The 21-15-9 Trap - Crossfit Workout

3 rounds:

21 Deadlift - @30/40 Intermediate: @35/50 RX: @40/60
15 Thrusters - @30/40 Intermediate: @35/50 RX: @40/60
9 Ring rows/Pull ups/Chest to bar

1 min pause

TC: 11

 

workout description

"3 Rounds for Time – Pull, Press, Hang On"

This short but spicy workout is a full-body sprint built around three classic movements:

21 Deadlifts

15 Thrusters

9 Ring Rows / Pull-Ups / Chest-to-Bar
 – Choose your level based on skill and fatigue

After each round, you’ll get a 1-minute rest — just enough to let the burn settle before jumping back in.

With a time cap of 11 minutes, this WOD is about speed, smart breaks, and pushing the pace while managing grip and breathing.

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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?

  • Pulll 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.

  • 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.

  • ring rows

    The ring row is a scalable bodyweight pulling movement that strengthens the upper back, arms, and core. Common in ring row workouts and as a progression toward pull-ups, it builds horizontal pulling strength with full range of motion and control.

    In this workout, ring rows help develop grip, scapular stability, and posture, especially when performed with tempo or high volume. Whether you're scaling pull-ups or working strict strength, the ring row is a valuable movement for all fitness levels.

  • thrusters

    The thruster is a full-body compound movement that combines a front squat with an overhead press, making it one of the most demanding and effective exercises in any thruster workout.

    In this workout, thrusters develop leg drive, shoulder endurance, and core stability, all while elevating your heart rate. Whether using a barbell, dumbbells, or kettlebells, the thruster is a powerful tool for building strength, power, and conditioning — fast.

  • 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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