Peninsula CrossFit – CrossFit
Back Squat (3-3-2-1-1-1)
Christine (Time)
3 Rounds for time:
500m Row
12 Deadlifts, bodyweight
21 Box Jumps, 20″
With a running clock, as fast as possible perform the prescribed work in the order written for 3 rounds.
Score is the time on the clock when the last round of Box Jumps is completed.
Good Score for “Christine”
– Beginner: 15-20 minutes
– Intermediate: 12-14 minutes
– Advanced: 9-11 minutes
– Elite: <8 minutes
Tips and Strategy
This is a hamstring-intensive WOD, so be sure to prime your lower body for the movements. Warm-up exercises like Downward Dog, Inchworms, and Cossack Squats are perfect for a workout like “Christine.”
On the Box Jumps, take a few seconds to shake out your legs/get focussed prior to each set. Your legs will be wobbly and fatigued. Missing the jump and hitting your shins on the box is never fun.
Intended Stimulus
Overall, “Christine” should feel challenging and fun. The Deadlift weight should feel moderate—not too heavy, not too light. The box height should feel very manageable. The most difficult/exhausting part of this WOD will be the Row. By the 3rd round of rowing, your legs/lungs should be burning. But no big deal—it’s almost over by then!
Scaling Options
The volume in “Christine” is doable for most athletes. Instead of reducing reps or meters, scale the Box height and/or Deadlift load as needed so you can get these two movements done in one or two sets. Unbroken Deadlifts should be the goal.
Beginner
3 Rounds for Time
500 meter Row
12 Deadlifts (1/2 Bodyweight)
21 Box Jumps (20/12 in)
With a running clock, as fast as possible perform the prescribed work in the order written for 3 rounds.
Score is the time on the clock when the last round of Box Jumps is completed.
Good Score for “Christine”
– Beginner: 15-20 minutes
– Intermediate: 12-1