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Bad Ass Angel - Crossfit Workout

For Time: 1

"Fly High 22"

22 calorie Row, 22 Power Cleans - @43/29 kg, 22 Wall Ball Shots - @9/6 kg, 22 Toes-to-Bars

9 minutes Rest

"Amanda":

9-7-5 Reps of Ring Muscle-Ups, Squat Snatches - @61/43 kg

Execution and Focus

The "Bad Ass Angel" workout is a unique benchmark designed to challenge your strength and endurance through a mix of high-intensity movements. The "Fly High 22" segment includes 22 calorie row, 22 power cleans, 22 wall ball shots, and 22 toes-to-bars, which test cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance. Follow this with a 9-minute rest before diving into "Amanda," featuring 9-7-5 reps of ring muscle-ups and squat snatches, emphasizing upper body strength and explosive power. This combination creates a demanding yet balanced workout, perfect for athletes looking to push their limits.

Strategy and Finish

To maximize performance in the "Bad Ass Angel" workout, begin with a moderate intensity on the row, aiming to complete it efficiently without burning out. Transition smoothly into the power cleans, focusing on form to avoid fatigue. Maintain a steady rhythm for the wall ball shots, ensuring each rep counts. As you approach the toes-to-bars, utilize a strong kick to minimize resistance. After the rest, for "Amanda," aim for unbroken sets on the ring muscle-ups if possible; otherwise, break them into smaller sets. For squat snatches, prioritize technique over speed to ensure safe lifting. This strategic approach will help optimize your performance during these memorial tribute workouts, making a meaningful contribution to the Bad Ass Angel spirit.


The "Bad Ass Angel" - Crossfit Memorial, Tribute & Holiday Workout

the WOD

For Time: 1

"Fly High 22"

22 calorie Row, 22 Power Cleans - @43/29 kg, 22 Wall Ball Shots - @9/6 kg, 22 Toes-to-Bars

9 minutes Rest

"Amanda":

9-7-5 Reps of Ring Muscle-Ups, Squat Snatches - @61/43 kg

how to plan the "Bad Ass Angel" workout?

Execution and Focus

The "Bad Ass Angel" workout is a unique benchmark designed to challenge your strength and endurance through a mix of high-intensity movements. The "Fly High 22" segment includes 22 calorie row, 22 power cleans, 22 wall ball shots, and 22 toes-to-bars, which test cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance. Follow this with a 9-minute rest before diving into "Amanda," featuring 9-7-5 reps of ring muscle-ups and squat snatches, emphasizing upper body strength and explosive power. This combination creates a demanding yet balanced workout, perfect for athletes looking to push their limits.

Strategy and Finish

To maximize performance in the "Bad Ass Angel" workout, begin with a moderate intensity on the row, aiming to complete it efficiently without burning out. Transition smoothly into the power cleans, focusing on form to avoid fatigue. Maintain a steady rhythm for the wall ball shots, ensuring each rep counts. As you approach the toes-to-bars, utilize a strong kick to minimize resistance. After the rest, for "Amanda," aim for unbroken sets on the ring muscle-ups if possible; otherwise, break them into smaller sets. For squat snatches, prioritize technique over speed to ensure safe lifting. This strategic approach will help optimize your performance during these memorial tribute workouts, making a meaningful contribution to the Bad Ass Angel spirit.


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How do you perform the Bad Ass Angel workout

Learn how to crush this workout

Start with "Fly High 22." Begin by rowing for 22 calories, pushing hard to maintain a strong rhythm. Transition to 22 power cleans, ensuring your grip is firm and your form is solid throughout each lift.

Next, perform 22 wall ball shots, aiming for a target at least 10 feet high for men and 9 feet for women. Keep your core tight and your shoulders engaged during each throw. Then, tackle 22 toes-to-bars, focusing on control and keeping your legs straight for maximum engagement.

After completing "Fly High 22," take a 9-minute rest to recover fully before moving on to "Amanda." For this, complete 9 ring muscle-ups, followed by 9 squat snatches. Repeat for 7 and 5 reps, maintaining proper form throughout the workout.

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How do you scale the workout

The wod "Bad Ass Angel" can be done by everyone

To scale the "Fly High 22" workout, reduce the calorie row to 15-20 calories for beginners. Adjust the power cleans to a lighter weight, such as 65-95 lbs, allowing for proper form and control. For wall ball shots, aim for a lighter ball, around 14-20 lbs, or lower the target height to accommodate your level. Consider scaling Toes-to-Bars to Knees-to-Elbows or hanging knee raises if needed.

If the rest period feels excessive, shorten it to 6 minutes to keep the intensity up while allowing recovery. For "Amanda," modify the ring muscle-ups by performing jumping muscle-ups or transition to pull-ups for a more manageable approach, while keeping squat snatches at 65-95 lbs for safety and efficiency.

How do you score the WOD

See if you beat your friends in the wod "Bad Ass Angel"

Your score for the "Fly High 22" workout is calculated by adding the total number of repetitions completed within the 22-minute time cap. You must complete all four movements: the 22 calorie row, 22 power cleans, 22 wall ball shots, and 22 toes-to-bars. Your score will represent the total number of repetitions finished across all movements.

If you finish all 22 calories rowed and successfully complete 22 power cleans, 22 wall ball shots, and 22 toes-to-bars, your total score will be 88 reps.

In addition, if you complete the workout with some remaining time after finishing the last movement, any unfinished reps from the final round will not be counted, and your score will remain based on full reps completed within the time limit.

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What are the tips and strategy to use

Here is how to gain an edge in the "Bad Ass Angel"

For the benchmark workout "Fly High 22," begin with a moderate pacing on the calorie row to establish a rhythm. Maintain steady breathing to enhance endurance throughout the whole workout. When moving to the power cleans, focus on form over speed to avoid early fatigue and ensure safety.

Transition quickly but efficiently to wall ball shots, using your legs to generate momentum. Control each rep to maintain pace. For toes-to-bars, minimize swinging to conserve energy and maximize efficiency in your movements.

After completing the workout, take full advantage of the 9-minute rest. Use this time to hydrate and engage in light stretching, preparing your body for the rigors of "Amanda" with ring muscle-ups and squat snatches.

What is a good score for the Bad Ass Angel workout

Check out how you did in the "Bad Ass Angel"

A good score for the Bad Ass Angel workout primarily depends on your skill level and fitness. For the "Fly High 22," completing the workout in under 12 minutes is considered solid for intermediate athletes, while advanced athletes should aim for a time of 8-10 minutes. Elite athletes might finish in under 8 minutes.

For "Amanda," a strong score would be completing the 9-7-5 reps in 5-7 minutes for intermediate athletes, 4-5 minutes for advanced athletes, and under 4 minutes for elite athletes.

Overall, finishing the complete workout in under 20 minutes is a benchmark for a good overall score, showcasing effective pacing and muscular endurance. Achieving these times reflects strong overall fitness.

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What is the intended stimulus for the Bad Ass Angel workout

What part of your body is being challenged in the "Bad Ass Angel"

The "Fly High 22" benchmark workout is intended to stimulate a blend of cardiovascular endurance and strength while challenging overall athleticism. This workout is structured to push athletes through a series of demanding movements, emphasizing both power output and muscular endurance.

Completing 22 calories on the rower requires a strong aerobic foundation, while the subsequent power cleans and wall ball shots test explosive strength and coordination. The inclusion of toes-to-bars enhances core stability and grip strength, critical components for overall fitness.

With a brief 9 minutes of rest before moving into "Amanda," the athlete faces a demanding couplet of ring muscle-ups and squat snatches, further challenging their upper body strength and technique under fatigue. This combination aims to develop resilience and functional fitness for high-performance athletes.

What is the World record for the Bad Ass Angel workout

What is the fastest score for "Bad Ass Angel"

The world record for the workout titled "Bad Ass Angel" has been informally reported within the CrossFit community, with elite male athletes completing it in approximately 8 minutes and 30 seconds, while elite females have achieved times around 9 minutes and 30 seconds.

These scores reflect exceptional fitness levels and require not only strength but also endurance and skill across various movements such as rowing, power cleans, wall ball shots, and toes-to-bars.

To achieve such remarkable times, participants need to maintain blistering pacing throughout the workout, effectively managing their energy and technique to minimize rest during transitions between exercises.

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Who are we honoring with the Workout "Bad Ass Angel"

Why are we doing the "Bad Ass Angel" workout?

The "Bad Ass Angel" workout is honoring Amanda Schaefer, a beloved member of the fitness community who tragically lost her life. Known for her determination and passion for fitness, Amanda inspired many with her strength and dedication. This workout celebrates her spirit and encourages participants to push their limits in her memory.

The choice of exercises, such as rowing and power cleans, reflects Amanda's commitment to functional fitness, while the rest period symbolizes the resilience she showed in challenging times.

Through this workout, athletes come together to remember Amanda's legacy and exemplify the strength she embodied.

What kind of exercises are in the Bad Ass Angel The workout?

  • Ring Muscle-Ups

    The ring muscle-up is a high-skill gymnastic movement that combines a pull-up and a dip into one explosive, fluid transition from below to above the rings. A key feature in ring muscle up workouts, it’s a benchmark of upper-body strength, technique, and control.

    In this workout, ring muscle-ups build pulling power, pressing strength, and total-body coordination. The movement develops timing, grip, and midline tension while testing athleticism and grit. It’s an elite gymnastic skill and a rewarding challenge for any functional fitness athlete.

  • wall ball

    The wall ball is a classic CrossFit movement that combines a front squat and an explosive throw, targeting your legs, shoulders, and lungs in one fluid motion. It’s a staple in any high-intensity wall ball workout, known for quickly elevating your heart rate.

    In this workout, wall balls build endurance, coordination, and full-body power. Whether you're using a 10 or 20 lb ball, this simple movement delivers serious results — especially when the reps start adding up.

  • T2B

    Toes to bar is a powerful gymnastics movement that targets your core, grip, lats, and hip flexors, making it a key element in many high-intensity toes to bar workouts.

    In this workout, toes to bar challenge your core strength, rhythm, and coordination while under fatigue. Whether you're kipping or going strict, it’s an essential skill for improving gymnastics capacity and midline control in CrossFit.

  • power clean

    The power clean is a fast, explosive lift that develops full-body strength, speed, and coordination. A staple in Olympic lifting and functional fitness, it’s central to many high-intensity power clean workouts.

    In this workout, power cleans train your hip extension, pulling power, and barbell control, making them ideal for improving athletic performance and barbell cycling. Whether done heavy or for reps, the power clean is key for building functional power and explosiveness.

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