The CrossFit Total

Today, we’re taking on our first benchmark workout of 2025: The CrossFit Total.

This iconic workout is a comprehensive test of functional strength, combining your heaviest lifts in the Back Squat, Shoulder Press, and Deadlift - arguably the three most effective movements for building and measuring strength.
For our members who participated in this workout back on August 27, 2024, today’s session offers an excellent opportunity to compare results and assess how their strength has evolved. Even if this is your first time completing the Total, it provides a valuable starting point for future benchmarks.

It’s More Than Just a Strength Test
The CrossFit Total isn't just about the numbers however, it’s about pushing boundaries, learning from the challenge, and setting yourself up for success in 2025. It can prove a really powerful tool to help you reach new levels of fitness and performance:

💪 Tests Your Raw Strength: The Back Squat, Shoulder Press & Deadlift are three foundational lifts that measure your total body strength and functional capacity.
📈 Track Your Progress: Regularly performing the CrossFit Total allows you to benchmark your performance over time.
⚡ Build Mental Resilience: Testing 1RMs isn’t just about physical strength - it challenges your mental fortitude, focus, and ability to perform under pressure.
🔍 Identify Weak Points: The CrossFit Total highlights areas for growth, whether it’s improving leg strength, trunk stability, or upper body pressing power.
🏆 Lay a Strong Foundation for Performance: Strength improvements in these three lifts translate to better performance across all aspects of CrossFit, from Olympic lifting and gymnastics to metcons and endurance workouts.

Looking Ahead: New Strength Cycle 📅
Next week, we’ll be launching a new 7-week strength cycle designed to build on today's results and to help prepare for the Open. Stay tuned for more details on this exciting new programming block!
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Celebration of Strength
The CrossFit Total isn’t just about lifting heavy - it’s a celebration of your strength, progress, and commitment to improvement. Whether you’re establishing a baseline or setting new personal records, today’s workout is an excellent opportunity to start the year on a high note.