26.1 is the opener, and it's a deceiver. A pyramid of wall balls and box jump-overs looks totally manageable on paper. Then you hit that set of 66 in the middle. Here's everything you need to know before you tackle it.
The Workout
26.1 | For Time
⏱ Time cap: 12 minutes
20Wall-ball shots
18Box jump-overs
30Wall-ball shots
18Box jump-overs
40Wall-ball shots
18Medicine-ball box step-overs
66Wall-ball shots ← peak
18Medicine-ball box step-overs
40Wall-ball shots
18Box jump-overs
30Wall-ball shots
18Box jump-overs
20Wall-ball shots
♂ Men (Rx)
20 lb (9 kg) · 10 ft target · 24" box
♀ Women (Rx)
14 lb (6 kg) · 9 ft target · 20" box
The total rep count is 264 wall balls and 126 box jumps/step-overs. This is a conditioning test, plain and simple. The movements are approachable for almost everyone, but the volume will find your weaknesses fast.
All Divisions
RxSame movements and pyramid. Men: 20 lb (9 kg) to 10 ft, 24" box. Women: 14 lb (6 kg) to 9 ft, 20" box. Box jump-overs require a two-foot takeoff (ages 14–54).
ScaledSame structure and time cap. Lighter ball: Men 14 lb (6 kg) to 10 ft, Women 10 lb (4 kg) to 9 ft. Athletes may step up to the box instead of jumping.
FoundationsAll box jump-overs become box step-overs, so no jumping required. Lighter medicine ball throughout: Men 14 lb (6 kg) to 10 ft, Women 10 lb (4 kg) to 9 ft. Weights are suggested starting points and can be adjusted. 20" box for both men and women.
Workout Breakdown and Strategy
This is a pyramid, not a ladder. You build up to the 66 wall balls in the middle, then come back down the same way you came up. The workout has a clear turning point, and how you handle that peak set is what decides your score.
"Most people blow up on the 40s. The set of 66 is just where they pay for it."
The most common Open regret
01
Start slower than you think. The first 20 wall balls feel easy. That's the trap. Lock in a pace you can sustain for sets of 40 and 66.
02
Break the 66 early. Plan your sets before the clock starts. Something like 15-15-12-12-12 beats failing on a set of 25 mid-rep.
03
Use the box jump-overs to recover. Keep a steady rhythm. You're not racing the box. You're bringing your heart rate down before the next wall ball set.
04
The second half is mentally easier. Once you pass the 66, every set gets smaller. Use that. Push harder on the way down than you did on the way up.
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Who Can Compete?
Everyone. That's the whole point of the Open. Whether you're chasing a spot at Quarterfinals or just doing it for the community, there's a division for you. Rx, Scaled, Foundations, Age Groups, Adaptive. Pick what fits your level and go.
Scores are submitted on the CrossFit Games website. You can submit a video or have a judge validate your score in person at an affiliated gym.
Gear Note
26.1 doesn't call for grips, but the rest of the Open probably will. If pull-ups, chest-to-bar, or muscle-ups are coming in 26.2 or 26.3, your hands will thank you for being prepared. Check our full range of CrossFit grips. And if you're adding double-unders to your training between Open workouts, have a look at our jump ropes too.
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