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IOQ 19.3 - Crossfit Workout

AMRAP 20 (3 rounds every 4 minutes)

12 Deadlifts – @95/65 lb (43/29 kg)
9 Hang Power Cleans
6 Shoulder-to-Overheads
Weight increases each round up to 205/145 lb (93/66 kg)

Execution and Focus

The benchmark workout IOQ 19.3 is designed around an AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible) format for 20 minutes, structured to test your capacity and endurance with a series of functional movements. This workout consists of three rounds, each taking place every 4 minutes, ensuring that athletes have a solid rhythm while pushing their limits. The sequence includes 12 Deadlifts, 9 Hang Power Cleans, and 6 Shoulder-to-Overheads, with the weight increasing each round. Such a structure emphasizes strength, coordination, and stamina, making it a versatile challenge for athletes of various skill levels, especially during Memorial Tribute & Holiday Workouts.

Strategy and Finish

To maximize your performance in IOQ 19.3, begin with a steady, manageable pace in the first few rounds, aiming to stay within a 1–2 minute completion range for each set. As you progress, focus on achieving unbroken sets for your deadlifts and hang power cleans initially, adjusting your rest periods as needed. Maintain a strong grip during the Shoulder-to-Overheads, remembering to stabilize your core for optimal execution. Since the workout features escalating weights, plan your lifts strategically, ensuring you conserve energy for the final push. In the last minutes, dig deep to complete as many rounds as possible, as even a slight increase in performance can impact your standings on the leaderboard, particularly during the Memorial Tribute & Holiday Workouts.


The "IOQ 19.3" - Crossfit Memorial, Tribute & Holiday Workout

the WOD

AMRAP 20 (3 rounds every 4 minutes)

12 Deadlifts – @95/65 lb (43/29 kg)
9 Hang Power Cleans
6 Shoulder-to-Overheads
Weight increases each round up to 205/145 lb (93/66 kg)

how to plan the "IOQ 19.3" workout?

Execution and Focus

The benchmark workout IOQ 19.3 is designed around an AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible) format for 20 minutes, structured to test your capacity and endurance with a series of functional movements. This workout consists of three rounds, each taking place every 4 minutes, ensuring that athletes have a solid rhythm while pushing their limits. The sequence includes 12 Deadlifts, 9 Hang Power Cleans, and 6 Shoulder-to-Overheads, with the weight increasing each round. Such a structure emphasizes strength, coordination, and stamina, making it a versatile challenge for athletes of various skill levels, especially during Memorial Tribute & Holiday Workouts.

Strategy and Finish

To maximize your performance in IOQ 19.3, begin with a steady, manageable pace in the first few rounds, aiming to stay within a 1–2 minute completion range for each set. As you progress, focus on achieving unbroken sets for your deadlifts and hang power cleans initially, adjusting your rest periods as needed. Maintain a strong grip during the Shoulder-to-Overheads, remembering to stabilize your core for optimal execution. Since the workout features escalating weights, plan your lifts strategically, ensuring you conserve energy for the final push. In the last minutes, dig deep to complete as many rounds as possible, as even a slight increase in performance can impact your standings on the leaderboard, particularly during the Memorial Tribute & Holiday Workouts.


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How do you perform the IOQ 19.3 workout

Learn how to crush this workout

To perform the workout IOQ 19.3, set up for an AMRAP of 20 minutes with three rounds every 4 minutes. Start with 12 deadlifts using a barbell, ensuring you maintain a flat back and engage your core throughout the lift. Transition smoothly into 9 hang power cleans, pulling the barbell from just above the knees, and your elbows should come high to receive the bar on your shoulders.

Follow up with 6 shoulder-to-overheads, using a push press or jerk technique to drive the barbell overhead efficiently. Be aware that the weight increases with each round, so listen to your body and adjust accordingly. Maintain a steady pace and minimize rest to maximize the number of rounds completed in the allotted time.

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How do you scale the workout

The wod "IOQ 19.3" can be done by everyone

For the AMRAP 20 workout, consider lowering the deadlift weight to something manageable that allows for 12 unbroken reps, potentially around 50-70% of your one-rep max. Adjust the hang power cleans to a lighter weight, such as 30-40% of your max, to facilitate proper form and endurance.

For the shoulder-to-overheads, use a weight that allows for 6 smooth repetitions. If needed, substitute the movement with a push press or reduce the range of motion to avoid fatigue.

In case of difficulty, scale the workout to 2 rounds every 4 minutes or reduce the number of reps to 8 for each movement to ensure you maintain intensity while still completing the workout.

How do you score the WOD

See if you beat your friends in the wod "IOQ 19.3"

To score the workout AMRAP 20 (3 rounds every 4 minutes), you need to count the number of full rounds completed within the 20-minute timeframe. Each round consists of 12 Deadlifts, 9 Hang Power Cleans, and 6 Shoulder-to-Overheads.

As the workout progresses, the weight will increase after each round, which adds a challenge. Keep track of the time carefully, as you have 4 minutes to complete each round. Complete as many rounds as possible within the total time.

Your score is determined by adding the total number of full rounds completed to any additional repetitions done after your last full round. For instance, if you finish 5 rounds and do 3 Deadlifts in the last 4-minute segment, your final score would be 5 rounds + 3 reps, totaling 33 reps.

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What are the tips and strategy to use

Here is how to gain an edge in the "IOQ 19.3"

Begin with a manageable weight for the deadlifts to maintain good form throughout the workout. Focus on efficient transitions between movements to maximize your output.

When approaching the hang power cleans, aim for a steady rhythm to prevent fatigue. If you feel your grip weakening, consider using a hook grip to maintain control.

During the shoulder-to-overheads, utilize leg drive to assist with the lift, enabling you to save energy for the entire workout. Plan your breaks strategically, ensuring minimal downtime while allowing recovery for your shoulders and grip.

Lastly, maintain an even pace across all three rounds, adjusting your weight as necessary to stay within the time constraints while maximizing reps.

What is a good score for the IOQ 19.3 workout

Check out how you did in the "IOQ 19.3"

A good score for IOQ 19.3, an AMRAP workout, varies based on skill level and overall fitness. For intermediate athletes, completing 9 to 11 rounds is considered a solid performance. Advanced athletes should aim for 13 to 15 rounds to demonstrate proficiency and endurance.

Elite athletes, showcasing exceptional strength and stamina, can target 17 rounds or more. Achieving over 300 total reps during this workout reflects excellent pacing, muscular endurance, and the ability to handle the increasing weight throughout the rounds.

As with any workout, individual performance may vary based on several factors, so it’s important to focus on personal improvement and technique alongside the score.

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What is the intended stimulus for the IOQ 19.3 workout

What part of your body is being challenged in the "IOQ 19.3"

The benchmark workout known as IOQ 19.3 is designed to test and enhance an athlete's muscular endurance, power output, and overall work capacity. By incorporating a sequence of deadlifts, hang power cleans, and shoulder-to-overheads, it effectively challenges multiple muscle groups while promoting coordination and technique under fatigue.

This AMRAP format, with increasing weights every round, demands a strategic approach to pacing and transition. Athletes will experience a blend of strength and cardiovascular conditioning as they aim to complete as many rounds as possible within the time constraints.

Ultimately, IOQ 19.3 encourages athletes to develop their ability to perform high-intensity, compound movements with precision, all while battling against fatigue and self-limiting thoughts.

What is the World record for the IOQ 19.3 workout

What is the fastest score for "IOQ 19.3"

The world record for the workout titled IOQ 19.3 is a topic of interest among CrossFit enthusiasts. The workout features an AMRAP format for 20 minutes, consisting of three rounds every four minutes with increasing weights.

According to unofficial reports within the CrossFit community, elite male athletes can achieve scores ranging from 20 to 22 rounds, while elite female athletes often report scores between 17 and 19 rounds. These impressive results require not only exceptional strength but also a high level of endurance and pacing.

Top competitors train rigorously, focusing on maximizing their efficiency with each movement to attain these challenging scores. The workout demands both physical and mental fortitude, making it a true test of skill.

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Who are we honoring with the Workout "IOQ 19.3"

Why are we doing the "IOQ 19.3" workout?

The workout IOQ 19.3 is designed to honor the memory of a dedicated athlete who exemplified strength, perseverance, and community spirit. This individual was known for pushing limits and inspiring others in their fitness journeys.

By participating in this workout, athletes pay tribute to their resilience and the impact they had on those around them. The AMRAP format encourages everyone to push for personal bests while reflecting on the values this honored individual represented.

Ultimately, IOQ 19.3 promotes camaraderie and motivates participants to strive for excellence, embodying the spirit of the person it is dedicated to.

What kind of exercises are in the IOQ 19.3 The workout?

  • 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.

  • shoulder to overhead

    The shoulder to overhead movement trains your ability to drive a load from the shoulders to a locked-out position overhead using one of several techniques — strict press, push press, push jerk, or split jerk. It's a staple in any shoulder to overhead workout for building upper body strength, power, and stability.

    In this workout, shoulder to overhead challenges your shoulders, triceps, and core, especially under fatigue. It’s a versatile movement that allows athletes to choose the most efficient technique to move weight overhead — depending on the load and intensity.

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