Workout Description
AMRAP in 20 minutes
Begin on an 8-minute clock and complete as many reps as possible of:
25 Toes-to-Bars
50 Double-Unders
15 Squat Cleans (135/85 lb)
25 Toes-to-Bars
50 Double-Unders
13 Squat Cleans (185/115 lb)
If completed before 8 minutes, add 4 minutes (to 12:00) and proceed to:
25 Toes-to-Bars
50 Double-Unders
11 Squat Cleans (225/145 lb)
If completed before 12 minutes, add 4 minutes (to 16:00) and proceed to:
25 Toes-to-Bars
50 Double-Unders
9 Squat Cleans (275/175 lb)
If completed before 16 minutes, add 4 minutes (to 20:00) and proceed to:
25 Toes-to-Bars
50 Double-Unders
7 Squat Cleans (315/205 lb)
Score is total reps completed. Time cap: 20 minutes.
Why This Workout Is Very Hard
High-skill gymnastics and jump rope under fatigue with progressively heavy squat cleans create multiple bottlenecks. The workout extends only if you beat each window, demanding speed on TTB/DUs and strength for heavy singles. Most athletes get stuck at or before the 185/115 or 225/145 bars. Volume can reach 430 reps over 20 minutes, taxing grip, core, and legs.
Training Focus
This workout develops the following fitness attributes:
- Power (8/10): Squat cleans are explosive and performed as fast singles or short sets, rewarding powerful hip extension while fatigued from rope and gymnastics.
- Strength (8/10): Progressively heavy squat cleans (up to 315/205) demand significant leg and pulling strength; many athletes bottleneck on the second or third bar despite adequate conditioning.
- Stamina (7/10): High volume of midline and forearm demand from toes-to-bar and double-unders plus repeated squat cleans, challenging sustained muscular output over multiple intervals.
- Speed (6/10): Fast cycles on TTB/DU and quick singles on the barbell are crucial to beat gates; transitions and crisp sets influence whether you earn extra windows.
- Endurance (6/10): Up to 20 minutes with repeated bouts of sustained work; earning extra windows requires aerobic efficiency to keep moving between stations and recover while performing jump rope and gymnastics under fatigue.
- Flexibility (3/10): Requires solid front rack, deep squat, and shoulder/hip flexion for efficient toes-to-bar, but no extreme ranges beyond standard CrossFit positions.
Scaling Options
Scale to: Hanging Knee Raise + Single-Unders + 95/65 lb → 115/75 lb → 145/95 lb → 165/115 lb → 185/125 lb • Knee Raise to parallel or V-ups + Single-Unders x75 + 95/65 lb across • Reduce TTB volume (15 reps) + DU 35 reps + appropriate barbell jumps
Scaling Explanation
Adjusting skill (TTB/DU), volume, and barbell loads preserves the time-gate stimulus: move fast to earn more time, then manage heavier cleans under fatigue.
Intended Stimulus
Move fast on gymnastics and rope to buy time for heavy, controlled squat clean singles. Early rounds should feel smooth and quick; later rounds should feel like a race against the clock under heavy fatigue. Grip and midline should burn, legs taxed by squatting, and heart rate high but sustainable across windows.
Coach Insight
Pace TTB in quick sets with short rests (e.g., 5-5-5-5-5). Keep DU calm and unbroken or with one fast break.
One tip: fast, disciplined singles on the bar—minimize setup time and grab-and-go.
Avoid blowing up your grip early, missing DU from rushing, and wasting time chalking or staring at the bar between reps.
Benchmark Notes
Scores are total reps across all movements. Key checkpoints: 90 (finish first bar), 178 (finish second bar by 8:00), 264 (finish third bar by 12:00), 348 (finish fourth bar by 16:00), 430 (finish everything). Hitting 178 earns extra time; reaching 264 is a strong performance; 348+ is elite.
Modality Profile
A balanced triplet: toes-to-bar (gymnastics) and double-unders (monostructural) account for large rep volume and time, while heavy squat cleans (weightlifting) dictate progress at each gate. Many athletes spend similar time on gymnastics and barbell, with rope work bridging efforts between the two.
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