CrossFit® Open 24.1 (WODprep Strategy, Tips & Standards)

[@WODprep]

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[@hughster657]

Fantastic pointers, Ben. I finished in 12:18. Not bad for a 59-year-old.

[@steelydon3928]

nice work man!

[@WODprep]

Awesome work!!

[@p90xercise]

Good work!

[@blueeyedbull67]

Nicely done. I am 57 and I can only hope to get that time when I do it later today.

[@oneilljonathan1477]

Did u do rx 22.5

[@bradmatuzak2354]

To finish at the cap: Total of 180 reps in 15 minutes = 5 seconds per rep First 42 reps by 3:30 Next 42 reps by 7:00 Next 30 reps by 9:30 Next 30 reps by 12:00 Next 18 reps by 13:30 Next 18 reps by 15:00 A 5 second burpee would feel slow but tracks to finish at the cap. You'll probably not do a DB snatch every 5 seconds so you'll 'make up' time there. I could see picking it up a bit if you can at the 9:30 mark after completing that first set of 15s or hold the pace to finish at the cap. Good stuff!

[@WODprep]

Great stuff! Thank you for sharing!

[@bengoodey]

MVP!

[@Foadeso]

Thank you! The snathes were pretty easy for me, but burpee is my nemesis. With your advice for the burpee technique, I finished in 14 minutes. Yeah, this is not a great time, but I didn`t believe I could do it in the TC.

[@samf15h3r]

7:51 RX thanks to your tips. This workout hurt like hell and I am NOT redoing that.

[@WODprep]

FLYING! No way I'm beating your score haha

[@samf15h3r]

@@WODprep Seriously your tips are what got me my score. The 'splat' technique for the burpee, breathing, smooth form, embracing the pain cave from the half way mark onwards, etc. It all worked. Can't thank you enough for uploading this hours after the announcement.

[@jlcragle]

Funny that the Quick start says to start the workout standing tall and facing away from tehe dumbbell, but in the 24.1 announcement workout done by Adler, Fitkowski, Gazan & Raptis, they were all facing the dumbbell. It's this lack of attention to detail that plagues CrossFit.

[@WODprep]

I heard all the athletes got a 3 second penalty. Definitely frustrating (I think that's a silly starting standard)

[@Snskch3]

Very frustrating.

[@diemc7a1]

Also where’s the cool lobby rock music when waiting for the event to start? Did Crossfit became all woke now?

[@danielwojahn]

My third Open and always checking in with WODprep first! I remember your tips on the Wall walk/snatch/Box jump over video. That really got me through that one! So, excited for this one with your tips in the back of my head :)

[@WODprep]

thanks Daniel!

[@anthonyguevara8873]

Thank you so much, def one of the best coaches out there🔥

[@WODprep]

Thank you so much Anthony!

[@bananaman2002]

By far best video I've watched today. I've watched 10 lol

[@WODprep]

That means a lot! We work hard on these and comments like this mean so much!

[@clairelamy1013]

thank you, i m not english native but you speak so well, it s a pleasure to listen to you, i understand all what you say 😊 and your videos in general are very interesting

[@WODprep]

thank you so much!

[@ChristopherHarrison-f5d]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video Ben, I will be using these tips later on today 💪🏻

[@snapduke]

Do not be deceived by this workout it is harder than it looks. Great tips do not gas out early.

[@patricklang7162]

lol looks impossible to me. I couldn’t imagine it being any harder than I already think it is.

[@WODprep]

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[@cdn1588]

Great, phenomenal tips. Word to the wise, if your body is telling you to rest, rest! Only you know the difference between your mind not wanting to do it, and your body being unable to. Stay safe and have fun!

[@juliek9755]

Hi Ben, how about tips about the jump over the dumbbell? Says two feet take off not required. What would you recommend?

[@WODprep]

Whatever you feel comfortable - I like a bit of a shuffle where the outside leg crosses over the inside leg

[@bgcyrus]

Ben out here doing God's work. Great job Ben and the rest of the WODprep team!

[@andrearantes6400]

Thanks Ben! You advices are always precious, they’ve helped me a lot. Cheers from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@SirLuisBarrera]

We are all about crossfit but not affiliated to it 💸

[@WODprep]

I would ABSOLUTELY affiliate if they let me! But they don't let online training companies affiliate :(

[@letransformateur6477]

On my way to do it now. thanks for the tips!

[@jbfit_jaxbeach]

Thanks Ben for your support every year in The Open! You deserve a golden barbell sir 💪

[@libermundi2]

Best tip: don’t do this and wait for best opportunities on 😊24.2

[@laurabenigno5720]

Thank you! So useful. I didn’t think this work out would have many helpful tips bc it seems simple. But everything you said I found very useful! Thanks for the warning about the top of our thumbs many get raw.

[@beachhousecrossfit]

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[@SvitlanaK-l2d]

I wish I watched it before completing workout))

[@samuelrazidlo886]

I'm in the 14-15 age group and the dumbbell snatch is super light, the burpees are like a brick wall for me, I finished with 10:01 and know I can do better. What pacing would you recommend?

[@IldeDiBenedetto-Begley]

Thank you so much Ben! It was difficult to go slow on the burpees but I followed your strategy for 24.1 and finished in 9:57. Very happy with this result. Had enough in the tank to push hard on the round of 9!

[@twenge189]

Thank you for these! Doing this again this morning so I'm definitely using these tips!

[@manuelschmoller2884]

Guilty of all the mistakes you mentioned. Plus i did it with 35lbs kettlebell and I disregard the time cap because I'm too stupid to read apparently 😂

[@nubin0807]

awesome as always

[@alexxxmmm1]

Does Wod Prep Train subscription analyze members' videos? That's what I need the most. I recorded my burpees, it's ok but could be more efficient I think

[@WODprep]

Yes we do! When you're in WODprep Programming you can upload videos and our coaches will give you direct feedback! - wodprep.com/train

[@heleasaaniel]

I finished at 10:28 as scaled 😁

[@liamc7097]

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[@DB-kq8kp]

Set your tabata timer for every 6 sec - pace yourself - done in 9 mins.

[@timoleary6772]

Aiming for 11 mins, will let you know in 4 hours when its done haha. Aim for 13 burpees a minute is 7 minutes and snatch every 2.5 secs is 3.75 mins #math

[@timoleary6772]

12.15 not too bad :)

[@p90xercise]

Best pre workout open prep channel.

[@mattma1751]

Thank you Ben, this is really helpful! And I can’t wait to test it out tonight!

[@WODprep]

Crush it! Let us know how you do!

[@jlcragle]

Great tips Ben! Thank you again and I'll feel very prepared.

[@WODprep]

👏🏼

[@patrickedwards5804]

Apropos of nothing related to 24.1 - excellent vlog by the way- most folk will be watching this vlog on their mobile devices. Have I missed something then and is there a way to scan a QR code when it displays in app? Asking for a close, close friend.. 😮

[@cpy]

Easiest way is to pause the video at the barcode, take a screenshot (iPhone: power button and volume up button at the same time). Then go to your pictures and you can click on it there

[@mattrowan593]

Fantastic tips! Thanks for the content

[@lanitaleis7965]

A lot of great tips Thank you

[@ShaneNottingham]

First. Thanks for all you do!

[@WODprep]

Thanks for watching Shane!

[@willisbruce4044]

Thanks coach for the nice tips!

[@Renee-Heal-The-Eagle]

He makes those burpees look so easy!☠️☠️☠️

[@WODprep]

remember I wasn't doing that many... I don't expect them to look this good in the actual workout, haha

[@1800bluemink]

Thanks Ben. Great tips. Appreciate it 👌

[@CBRKnightRider99]

Thank you Ben!

[@meniinas]

I love these videos!!!

[@WODprep]

Thank you!!

[@brunaleme8719]

The best!

[@kbamoroso]

Thanks so much... great video and tips as usual!

[@kbamoroso]

I didn't finish but got 168 masters Rx. It was a grind but your tips helped!

[@rather-reverend]

Would you start snatches strong side or weak side?

[@somissfashion]

Weak

[@rather-reverend]

@@somissfashion my thinking: normally, yeah. but if you're getting close to the time cap it would make more sense to take the side where you can get the most possible reps

[@WODprep]

It didn't feel like it mattered too much, but if the weight is moderately heavy then I would start on your weak side first

[@tallflguy]

Thank you!

[@gigilee8329]

Thank you!

[@philg55]

Thank you!

[@cshofar]

Awesome tips!! I was working according to your suggested strategy and finished the workout in 11:59 (RX)! I'm stoked! Thank you so much for the video 💪

[@mtjproducer2008]

This helped a lot. Finished at 14:59. Not bad for having shoulder surgery 8 months ago

[@benital165]

Thanks!

[@TheFriponlb]

Thank you very much for the advices, I will try them tomorrow!

[@nutritionontape]

Thanks Ben for always being there for us with this free info

[@blueeyedbull67]

Awesome tips. Going at it later today.

[@therulerzigzagzig]

Thanks for great tips and tricks

[@juliakomen9556]

Thank you for the great tips! ❤

[@JesusChristiscomeintheflesh777]

One thing I wish someone had told me: when I logged my workout Friday night, I was in the top 18% and I thought I was on the right track. As of now I'm in the top 29%- that's a huge difference that I wasn't expecting.