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The Triplet Gauntlet - Crossfit Workout

For time

10-8-6-4
Back Squat Intermediate: @45/65 RX: @60/90
Shuttle Runs

Rest 1 min

20-15-10-5
Pull ups
Burpee to Target

Rest 1 min

30(36)-20(24)-10(12)
Cal Ski erg
Single crossover / Double crossover

TC: 22

Workout Overview

This workout delivers three complete mini-couplets stacked back-to-back, separated by strategic 1-minute rest windows. The format combines raw strength, gymnastics grit, monostructural burn, and coordination under fatigue. If you want a challenge that tests every major capacity in 22 minutes, this is it.

Execution and Focus

Start strong on the back squats, choosing a weight that’s heavy but cyclable—aim to go unbroken. The shuttle runs keep you moving but allow a chance to regulate heart rate. The middle block—pull-ups and target burpees—will spike your grip and lungs fast. Break pull-ups early and move steadily through burpees. In the final block, ski hard and recover rhythm through the crossover jumps. Choose either single or double, but don’t switch mid-set.

Strategy and Finish

This one is all about consistent effort through each couplet. For the squats and shuttles, don’t redline—leave something in the tank for the midsection. In the burpee-pull-up block, minimize transition time and keep moving, even if sets are short. Hit the final block with intent—ski hard, breathe during crossovers, and use your rest minutes to bring heart rate down. Finish with an aggressive push in the final ski and crossover sets to beat the cap.


The Triplet Gauntlet - Crossfit Workout

For time

10-8-6-4
Back Squat Intermediate: @45/65 RX: @60/90
Shuttle Runs

Rest 1 min

20-15-10-5
Pull ups
Burpee to Target

Rest 1 min

30(36)-20(24)-10(12)
Cal Ski erg
Single crossover / Double crossover

TC: 22

The Workout description

Workout Overview

This workout delivers three complete mini-couplets stacked back-to-back, separated by strategic 1-minute rest windows. The format combines raw strength, gymnastics grit, monostructural burn, and coordination under fatigue. If you want a challenge that tests every major capacity in 22 minutes, this is it.

Execution and Focus

Start strong on the back squats, choosing a weight that’s heavy but cyclable—aim to go unbroken. The shuttle runs keep you moving but allow a chance to regulate heart rate. The middle block—pull-ups and target burpees—will spike your grip and lungs fast. Break pull-ups early and move steadily through burpees. In the final block, ski hard and recover rhythm through the crossover jumps. Choose either single or double, but don’t switch mid-set.

Strategy and Finish

This one is all about consistent effort through each couplet. For the squats and shuttles, don’t redline—leave something in the tank for the midsection. In the burpee-pull-up block, minimize transition time and keep moving, even if sets are short. Hit the final block with intent—ski hard, breathe during crossovers, and use your rest minutes to bring heart rate down. Finish with an aggressive push in the final ski and crossover sets to beat the cap.


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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?

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    The single crossover is a jump rope variation where the athlete crosses their arms during each jump, one rep at a time. In single crossover workouts, this skill adds variety, timing, and shoulder coordination to classic jump rope conditioning.

    In this workout, single crossovers build rhythm, footwork, and upper-body agility. They’re a fun and scalable step up from single unders, helping athletes improve timing and rope control in a cardio-focused setting.

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    In this workout, back squats target the glutes, quads, hamstrings, and core. The barbell placement allows for heavier loading compared to other squat variations, making it essential for strength development, athletic performance, and overall muscle growth.

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    Burpee to target adds an explosive jump to a fixed height after each burpee, turning a classic bodyweight movement into a test of vertical power and precision. Popular in burpee to target workouts, this variation pushes conditioning, accuracy, and repeatability under fatigue.

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