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Reverse DT - Crossfit Workout

5 Rounds For Time

12 Push Jerks – Intermediate: @35/50 kg RX: @40/60 kg

9 Hang Power Cleans

6 Deadlifts

Workout Overview

This for-time CrossFit workout takes the iconic DT and flips the order, offering a fresh challenge to your barbell cycling skills. With five rounds of push jerks, hang cleans, and deadlifts, Reverse DT builds muscular endurance from the top down. The descending pull demand flips the script—where DT saves the toughest for last, this one opens with it. Each movement tests control, coordination, and efficient breathing under load.

Execution and Focus

Start each round with push jerks. Use your legs to drive the bar overhead with minimal pressing, focusing on a strong lockout and fast turnover. Hang power cleans follow—keep the bar close and use the hips to catch cleanly. Finally, deadlifts round it out. They’ll feel heavier as grip and fatigue build, so stay tight and protect your posture. Transitions between movements are key—minimize downtime and aim to move with flow and intent.

Strategy and Finish

This isn’t just a barbell workout—it’s a pacing puzzle. Resist the urge to sprint the early rounds. Find a smooth tempo on the push jerks and cleans, and maintain consistent breathing. Your grip will fatigue fast—break sets before form slips. This push jerk workout, hang clean workout, Deadlift workout, and for time workout flips expectations and rewards discipline, cycling efficiency, and the ability to recover while under load.


Reverse DT - Crossfit Workout

5 Rounds For Time

12 Push Jerks – Intermediate: @35/50 kg RX: @40/60 kg

9 Hang Power Cleans

6 Deadlifts

The Workout description

Workout Overview

This for-time CrossFit workout takes the iconic DT and flips the order, offering a fresh challenge to your barbell cycling skills. With five rounds of push jerks, hang cleans, and deadlifts, Reverse DT builds muscular endurance from the top down. The descending pull demand flips the script—where DT saves the toughest for last, this one opens with it. Each movement tests control, coordination, and efficient breathing under load.

Execution and Focus

Start each round with push jerks. Use your legs to drive the bar overhead with minimal pressing, focusing on a strong lockout and fast turnover. Hang power cleans follow—keep the bar close and use the hips to catch cleanly. Finally, deadlifts round it out. They’ll feel heavier as grip and fatigue build, so stay tight and protect your posture. Transitions between movements are key—minimize downtime and aim to move with flow and intent.

Strategy and Finish

This isn’t just a barbell workout—it’s a pacing puzzle. Resist the urge to sprint the early rounds. Find a smooth tempo on the push jerks and cleans, and maintain consistent breathing. Your grip will fatigue fast—break sets before form slips. This push jerk workout, hang clean workout, Deadlift workout, and for time workout flips expectations and rewards discipline, cycling efficiency, and the ability to recover while under load.


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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.

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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?

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    Hang clean is a classic barbell movement that builds explosive power, coordination, and total-body strength. It’s a staple in many strength and CrossFit workouts thanks to its ability to develop pulling mechanics, midline stability, and hip extension.

    In this workout, hang cleans challenge your ability to move weight efficiently from the hang position while under fatigue. Whether cycling reps or grinding through heavy rounds, this movement reinforces strong posture and sharp bar path. It’s a benchmark for power output and weightlifting proficiency

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    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.

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