What is a good score for Open 18.2A?

Good scores for Open 18.2A depend on your fitness level: Elite athletes perform over 135lb, advanced athletes target 195lb-135lb, intermediate athletes aim for 255lb-195lb, and beginners should focus on proper form over hitting 255lb.

What is considered a good Open 18.2A score?

A good Open 18.2A score for most CrossFit athletes is between 255lb-195lb (intermediate level). Elite scores are over 135lb, but focus on consistent movement and proper form rather than just numbers.

What should I aim for in Open 18.2A?

Your Open 18.2A target should match your fitness level. Beginners should aim for around 255lb with good form, while advanced athletes can target 195lb-135lb. Always prioritize proper movement over maximum reps.

How do I scale Open 18.2A?

Open 18.2A can be scaled by reducing weights, modifying movements (like assisted pull-ups), or adjusting volume. Consult with a coach for personalized scaling options.

What muscles does Open 18.2A work?

Open 18.2A is a full-body workout that develops multiple fitness domains.

Workout Description

Immediately following 18.2: 1 rep max Clean (Performed within 12 min total cap with 18.2)

Why This Workout Is Very Hard

Max-effort lifting under acute fatigue and a hard time cap is demanding. The clean is a technical, explosive lift requiring coordination, mobility, and strength at near-max loads. Athletes must recover quickly from 18.2, make smart jumps, and hit a heavy single under pressure—high load relative to bodyweight and high skill elevate difficulty.

Training Focus

This workout develops the following fitness attributes:

Power (10/10): Explosive hip extension, rapid turnover, and aggressive drive out of the hole define success—this is a high-velocity, high-power expression of strength.
Strength (9/10): Primary limiter is maximal strength and positional strength in the clean—pulling power, front rack stability, and ability to stand up a near-max front squat.
Speed (6/10): Time pressure incentivizes swift bar loading and timely attempts. Bar speed through the pull and quick elbows are crucial to secure heavy singles efficiently.
Flexibility (4/10): Requires adequate front rack and hip/ankle mobility for a solid receiving position and stable squat if catching below parallel, but not extreme ranges.
Stamina (3/10): Limited total reps, but repeated heavy singles tax short-term muscular endurance in the pull and front rack under fatigue, especially with quick resets between attempts.
Endurance (2/10): Short window with minimal cyclical work; the challenge is recovering quickly from 18.2 and controlling breathing for one to three heavy attempts rather than sustaining long aerobic output.

Scaling Options

Scale to: Power clean only (no squat) • Heavy 3-rep max clean instead of 1RM • 1-rep max front squat (if pulling is limited)

Scaling Explanation

These options keep the stimulus heavy and technical while respecting mobility, pulling capacity, and safety under fatigue.

Intended Stimulus

A heavy, high-adrenaline effort. Build quickly to a challenging single that demands crisp technique and confidence under fatigue. You should feel composed but urgent: one conservative opener to settle in, one big jump, then a final attempt if time allows. Explosive pull, fast elbows, and a stable stand are the goals.

Coach Insight

Pace: Have plates pre-planned. Hit your opener within 60–90 seconds of finishing 18.2, then take one or two smart jumps. One tip: Commit to the pull and snap your elbows—fast turnover beats muscling it. Avoid: Overshooting the opener, too many attempts, and sloppy setups. Quality reps beat rushed misses.

Benchmark Notes

These loads reflect a fatigued 1RM clean done after finishing 18.2. Mid-range athletes (L5) should aim around 255 lb for men or 175 lb for women. Plan 3–5 attempts: a safe opener, an aggressive second, and a final reach if time allows.

Modality Profile

This event is pure weightlifting: a barbell clean for maximal load. No gymnastics or monostructural work is performed during 18.2A, though fatigue from 18.2 carries in. All effort centers on technical barbell execution and incremental loading within the remaining time.

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Training Profile

Attribute	Score	Explanation
Endurance	2/10	Short window with minimal cyclical work; the challenge is recovering quickly from 18.2 and controlling breathing for one to three heavy attempts rather than sustaining long aerobic output.
Stamina	3/10	Limited total reps, but repeated heavy singles tax short-term muscular endurance in the pull and front rack under fatigue, especially with quick resets between attempts.
Strength	9/10	Primary limiter is maximal strength and positional strength in the clean—pulling power, front rack stability, and ability to stand up a near-max front squat.
Flexibility	4/10	Requires adequate front rack and hip/ankle mobility for a solid receiving position and stable squat if catching below parallel, but not extreme ranges.
Power	10/10	Explosive hip extension, rapid turnover, and aggressive drive out of the hole define success—this is a high-velocity, high-power expression of strength.
Speed	6/10	Time pressure incentivizes swift bar loading and timely attempts. Bar speed through the pull and quick elbows are crucial to secure heavy singles efficiently.