It’s pretty unlikely you’ve missed the rapid rise of CrossFit over the last few decades. From the Crossfit Games becoming one of the fastest growing sporting events in history, a cans as CrossFit gyms are known to be popping up in every railroad arch and industrial zone in the country, the “Sport of Fitness” has made an unprecedented dent in the fitness landscape.
Most boxes cleverly operate a coach-led, class-based model by running WODs (vernacular CF for Workout of the Day) on a tight schedule, which can make it difficult for budding Crossfitters to get their fix. If this sounds like you, or you’re just someone who wants a little taste of some Crossfit-style workouts before you down the Kool-aid, then having some certified Crossfit WODs that you can tackle from the (un)comfort of your own home is certainly not it. a bad cry. Luckily, we’ve got you covered.
Whether you’re lucky enough to have a home gym toolbox that includes pull-up bars, jump ropes, or dumbbells, or you’re working with nothing but your bodyweight, there’s definitely a WOD here. which will help you build strength, build up muscle. and increase your fitness at home.
Consider this your ultimate guide to tackling Crossfit workouts at home.
Crossfit home workouts
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Crossfit Hero Workout (modified)
Requires: Body weight
MH says: «Hero WODs» are workouts dedicated to military and women, as well as law enforcement officers who have given their lives in the line of duty. They are generally longer, harder and more grueling than standard WODs. «JT» takes a slightly different approach than regular CrossFit WODs. Instead of hitting your entire body, it only targets your chest, shoulders and triceps, providing a nasty pump that will also get your heart rate up. This modified version can be done anywhere, making it the perfect CrossFit workout for the home, but you can replace standing pushups with ring dips if you want to try the original workout.
21-15-9 repetitions of:
- Vertical push-ups
- Push-ups with raised feet
- Lift
As: Perform 21 reps of each movement, circuit style, followed by 15 reps of each, and finally 9 of each. Rest as much as necessary to maintain good form, but time yourself and aim to complete as quickly as possible with quality movement.
loredo
CrossFit Hero workout
Requires: Body weight, running
says MH: Another WOD hero, ‘Loredo’ challenges you to some important movement. Combining squats, push-ups, lunges, and a mile-and-a-half run, Loredo is the perfect Crossfit workout to do at home if you’re looking to hit your entire body while racking up some mileage. Take note of your final time and aim to beat it on subsequent attempts.
6 rounds per time:
- 24 aerial squats
- 24 push-ups
- 24 walking lunges
- 400m run
As: Complete six rounds of the above circuit as quickly as possible while maintaining high movement standards.
«Annie»
Crossfit reference training
Requires: Body weight, jump rope
MH says: This is a lung buster for building abs. A jump rope is an inexpensive piece of kit and a must-have for anyone looking to hone their CrossFit workouts at home. Performing «double-unders» is essentially jumping on steroids with the rope that has to go underfoot twice every time your feet leave the ground. This is a difficult skill to master, and if you’re not into it yet just double the reps and use «single» jumps, counting one rep each time you bounce.
50-40-30-20-10 reps of:
As: Do 50 double-unders followed by 50 sit-ups, then do 40 of each, then 30, then 20, and finally 10. Rest as much as necessary to maintain good form, but time yourself and aim to complete as quickly as possible with a quality movement.
Cindy
CrossFit Reference Workout
Requires: Body weight, somewhere to do pull-ups
MH says: This classic CrossFit benchmark is one to come back to again and again if you’re looking to see size and strength gains throughout your entire body, using only your body weight. You will need somewhere to perform pull-ups, this can be in a tree, a backyard swing or an inexpensive ‘door’ pull-up bar. One place to do pull-ups will literally double your selection of movements and the amount of CrossFit workouts available to you at home. Record the total amount of reps you achieve for each movement over twenty minutes and aim to «beat» your reps each time to retest.
20min AMRAP (as many reps as possible):
- 5 pull-ups
- 10 push-ups
- 15 aerial squats
As: Set a countdown for twenty minutes and do as many high-quality rounds of the above circuit as possible. Rest as much as necessary to maintain quality movement standards, but push yourself to achieve as many repetitions as possible.
«Mary»
CrossFit Reference Workout
Requires: Body weight and somewhere to perform pull-ups
MH says: Mary is a workout that is Not for the faint of heart. Requiring that you have two sizable CrossFit moves in your locker, as well as serious proficiency in the pull-up, this is definitely one for the dedicated CrossFit athlete who is looking to test their mettle at home.
20min AMRAP:
- 5 handstand push-ups
- 10 pistol squats
- 15 pull-ups
As: Set a countdown for twenty minutes and do as many high-quality rounds of the above circuit as possible. Rest as much as necessary to maintain quality movement standards, but push yourself to achieve as many repetitions as possible.
«Death by Burpees»
A classic of functional fitness
Requires: Body weight
MH says: You can perform any movement using the «death-by» protocol, but burpees work especially well since you can do them absolutely anywhere, even at home. Simple yet sinister, all you need to do is start a stopwatch and perform a single burpee. At the start of the next minute do two, at the third minute do three, then four, etc. you quit. Whichever comes first.
EMOM (every minute per minute):
- 1, 2, 3, 4… burpees etc
As: Perform a burpee at the start of every minute. Add one more repetition every minute until you can no longer fit the prescribed repetitions in the minute or you give up.
«DT with single dumbbells»
WOD modified hero
Requires: Single handlebar
MH says: Another grizzly CrossFit Hero WOD. This workout is usually done with a heavy barbell and impacts the entire body, especially the shoulders and back. This modified version, perfect for working out at home, requires only one dumbbell but is just as powerful. Take note of your final time and aim to beat it on subsequent attempts.
10 rounds (alternating sides each round):
- 6 press prizes
- 9 hang cleans
- 12 deadlifts
As: Perform one round of the above circuit with your weaker arm, before repeating on the opposite side. Perform five rounds on each side, for a total of ten. Complete all rounds as quickly as possible while maintaining high movement standards.
«Whole Body Circuit (Weight)»
Our Fitness Editors Go-To Hotel Room WOD
Requires: body weight
MH says: Wherever you are, at home or on the go, this workout is the perfect way to get your muscle swelling fitness shot. Calling on only your body weight and targeting your chest, shoulders and legs while firing up your metabolism, this WOD is an epic «break glass in case of emergency» CrossFit-style workout. Maintain your sharp form but note your finishing time and aim to beat it on subsequent attempts.
20 rounds:
- 5 burpees
- 10 push-ups
- 15 squats
As: Work your way through 20 rounds of the above circuit as quickly as possible while maintaining good movement standards. Rest if necessary, but push yourself and try to beat your time on subsequent attempts.
«Kalsu with dumbbells»
WOD modified hero
Requires: Single handlebar
MH says: A modified version of the only CrossFit workout our fitness editor will admit to actively fearing. Your goal here is to pass 100 dumbbell thrusters as quickly as possible. The socket? At the beginning of every minute you must stop and perform 5 burpees, significantly breaking your stride and increasing your fatigue. For this home workout remix, switch arms every 5 to 10 reps, depending on your dumbbell weight. Take note of your final time and aim to beat it on subsequent attempts.
- 100 single arm thrusters
- EMOM until completion
- perform 5 burpees at the start of every minute
As: Start a running clock and immediately perform five burpees before starting your thrusters. Count backwards from 100, switching sides every 5-10 reps, depending on your dumbbell weight. At the beginning of the new minute, stop and do five burpees. Complete all reps as quickly as possible while maintaining high movement standards.
With nearly 18 years in the health and fitness field as a personal trainer, nutritionist, breath coach, and writer, Andrew has spent nearly half his life exploring how to help people improve their bodies and minds.
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