Boxed In - Crossfit Workout

4 Rounds for Time

12 Box jump overs
8 Handstand push-ups / Deficit HSPU
Double DB Step Overs – Intermediate: @2x15/22.5 | RX: @2x17.5/25
12 GHD sit-ups

The Workout description

Workout Overview

This 4-round sprint-style workout is built to challenge your explosiveness, balance, and midline under a tight 12-minute cap. With box jump overs, handstand push-ups (or deficit), double dumbbell step overs, and GHD sit-ups, every movement demands a different skill set. You’ll shift between fast-paced plyometrics, inverted pressing, weighted step coordination, and intense core work. The combination creates full-body fatigue that builds rapidly round after round.

Execution and Focus

Start with controlled aggression on the box jump overs—keep moving but avoid wasting energy with missteps. On the HSPU, choose a variation you can perform in no more than two sets per round. Deficit adds significant challenge and should only be used by athletes confident in their strict pressing capacity. The DB step overs require strong bracing and clear footwork—don’t rush, as tripping here can be costly. GHD sit-ups will feel deceptively easy early on but accumulate fast. Stay sharp and don’t overextend your lumbar arch.

Strategy and Finish

This is a burner with tight pacing margins. The goal is sub-3:00 rounds. Push the box and GHD segments, then steady out the HSPU and DB step overs to recover your breath. Grip and core will be tested throughout—if needed, break early and often on HSPU to avoid burnout. The last round is where it all counts—hold form and drive hard to the finish.

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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?

  • double dumbbell step over

    Double dumbbell step-overs are a unilateral lower-body movement where the athlete steps over a box or bench while holding dumbbells. Frequently included in double dumbbell step over workouts, this movement builds strength, coordination, and stability under load.

    In this workout, double dumbbell step-overs target the glutes, quads, and stabilizers while testing grip and posture. The elevated step and weighted carry demand control, making it an ideal movement for building functional strength and work capacity.

  • handstand push-up

    The handstand push-up is a high-skill bodyweight movement that builds shoulder strength, balance, and core control. Common in advanced handstand push-up workouts, it challenges your upper body like few other movements.

    In this workout, handstand push-ups develop pressing power and gymnastic control under fatigue. Whether performed strict or kipping, the handstand push-up is a true test of body awareness and upper body stamina.

  • box jump over

    The box jump over is a fast-paced plyometric movement that builds explosive power, agility, and cardiovascular endurance. Unlike a standard box jump, you jump onto and over the box, increasing intensity and coordination. It’s a go-to in many box jump over workouts for raising heart rate and testing athleticism.

    In this workout, box jump overs challenge your lower body drive, balance, and footwork — especially when performed under fatigue. Whether jumping laterally or facing the box, the box jump over keeps you moving with speed and precision.

  • ghd sit up

    The GHD sit-up (Glute-Ham Developer sit-up) is a high-range core movement that develops abdominal strength, hip flexor power, and midline control. Common in advanced GHD sit-up workouts, it extends beyond the typical sit-up range, demanding more from your entire trunk.

    In this workout, GHD sit-ups train explosive core strength, spinal control, and endurance, making them ideal for building gymnastic capacity and resilience. When used properly, the GHD sit-up is a powerful tool for high-level core development.

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