We map out ten rungs—from Rookie to Pro—by estimating how much work a workout usually takes, using trusted benchmark WODs and smart fatigue adjustments. Level 5 is where most everyday CrossFitters land, and the color gradient shows how scores spread from early levels on the left to top-tier finishes on the right.5 rounds: 400m Sandbag Carry (100/70) + 3 Power Snatch (135/95) + 12 Wall Balls (20/14). Round 1 breakdown: 400m sandbag carry = 150 sec (heavy load slows pace significantly vs running), transition 8 sec, 3 power snatches = 12 sec (4 sec/rep at moderate weight), transition 5 sec, 12 wall balls = 30 sec (2.5 sec/rep fresh). Round 1 total = 205 sec. Fatigue progression: Round 2 = 1.1x = 226 sec (sandbag carry grip/shoulder fatigue), Round 3 = 1.2x = 246 sec (accumulated leg/grip fatigue), Round 4 = 1.3x = 267 sec (wall balls breaking into smaller sets), Round 5 = 1.5x = 308 sec (significant breakdown on carries and wall balls). Total baseline time: 1252 sec (20:52). Elite athletes maintain better pacing with minimal breakdown, L10 = 12:00 (720 sec), while novices struggle significantly with heavy sandbag and grip fatigue, L1 = 34:00 (2040 sec). The heavy sandbag carry dominates the workout difficulty.
