CrossFit Open 20.5: Scaled
For scaled athletes – the movement switches from ring muscle ups to chin over the bar pull-ups.
Singles on these are totally fine. If single chin over the bar pull-ups are easy for you – a good strategy could be to knock out all 40 of those first, and then split up the rowing and wall balls to finish strong.
Again – minimizing transition time and time standing around is a major key here.
CrossFit Open 20.5: Masters
When we hit the 55+ age group – our Rx Masters are switching from RMU’s to chest to bar pull-ups. Tips are going to remain similar here as to the ring muscle ups, you need to pick sets that are comfortable and sustainable for you, and keep moving.
As always – singles are a great option.
How to scale CrossFit Open Workout 20.5
Rx’d (Ages 16-54)
14-lb. ball to 9 ft.
20-lb. ball to 10 ft.
Scaled (Ages 16-54)
chin-over-bar pull-ups, 10-lb. ball to 9 ft.
chin-over-bar pull-ups, 14-lb. ball to 10 ft.
Teenagers 14-15
10-lb. ball to 9 ft.
14-lb. ball to 9 ft.
Scaled Teenagers 14-15
chin-over-bar pull-ups, 10-lb. ball to 9 ft.
chin-over-bar pull-ups, 14-lb. ball to 9 ft.
Masters 55+
chest-to-bar pull-ups, 10-lb. ball to 9 ft.
chest-to-bar pull-ups, 20-lb. ball to 9 ft.
Scaled Masters 55+
jumping chest-to-bar pull-ups, 10-lb. ball to 8 ft.
jumping chest-to-bar pull-ups, 14-lb. ball to 8 ft
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