The Grind Circuit - Crossfit Workout

5 rounds:

2 Burpee (banded) pull up / Banded bar muscle up/ Bar muscle up
12/15 cal Bike
16 KB Push press - @12/20 Intermediate: @16/24 RX: @20/28
25 Air squats

TC: 18

 

workout description

"5 Rounds for Time – Pull, Pedal, Press, Squat"

This workout blends gymnastics, cardio, and strength into a fast-paced five-round grind. Each round includes:

2 Burpee Pull-Ups (banded, bar muscle-ups, or scaled version – choose your level)

12/15 Calories on the Bike

16 Kettlebell Push Press
 • Beginner: @12/20 kg
 • Intermediate: @16/24 kg
 • RX: @20/28 kg

25 Air Squats

Time Cap: 18 minutes

This one hits shoulders, lungs, and legs hard. Quick transitions and smart scaling on the gymnastics will help you stay within the time cap. Push the pace on the bike and stay unbroken on the KB presses if possible!

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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.

  • 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.

  • air squat

    The air squat is a fundamental bodyweight movement that builds lower body strength, mobility, and endurance. As a key component of many air squat workouts, it targets the quads, glutes, hamstrings, and core—all without equipment.

    In this workout, air squats help develop proper squat mechanics, balance, and muscular stamina, making them perfect for warm-ups, high-rep conditioning, or scaling strength-based movements.

  • kettlebell push press

    The kettlebell push press is a powerful overhead movement that combines leg drive and shoulder strength to move the kettlebell from the rack position to overhead. It’s a common movement in many kettlebell push press workouts, known for developing explosiveness, coordination, and upper-body endurance.

    In this workout, kettlebell push presses train core stability, timing, and overhead control, especially under fatigue. Whether performed single-arm or double, the kettlebell push press is ideal for functional strength and conditioning.

  • bar muscle up

    The bar muscle-up is a high-skill gymnastics movement that combines a powerful pull-up with a dip, taking you from below the bar to above it in one fluid motion. A highlight of many bar muscle up workouts, it demands upper body strength, timing, and core control.

    In this workout, bar muscle-ups challenge your grip, pulling power, and technique—making them a true test of gymnastic capacity. Whether strict or kipping, the bar muscle-up is a milestone movement in CrossFit and functional fitness.

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