The Burpee Tax - Crossfit Workout

For Time

80 cal Bike
60 KB Swings – Intermediate: @16/24 | RX: @20/28
50 DB Snatch – Intermediate: @15/22.5 | RX: @17.5/25
30 GHD Sit-ups
20 HSPU

OTM: 4 Burpees (Start with burpees)

The Workout description

Workout Overview

“The Burpee Tax” is a high-volume chipper spiced with every-minute-on-the-minute interference. Starting with burpees and continuing every minute until the end, you’ll need to chip through 80 calories on the bike, 60 kettlebell swings, 50 dumbbell snatches, 30 GHD sit-ups, and 20 handstand push-ups. The OTM burpee penalty keeps the pressure high and forces urgent, strategic pacing. It’s a total-body grind with no room to coast.

Execution and Focus

Start the workout with 4 burpees and hit the bike with intent—fast but sustainable. Keep a strong pace knowing burpees will interrupt your flow. KB swings should be tight and snappy—break into smart sets to keep grip fresh. DB snatches are your chance to stay moving—alternate arms and keep the hips driving. GHD sit-ups should be clean and rhythmic—don’t sacrifice form in the rush. HSPU at the end are a final push: know your volume limits and break early if needed.

Strategy and Finish

The burpees are non-negotiable, so factor them into your round time. Don’t redline on the bike—it’s only the start. Find short breaks between KB and DB reps to stay efficient. Time your transitions to land *before* the burpee clock hits. The faster you move, the less you’ll have to break mid-set. This workout is about grit, timing, and unrelenting composure.

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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?

  • dumbbell snatch

    The dumbbell snatch is a powerful, full-body movement that builds explosiveness, coordination, and core strength. Commonly used in CrossFit, a dumbbell snatch workout challenges both strength and endurance while training one side of the body at a time.

    In this workout, dumbbell snatches help increase intensity, improve unilateral balance, and add variety to your training. Whether you're a beginner or advanced athlete, the dumbbell snatch workout format can be easily scaled and is highly effective for total-body conditioning.

  • handstand push-up

    The handstand push-up is a high-skill bodyweight movement that builds shoulder strength, balance, and core control. Common in advanced handstand push-up workouts, it challenges your upper body like few other movements.

    In this workout, handstand push-ups develop pressing power and gymnastic control under fatigue. Whether performed strict or kipping, the handstand push-up is a true test of body awareness and upper body stamina.

  • Burpee

    The burpee is a simple, full-body movement that combines a squat, plank, and jump into one explosive exercise. It’s a staple in nearly every burpee workout thanks to its ability to build cardio endurance, coordination, and mental toughness — fast.

    In this workout, burpees spike your heart rate, challenge your engine, and require no equipment. Whether you're doing them over a bar, onto a target, or just flat out, burpees are a true test of grit and conditioning.

  • bike erg

    The BikeErg is a fan-powered cycling machine that delivers a smooth, low-impact workout focused on leg power, aerobic endurance, and pacing control. Common in BikeErg workouts, it's perfect for both steady-state conditioning and high-intensity intervals.

    In this workout, the BikeErg builds quad and glute strength, while challenging your engine and recovery. Whether you're sprinting for calories or logging meters, the BikeErg is a versatile tool for improving cardiovascular fitness in a joint-friendly way.

  • kettlebell swing

    The kettlebell swing is a powerful hip-hinge movement that builds posterior chain strength, core stability, and cardiovascular endurance. A go-to in any kettlebell swing workout, it’s known for improving explosiveness, grip, and conditioning in one efficient motion.

    In this workout, kettlebell swings train your glutes, hamstrings, and shoulders, while developing rhythm and control. Whether Russian or American style, the kettlebell swing is a versatile tool for both beginners and advanced athletes.

  • ghd sit up

    The GHD sit-up (Glute-Ham Developer sit-up) is a high-range core movement that develops abdominal strength, hip flexor power, and midline control. Common in advanced GHD sit-up workouts, it extends beyond the typical sit-up range, demanding more from your entire trunk.

    In this workout, GHD sit-ups train explosive core strength, spinal control, and endurance, making them ideal for building gymnastic capacity and resilience. When used properly, the GHD sit-up is a powerful tool for high-level core development.

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