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Snatch Stack Sprint - Crossfit Workout

For time – 21-15-9

Double DB snatch Intermediate: @2x12,5/20 RX: @2x15/22,5
Cal Assault bike
Double DB front squat
Push ups

TC: 17

Workout Overview

This 21-15-9 sprint mixes dumbbell weightlifting with pressing volume and assault bike intensity. It’s a descending ladder that pushes you to cycle reps quickly while managing grip, legs, and lungs. The result is a full-body burner designed to leave you gassed by the final push-up.

Execution and Focus

Start with the DB snatches—keep your back flat and use hips to drive the weight. Maintain control through the overhead lockout. The bike is your pace driver—push hard, but save gas for the squats. The front squats should be unbroken early, but feel free to break 11-10 or 8-7 to preserve legs. Push-ups are your finisher—keep form tight and avoid burnout in round 1. Breathe through transitions and stay steady on pace.

Strategy and Finish

Plan to break reps early and keep rest short. The workout rewards consistency, not one unbroken round followed by burnout. Use the bike to reset your breathing but stay moving. In round 9, aim for unbroken effort if you’ve paced it right. This one hits all the classic pain points—legs, lungs, and shoulders. Time cap is tight, so move with urgency and precision.


Snatch Stack Sprint - Crossfit Workout

For time – 21-15-9

Double DB snatch Intermediate: @2x12,5/20 RX: @2x15/22,5
Cal Assault bike
Double DB front squat
Push ups

TC: 17

The Workout description

Workout Overview

This 21-15-9 sprint mixes dumbbell weightlifting with pressing volume and assault bike intensity. It’s a descending ladder that pushes you to cycle reps quickly while managing grip, legs, and lungs. The result is a full-body burner designed to leave you gassed by the final push-up.

Execution and Focus

Start with the DB snatches—keep your back flat and use hips to drive the weight. Maintain control through the overhead lockout. The bike is your pace driver—push hard, but save gas for the squats. The front squats should be unbroken early, but feel free to break 11-10 or 8-7 to preserve legs. Push-ups are your finisher—keep form tight and avoid burnout in round 1. Breathe through transitions and stay steady on pace.

Strategy and Finish

Plan to break reps early and keep rest short. The workout rewards consistency, not one unbroken round followed by burnout. Use the bike to reset your breathing but stay moving. In round 9, aim for unbroken effort if you’ve paced it right. This one hits all the classic pain points—legs, lungs, and shoulders. Time cap is tight, so move with urgency and precision.


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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 front squat

    The double dumbbell front squat is a compound lower-body lift where two dumbbells are held in a front rack position throughout the squat. A key component in double dumbbell front squat workouts, this variation demands midline control and upright posture.

    In this workout, double dumbbell front squats strengthen the quads, glutes, and core while also testing shoulder stability and coordination. The independent loading adds an extra challenge, making it a functional and efficient choice for strength development in minimal space

  • Assault Bike

    The Assault Bike is a fan-powered machine that delivers one of the most effective full-body conditioning challenges in fitness. Common in high-intensity assault bike workouts, it trains your legs, arms, and lungs all at once — and responds directly to how hard you push.

    In this workout, the Assault Bike is used to build power, stamina, and mental toughness. Whether you're sprinting for calories or holding a steady pace, the Assault Bike is perfect for intervals, finishers, or pure engine tests.

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    In this workout, push-ups develop upper body endurance, stability, and control, especially under fatigue. Whether performed strict, hand-release, or elevated, the push-up is a timeless movement that builds strength and resilience.

  • double dumbbell snatch

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