Sharp Load - Crossfit Workout

5 Rounds For Time

200 m Run

2 Squat Snatch - 85% of your 1RM

3 Overhead Squats

Rest 1 min between rounds

The Workout description

Workout Overview

“Sharp Load” is a five-round sprint with skill under fatigue at its core. The 200-meter run drives your heart rate before you transition to a heavy barbell. You’ll cycle through just five reps—two squat snatches followed by three overhead squats—but at 85% of your one-rep max, every lift demands precision. The structure encourages focus, steady breathing, and solid mechanics, with a mandatory 1-minute rest between rounds to reset and reload.

Execution and Focus

Begin each round with a push on the 200-meter run. It should be fast but not reckless—just enough to challenge your threshold. Transition smoothly into the squat snatch. At this weight, you can’t rush; focus on foot position, bar path, and stability in the catch. After two reps, take a quick breath and settle into your overhead squats. Keep your midline tight and your arms locked. Every rep counts here, and poor positioning will cost you. Use the 1-minute rest to walk, reset your grip, and get your mind...

Strategy and Finish

Approach each round as a test of composure. You only get five barbell reps, so make them sharp. Don’t waste time resetting multiple times—be deliberate. Keep your run effort just under redline and aim to maintain consistent pacing across all five rounds. “Sharp Load” is a running workout, squat snatch workout, overhead squat workout, and for time workout that blends aerobic intensity with high-skill barbell cycling. Train your threshold and sharpen your execution.


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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.

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  • overhead squat

    The overhead squat is a high-skill movement that develops full-body strength, mobility, balance, and core control. A key lift in many overhead squat workouts, it involves holding a barbell locked overhead while performing a deep squat — challenging both stability and flexibility.

    In this workout, overhead squats train shoulder stability, midline engagement, and leg strength, making them a valuable tool for improving movement quality and preparing for Olympic lifts like the snatch.

  • running

    Running is one of the most effective ways to build cardiovascular endurance, leg strength, and mental toughness. A foundational element in many running workouts, it adds intensity and pacing challenges to both short sprints and longer distances.

    In this workout, running boosts your engine, footwork, and recovery capacity, especially when paired with strength or skill-based movements. Whether you're hitting meters or minutes, running is essential for building a well-rounded fitness base.

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