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Baby Got Back Squat - Crossfit Workout

AMRAP 30

6 Handstand Push-Ups
12 Box Jumps - @24 in
18 Back Squats - @185/135 lb
24 AbMat Sit-Ups
30 calorie Assault Air Bike

Execution and Focus

The Baby Got Back Squat is a comprehensive benchmark workout designed to challenge both strength and endurance over a 30-minute period. Consisting of 6 Handstand Push-Ups, 12 Box Jumps, 18 Back Squats, 24 AbMat Sit-Ups, and 30 calories on the Assault Air Bike, this AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible) is a true test of your fitness. The combination of bodyweight movements and weighted squats ensures that athletes engage their upper body, lower body, and core, promoting overall conditioning. This workout is accessible to intermediate athletes while still providing a rigorous challenge for more advanced participants.

Strategy and Finish

To maximize performance in the Baby Got Back Squat workout, it’s crucial to establish a sustainable rhythm right from the start. Aim to keep the first few rounds within a tight timeframe, ideally around 3-4 minutes each, allowing you to build momentum without hitting a wall. Break the Handstand Push-Ups into manageable sets if needed, while maintaining quick transitions at the Box Jumps to maintain heart rate. For the Back Squats, focus on form over speed; quality reps will pay off during the later stages of the workout. Utilize your core effectively during the AbMat Sit-Ups to maintain pace, and push through the Assault Air Bike — a strong finish here can significantly enhance your overall score in this benchmark WOD.


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How do you perform the Baby Got Back Squat workout

Learn how to crush this benchmark workout

For the AMRAP 30 workout, begin with 6 handstand push-ups, ensuring your body is in a straight line and engaging your core for stability. Transition smoothly to 12 box jumps, using a sturdy box or platform that is 24 inches for men and 20 inches for women, landing softly with knees slightly bent.

Next, complete 18 back squats with a barbell, focusing on keeping your chest up and descending to at least parallel. Make sure to drive through your heels as you rise. Follow this with 24 AbMat sit-ups, ensuring to touch the ground behind you and sit up fully to engage your core.

Finish with 30 calories on the Assault Air Bike, maintaining a steady pace to maximize your calorie burn. Repeat this cycle for 30 minutes, aiming for as many rounds as possible.

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How do you scale the workout

The benchmark wod "Baby Got Back Squat" can be done by everyone

Reduce the handstand push-ups to a manageable scale, such as wall walks or pike push-ups, to accommodate your fitness level. Aim for 3–5 reps for an effective workout.

For box jumps, feel free to modify these to step-ups or lower the height of the box to ensure safety and control. As an alternative, use a height of 12–18 inches.

Lower the back squat weight to 50–65% of your body weight, or opt for a lighter dumbbell or kettlebell for proper form. Beginners can complete 12–15 reps per set.

For AbMat sit-ups, reduce the number of reps to 12 or modify them to regular crunches. And for the Assault Air Bike, aim for 20–25 calories instead of 30.

How do you score the WOD

See if you beat your friends in the benchmark wod "Baby Got Back Squat"

Your score for the benchmark workout AMRAP 30, known as Baby Got Back Squat, is calculated by adding the total number of full rounds completed to any additional repetitions performed after your last complete round.

For instance, if you finish 4 full rounds and then complete 6 Handstand Push-Ups and 8 Box Jumps, your score would be 4 rounds + 6 + 8 = 4 + 14 = 58 total reps.

Each round consists of 6 Handstand Push-Ups, 12 Box Jumps, 18 Back Squats, 24 AbMat Sit-Ups, and 30 calories on the Assault Air Bike. Keep track of your performance to ensure an accurate score.

Remember, it’s crucial to push your limits to achieve the best possible score while maintaining proper form and safety throughout the workout.

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What are the tips and strategy to use

Here is how to gain an edge in the "Baby Got Back Squat"

Begin with a solid warm-up to ensure your shoulders and legs are ready for the demands of the workout. When tackling the handstand push-ups, it’s beneficial to kick up gradually and focus on form; consider modifying to pike push-ups if needed.

For the box jumps, maintain a steady pace and avoid rushing. Focus on landing softly to protect your joints. Utilize the back squats as a strength-builder; aim for controlled reps rather than maxing out early.

During the AbMat sit-ups, engage your core fully and maintain a consistent rhythm. Finally, on the Assault Air Bike, find a sustainable pace that allows you to recover slightly while still pushing for calories. Stay mentally focused and remember to hydrate.

What is a good score for the Baby Got Back Squat workout

Check out how you did in the "Baby Got Back Squat"

For the Baby Got Back Squat workout, a good score for intermediate athletes is approximately 8–10 rounds. Advanced participants typically achieve around 11–13 rounds, while elite athletes can hit 15+ rounds.

A score above 300 total reps reflects outstanding endurance and effective pacing throughout the workout, showcasing muscular stamina and excellent conditioning.

It is essential to consider that individual capacity may vary, so personal bests in this AMRAP workout can be influenced by experience and fitness level. Focusing on form and technique during each movement will also contribute to an overall better score.

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What is the intended stimulus for the Baby Got Back Squat workout

What part of your body is being challenged in the "Baby Got Back Squat"

The benchmark workout "Baby Got Back Squat" is intended to test and develop overall muscular endurance, explosive power, and metabolic conditioning. By combining gymnastic elements like Handstand Push-Ups with foundational strength movements such as Back Squats, athletes are pushed to maintain form under fatigue.

Each component is designed to target different muscle groups while also requiring cardiovascular engagement, particularly through the Assault Air Bike. The structure not only emphasizes strength but also improves aerobic capacity, making it essential for building resilience in high-intensity situations.

Ultimately, this workout serves to enhance functional fitness, challenging athletes to sustain effort and efficiency throughout a variety of movements over the 30-minute duration.

What is the World record for the Baby Got Back Squat workout

What is the fastest score for "Baby Got Back Squat"

The world record for the workout titled Baby Got Back Squat, performed in an AMRAP format, is yet to be officially recognized by CrossFit. However, anecdotal reports from the community suggest that elite athletes can achieve between 20 to 24 rounds, showcasing their extraordinary endurance and strength.

These impressive figures require a combination of high skill and conditioning, with some participants completing the workout in under an hour. The unique demands of handstand push-ups, box jumps, back squats, AbMat sit-ups, and calorie assault bike make this workout a true test of overall fitness.

Achieving scores at this level necessitates rigorous training and adept recovery strategies to sustain performance under fatigue.

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What kind of exercises are in the Baby Got Back Squat The benchmark workout?

  • sit-up

    Sit-ups are a classic core exercise where the athlete moves from a lying position to an upright seated position, engaging the abdominal muscles throughout. A common feature in sit-up workouts, this foundational movement builds endurance and strength in the front of the core.

    In this workout, sit-ups target the rectus abdominis and hip flexors, improving trunk flexion and midline control. They’re easy to scale, require minimal space, and can be performed for reps, speed, or volume—making them a versatile choice for conditioning and core development.

  • Back Squats

    The back squat is a foundational barbell lift where the load rests across the upper back while the athlete lowers into a deep squat. Central to any serious back squat workout, it develops maximal lower-body strength and total-body power.

    In this workout, back squats target the glutes, quads, hamstrings, and core. The barbell placement allows for heavier loading compared to other squat variations, making it essential for strength development, athletic performance, and overall muscle growth.

  • Box jump

    The box jump is a plyometric movement that builds explosive power, coordination, and lower body strength. It’s a key component in many high-intensity box jump workouts, often used to develop speed, agility, and stamina.

    In this workout, box jumps challenge your legs, core, and cardiovascular system, while also training quick reaction and balance. Whether performed at a moderate pace or in sprint intervals, the box jump is a powerful tool for improving athletic performance.

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