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Assault Wave - Crossfit Workout

For Time

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

Rest 1:1 between rounds

Workout Overview

“Assault Wave” is a pure monostructural workout designed to push your pacing awareness and energy systems through shifting intensity. The 40-30-20-10-20-30-40 calorie structure creates a mirrored wave of effort on the Assault Bike, demanding speed in the short intervals and stamina in the long ones. With 1:1 rest between each interval, you’re encouraged to push the pace and recover fully before hitting it again.

Execution and Focus

Start the 40-cal sprint with control—don’t burn out early. Hit a strong cadence, sit upright for efficiency, and drive through the legs. As the intervals shorten, increase your aggression and use rest periods to reset. During the 10-cal sprint, go all out. On the way back up, treat the return wave as a mental grind—hold form, stay consistent, and aim to match or beat your early round times.

Strategy and Finish

Keep track of your splits and match them across each mirrored interval. Stay mindful of breathing and body position during each effort, and use the rest to shake out legs and lower heart rate. This workout isn’t just about leg power—it’s about repeatability. “Assault Wave” rewards those who can hold consistent pace across shifting terrain and dig deep on the way back up.

Assault Wave - Crossfit Workout

For Time

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

Rest 1:1 between rounds

The Workout description

Workout Overview

“Assault Wave” is a pure monostructural workout designed to push your pacing awareness and energy systems through shifting intensity. The 40-30-20-10-20-30-40 calorie structure creates a mirrored wave of effort on the Assault Bike, demanding speed in the short intervals and stamina in the long ones. With 1:1 rest between each interval, you’re encouraged to push the pace and recover fully before hitting it again.

Execution and Focus

Start the 40-cal sprint with control—don’t burn out early. Hit a strong cadence, sit upright for efficiency, and drive through the legs. As the intervals shorten, increase your aggression and use rest periods to reset. During the 10-cal sprint, go all out. On the way back up, treat the return wave as a mental grind—hold form, stay consistent, and aim to match or beat your early round times.

Strategy and Finish

Keep track of your splits and match them across each mirrored interval. Stay mindful of breathing and body position during each effort, and use the rest to shake out legs and lower heart rate. This workout isn’t just about leg power—it’s about repeatability. “Assault Wave” rewards those who can hold consistent pace across shifting terrain and dig deep on the way back up.

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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?

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