What is a good score for Painstorm XXXVIII?

Good scores for Painstorm XXXVIII depend on your fitness level: Elite athletes achieve over 150 reps, advanced athletes target 240 reps-150 reps, intermediate athletes aim for 320 reps-240 reps, and beginners should focus on proper form over hitting 320 reps.

What is considered a good Painstorm XXXVIII score?

A good Painstorm XXXVIII score for most CrossFit athletes is between 320 reps-240 reps (intermediate level). Elite scores are over 150 reps, but focus on consistent movement and proper form rather than just numbers.

What should I aim for in Painstorm XXXVIII?

Your Painstorm XXXVIII target should match your fitness level. Beginners should aim for around 320 reps with good form, while advanced athletes can target 240 reps-150 reps. Always prioritize proper movement over maximum reps.

How do I scale Painstorm XXXVIII?

Painstorm XXXVIII 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 Painstorm XXXVIII work?

Painstorm XXXVIII is a full-body workout that develops multiple fitness domains.

Painstorm XXXVIII Benchmark WOD - Scaling & Strategy

Workout Description

For total reps in 21 minutes From 0:00-15:00, 3 rounds of: 1:00 Max Deadlifts (60/40 kg) 1:00 Max Hang Power Cleans (60/40 kg) 1:00 Max Push Presses (60/40 kg) 1:00 Max Front Squats (60/40 kg) 1:00 Max Calorie Row Rest 1:00 (15:00-16:00) Then from 16:00-21:00: AMRAP Muscle-Ups

Why This Workout Is Very Hard

Sustained barbell cycling at moderate load for 15 minutes taxes grip and shoulder stamina, followed by a five-minute high-skill gymnastics finisher. Total volume can exceed 400 reps for advanced athletes. The mix of monostructural, weightlifting, and high-skill gymnastics demands pacing, technical proficiency, and robust aerobic capacity over a long, continuous effort.

Training Focus

This workout develops the following fitness attributes:

Stamina (8/10): High-rep minutes at a moderate load plus a five-minute gymnastics finisher demand muscular endurance in hips, shoulders, and grip with minimal breaks.

Power (6/10): Hang power cleans, push presses, and muscle-ups require crisp, explosive hip drive to cycle efficiently without excessive fatigue.

Speed (6/10): Each 1-minute station rewards quick cycling and tight transitions, but over-pacing leads to early grip and shoulder blow-up.

Endurance (6/10): Twenty-one minutes on the clock with 20 minutes of work emphasizes aerobic support for sustained effort, especially across row intervals and continuous barbell cycling.

Strength (4/10): Loads are moderate (60/40 kg) and not max-effort, but repeated lifting from hang and front rack challenges strength under fatigue.

Flexibility (2/10): Front rack and overhead positions require sound mobility, but the ranges are standard and not extreme if positions are organized well.

Intended Stimulus

A sustained but aggressive pace on the barbell that you can hold for all three rounds without redlining, steady rowing to manage heart rate, and a composed five-minute muscle-up push. It should feel like controlled urgency with mounting grip and shoulder fatigue, finishing with focused, efficient reps under pressure.

Coach Insight

Pace each barbell minute at 70–80% of your best possible pace so round three looks like round one. Chalk, breathe, and move deliberately between stations. Most important: protect your grip—break early on cleans and push presses to avoid failure in muscle-ups. Avoid sprinting the first round, sloppy front rack positions, and muscling cleans—use your hips.

Benchmark Notes

Scores are total reps from the 20 minutes of work. Levels reflect balanced output across all barbell stations, sustainable rowing, and realistic five-minute muscle-up volumes. Hitting the middle tiers requires steady barbell sets, controlled transitions, and consistent muscle-up pacing without major drop-off.

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Attribute	Score	Explanation
Endurance	6/10	Twenty-one minutes on the clock with 20 minutes of work emphasizes aerobic support for sustained effort, especially across row intervals and continuous barbell cycling.
Stamina	8/10	High-rep minutes at a moderate load plus a five-minute gymnastics finisher demand muscular endurance in hips, shoulders, and grip with minimal breaks.
Strength	4/10	Loads are moderate (60/40 kg) and not max-effort, but repeated lifting from hang and front rack challenges strength under fatigue.
Flexibility	2/10	Front rack and overhead positions require sound mobility, but the ranges are standard and not extreme if positions are organized well.
Power	6/10	Hang power cleans, push presses, and muscle-ups require crisp, explosive hip drive to cycle efficiently without excessive fatigue.
Speed	6/10	Each 1-minute station rewards quick cycling and tight transitions, but over-pacing leads to early grip and shoulder blow-up.

Attribute

Score

Explanation

Endurance

6/10

Twenty-one minutes on the clock with 20 minutes of work emphasizes aerobic support for sustained effort, especially across row intervals and continuous barbell cycling.

Stamina

8/10

High-rep minutes at a moderate load plus a five-minute gymnastics finisher demand muscular endurance in hips, shoulders, and grip with minimal breaks.

Strength

4/10

Loads are moderate (60/40 kg) and not max-effort, but repeated lifting from hang and front rack challenges strength under fatigue.

Flexibility

2/10

Front rack and overhead positions require sound mobility, but the ranges are standard and not extreme if positions are organized well.

Power

6/10

Hang power cleans, push presses, and muscle-ups require crisp, explosive hip drive to cycle efficiently without excessive fatigue.

Speed

6/10

Each 1-minute station rewards quick cycling and tight transitions, but over-pacing leads to early grip and shoulder blow-up.

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Scaling:

Scale to: 40/30 kg barbell • 30/20 kg barbell + Chest-to-Bar Pull-Ups AMRAP instead of Muscle-Ups • 30/20 kg barbell + 10 Pull-Ups + 10 Dips AMRAP or Burpee Pull-Ups in final 5:00

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