CrossFit Open 17.2
As many rounds and reps as possible in 12 minutes of: 2 rounds of: 50-ft dumbbell walking lunge 16 toes-to-bars 8 dumbbell power cleans Then 2 rounds of: 50-ft dumbbell walking lunge 16 bar muscle-ups 8 dumbbell power cleans Keep alternating between toes-to-bars and bar muscle-ups every 2 rounds.Start CrossFit Open 17.2 with the timer
Free. Opens the workout in OpenWorkouts with a timer and score logging.
Loads
Rx
Men: Two 50 lb (22.5 kg) dumbbells
Women: Two 35 lb (15 kg) dumbbells
Scaled
Men: Official Scaled version: games.crossfit.com/workouts/open/2017/2?scaled=1
Women: Official Scaled version: games.crossfit.com/workouts/open/2017/2?scaled=1
Movements
- Dumbbell Walking Lunge
- Toes-to-Bar
- Bar Muscle-Up
- Dumbbell Power Clean
Movement standards
Dumbbells held at the sides or on the shoulders, back knee touches the floor; counted in 5-ft sections. Both feet touch the bar together. Bar muscle-ups finish with arms locked over the bar. Both dumbbells clean to the shoulders together.
Equipment
- Pair of Dumbbells
- Pull-up Bar
Coaching notes by goal
Bulking: Pulling & Legs
Before: 4 sets × 2 Bar Muscle-Ups + 3 × 8 DB Power Cleans.
Pacing: Lunges steady, toes-to-bar in 2 sets, bar muscle-ups in quick singles or small sets.
After: 3 × 10 Bulgarian Split Squats + 3 × 8 Weighted Pull-Ups.
Nutrition: Surplus (+350 kcal). 40g fast carbs and 30g protein within an hour after.
Maintaining: Steady Mixed Modal
Before: 1 round at half pace.
Pacing: The bar muscle-ups decide most scores; save grip on the toes-to-bar.
After: Grip and lat stretch + 6 min easy bike.
Nutrition: Maintenance calories. Electrolytes with 500mg sodium before you start.
Cutting: Aerobic Base
Before: 6 min easy cardio + hip and shoulder prep.
Pacing: Lighter dumbbells and small toes-to-bar sets; the first two rounds are a good goal.
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: crossfit.com/workout/2017/03/03; eatthegains.com 17.2 post