The workout
| Reps | Movement |
|---|---|
| 1 | Clean |
How Open 18.2a works
Open 18.2a is scored by weight.
Open 18.2a is one of the Open workouts. Workouts from the CrossFit® Open, the yearly worldwide online competition. They're standardized and a good way to compare yourself with others.
What's a good Open 18.2a time?
The standards apply to Rx, meaning with the prescribed weights and no scaling. They're a rough reference, not statistics across all athletes. For women, times are set about 10% longer and rounds about 10% lower.
| Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Elite | from 150 kg | from 135 kg |
| Advanced | from 125 kg | from 113 kg |
| Intermediate | from 105 kg | from 95 kg |
| Beginner | from 85 kg | from 77 kg |
| Novice | under 85 kg | under 77 kg |
Tips for Open 18.2a
Pace yourself and focus on clean technique, especially when it gets heavy.
How to scale Open 18.2a
If part of it is still too hard, scale it so the workout keeps its pace and intended stimulus. Log it as "Scaled". Possible options:
- Clean: Power Clean plus Front Squat; Hang Squat Clean