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Barbell Countdown - Crossfit Workout

For time

30-20-10
Power Clean Intermediate: @35/50 | RX: @40/60
Shoulder to Overhead
Burpees over Bar

Time cap: 14 min

Workout Overview

“Barbell Countdown” is a classic triplet that challenges your barbell cycling, overhead stability, and burpee grit. The descending rep scheme of 30-20-10 keeps the intensity high as you move through power cleans, shoulder to overheads, and burpees over the bar. With a 14-minute cap, this one rewards smart pacing and aggressive finishes.

Execution and Focus

Start with clean, fast singles or quick touch-and-go sets on the power cleans. Move directly into shoulder to overhead—use push jerks to conserve energy if needed. Burpees should be steady and low to the ground. Watch your footwork over the bar and keep breathing. The transition between movements is key—minimize downtime between bar and floor.

Strategy and Finish

Break the 30s into manageable sets (e.g. 10-10-10 or 12-10-8), stay calm and composed. Use the 20s to push—stay unbroken if possible on the STOH. The round of 10 is your sprint. Recover slightly during burpees and blast through the final barbell sets. Time your effort to finish under the cap and maintain clean form all the way through.


Barbell Countdown - Crossfit Workout

For time

30-20-10
Power Clean Intermediate: @35/50 | RX: @40/60
Shoulder to Overhead
Burpees over Bar

Time cap: 14 min

The Workout description

Workout Overview

“Barbell Countdown” is a classic triplet that challenges your barbell cycling, overhead stability, and burpee grit. The descending rep scheme of 30-20-10 keeps the intensity high as you move through power cleans, shoulder to overheads, and burpees over the bar. With a 14-minute cap, this one rewards smart pacing and aggressive finishes.

Execution and Focus

Start with clean, fast singles or quick touch-and-go sets on the power cleans. Move directly into shoulder to overhead—use push jerks to conserve energy if needed. Burpees should be steady and low to the ground. Watch your footwork over the bar and keep breathing. The transition between movements is key—minimize downtime between bar and floor.

Strategy and Finish

Break the 30s into manageable sets (e.g. 10-10-10 or 12-10-8), stay calm and composed. Use the 20s to push—stay unbroken if possible on the STOH. The round of 10 is your sprint. Recover slightly during burpees and blast through the final barbell sets. Time your effort to finish under the cap and maintain clean form all the way through.


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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?

  • Burpee over bar

    The burpee over bar adds an explosive jump over your barbell after each burpee, increasing intensity and coordination. It’s a common feature in burpee over bar workouts, combining cardio, agility, and full-body conditioning in one simple movement.

    In this workout, burpees over the bar challenge your endurance, mental toughness, and pacing — especially under fatigue. Whether you’re jumping laterally or forward-facing, the burpee over bar is guaranteed to elevate your heart rate and test your focus.

  • shoulder to overhead

    The shoulder to overhead movement trains your ability to drive a load from the shoulders to a locked-out position overhead using one of several techniques — strict press, push press, push jerk, or split jerk. It's a staple in any shoulder to overhead workout for building upper body strength, power, and stability.

    In this workout, shoulder to overhead challenges your shoulders, triceps, and core, especially under fatigue. It’s a versatile movement that allows athletes to choose the most efficient technique to move weight overhead — depending on the load and intensity.

  • power clean

    The power clean is a fast, explosive lift that develops full-body strength, speed, and coordination. A staple in Olympic lifting and functional fitness, it’s central to many high-intensity power clean workouts.

    In this workout, power cleans train your hip extension, pulling power, and barbell control, making them ideal for improving athletic performance and barbell cycling. Whether done heavy or for reps, the power clean is key for building functional power and explosiveness.

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