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More WODs
For time:
10 push jerks
100 double-unders
8 push jerks
80 double-unders
6 push jerks
60 double-unders
4 push jerks
40 double-unders
2 push jerks
20 double-unders
♀ 57 kg125-lb barbell
♂ 84 kg185-lb barbell
Scaling
For time:
10 push jerks
50 double-unders
8 push jerks
40 double-unders
6 push jerks
30 double-unders
4 push jerks
20 double-unders
2 push jerks
10 double-unders
♀ 95-lb barbell
♂ 135-lb barbell
Stimulus & Strategy
Today, you'll take on a relatively short workout with a challenging load on the jerks and a bit of volume of double-unders. Choose a challenging weight that still allows for no more than one short break on each round. Better to challenge yourself with a heavier load than to go too light. Shoot to get that first set of double-unders completed in under 2 minutes; scale as needed to do so. A hidden element of this workout is the redundancy, specifically with the jumping demands and shoulder fatigue. To aid with this, focus on maintaining hip extension on the jerks and aggressively pushing under the barbell to lock it out and stabilize it.
Resources
Linchpin Test 10
5 Rounds for time of:
15 Wallballs, 9/6 kg20/14
15 Power Cleans, 43/29 kg95/65
Or as a 2-person team...
For time of:
150 Wallballs, 9/6 kg20/14
150 Power Cleans, 43/29 kg95/65
Only 1 person working at a time.
Nasty Girls
3 rounds for time of:
50 air squats
7 muscle-ups
10 hang power cleans
♀ 43 kg95-lb barbell
♂ 61 kg135-lb barbell
Compare to 221229.
Scaling
3 rounds for time of:
50 air squats
7 jumping muscle-ups or low-ring transitions
10 hang power cleans
♀ 75-lb barbell
♂ 115-lb barbell
Stimulus & Strategy
Today, we hit the fun Nasty Girls benchmark workout that combines moderately heavy weightlifting and gymnastics. Look back at your previous score to compare your last effort. This should be a sub-15-minute workout, and advanced athletes should push to finish in sub-10 minutes. Nasty Girls requires skill and strength endurance. Avoid going to failure, even if it means strategically resting a few reps before you think you need to. Remain smooth and steady on the air squats, while still shooting to complete the reps in 2 minutes or less. Scale muscle-ups to the most challenging gymnastics pulling movement you can perform for at least 3 unbroken reps. Choose a hang power clean load that allows you to chip through the reps in 1-3 sets each round.
3 Rounds for time, or not:
800m Run
100m Bear Hug Carry
30 Ring Rows
:30 L-sit
*You choose the load to carry & the object.
*If you don’t have an object to bear hug, feel free to do a farmer’s carry or front rack carry.
Andi
For time:
100 hang power snatches
100 push presses
100 sumo deadlift high pulls
100 front squats
♀ 20 kg45-lb barbell
♂ 29 kg65-lb barbell
Compare to 210718.
Post your time to comments.
Scaling
For time:
70 hang power snatches
70 push presses
70 sumo deadlift high pulls
70 front squats
♀ 35-lb barbell
♂ 45-lb barbell
Stimulus & Strategy
Today's workout is the CrossFit benchmark Andi. Try for large sets from start to finish, opening with at least 20 reps, several sets of 15, and never dropping to fewer than 10 reps at a time. If you're unable to do that, reduce load or volume as needed. In the warm-up, expect to demonstrate 15 sound, unbroken reps of each movement to proceed with that load in the workout. Don't take the light loads to mean that today is a day to go Rx'd when you usually don’t. Choose an easier load and make it feel challenging by moving faster. Note that with a light load and high volume, it's easier to shorten your range of motion or move poorly as you fatigue. Maintain a full range of motion through all movements, and don't be surprised if you're slowed down to improve your technique at some point.
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
400-meter run
30.5 m100-foot handstand walk
50 box step-ups
♀ 20-inch box
♂ 24-inch box
Scaling
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
400-meter run
30 alternating pike shoulder taps
50 box step-ups
♀ 20-inch box
♂ 24-inch box
Stimulus & Strategy
Today’s workout is a longer-duration effort and allows you to spend time upside down while out of breath. Keep the pace fast on the run, but stay relaxed so you are able to come right in and get to the handstand walk. Try to complete the handstand walk in 2 minutes or less. Push the pace on the step-ups and aim to complete each set in 2 minutes or faster. Even as you fatigue, ensure you stand all the way up on each step-up.
For time, or not:
30 Double Kettlebell Clean & Jerks
For time, or not:
30 Handstand Push-ups, strict
For time, or not:
30m Handstand Walk
*Rest 3 minutes between each
Men: Two 24 kg53-pound kettlebells
Women: Two 16 kg35-pound kettlebells
Deadlift 10-10-7-7-3-3-3 reps
Compare to similar 260128.
Scaling
Same as Rx'd.
Stimulus & Strategy
Today's workout is a classic heavy day. Look back to Jan. 28 to find your last heavy 5-rep deadlift loads and help gauge your target loading today. Plan to lift heavy relative to your capacity. Aim to find challenging sets of 10, 7, and 3, with the set of 3 being your heaviest. Newer athletes and those who struggle to maintain sound mechanics on the deadlift will hold at lighter weights to improve mechanics and consistency before challenging near-maximal loads.
Resources
For time:
400-meter bear crawl
400-meter run
400-meter walking lunges
400-meter run
Scaling
Same as Rx'd.
Stimulus & Strategy
Today's workout is a grunt-work-style workout that requires some mental fortitude and perseverance. The name of the game is to keep moving forward and minimize long-winded breaks. Aim to complete both the bear crawl and the walking lunges in 15 minutes or less each. For the runs, use these as recovery, but aim to complete them in 2:30 or faster. If you have gloves and knee pads/sleeves, today is a good day to use them.
For time:
100 double-unders
60 dumbbell deadlifts
100 double-unders
45 dumbbell hang power cleans
100 double-unders
30 dumbbell push jerks
♀ 23 kg50-lb dumbbells
♂ 32 kg70-lb dumbbells
Scaling
For time:
70 double-unders
60 dumbbell deadlifts
70 double-unders
45 dumbbell hang power cleans
70 double-unders
30 dumbbell push jerks
♀ 35-lb dumbbells
♂ 50-lb dumbbells
Stimulus & Strategy
Today, we have a very grip- and shoulder-heavy workout. Even with the heavy dumbbells, try to keep moving with minimal breaks through all movements. Aim to complete the jump rope in under 2:30 each time, and the dumbbell movements in no more than 6 sets each. As you get farther into this one, use your legs and hips to keep the weight moving. This workout will not get easier each round, so make sure you are confident with the loads and scales you select.
"Grace"
For time:
30 Clean & Jerks, 61/43 kg135/95
Or as a 2-person team...
"Grace"
For time:
30 Clean & Jerks, 61/43 kg135/95
Two people working at the same time. Clean & jerks are synchronized at the top of the repetition.
Overhead squat 8-8-8-8 reps
Then,
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 6 minutes of:
40 overhead squats
30 deficit push-ups
♀ 25 kg55-lb barbell and a 2-inch deficit
♂ 34 kg75-lb barbell and a 4-inch deficit
Scaling
Overhead squat 8-8-8-8 reps
Then,
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 6 minutes of:
40 overhead squats
30 deficit push-ups
♀ 45-lb barbell and a 1-inch deficit
♂ 65-lb barbell and a 2-inch deficit
Stimulus & Strategy
Today, you'll take on 4 sets of 8 heavy overhead squats, followed by a fast AMRAP. Plan to record your heaviest lift that meets the full range of motion with quality. Plan to start a new set every 4 minutes for about 15 minutes total. After that, we get to load it down, but spice it up with a 6-minute AMRAP. The goal is to practice sound overhead squat technique for big sets of 15 or more at conditioning speeds. The deficit push-up adds a little more fun to the workout and will challenge the Murph-proficient athletes, while allowing all athletes to try a new range of motion. We are looking for a comfortable set of 10 consecutive reps to be cleared for the full sets of 30. Scale the reps before varying the movement — 15 reps per round will do the job.
5 Rounds, not for time of:
1 Set of Max Effort Strict Pull-ups
9 min of Air bike for Calories
*Compare bike to 11.05.2025
On a 1-minute clock for 8 rounds, complete:
100-meter sprint
Max clean and jerks
Rest 3 minutes between rounds. Score is your total clean-and-jerk reps.
♀ 34 kg75-lb barbell
♂ 52 kg115-lb barbell
Scaling
On a 1-minute clock for 8 rounds, complete:
100-meter sprint
Max clean and jerks
Rest 3 minutes between rounds. Score is your total clean-and-jerk reps.
♀ 65-lb barbell
♂ 95-lb barbell
Stimulus & Strategy
Today's workout is 8 sprint efforts. Sprint the 100 meters as quickly as you can, get to the barbell, and complete as many clean and jerks as possible before the minute is up. Choose a light-to-moderate barbell load that allows you to cycle through reps quickly for touch-and-go reps. Practice barbell cycling in the warm-up to enhance your efficiency. Aim to complete the sprint in 30 seconds or faster, giving you around 30 seconds for clean and jerks.
For time:
2,000-meter row
Compare to 241230.
Scaling
Same as Rx'd.
Stimulus & Strategy
Today, you'll push the limits with a 2,000-meter row time trial. Hit this one with an all-out effort! Look at your last 2K row test, and use that time to gauge how you’ll approach today’s workout. Plan to push the pace with all you’ve got while also maintaining sound mechanics. Find and hold a sustainable pace for the first 6 minutes, then speed up at the end. Those performing the workout as prescribed should target somewhere between 1:45-2:30/500 meters.
9 Rounds for time:
12 Dumbbell Power Snatch, 23/16 kg50/35
100m Run
8 Box Jumps, 24"/20"
6 Toes-to-bar
Or as a 2-person team...
9 Rounds for time, or not:
12 Dumbbell Power Snatch, 23/16 kg50/35
100m Run
8 Box Jumps, 24"/20"
6 Toes-to-bar
Two people working at the same time. All movements are synchronized at the top of the repetition. Runs are done together.
5 rounds, each for time, of:
22.9 m75-foot kettlebell front-rack carry
15 box jump-overs
22.9 m75-foot kettlebell front-rack carry
Rest 2 minutes after each round.
♀ 16 kg35-lb kettlebells and a 20-inch box
♂ 24 kg53-lb kettlebells and a 24-inch box
Scaling
5 rounds, each for time, of:
22.9 m75-foot kettlebell front-rack carry
15 box jump-overs
22.9 m75-foot kettlebell front-rack carry
Rest 2 minutes after each round.
♀ 26-lb kettlebells and a 20-inch box
♂ 35-lb kettlebells and a 24-inch box
Stimulus & Strategy
Today’s workout focuses on moving quickly under fatigue. This effort capitalizes on your rest time, which allows you to recover and hit the next one hard. Choose a challenging front-rack carry weight that still allows for unbroken efforts. Make sure the kettlebells are in a true front-rack position, not resting on the shoulders. Plan to sprint through the box jump-overs, finishing the 15 reps in 1 minute or less.
21-15-9 reps for time of:
Chest-to-bar Pull-ups
Calories, Row
Rest 5-10 minutes, then...
21-15-9 reps for time of:
Goblet Squats, 32/24 kg70/53
Calories, Row
*Goblet Squats done with a 32 kg70-lb. Kettlebell for men & a 24 kg53-lb. Kettlebell for women.
*Calories for women are 15-10-6.
Drew
For time:
Kraus
200-meter run
30 pull-ups
30 hand-release push-ups
4 deadlifts
Rest 30 seconds
Scott
400-meter run
25 pull-ups
25 hand-release push-ups
4 deadlifts
Rest 30 seconds
Good
600-meter run
20 pull-ups
20 hand-release push-ups
4 deadlifts
Rest 30 seconds
Cully
800-meter run
15 pull-ups
15 hand-release push-ups
4 deadlifts
Rest 30 seconds
Night Stalkers
269 box step-ups
Perform the full workout with a weight vest.
Each round honors one of the Night Stalker Heroes, who died in a helicopter crash on Sept. 17, 2025.
♀ 1.5x bodyweight deadlift, 6 kg14-lb vest, and a 20-inch box
♂ 1.5x bodyweight deadlift, 9 kg20-lb vest, and a 20-inch box
Scaling
For time:
Kraus
200-meter run
20 pull-ups
20 hand-release push-ups
4 deadlifts
Rest 30 seconds
Scott
400-meter run
15 pull-ups
15 hand-release push-ups
4 deadlifts
Rest 30 seconds
Good
600-meter run
10 pull-ups
10 hand-release push-ups
4 deadlifts
Rest 30 seconds
Cully
800-meter run
5 pull-ups
5 hand-release push-ups
4 deadlifts
Rest 30 seconds
Night Stalkers
269 box step-ups
♀ Bodyweight deadlift, no weight vest, and a 20-inch box
♂ Bodyweight deadlift, no weight vest, and a 20-inch box
Stimulus & Strategy
Today, we have a Hero workout in honor of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Andrew “Drew” Gunnison Cully, 35, of Ozark, Missouri, and the legendary Night Stalkers of C Company, 4th Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR). Cully died on Sept. 17, 2025, when his MH-60M Black Hawk helicopter crashed during a training mission near Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. He was serving with C Company, 4th Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) — the legendary Night Stalkers. Born May 12, 1990, in Springfield, Missouri, Cully graduated from Missouri State University, was commissioned as a second lieutenant in 2013, and advanced to captain. He later achieved CW3, served as an instructor pilot, earned a master’s degree, and was selected for the elite 160th SOAR. He is survived by his wife, Layne, and children, Lennox and Abbott.
Each section of this workout honors one of the heroes who died in that helicopter crash. As with many Hero workouts, this workout is a long grind and is more about the effort and your mindset than the scoreboard. The pull-ups and push-ups are challenging, but each movement should not take longer than 1:30 to complete on any round. The deadlifts are intended to be moderately heavy, where 4 reps can be completed consecutively. Try to complete Kraus in under 5 minutes, Scott in under 6 minutes, Good in under 7 minutes, Cully in under 8 minutes, and the step-ups in under 15 minutes.
For time:
15 power snatches
24/30-calorie bike
15 power snatches
♀ 34 kg75-lb barbell
♂ 52 kg115-lb barbell
Scaling
For time:
15 power snatches
24/30-calorie bike
15 power snatches
♀ 55-lb barbell
♂ 75-lb barbell
Stimulus & Strategy
Today's workout is a sprint, so don't hold back. Choose a light-to-moderate snatch loading that allows you to perform some touch-and-go reps and keep moving consistently. Push the pace on the bike and aim to complete the calories in 3 minutes or less.
Resources
Not for time:
30 Shoulder Press, 60% 1RM
Immediately into...
4 Rounds for time, or not:
2 Rope Climb, 4.6 m15 ft.
3 Wall Walks
40m Walking Lunge
50 Double-unders
1000m Air Bike
10 rounds for time of:
2 rope climbs to 4.6 m15 feet
10 GHD sit-ups
25 double-unders
Scaling
10 rounds for time of:
1 rope climb to 4.6 m15 feet
7 GHD sit-ups to parallel
30 seconds of double-under attempts
Stimulus & Strategy
Get ready for a longer triplet today. Manage rest early on the rope climbs and GHD sit-ups to ensure you never hit failure on either movement. Aim to finish the rope climbs in less than 45 seconds each round and the GHD sit-ups and double-unders in less than 30 seconds each round. Be mindful of wasted time during transitions. Simply prolonging each transition by 5 seconds will lead to an additional 2 or more minutes of workout time.
For time:
5 x 50m Run
3 x 400m Run
1 x 800m Run
*Rest as needed
*Compare to 12.11.2024
Listen to Linchpin Conversations #140 regarding Rest Periods
Hang squat clean 2-2-2-2-2-2-2 reps
Compare to 240115.
Scaling
Same as Rx'd.
Stimulus & Strategy
Today, you'll build to a heavy double hang squat clean — plan to have some fun and lift heavy. Look back at your last 2-rep hang squat clean in January 2024 to help gauge your effort and goal for the day. Hit the first set around 70-75% of your 1-rep-max clean. Advanced athletes should build to a max for the day, potentially hitting a PR. If this movement is new for you, plan to find a challenging load that still allows you to practice pulling under the bar quickly with sound mechanics.
Resources
For time:
10 x 125m Row
*Rest as needed
Listen to Linchpin Conversations #140 regarding Rest Periods
*Compare to 05.13.2025
For time:
40-calorie row
15 muscle-ups
40-calorie row
10 muscle-ups
40-calorie row
5 muscle-ups
Scaling
For time:
40-calorie row
15 low-ring or jumping muscle-ups
40-calorie row
10 low-ring or jumping muscle-ups
40-calorie row
5 low-ring or jumping muscle-ups
Stimulus & Strategy
Today's workout is a movement redundant couplet. Expect upper-body pulling and hip flexor fatigue on the rower to challenge your muscle-up sets. Emphasize long legs on the muscle-up to ensure an efficient kip. Push the pace on the rower as you are able; however, be sure to maintain legs before arms to avoid blowing up before getting to the rings. Perform sets on the rings that limit your chance of reaching failure. Consider fast sets of 2-5 reps, depending on your capacity. If necessary, use the rower as a place to recover and focus on your leg drive, sitting up tall, and breathing.
CHECKPOINT DELTA
"Magic Legs"
Back Squat 1RM
Rest as needed, then...
In a 20-minute window:
200m Shuttle Run
10 Box Jumps, 24"/20"
2 Back Squats, 84/61 kg185/135
200m Shuttle Run
10 Box Jumps, 24"/20"
4 Back Squats, 84/61 kg185/135
200m Shuttle Run
10 Box Jumps, 24"/20"
6 Back Squats, 84/61 kg185/135
Etc, etc, etc...
Linchpin Monthly Fitness Tests - explained. - (Linchpin Conversations #446)
*Compare to 10.03.2025
Kelly
5 rounds for time of:
400-meter run
30 box jumps
30 wall-ball shots
♀ 6 kg14-lb medicine ball to a 2.7 m9-foot target and a 20-inch box
♂ 9 kg20-lb medicine ball to a 3 m10-foot target and a 24-inch box
Compare to 240330.
Scaling
4 rounds for time of:
400-meter run
20 box jumps
30 wall-ball shots
♀ 10-lb medicine ball to a 2.7 m9-foot target and a 20-inch box
♂ 14-lb medicine ball to a 3 m10-foot target and a 24-inch box
Stimulus & Strategy
Today's workout is the CrossFit benchmark Kelly. Kelly is a long grind, but the goal is to keep moving throughout. This workout rewards consistency. If you need to take a few extra breaths, do so during your transition to the next movement. Maintain large chunks of box jumps and wall-ball shots. Try to keep moving on the box jumps and perform the wall-ball shots in 2 sets or fewer in each round. You can recover a bit on the run, but don't take longer than 2:15. You can afford to run a little slower if it means faster and bigger sets on the other movements. If scaled correctly, a single round should take no more than 6 minutes to complete.
21-15-9 reps for time of:
Deadlift, 102/70 kg225/155
Burpees, bar-facing
Or as a 2-person team...
21-15-9 reps for time of:
Deadlift, 102/70 kg225/155
Burpees, bar-facing
Two people working at the same time. Deadlifts are synchronized at the top of the repetition & burpees at the bottom.
Front squat 3-3-3-3-3 reps
Compare to 260120.
Scaling
Same as Rx'd.
Stimulus & Strategy
Today, you get to lift heavy relative to your capacity. The effort should require all of your focus and attention to execute each set. Look back to Jan. 20, 2026, to see your most recent 3-rep front squat. Or if you are familiar with a recent 1-rep-max front squat, lift around 70% or more. Perform a new set every 3-4 minutes to give ample rest between lifts. If you don't feel like you need that much rest, go heavier as long as mechanics allow.
Resources
For time or not:
2 Rounds of:
800m Run
8 Ring Muscle-ups
2 Rounds of:
60 V-ups
1 Rope Climbs, legless
2 Rounds of:
50m Front Rack Carry
10 Strict Pull-ups
*No rest between workouts.
*Legless rope climb begins seated on the floor.
*Carry is done with a pair of kettlebells in the front rack position.
Men use a pair of 24 kg53-lb. kettlebells & women use a pair of 16 kg35-lb. kettlebells.
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 15 minutes of:
3 wall walks
15 burpees
60 double-unders
Scaling
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 15 minutes of:
2 wall walks
15 burpees
40 double-unders
Stimulus & Strategy
Today, we have a fast-paced workout. Try to complete each of the three movements in 3 minutes or less to start. Be prepared for the wall walks to make the burpees more challenging as you start to fatigue; scale as needed to maintain the intended time domain. Make sure you keep your shoulders relaxed during the double-unders to give them a break before going back to the wall walks.
EMOM 10 min of:
1 Hang Power Snatch
EMOM 10 min of:
1 Hang Squat Snatch
E4MOM for 12 min of:
10 Overhead Squats
For time:
800-meter run
80 pull-ups
80 deadlifts
800-meter run
Partition the pull-up and deadlift reps any way.
♀ 43 kg95-lb barbell
♂ 61 kg135-lb barbell
Scaling
For time:
800-meter run
60 pull-ups
60 deadlifts
800-meter run
Partition the pull-up and deadlift reps any way.
♀ 75-lb barbell
♂ 115-lb barbell
Stimulus & Strategy
This is a high-rep and grippy workout. Keep in mind, we did pull-ups on Saturday, but at a lower intensity. This redundancy is intentional, but if you are sore, consider reducing the reps or decreasing the difficulty of the movement to keep intensity high. The deadlifts are light, but the volume will fatigue the posterior, making the last run so much fun. Buckle up for a fight when you hit the last 400 meters. Try to complete both runs between 3:30 and 4:30. The pull-ups and deadlifts should be completed in under 10 minutes and can be partitioned any way. For scaling, consider what can be completed in under 1 minute, and that rep scheme or movement variation will be your prescription. Examples per minute include 10 pull-ups/10 deadlifts (8 minutes of work), 8 pull-ups/8 deadlifts (10 minutes). If you cannot sustain a cadence of 8/8, reduce volume and or modify the movement selection. The first half of this workout should feel manageable. The second half is the real test.
For time:
21 L pull-ups
42 thrusters
18 L pull-ups
36 thrusters
15 L pull-ups
30 thrusters
12 L pull-ups
24 thrusters
9 L pull-ups
18 thrusters
♀ 16 kg35-lb barbell
♂ 20 kg45-lb barbell
Scaling
For time:
12 strict pull-ups
30 thrusters
9 strict pull-ups
24 thrusters
6 strict pull-ups
18 thrusters
3 strict pull-ups
12 thrusters
1 strict pull-up
6 thrusters
♀ 16 kg35-lb barbell
♂ 20 kg45-lb barbell
Stimulus & Strategy
This workout will be a grind for most athletes. Expect the L pull-ups to be the most challenging, but if you have the capacity, give them a try, even if you need to reduce the reps or use a band. On the thrusters, try for big sets. You can almost always do another rep with the empty bar — you may not want to, but today is the day to go for it.
8 rounds for time of:
5 box jump-overs
5 hang power cleans
♀ 70 kg155-lb barbell and a 24-inch box
♂ 102 kg225-lb barbell and a 30-inch box
Scaling
8 rounds for time of:
5 box jump-overs
5 hang power cleans
♀ 105-lb barbell and a 20-inch box
♂ 155-lb barbell and a 24-inch box
Stimulus & Strategy
Today, we have taller box jumps paired with heavy hang power cleans. Expect this to be a very high-power output workout that will challenge you more with each round. Choose a weight and height that allows you to maintain unbroken sets through the first several rounds. Be prepared to take a quick break after each set of box jumps to ensure you’re ready for that heavy barbell. Set that hook grip and get full hip extension on each rep.