Josh Bridges just completely destroyed the CrossFit Games Open event 16.1 at CrossFit Invictus last week. Based off Bridges’ performance in this workout, it appears he’s not letting the CrossFit Games slip away again this year.
365 reps gave the SocCal veteran and CrossFit Games athlete the 16.1 win worldwide.
Check it out here:
Video Creds: CrossFit
Emily Bridgers came out of 16.1 with 354 reps and ran away with the first Open workout of the 2016 CrossFit season.
She’s an absolute machine. Check out her official 16.1 video right here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I90teIFxRwE
Video Creds: Metcon Action
It’s time! The first workout of the 2016 CrossFit Games season has been announced.
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
25-ft. overhead walking lunge
8 burpees
25-ft. overhead walking lunge
8 chest-to-bar pull-ups
Men lunge 95 lb.
Women lunge 65 lb.
Notes
Prior to starting this workout, each athlete will need to mark a starting point on the floor, measure out 25 feet and make another mark on the floor at the finishing point. Additionally, intermediate marks must be made at every 5-foot interval, each of which represents 1 rep of the lunge.
This workout begins with the barbell resting on the floor near the pull-up bar. At the call of “3, 2, 1 … go,” the athlete will pick up the barbell and lunge with it overhead for 25 feet. They will then perform 8 burpees, jumping over the barbell on each repetition, before picking the barbell back up and lunging back in the opposite direction. Once back at the pull-up bar, they will perform 8 chest-to-bar pull-ups, and then will head back to the barbell to begin the next round.
Your score will be the total number of repetitions completed before the 20-minute time cap.
Equipment
• Barbell
• Collars
• Plates to load to the appropriate weight for your division
• Pull-up bar
• Measuring tape
For each workout, be sure the athlete has adequate space to safely complete the workout. Clear the area of all extra equipment, people or other obstructions.
*The official weight is in pounds. For your convenience, the minimum acceptable weights in kilograms are 43 kg (95 lb.), 29 kg (65 lb.), 20 kg (45 lb.), and 15 kg (35 lb.). For the lunge, a 7.5-meter length divided into five 1.5-meter sections will be acceptable.
Video Submission Standards
Prior to starting, film the plates and barbell to be used so the loads can be seen clearly. Also film the measurement of the 25-foot lunge area and the 5-foot intermediate marks. All video submissions should be uncut and unedited in order to accurately display the performance. A second person with a stopwatch should be in the frame throughout the entire workout. Shoot the video from an angle so all exercises can be clearly seen meeting the movement standards. If the 25-foot lunge area cannot be seen in the frame, athletes will be permitted to lunge back and forth in a smaller area, so long as the 5-foot intervals can still be clearly seen.
Workout 16.1 Variations
Rx’d
(Rx’d Men, Masters Men 40-44, Masters Men 45-49, Masters Men 50-54, Rx’d Women, Masters Women 40-44, Masters Women 45-49, Masters Women 50-54, Teen Boys 16-17, Teen Girls 16-17)
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
25-ft. overhead walking lunge
8 burpees
25-ft. overhead walking lunge
8 chest-to-bar pull-ups
Men lunge 95 lb.
Women lunge 65 lb.
Scaled
(Scaled Men, Scaled Masters Men 40-44, Scaled Masters Men 45-49, Scaled Masters Men 50-54, Scaled Women, Scaled Masters Women 40-44, Scaled Masters Women 45-49, Scaled Masters Women 50-54)
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
25-ft. front rack walking lunge
8 burpees
25-ft. front rack walking lunge
8 jumping chin-over-bar pull-ups
Men lunge 45 lb.
Women lunge 35 lb.
Masters
(Masters Men 55-59, Masters Men 60+, Masters Women 55-59, Masters Women 60+)
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
25-ft. overhead walking lunge
8 burpees
25-ft. overhead walking lunge
8 chin-over-bar pull-ups
Men lunge 65 lb.
Women lunge 45 lb.
Scaled Masters
(Scaled Masters Men 55-59, Scaled Masters Men 60+, Scaled Masters Women 55-59, Scaled Masters Women 60+)
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
25-ft. walking lunge
8 burpees
25-ft. walking lunge
8 jumping chin-over-bar pull-ups
*Lunges are unweighted
Teens 14-15
(Teen Boys 14-15, Teen Girls 14-15)
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
25-ft. overhead walking lunge
8 burpees
25-ft. overhead walking lunge
8 chin-over-bar pull-ups
Boys lunge 65 lb.
Girls lunge 45 lb.
Scaled Teens
(Scaled Teen Boys 14-15, Scaled Teen Boys 16-17, Scaled Teen Girls 14-15, Scaled Teen Girls 16-17)
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
25-ft. front rack walking lunge
8 burpees
25-ft. front rack walking lunge
8 jumping chin-over-bar pull-ups
Boys lunge 45 lb.
Girls lunge 35 lb.
This week, the greatest Crossfit athletes in the world will compete alongside the rest of us in the grueling annual CrossFit Open. Here is everything you need to know about how to watch the 2016 CrossFit Open.
16.1 – Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 4:45 p.m. PT (Friday, February 26, 2016 at 11:15 AM Australian Time)
16.2 – Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 4:45 p.m. PT (Friday, March 4, 2016 at 11:15 AM Australian Time)
16.3 – Thursday, March 11, 2016 at 4:45 p.m. PT (Friday, March 12, 2016 at 11:15 AM Australian Time)
16.4 – Thursday, March 18, 2016 at 4:45 p.m. PT (Friday, March 19, 2016 at 11:15 AM Australian Time)
16.5 – Thursday, March 24, 2916 at 4:45 p.m. PT (Friday, March 25, 2016 at 11:15 AM Australian Time)
Stream the live announcements during the above times at games.crossfit.com
16.4 DAVIDSDOTTIR VS. SIGMUNDSDOTTIR
16.5 FRONING VS SMITH VS FRASER
Video Creds: CrossFit
The final CrossFit Open announcement will take place at the venue that started it all. The March 24th (March 25th Australian Time) Open announcement and event will be held at The Ranch in Aromas, California and CrossFit HQ has arranged a line up of champions.
Reigning Fittest Man on Earth Ben Smith will challenge four-time CrossFit Games champion and Fittest Man in History Rich Froning Jr. as well as two-time silver medalist Mat Fraser.
Who’s going to take home the 16.5 win?
Video Creds: CrossFit
Open Announcements:
CROSSFIT OPEN ANNOUNCEMENT 16.1 ABBOTT VS. CHO
CROSSFIT OPEN ANNOUNCEMENT 16.2 BAILEY VS. GUÐMUNDSSON
CROSSFIT OPEN ANNOUNCEMENT 16.3 RAMIREZ VS. PALADINO
CROSSFIT OPEN ANNOUNCEMENT 16.4 DAVIDSDOTTIR VS. SIGMUNDSDOTTIR
Original 16.5 article can be found here: http://games.crossfit.com/article/ope…
CrossFit Open Announcement 16.4 will take place in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Thursday March 17th (Friday March 18th Australian Time) with a match up between two young podium athletes.
Katrin Davidsdottir and Sara Sigmundsdottir proved to be powerhouse CrossFit Games athletes. In the 2015 Reebok CrossFit Games Davidsdottir took the Gold and Sigmundsdottir took home the Bronze medal.
These athletes are extremely well matched and it should be a throw-down for the books!
Video Creds: CrossFit
Open Announcements:
CROSSFIT OPEN ANNOUNCEMENT 16.1 ABBOTT VS. CHO
CROSSFIT OPEN ANNOUNCEMENT 16.2 BAILEY VS. GUÐMUNDSSON
CROSSFIT OPEN ANNOUNCEMENT 16.3 RAMIREZ VS. PALADINO
Original 16.4 article can be found here: http://games.crossfit.com/article/ope…
Are you CrossFit Open ready?
The crew over at RAW Strength and Conditioning have teamed up with TWL to bring you 5 workouts over the course of 5 weeks to get you ready for the 2016 CrossFit season.
Each of the WODs have been designed and tested by Raw Strength & Conditioning and will suit anyone from advanced to aspiring athlete.
In true Open fashion, WOD 05 will incorporate everyone’s favorite movement… Burpees!
Grab a buddy and get to work!
Missed any of the last 4 workouts? Check them out here:
RAW STRENGTH & CONDITIONING – OPEN WOD 01
RAW STRENGTH & CONDITIONING – OPEN WOD 02
RAW STRENGTH & CONDITIONING – OPEN WOD 03
Interested in gaining access to RAW specific training or individualized programming? Be sure to get in touch with RAW Strength & Conditioning here: Rawstrengthconditioning@gmail.com
CrossFit Open announcement 16.3 will be taken on by a Teenager and a Master at CrossFit JAX in Jacksonville, Florida on Thursday March 10 (Friday March 11 Australian Time).
Shawn Ramirez, 41, and Nicholas Paladino, 17, both came out on top in their age division in the 2016 CrossFit Games and are said to be a pretty even match up despite their 24 year age difference.
We’ve compiled a short list of the two athletes stats based off their CF Games profiles:
Stats
Age:
Paladino – 17
Ramirez – 41
C&J:
Paladino – 315 lb
Ramirez – 315 lb
Snatch:
Paladino – 265 lb
Ramirez – 247 lb
Fran:
Paladino – 2:45
Ramirez – 2:23
Who will run away with 16.3?
Video Creds: CrossFit
Open Announcements:
CROSSFIT OPEN ANNOUNCEMENT 16.1 ABBOTT VS. CHO
CROSSFIT OPEN ANNOUNCEMENT 16.2 BAILEY VS. GUÐMUNDSSON
Original 16.3 article can be found here: http://games.crossfit.com/article/ope…
16.2 is… going to be epic! Dan Bailey and Björgvin Karl Guðmundsson will be battling it in a small garage gym on Thursday the 3rd of March (Friday 4th of March Australian Time).
Who wants to bet that 16.2 is Fran?
Video Creds: CrossFit
Check the full article here: http://games.crossfit.com/article/ope…
Can you believe it? The CrossFit Open and CrossFit Season has officially started. 2016 registration is now live for the Open and workout 1 (16.1) will get released on Monday February 25th PST (Tuesday February 26th ACDT). If you haven’t already, be sure to follow the link below to register. It’s game time!
2016 CrossFit Games Registration:
http://games.crossfit.com/announcements/2016-open-registration-live
2016 Rulebook and Drug Testing Policies:
https://games.crossfit.com/article/2016-rulebook-and-drug-testing-policy
The 2016 CrossFit Open WOD Release Dates
February 25 – March 28, 2016 (PST)
16.1: Feb. 25 – 29
16.2: March 3 – 7
16.3: March 10 – 14
16.4 March 17 – 21
16.5 March 24 – 28
February 26-March 29, 2016 (ACDT)
16.1: Feb. 26 – 30
16.2: March 4 – 8
16.3: March 11 – 15
16.4 March 16 – 22
16.5 March 25 – 29
Ready or not, the 2016 CrossFit season is officially in motion.
CrossFit HQ has released the 2016 schedule of events which include the Open, the Masters Qualifier, Regionals, and the Games. So far it looks like there are not too many changes from the 2015 season. The 8 super regions from 2015 all return, with no new events or surprises being added to the mix… as of yet.
Check out the schedule below:
Five Weeks | Feb. 25 – March 28, 2016
16.1: Feb. 25 – 29
16.2: March 3 – 7
16.3: March 10 – 14
16.4 March 17 – 21
16.5 March 24 – 28
Registration for the Open begins Jan. 14, 2016.
Thursday – Monday | April 21 – 25
Three Weekends | May 13 – 29
Weekend 1: May 13 – 15
California Regional | NorCal and SoCal
South Regional | LatAm, South Central, South West
Pacific Regional | Australia and Asia
Weekend 2: May 20 – 22
West Regional | North West and Canada West
Atlantic Regional | Mid Atlantic and South East
Weekend 3: May 27 – 29
Central Regional | Central East and North Central
Meridian Regional | Europe and Africa
East Regional | North East and Canada East
One Week | July 19 – 24
Teenage and Masters Competitions
Tuesday – Thursday | July 19 – 21
Individual and Team Competitions
Wednesday – Sunday | July 20 – 24
Here are 3 videos to help you get to know the Pacific Team a little better before the 2015 CrossFit Invitational. In video 1 Pat Sherwood interviews the second- fittest woman in the world, Tia-Clair Toomey. Video 2 Pat chats with five-time Games competitor and this years Pacific Team Coach, Rob Forte. In video 3, CrossFit HQ introduces all of the athletes who will be repping the Pacific Team this year.
Get pumped up for the 2015 Reebok CrossFit Invitational, this year’s event will take place from 4-6 p.m. CET on Sunday, Dec. 6., at the Caja Mágica in Madrid.
Watch it all here!
Video Creds: CrossFit
For more information on The 2015 CrossFit Invitational be sure to check out the links below:
How to Watch the 2015 CrossFit Invitational
