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Ladder of the Rig - Crossfit Workout

For Time – 5 Rounds

15/20 Cal Bike erg
7 Ground to overhead Intermediate: @35/50 RX: @40/60
21/15/9/6/3 Toes to bar / Pull ups / Chest to Bar / Bar Muscle Up / Pull overs
7 Bar facing burpees

TC: 19

Workout Overview

This five-round for-time workout is built like a climbing ladder of gymnastic complexity. Each round introduces a new bar skill, progressing from basic to advanced. Paired with conditioning from bike erg, barbell lifting, and bar-facing burpees, it's a gritty grind that requires pacing, proficiency, and mental discipline.

Execution and Focus

Each round starts with 15/20 cals on the bike erg—push but stay aerobic. The ground to overheads should be clean and efficient. Choose power snatch or clean & jerk, but be decisive. Then comes the rig: round 1 starts with toes to bar, then pull-ups, then chest to bar, bar muscle-ups, and finally pull-overs in round 5. Finish every round with bar-facing burpees—stay low, snap fast.

Strategy and Finish

Don’t overcook the bike early. Be deliberate and confident with your barbell—7 reps should be quick but crisp. Manage reps and rest on the rig. If you're weaker at later movements (e.g. bar MUs or pullovers), bank time in earlier rounds. Stay consistent on the burpees and know when to hit the gas. Round 5 will test your will and coordination. Keep transitions tight and fight through to beat the 19-minute cap.


Ladder of the Rig - Crossfit Workout

For Time – 5 Rounds

15/20 Cal Bike erg
7 Ground to overhead Intermediate: @35/50 RX: @40/60
21/15/9/6/3 Toes to bar / Pull ups / Chest to Bar / Bar Muscle Up / Pull overs
7 Bar facing burpees

TC: 19

The Workout description

Workout Overview

This five-round for-time workout is built like a climbing ladder of gymnastic complexity. Each round introduces a new bar skill, progressing from basic to advanced. Paired with conditioning from bike erg, barbell lifting, and bar-facing burpees, it's a gritty grind that requires pacing, proficiency, and mental discipline.

Execution and Focus

Each round starts with 15/20 cals on the bike erg—push but stay aerobic. The ground to overheads should be clean and efficient. Choose power snatch or clean & jerk, but be decisive. Then comes the rig: round 1 starts with toes to bar, then pull-ups, then chest to bar, bar muscle-ups, and finally pull-overs in round 5. Finish every round with bar-facing burpees—stay low, snap fast.

Strategy and Finish

Don’t overcook the bike early. Be deliberate and confident with your barbell—7 reps should be quick but crisp. Manage reps and rest on the rig. If you're weaker at later movements (e.g. bar MUs or pullovers), bank time in earlier rounds. Stay consistent on the burpees and know when to hit the gas. Round 5 will test your will and coordination. Keep transitions tight and fight through to beat the 19-minute cap.


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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

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  • 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.

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    In this workout, pull-ups challenge your grip, coordination, and endurance — especially under fatigue. Whether strict, kipping, or butterfly, the pull-up remains one of the most effective and scalable exercises in CrossFit.

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