Max Effort Mode - Crossfit Workout

1 min on / 1 min off until 60 deadlift is completed

Cal ski - 6/10 / Intermediate: 8/12 / RX: 10/14 
Max reps deadlift the rest of the minute
Deadlift - @35/50 Intermediate: @45/60 RX: @60/80

TC: 13

Rest 3 min

1 min on / 1 min off until 100 Air squats is completed

Cal bike - @8/12 / Intermediate: 10/14 / RX: 12/16
Max reps Air squats the rest of the minute

TC: 13

workout description

“1:1 Intervals – Ski, Squat & Grind”
Part 1 – Until 60 Deadlifts Completed (1 min on / 1 min off):
Start each minute with:
6/10 Cal Ski
Intermediate: 8/12
RX: 10/14

Then, max reps Deadlift
@35/50 kg
Intermediate: @45/60 kg
RX: @60/80 kg

Continue until you reach 60 total deadlift reps
Time Cap: 13 minutes
Rest 3 minutes

Part 2 – Until 100 Air Squats Completed (1 min on / 1 min off):
Start each minute with:
8/12 Cal Bike
Intermediate: 10/14
RX: 12/16

Then, max reps Air Squats for the rest of the minute
Continue until you reach 100 total air squat reps
Time Cap: 13 minutes

This workout demands smart pacing and aerobic control. The 1:1 format gives you structured rest but asks for intensity in each working minute. The opening ski and bike work set the tone, while the max-rep lifts and squats test stamina and strategy under time pressure.

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What is an "on-off" workout?

An on-off workout is a time-based training format where you alternate between work periods and rest periods — for example, 1 minute on, 1 minute off. In an on-off CrossFit workout, your goal is to perform as many reps as possible during the "on" phase, then recover during the "off" phase before the next interval begins.

This format helps you push hard during the work period, knowing you have built-in rest. It's especially useful for building intensity, power output, and recovery efficiency.

Why Try an On-Off CrossFit Workout?

  • Encourages maximum effort during work intervals

  • Helps improve work-to-rest ratio awareness and recovery speed

  • Perfect for training sprints, weightlifting, or gymnastics under fatigue

  • Easily adaptable to all fitness levels and time domains

Whether you're doing 30 seconds on / 30 seconds off or longer 2–3 minute intervals, an on-off workout is a powerful way to train smart and hard — one round at a time. Ideal for interval-based CrossFit workouts, EMOM-style sprints, and team formats.

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    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.

  • Ski Erg

    The SkiErg is a low-impact, high-intensity cardio machine that simulates double-pole skiing. It’s a favorite in many SkiErg workouts for building aerobic capacity, upper body endurance, and total-body coordination.

    In this workout, the SkiErg targets your lats, core, triceps, and legs, offering a unique way to train both power and pacing. Whether you're sprinting for calories or grinding out meters, the SkiErg delivers a serious conditioning challenge without stressing the joints.

  • air squat

    The air squat is a fundamental bodyweight movement that builds lower body strength, mobility, and endurance. As a key component of many air squat workouts, it targets the quads, glutes, hamstrings, and core—all without equipment.

    In this workout, air squats help develop proper squat mechanics, balance, and muscular stamina, making them perfect for warm-ups, high-rep conditioning, or scaling strength-based movements.

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