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The Big Squeeze - Crossfit Workout

3 Rounds

12/16 Cal Assault Bike
60 Double Unders
21 Toes to Bar
12/16 Cal Assault Bike

Rest 30 sec

6 Burpee Double DB Deadlifts – Intermediate: @2×15/22,5 | RX: @2×17,5/25
6 Double DB Hang Squat Cleans
3 Wall Walks
400 meter Run

Rest 90 sec

TC: 27

Workout Overview

“The Big Squeeze” is a layered challenge built on stamina, skill, and dumbbell grit. Each of the 3 rounds starts with a calorie-burning sandwich of Assault bike intervals bracketing double unders and toes to bar. After a short 30-second breather, the second half delivers heavy-hitting dumbbell work with burpee deadlifts and hang squat cleans, topped off with wall walks and a 400-meter run that reinforces mental discipline.

Execution and Focus

Pace the opening Assault bike calories to leave room for efficient double unders. Toes to bar can break down fast, so aim for consistent sets from the first round. On the dumbbell side, move smoothly and transition quickly between movements. Keep your chest tall during the hang squat cleans, and conserve shoulder fatigue for wall walks. The 400-meter run caps each round with a gut-check on your aerobic base.

Strategy and Finish

Don't treat round one like a sprint. You need to keep movement quality high across all rounds. Use the short rests wisely — reset your breathing and get into position for the next movement block. Save your push for round three: keep your double unders unbroken, grit through toes to bar, and hit the final run like it’s the finish line. The time cap is tight for a reason — this one’s about efficiency and tenacity.

The Big Squeeze - Crossfit Workout

3 Rounds

12/16 Cal Assault Bike
60 Double Unders
21 Toes to Bar
12/16 Cal Assault Bike

Rest 30 sec

6 Burpee Double DB Deadlifts – Intermediate: @2×15/22,5 | RX: @2×17,5/25
6 Double DB Hang Squat Cleans
3 Wall Walks
400 meter Run

Rest 90 sec

TC: 27

The Workout description

Workout Overview

“The Big Squeeze” is a layered challenge built on stamina, skill, and dumbbell grit. Each of the 3 rounds starts with a calorie-burning sandwich of Assault bike intervals bracketing double unders and toes to bar. After a short 30-second breather, the second half delivers heavy-hitting dumbbell work with burpee deadlifts and hang squat cleans, topped off with wall walks and a 400-meter run that reinforces mental discipline.

Execution and Focus

Pace the opening Assault bike calories to leave room for efficient double unders. Toes to bar can break down fast, so aim for consistent sets from the first round. On the dumbbell side, move smoothly and transition quickly between movements. Keep your chest tall during the hang squat cleans, and conserve shoulder fatigue for wall walks. The 400-meter run caps each round with a gut-check on your aerobic base.

Strategy and Finish

Don't treat round one like a sprint. You need to keep movement quality high across all rounds. Use the short rests wisely — reset your breathing and get into position for the next movement block. Save your push for round three: keep your double unders unbroken, grit through toes to bar, and hit the final run like it’s the finish line. The time cap is tight for a reason — this one’s about efficiency and tenacity.

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