Pyramid Scheme (But Worse) - Crossfit Workout

For time

50-40-30-20-10-20-30-40-50
cal bike

Rest 1:1 between rounds

TC: 26

 

workout description

"For Time – The Calorie Climb"

50-40-30-20-10-20-30-40-50
Calories on the Assault Bike

Rest 1:1 between each round.
If a round takes you 5 minutes, rest 5 minutes before starting the next.

Time Cap: 26 minutes

This is a pure engine test. The first half descends and the second half climbs back up the same ladder. Your goal is consistency in pacing and controlled recovery. The rest periods are generous—but they only help if you manage your effort during work intervals. Expect legs to burn and lungs to stay hot throughout. Stay focused, and pace round one like round five depends on it—because it does.

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What is a "for time" workout?

A for time workout is a classic CrossFit format where the goal is to complete a set list of exercises as fast as possible. Your time becomes your score, making each for time CrossFit workout a race against the clock — and yourself.

In a typical for time workout, you'll perform a fixed number of reps or rounds of movements (e.g., squats, push-ups, burpees, or barbell lifts) and finish them as quickly as you can while maintaining good form. This format pushes you to work hard, manage fatigue, and develop both conditioning and mental toughness.

Why Try a "For Time" CrossFit Workout?

  • Builds intensity and urgency into your training

  • Encourages better pacing, efficiency, and recovery awareness

  • Easy to track progress over time — beat your previous score!

  • Works well for individual or group competition-style workouts

Whether you're doing a short sprint or a long chipper, the for time CrossFit workout format is a powerful way to test your limits and stay motivated in your training.

What kind of exercises are in this workout?

  • Assault Bike

    The Assault Bike is a fan-powered machine that delivers one of the most effective full-body conditioning challenges in fitness. Common in high-intensity assault bike workouts, it trains your legs, arms, and lungs all at once — and responds directly to how hard you push.

    In this workout, the Assault Bike is used to build power, stamina, and mental toughness. Whether you're sprinting for calories or holding a steady pace, the Assault Bike is perfect for intervals, finishers, or pure engine tests.

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