Benchmark WOD

Open 25.2 Scaled

The Workout

For time: 21 jumping pull-ups, 42 single-unders, 21 thrusters (65/45), 18 pull-ups, 36 single-unders, 18 thrusters (85/55), 15 chest-to-bar pull-ups, 30 single-unders, 15 thrusters (105/65)

Primary movement: Thrusters/Pullups

What is Open 25.2 Scaled?

The scaled division of Open 25.2 mirrors the Rx ladder with accessible gymnastics: 21 jumping pull-ups, 42 single-unders and 21 thrusters (65/45 lb); then 18 pull-ups, 36 single-unders and 18 thrusters (85/55 lb); then 15 chest-to-bar pull-ups, 30 single-unders and 15 thrusters (105/65 lb), in 12 minutes. The progression from jumping pull-ups to chest-to-bar makes this one of the best-designed scaled tests: each gate is reachable, but the combination of rising loads and rising skill still sorts the field.

What is a good Open 25.2 Scaled time?

Level (Time)MenWomen
beginner12:00 (cap)12:00 (cap)
intermediate11:0011:30
advanced9:3010:00
elitesub 8:00sub 8:45

Tips & Strategy

Sprint the first round - everything in it should be unbroken or nearly so. The regular pull-ups in round 2 are the first real gate: sets of 6-6-6 or 5-4-4-5 with fast returns to the bar. Save legs on the single-unders by staying relaxed and low. Round 3's chest-to-bars in quick 3s and the 105/65 thrusters in 8-7 or 5-5-5. Know the tiebreak/cap rules: every completed rep matters, so keep chipping even when finishing looks unlikely.

Scaled & Beginner Versions

This is the official scaled version of 25.2. Further scaling: ring rows in all three rounds and a single moderate thruster weight throughout.

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