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Incredible Hulk - Crossfit Workout

AMRAP 20

5 Deadlifts – @52/75 lb
5 Hang Power Cleans
5 Front Squats
5 Push Press
5 Back Squats

Execution and Focus

The Incredible Hulk benchmark workout is an AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible) designed to challenge your strength and endurance over a 20-minute duration. Featuring a series of five movements, this workout examines your ability to perform under fatigue while maintaining form and speed. With 5 deadlifts, 5 hang power cleans, 5 front squats, 5 push presses, and 5 back squats, each repetition focuses on engaging multiple muscle groups, enhancing overall power output, and refining technique. The integration of these compound exercises offers a comprehensive test of fitness, especially appealing to intermediate and advanced athletes looking to showcase their capabilities.

Strategy and Finish

To optimize performance in the Incredible Hulk WOD, begin at a moderate pace for the first few rounds, ensuring you don't overexert yourself early on. Each round may take about 1-2 minutes, depending on your experience and conditioning levels. It's crucial to break up the push presses if fatigue sets in, especially later in the workout. Pay attention to grip management during the deadlifts and cleans; maintaining a strong grip will significantly reduce the risk of fatigue. As the clock winds down, aim to increase your effort in the final minutes to maximize your rounds, pushing to finish strong and potentially add those extra reps that can elevate your standing on the leaderboard.


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How do you perform the Incredible Hulk workout

Learn how to crush this benchmark workout

To perform the AMRAP 20 benchmark workout, begin by establishing a steady rhythm as you progress through the exercises. Start with 5 deadlifts, using a weight that challenges you but allows for proper form. Focus on your hip hinge, engaging your glutes and hamstrings.

Transition into 5 hang power cleans. Keep the barbell close to your body during the lift, utilizing your legs and core for power. Follow this with 5 front squats, ensuring your elbows are high and your chest is up to maintain an upright torso.

Next, complete 5 push presses, driving the bar overhead with an explosive leg push. Finally, finish with 5 back squats, ensuring depth and stability. Cycle through this sequence for 20 minutes, aiming for as many rounds as possible while maintaining good form.

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How do you scale the workout

The benchmark wod "Incredible Hulk" can be done by everyone

For the Incredible Hulk workout, adjust the deadlifts to a lighter weight, allowing for 10 unbroken reps. Consider using a barbell weight of around 40–60 lbs for beginners or 95 lbs for more experienced athletes. Scale the hang power cleans by reducing the load to 30–50 lbs or using a lighter kettlebell.

When performing front squats, opt for a manageable weight, around 30–50 lbs, to ensure proper form throughout. For the push press, use a lighter weight such as 20–30 lbs to maintain controlled repetitions.

Finally, for back squats, choose a moderate weight, around 40–60 lbs, or utilize a bodyweight squat to complete sets without compromising form. Adjust the total workout duration to 15–18 minutes if necessary.

How do you score the WOD

See if you beat your friends in the benchmark wod "Incredible Hulk"

To score your performance on the AMRAP 20 workout known as Incredible Hulk, you will keep track of the total number of complete rounds you finish, along with any extra repetitions you complete after your last full round.

For example, if you complete 6 full rounds of the circuit and then finish 3 deadlifts before the time runs out, your score would be 6 rounds plus 3 additional reps, totaling 6 + 3 = 63 reps.

Make sure to count each full set of 5 reps for each movement in the workout: deadlifts, hang power cleans, front squats, push press, and back squats.

Your final score should accurately reflect your effort and endurance throughout the 20 minutes.

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What are the tips and strategy to use

Here is how to gain an edge in the "Incredible Hulk"

Begin with a solid warm-up to prime your body for the movements. Focus on your form during each lift to prevent injuries and ensure efficient mechanics. Aim to maintain steady, controlled breathing throughout the workout to keep your heart rate in check.

Transition quickly between movements, yet don’t rush; find your rhythm to maintain consistency. If you find yourself fatigued, consider breaking the sets into smaller chunks to maintain intensity without sacrificing form.

Utilize leg drive during the push press to conserve upper body strength for later rounds. Keep a strong mental focus, visualizing each completed movement, and remind yourself of your goals to stay motivated as fatigue sets in.

What is a good score for the Incredible Hulk workout

Check out how you did in the "Incredible Hulk"

For the Incredible Hulk workout, which is an AMRAP for 20 minutes, a good score can vary based on your fitness level.

Intermediate: 9–11 rounds. Advanced: 13–15 rounds. Elite: 17+ rounds. Each round consists of 5 Deadlifts, 5 Hang Power Cleans, 5 Front Squats, 5 Push Press, and 5 Back Squats.

A score of over 300 total repetitions demonstrates excellent pacing and muscular endurance, indicating a strong performance across all movements involved in this workout.

Keep in mind that achieving higher rounds requires a balance of speed, strength, and technique to maintain intensity throughout the 20 minutes.

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What is the intended stimulus for the Incredible Hulk workout

What part of your body is being challenged in the "Incredible Hulk"

The Incredible Hulk workout is intended to develop overall strength and muscular endurance through a combination of compound movements. The structure encourages athletes to engage multiple muscle groups, enhancing coordination and stability under fatigue.

This AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible) format emphasizes pacing and strategic transitions between lifts, fostering a strong cardiovascular response while maintaining power output. The focus on completing high-repetition sets of each movement challenges not only strength but also mental resilience as athletes work through physical discomfort.

Ultimately, the goal is to cultivate a relentless effort over the 20 minutes, pushing limits, refining technique, and promoting growth in functional fitness capabilities.

What is the World record for the Incredible Hulk workout

What is the fastest score for "Incredible Hulk"

The world record for the AMRAP workout titled Incredible Hulk has seen unofficial top scores reaching impressive heights. For elite male athletes, reports suggest achieving anywhere from 20 to 22 rounds, while elite female athletes have been noted to complete between 17 to 19 rounds.

These scores are indicative of exceptional endurance and strength, requiring each round to be completed in under one minute for optimal performance under fatigue. Athletes often prioritize technique and pacing to replicate such an elite level of competition.

The Incredible Hulk workout challenges both cardiovascular and muscular endurance, making it a notable benchmark in the CrossFit community. These impressive round totals highlight the dedication and training of elite athletes in this grueling regimen.

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What kind of exercises are in the Incredible Hulk The benchmark workout?

  • push press

    The push press is a powerful overhead movement where the athlete uses a dip-drive of the legs to assist in pressing a weight overhead. A mainstay in push press workouts, it blends lower-body drive with upper-body pressing strength.

    In this workout, push presses build shoulder endurance, triceps power, and explosive leg extension. The movement teaches efficient energy transfer and is ideal for conditioning, barbell cycling, or building overhead capacity in strength blocks.

  • 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.

  • Deadlift

    The deadlift is one of the most effective strength movements in any fitness program. It targets the posterior chain — including your glutes, hamstrings, back, and core — making it a cornerstone of any deadlift workout.

    In this workout, deadlifts develop raw strength, posture, and pulling power. Whether you're lifting light for speed or going heavy for strength, the deadlift builds a solid foundation for both performance and injury prevention.

  • hang power clean

    The hang power clean is a dynamic barbell movement that builds explosive power, coordination, and full-body strength. A staple in many hang power clean workouts, it focuses on lifting the bar from the “hang” position (above the knees) to the shoulders — without a full squat.

    In this workout, hang power cleans challenge your hip drive, grip, and timing, making them ideal for both strength work and high-intensity conditioning. Whether you're cycling reps or going heavy, the hang power clean develops efficient movement and athletic explosiveness.

  • front squat

    The front squat is a fundamental strength movement that targets the quads, glutes, core, and upper back. Known for its upright posture and barbell position on the shoulders, it’s a key lift in Olympic lifting and a staple in any front squat workout.

    In this workout, front squats build leg strength, mobility, and posture, while reinforcing a strong core under load. Whether used for volume, tempo, or heavy singles, the front squat is essential for developing power and movement efficiency.

  • jerk

    The jerk is a powerful Olympic lifting movement that drives a barbell from shoulder to overhead with explosive force. Central to advanced jerk workouts, it typically follows a clean and is executed by dipping and driving the bar overhead—either with a split stance or power stance.

    In this workout, the jerk builds overhead strength, power, and coordination while demanding precision and speed. It trains the legs, core, and shoulders simultaneously, making it an essential movement for athletes looking to improve explosive strength and total-body stability under load.

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