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The Vertical Grind - Crossfit Workout

EMOM 16

Minute 1: 15–20 Pull-Ups / Chest to Bar
Minute 2: 10–15 Burpees to Target
Minute 3: 10–18 Cal Assault Bike
Minute 4: Rest

Workout Overview

“The Vertical Grind” is a 16-minute EMOM built around gymnastics stamina and engine output. By combining high-rep pull-ups or C2B, explosive burpees to target, and bike sprints, this interval format keeps intensity high while giving you a 1-minute rest every fourth round to reset. Great for grip, lungs, and full-body pushing.

Execution and Focus

On minute 1, aim for 15–20 pull-ups or chest to bar reps. These should be unbroken or done in 2 quick sets. Minute 2 features 10–15 burpees to target—use a 6–8” overhead target to enforce consistency. Minute 3, push hard for 10–18 calories on the assault bike. Minute 4 is a full recovery window before repeating. Repeat for 4 total cycles.

Strategy and Finish

Stay smooth and composed through gymnastics. Burpees should be snappy and rhythmic to stay under :45. Use the bike to push but not max out—think 85–90% effort. The rest minute should let you reset breathing and grip before diving into the next cycle. This emom workout blends pull-up workout, chest to bar workout, burpee to target workout, and assault bike workout into a tight, effective structure that builds endurance and sharpens transitions.


The Vertical Grind - Crossfit Workout

EMOM 16

Minute 1: 15–20 Pull-Ups / Chest to Bar
Minute 2: 10–15 Burpees to Target
Minute 3: 10–18 Cal Assault Bike
Minute 4: Rest

The Workout description

Workout Overview

“The Vertical Grind” is a 16-minute EMOM built around gymnastics stamina and engine output. By combining high-rep pull-ups or C2B, explosive burpees to target, and bike sprints, this interval format keeps intensity high while giving you a 1-minute rest every fourth round to reset. Great for grip, lungs, and full-body pushing.

Execution and Focus

On minute 1, aim for 15–20 pull-ups or chest to bar reps. These should be unbroken or done in 2 quick sets. Minute 2 features 10–15 burpees to target—use a 6–8” overhead target to enforce consistency. Minute 3, push hard for 10–18 calories on the assault bike. Minute 4 is a full recovery window before repeating. Repeat for 4 total cycles.

Strategy and Finish

Stay smooth and composed through gymnastics. Burpees should be snappy and rhythmic to stay under :45. Use the bike to push but not max out—think 85–90% effort. The rest minute should let you reset breathing and grip before diving into the next cycle. This emom workout blends pull-up workout, chest to bar workout, burpee to target workout, and assault bike workout into a tight, effective structure that builds endurance and sharpens transitions.


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What is an "emom" workout?

An EMOM workout stands for "Every Minute on the Minute" — a time-based training format where you perform a specific number of reps or a short workout at the start of every minute, then rest for the remainder of that minute.

In a typical EMOM CrossFit workout, you'll rotate through one or more movements (like squats, push-ups, or barbell lifts) for a set number of minutes. Whether it’s 10, 20, or 30 minutes long, an EMOM builds consistency, pacing, and work capacity.

Why Choose an EMOM CrossFit Workout?

  • Trains intensity with structure — no wasted time

  • Builds work/rest awareness and sustainable pacing

  • Easy to scale for beginners or advanced athletes

  • Perfect for developing movement quality under fatigue

EMOM workouts are ideal for strength training, conditioning, or skill development, and they work in both solo and group settings. Whether you're doing a bodyweight circuit or barbell cycling, an EMOM workout keeps you moving with purpose.

What kind of exercises are in this workout?

  • burpee to target

    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.

    In this workout, burpee to target builds cardiovascular endurance, lower-body explosiveness, and mental toughness. The requirement to hit a target—often 6–12 inches above standing reach—forces athletes to maintain power output even when fatigued, making it a staple in competitive functional fitness.

  • Assault Bike

    The Assault Bike is a fan-powered machine that delivers one of the most effective full-body conditioning challenges in fitness. Common in high-intensity assault bike workouts, it trains your legs, arms, and lungs all at once — and responds directly to how hard you push.

    In this workout, the Assault Bike is used to build power, stamina, and mental toughness. Whether you're sprinting for calories or holding a steady pace, the Assault Bike is perfect for intervals, finishers, or pure engine tests.

  • Pull 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.

  • 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.

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