb. ball Women: 14-lb. ball Scaling Choose modifications that allow you to complete each exercise with little rest. There is a high volume of each movement. Scale back each portion so you can keep moving, even as fatigue sets…
10 rounds for time of: 1 power snatch 3 overhead squats Men: 185 lb. Women: 125 lb. Scaling This workout contains a high volume of weightlifting at a moderately heavy load. Reduce the weight but try to perform the prescribed reps. Today’s workout offers a good opportunity to focus on…
21-18-15-12-9-6-3 reps of: Handstand push-ups L pull-ups 55+ RX 21-18-15-12-9-6-3 reps of: DB Push press (35#/25#) L-Pull up Scaling This workout may take a while and will challenge your muscular stamina. Handstand push-ups and L pull-ups are both advanced movements. Reduce the reps but choose movements that are still challenging…
8 rounds for time of: Run 400 meters Rest 90 seconds Scaling Each run should be an all-out effort. If you cannot run 400 meters in less than 2 minutes, reduce the distance. Intermediate athletes can complete this workout as prescribed. Newer athletes might want to reduce the number of…
Havana Complete as many rounds as possible in 25 minutes of: 150 double-unders 50 push-ups 15 power cleans Men: 185 lb. Women: 125 lb. 55+ RX AMRAP 25 MIN 75 Double unders 50 push ups 15 power cleans (135#/95#) Scaling Hero workouts are notoriously difficult, mentally and physically. Choose options…
4 rounds for time of: 30 T2B 30 good mornings (45# plate / 25# plate) 100-ft. handstand walk Scaling Both exercises are extremely demanding of the midline, and they are followed by a skill that’s tough for people newer to gymnastics. Reduce reps and distance or back off the skill…