Arnie is a long, unilateral grinder with 234 loaded reps using a heavy kettlebell (72/53 lb). Turkish get-ups and single-arm overhead squats are high-skill and demand shoulder stability, core control, and mobility, while 150 swings tax grip and posterior chain. Expect extended time under tension and accumulating fatigue. The combination of complex movements and long duration pushes this into the Hard range for most.

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• Unilateral
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• Grip Taxing

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This is a brutal combination of volume (420 total reps), skill requirements (pull-ups, toes-to-bar, overhead squats), and barbell cycling that creates compound fatigue. The movement sequence is particularly punishing - front-loaded leg work leads into grip-intensive movements, while shoulder-intensive exercises are scattered throughout. The 45-minute time cap indicates even experienced athletes will be pushed to complete this. Most CrossFitters will need to scale multiple movements.

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• Chipper
• Grip Taxing
• Barbell Cycling

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While 155/105 isn't maximal, maintaining this load across three Olympic lifting movements creates significant barbell cycling fatigue. The descending rep scheme (12-9-6) provides some relief, but the combination of heavy deadlifts feeding directly into overhead squats challenges both posterior chain and shoulder stability. Most challenging is the hang power snatch under accumulated fatigue. Average athletes will need to break sets frequently by round 3.

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• Triplet
• Barbell Cycling
• Grip Taxing

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While T2B and deadlifts are common movements, the ascending/descending rep scheme creates 55 reps of each. The T2B will fatigue the grip and core, directly impacting deadlift performance. The heavy deadlifts (225/155) become increasingly challenging as grip endurance fails. Most athletes will need to break sets frequently, especially in later rounds.

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• Couplet
• Ladder
• Grip Taxing

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This workout combines heavy barbell cycling (135/95) across multiple movements with high-skill elements (HSPU) and no built-in rest. The sequencing is particularly challenging - each barbell movement taxes the shoulders/core before hitting them again with burpees, push-ups, and HSPU. The 20-rep scheme and continuous format means significant fatigue accumulation throughout all muscle groups. Most average CrossFitters will need to break up sets significantly or scale weights.

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• Chipper
• Barbell Cycling

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The combination of technical Olympic lifting (squat snatch) with high-skill gymnastics (chest-to-bar pull-ups) in a descending rep scheme creates significant challenges. While the weight is moderate (95/65), performing snatches under fatigue requires maintaining technique. The continuous nature of the couplet with no built-in rest periods means grip fatigue from pull-ups will impact snatch performance. Most average CrossFitters will need to break up both movements significantly.

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• Couplet
• Barbell Cycling

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This is a heavy barbell complex with weights that would be challenging even when fresh. The continuous nature and descending rep scheme means athletes must cycle heavy weights with minimal rest. The progression from front squats through increasingly technical lifts (clean and jerk, then snatch) becomes significantly more challenging as fatigue accumulates. Most average CrossFitters would need to scale the weight considerably.

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• Barbell Cycling
• Ladder

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This workout combines three brutal factors: increasing loads on thrusters (up to 62.5kg), progressively harder pull-up variations (regular to C2B to BMU), and a continuous AMRAP format with no built-in rest. The ascending weights prevent settling into a rhythm, while the high-skill gymnastics movements must be performed under increasing fatigue. Most CrossFitters will struggle to even complete the final barbell/BMU couplet within the time cap.

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• Couplet
• Barbell Cycling
• Grip Taxing
• Ladder

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This workout combines extremely high volume (400 total reps) with progressively more technical barbell movements under fatigue. The deadlifts will create significant grip and posterior chain fatigue that compounds through each subsequent movement. As technique breaks down, the power snatches and overhead squats become increasingly challenging. Man makers at the end, while lower volume, hit already-fatigued muscle groups. Most athletes will take 35-45 minutes with multiple breaks required.

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• Chipper
• Barbell Cycling
• Grip Taxing

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This 21-15-9 format creates sustained work periods with the combination of movements targeting legs continuously (pistols, KB swings) while pull-ups tax the upper body. Pistols require significant skill and balance under fatigue, especially after pull-ups. The heavy kettlebell (32/34kg) adds considerable load to an already challenging combination. Most athletes will need to break up sets significantly by the final round.

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• Triplet
• Unilateral
• Ladder

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This is a brutal combination of volume, skill progression, and time pressure. The front squat/thruster couplet creates cumulative leg fatigue while the gymnastics movements escalate dramatically (T2B → C2B → BMU). The 1-minute rest isn't enough for full recovery. Following this with a max-load complex while fatigued makes even experienced athletes struggle. The BMU section alone will stop many CrossFitters.

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• Triplet
• Barbell Cycling
• For Load

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The descending rep scheme provides some built-in relief, but the combination of rowing bookends (100 total cals) with a technical barbell movement and gymnastics skill creates significant challenges. The squat cleans and HSPUs interfere - shoulder fatigue compounds throughout. Most athletes will need to break up both movements early, especially as rowing pre-fatigues the legs and shoulders. Expect 12-15 minutes of sustained effort.

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• Couplet
• Ladder

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