| Endurance | 6/10 | For time: 4 rounds of 50 double-unders and descending reps (5-4-3-2) of squat snatches with increasing weight (Men: 185-205-225-245 lb; Women: 135-145-155-165 lb). The DUs provide a cardiovascular hit before each set of increasingly heavy snatches, testing strength under fatigue. |
| Stamina | 7/10 | Performing 200 double-unders and 14 total heavy squat snatches (weights increasing to very heavy) tests calf/coordination stamina and full-body lifting stamina (legs, back, shoulders, grip) for snatches. |
| Strength | 9/10 | The squat snatch ladder progresses to exceptionally heavy weights (up to 245/165 lbs). This is a significant test of maximal snatch strength and the ability to hit heavy lifts after pre-fatigue from DUs. |
| Flexibility | 8/10 | Requires excellent full-body mobility for efficient squat snatches at all loads, especially as weight increases (overhead squat position, shoulder stability, hip/ankle mobility). Wrist/shoulder for DUs. |
| Power | 10/10 | The squat snatch is a quintessential Olympic lift demanding peak power. This WOD tests the ability to generate that power repeatedly with increasing loads while fatigued from DUs. |
| Speed | 6/10 | Efficient cycling of DUs is important. For snatches, technique and power are more critical than raw cycling speed as weight increases. Minimizing rest before heavy attempts is key. |