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CrossFit – Intermediate Strength & Conditioning

A 4-day intermediate CrossFit program pairing barbell strength with varied metcons. Olympic-lift derivatives, gymnastics, and classic WODs for all-round fitness.

Goal: Athletic PerformanceLevel: IntermediateEquipment: Barbell, Dumbbells, Kettlebell, Pull Up Bar, Bodyweight4 days/week~50 min/session8 weeks
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Overview

This intermediate CrossFit program pairs dedicated barbell strength with varied, tested metcons. You'll build the squat, press, and clean while developing gymnastics skills and a strong engine. Formats rotate through AMRAP, EMOM, and for-time, with a repeatable benchmark WOD to track your progress across the program.

The Program

Day 1 – Squat + Metcon — Squat + Metcon

ExerciseSets × RepsRest
Front Squat5 × 5150s
Wall Ball Shot4 × 2015s
Box Jumps4 × 1515s
Burpee4 × 1260s

Day 2 – Press + Gymnastics — Press + Gymnastics

ExerciseSets × RepsRest
Barbell Push Press5 × 5150s
Pull Ups4 × 1015s
Handstand Push-Up (Wall)4 × 615s
Toes-to-Bar4 × 1060s

Day 3 – Hinge + Power — Hinge + Power

ExerciseSets × RepsRest
Power Clean6 × 330s
Kettlebell Swing4 × 2015s
Box Jump-Over4 × 1215s
Sit-Up4 × 2060s

Day 4 – Benchmark WOD — Benchmark WOD

ExerciseSets × RepsRest
Dumbbell Thruster5 × 1520s
Pull Ups5 × 1020s
Burpee5 × 1220s
Kettlebell Swing5 × 2030s

FAQ

Do I need to be good at olympic lifting?

You should have a working power clean and comfortable barbell squat/press. Loads stay moderate; scale technical lifts to dumbbells if needed.

What is a benchmark WOD?

A repeatable workout you time and re-test to measure progress. Day 4 is designed to be tracked over the program.

How do I scale gymnastics like handstand push-ups?

Use pike push-ups or box push-ups until you build the strength — the plan still works with scaled variations.

Safety notes

Rehearse barbell and olympic movements light each session. Scale gymnastics (pull-ups, handstand push-ups, toes-to-bar) to appropriate progressions. Rest fully during strength work; push the conditioning. Stop any set when form breaks.

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