CrossFit Open 16.3
As many rounds and reps as possible in 7 minutes of: 10 power snatches 3 bar muscle-upsStart CrossFit Open 16.3 with the timer
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Loads
Rx
Men: 75 lb (34 kg)
Women: 55 lb (25 kg)
Scaled
Men: Official Scaled version: games.crossfit.com/workouts/open/2016/3?scaled=1
Women: Official Scaled version: games.crossfit.com/workouts/open/2016/3?scaled=1
Movements
- Power Snatch
- Bar Muscle-Up
Movement standards
Bar from the floor to locked out overhead in one motion, caught above parallel. Bar muscle-ups finish with arms locked over the bar.
Equipment
- Barbell
- Pull-up Bar
Coaching notes by goal
Bulking: Pulling Power
Before: 4 sets × 5 Power Snatches at 65% + 3 × 2 Bar Muscle-Ups.
Pacing: Snatches unbroken, then bar muscle-ups in singles with a short shake-out.
After: 3 × 8 Weighted Pull-Ups + 3 × 10 Dips.
Nutrition: Surplus (+350 kcal). 40g fast carbs and 30g protein within an hour after.
Maintaining: Short Sprint
Before: 2 rounds at half pace.
Pacing: About 40 seconds a round; the bar muscle-ups set the limit.
After: Lat and shoulder stretch + 6 min easy row.
Nutrition: Maintenance calories. Electrolytes with 500mg sodium before you start.
Cutting: Short Intervals
Before: 6 min easy cardio + snatch drills.
Pacing: Sets of 5 snatches; jumping bar muscle-ups or chest-to-bar if needed.
After: 12 min Zone 2 walk.
Nutrition: Deficit (-350 kcal), 2.2g/kg protein, zero-calorie electrolytes.
Coaching notes are OpenWorkouts' own suggestions, not part of the official workout.
Source: eatthegains.com 16.3 post; CrossFit Roots 16.3 post