26 Essential CrossFit Terms
Updated: Nov 5, 2018
26 Essential CrossFit Terms
WoD - Workout of the Day
Box - a CrossFit gym, where the WoD happens
Metcon - Metabolic Conditioning a form of WoD
For Time - indicates that you should complete the task as quickly as possible
AMRAP - As Many Rounds/Reps as Possible
RFT - Rounds for Time
EMOM - Every Minute on the Minute
Tabata - 20 seconds of work, 10 seconds of rest for 8 rounds - brutal
Chipper - a type of WoD with may reps of many movements that you ‘chip’ away at until complete.
Rx - as prescribed, doing the workout with the original load and reps (not as important as many think)
Scaled - Reducing the load, reps or distance of the WoD in order to maintain intensity and get the most benefit.
PR - Personal Record also know as a PB or Personal best
BW - Bodyweight
DU’s - Double Unders; when the skipping rope passes under your feet twice each jump
TTB - Toes to Bar
PU - Pull up
C2B - Chest to bar pull up
KB - Kettlebell
KBS - Kettlebell swings
Stabilising the Midline - bracing the abs and back to maintain the natural curve of the spine
ROM - Range of Movement
SDHP - Sumo Deadlift High Pull
HSPU - Handstand Push Up
HRPU - Hand Release Push Up
OHS - Over head squat
DOMS - Delayed onset muscle soreness, typically comes 24 to 48 hours after the WoD!
