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Power Pull Ladder - Crossfit Workout

20 Rounds

4 Pull ups / Chest to bar
4 Double DB Hang power cleans Intermediate: @2x15/22,5 | RX: @2x17,5/25
16 Double unders

Workout Overview

"Power Pull Ladder" is a high-volume 20-round test blending gymnastics, barbell strength, and jump rope skill. Each round demands efficient pull ups or chest to bar, paired with double dumbbell hang power cleans and a steady set of double unders.

Execution and Focus

Pull ups or chest to bar should be managed with controlled sets to avoid burnout. Double DB hang power cleans require smooth cycling with proper grip and bar path. Double unders are a test of rhythm and conditioning—stay relaxed to maintain consistency across all rounds.

Strategy and Finish

Maintain steady pacing, break up pull ups early if needed, and focus on unbroken dumbbell sets when possible. Use double unders to recover your breathing and stay loose. The 21-minute cap demands efficient movement and smooth transitions for a strong finish.


Power Pull Ladder - Crossfit Workout

20 Rounds

4 Pull ups / Chest to bar
4 Double DB Hang power cleans Intermediate: @2x15/22,5 | RX: @2x17,5/25
16 Double unders

The Workout description

Workout Overview

"Power Pull Ladder" is a high-volume 20-round test blending gymnastics, barbell strength, and jump rope skill. Each round demands efficient pull ups or chest to bar, paired with double dumbbell hang power cleans and a steady set of double unders.

Execution and Focus

Pull ups or chest to bar should be managed with controlled sets to avoid burnout. Double DB hang power cleans require smooth cycling with proper grip and bar path. Double unders are a test of rhythm and conditioning—stay relaxed to maintain consistency across all rounds.

Strategy and Finish

Maintain steady pacing, break up pull ups early if needed, and focus on unbroken dumbbell sets when possible. Use double unders to recover your breathing and stay loose. The 21-minute cap demands efficient movement and smooth transitions for a strong 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 hang power clean

    The double dumbbell hang power clean is a dynamic lift where two dumbbells are pulled from the hang position (above the knees) and caught in a partial squat. Frequently programmed in double dumbbell hang power clean workouts, this movement emphasizes explosive hip drive and fast turnover under independent loads.

    In this workout, double dumbbell hang power cleans target the glutes, hamstrings, shoulders, and core. The hang start heightens the demand on timing and control, while the power catch allows for quicker cycling in high-intensity formats. It’s a versatile tool for strength and conditioning alike.

  • Double under

    The double under is a jump rope skill where the rope passes under your feet twice per jump, building coordination, speed, and cardiovascular endurance. It’s a popular movement in high-intensity double under workouts, often used to spike heart rate and improve timing under fatigue.

    In this workout, double unders challenge your footwork, rhythm, and breathing, making them a key tool for improving overall conditioning. Whether you're linking sets or working on consistency, double unders are a fast-paced way to level up your engine.

  • Pull up

    The pull-up is a foundational bodyweight movement that builds upper body strength, focusing on your back, shoulders, arms, and core. A staple in almost every pull-up workout, it's key for developing gymnastics capacity and functional pulling power.

    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.

  • chest to bar

    The chest-to-bar pull-up is a high-skill gymnastics movement that takes traditional pull-ups further by requiring the chest to make contact with the bar. Common in competitive CrossFit and advanced chest to bar workouts, it builds upper body strength, pulling power, and grip endurance.

    In this workout, chest-to-bar pull-ups challenge your lats, arms, core, and coordination—especially under high reps or in combination with other movements. Whether performed strict, kipping, or butterfly, chest-to-bar is a true test of bodyweight control and stamina.

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