Ian Spanier / M+F Magazine
Few televised sporting events are as inclusive as the CrossFit Games. Post high enough scores in the “Open” workouts at your local gym, and you can qualify for Regionals. Dominate Regionals, and you’re in the Games. On TV. In front of millions of viewers.
Simple in theory, tough as hell in practice. First of all, the Open workouts are historically ambitious. Every year, five new Open WODs are announced. Have a look at one of them for this year, 18.1:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
- 8 Toes-to-bars
- 10 Dumbbell Hang Clean and Jerks (men: 50 lbs; women: 35 lbs)
- Row (men: 14 calories burned; women: 12 calories burned)
Technically, anyone can do this workout, but very few people, even in-shape guys, will be hitting 12-plus rounds in the allotted time like elite-level CrossFitters. For many of us, 18.1...
Original source: The Bodybuilding-Friendly CrossFit Open WOD
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