There are two options athletes around the world have on how to scale CrossFit Open workout 22.1: Scaled and Foundations.
The Scaled option is designed for athletes with some CrossFit experience who are not yet ready for the Rx’d version, while foundations is through for athletes new to CrossFit and anyone who might feel intimidated by the original workout.
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How to scale CrossFit Open workout 22.1
Learn how to scale CrossFit Open workout 21.1.
| 22.1 Scaled | 22.1 Foundations |
|---|---|
| 15 minutes AMRAP: 3 scaled wall walks 12 dumbbell snatches (20/35lb) 15 box jump-overs (20/24-in box) | 15 minutes AMRAP: 3 bear crawls 12 dumbbell snatches (10/20 lb) 15 box step-overs (12-in box) |
These are the official scaling options for athletes aged between 16 and 54.
The original workout was:
15 minutes AMRAP:
- 3 wall walks
- 12 dumbbell snatches (35/50 lb)
- 15 box jump-overs (20/24-in box)
Find the workout description, movement standards, and scorecard here.
How to scale 22.1 for Masters?
All Master athletes up to the 50-54 age category should scale the workout with the option provided above. Master athletes age 55+ can scale the workout as follows:
15 minutes AMRAP:
- 3 scaled wall walks
- 12 dumbbell snatches (10/20 lb)
- 15 box jump-overs (20/24-in box)
* masters 55+ may step up on box jump-overs
How to scale 22.1 for Teens?
Athletes between the ages of 14 and 15 can perform the following scaled version of workout 22.1.
15 minutes AMRAP:
- 3 scaled wall walks
- 12 dumbbell snatches (10/20 lb)
- 15 box jump-overs (20/24-in box)
* scaled teenagers may step up on box jump-overs
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