As we approach the second week of the 2025 CrossFit Open, anticipation builds around what Workout 25.2 will entail. Drawing from past trends and community discussions, we can make educated predictions about the movements and structures that might feature in this upcoming challenge.
Week 1, 25.1, saw a AMRAP triplet of burpees, dumbbell hang clean and jerks, and body weight lunges. So based on that, it’s fair to assume we probably won’t see any more burpees or dumbbell movements for the remaining two weeks.
It’s also fair to assume that we will probably see some gymnastics and Olympic barbell movements introduced from now one. Here’s a breakdown of what could happen next week:
Potential Movements in 25.2
Historically, certain movements have made frequent appearances in the Open, especially in the second workout:
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Gymnastics Elements: Movements such as toes-to-bar, chest-to-bar pull-ups, and muscle-ups are commonly tested to assess athletes’ gymnastic capabilities.
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Olympic Barbell Exercises: The inclusion of dumbbells has been consistent in recent Opens. Movements like dumbbell snatches, thrusters, or overhead lunges are usually always featured. But considering we had DB hang power cleans, we can only assume a barbell will be introduced from Week 2. Could that be power snatches? Overhead squats? Or deadlifts?
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Monostructural Components: Elements such as rowing, running, or double-unders might be incorporated to test cardiovascular endurance and pacing strategies.
Speculated Workout Structure
The structure of 25.2 could vary, but based on historical patterns, a couple of formats are plausible:
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Ascending Ladders: Workouts where repetitions increase each round, challenging athletes’ endurance and strategic pacing.
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AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible): A set time frame, such as 12 or 15 minutes, where athletes aim to complete as many rounds of a given set of movements as possible.
Community Insights
Discussions within the CrossFit community offer additional perspectives. Some speculate that if 25.2 is a repeat workout, past workouts like 20.2 or 21.2 might resurface. Alternatively, new combinations featuring toes-to-bar, double-unders, and barbell movements are anticipated.
Preparation Tips
To excel in 25.2, athletes should consider the following:
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Refine Gymnastic Skills: Ensure proficiency in movements like toes-to-bar and pull-ups, focusing on efficient and sustainable techniques.
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Enhance Cardiovascular Endurance: Incorporate interval training and longer aerobic sessions to build the stamina required for potential monostructural components.
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Practice Dumbbell Movements: Given their likely inclusion, regularly perform workouts with dumbbell exercises to build familiarity and efficiency.
While these predictions are based on historical data and community discussions, the exact details of 25.2 will remain unknown until the official announcement. Athletes are encouraged to maintain a well-rounded training regimen to be prepared for any challenge presented.
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