Semifinals Workouts
2026 CrossFit Games
All for time:
Male/Female Pair 1:
1,000/800-meter row
30 synchro chest-to-bar pull-ups
20 strict chest-to-wall handstand push-ups
Male/Female Pair 2:
1,000/800-meter row
30 synchro chest-to-bar pull-ups
20 strict chest-to-wall handstand push-ups
1,000/800-meter row
30 synchro chest-to-bar pull-ups
10 handstand walks (25 feet)
Male/Female Pair 1:
1,000/800-meter row
30 synchro chest-to-bar pull-ups
10 handstand walks (25 feet)
Time cap: 30 minutes
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WORKOUT DETAILS
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- Start with one pair (one man and one woman) seated on rowers with their hands off the handle.
- At “go,” the pair begins to row. The male athlete must complete 1,000 meters and the female athlete must complete 800 meters.
- When both athletes have completed their row, they move to the pull-up bar.
- If one athlete finishes ahead of the other, they may stage at the pull-up bar.
- Athletes must face the camera.
- The pair then completes 30 synchronized chest-to-bar pull-ups.
- Then, the pair must complete 20 strict chest-to-wall handstand push-ups (total).
- Only one athlete may work at a time.
- Athletes can switch at any time.
- There is no minimum or maximum number of reps either athlete must complete.
- The second pair starts on rowers with hands off the handles.
- As soon as the first male and female pair have completed their strict chest-to-wall handstand push-ups (lockout of the final rep), the second pair can begin rowing.
- The rowers must be reset to 0 before starting the row.
- The first pair will rest.
- The second male and female pair complete 1,000/800 meters of rowing, 30 synchro chest-to-bar pull-ups, and 20 strict chest-to-wall handstand push-ups in the same manner as the first pair.
- Then, without rest, the same second male and female pair return to the rower and complete 1,000/800 meters of rowing, and 30 synchro chest-to-bar pull-ups.
- The second man and woman finish by completing 10 reps of a 25-foot handstand walk (total).
- Athletes can switch at any time.
- Only one athlete may work at a time.
- There is no minimum or maximum amount of work either athlete must complete.
- The first pair may stage on the rowers with hands off of the handles.
- As soon as the second pair have completed their handstand walks (both hands on the ground past the line), the first pair can begin their final row.
- The rowers must be reset to 0 before starting each row.
- The first pair completes 1,000/800 meters of rowing, 30 synchro chest-to-bar pull-ups, and 10 reps of a 25-foot handstand walk in the same manner as the second pair.
- Time stops when the final handstand walk is complete (both hands touch the ground past the line).
- The team’s score is the total time taken to complete the workout.
NOTES
- The camera may be repositioned to capture the monitors on the rowers and/or handstand walk.
- Pairs may stage on the rower while they wait for the other athletes to complete their work.
- The team may use only ONE handstand push-up station and ONE handstand-walk track.
- Rowers must be reset to 0 before starting each row.
- The working pair may complete the strict chest-to-wall handstand push-ups and handstand walking in any order, and may switch at any time.
- For safety, the rowers must be placed at least 5 feet in front of or behind the pull-up bars and 5 feet from the handstand push-up station.
- Athletes must face the camera during the chest-to-bar pull-ups.
TIEBREAK
- A tiebreak time will be taken after each set of chest-to-bar pull-ups.
- Teams who finish the workout will not enter a tiebreak time.
- In the event of a tie on reps completed, the time of the last set of chest-to-bar pull-ups will be entered as the tiebreak time. The team with the faster time will win the tie.
SYNCHRO REQUIREMENTS
- Chest-to-bar pull-ups: Pairs must make contact with the pull-up bar at the same time.
EQUIPMENT
- Two rowers Must be Concept2 or Rogue Echo rowers. No other brands are allowed.
- Pull-up bar
- Handstand push-up station
- 25-foot handstand-walk track
- Tape to mark the handstand push-up station and handstand walk
Refer to APPENDIX D in the 2026 CrossFit Games Rulebook for complete equipment details and video submission standards.
PENALTIES
- Penalties may be applied to the team’s total score if CrossFit HQ conducts a review of your video. CrossFit will review videos that receive significant public downvotes.
- The following penalties will be applied to the team’s total score:
- False start, touching the handle on the rower before “go” or before the previous pair completes their work = 5-second penalty per instance
- Leaving the rower before 1,000/800 meters are reached = 10-second penalty
- Chest-to-bar no-rep = 2-second penalty per rep
- Handstand push-up no-rep = 2-second penalty
- Penalty on handstand walk = 30-second penalty
- If a team advances before completing the specified number of reps or meters, their score will stop at the last correctly completed rep.
- For example, the team is required to do 5 reps but moves on at Rep 4. The team’s score will be 4, regardless of the total number of repetitions completed after moving forward incorrectly.
- Editing a video submission in ANY way (to include adding a timer) may result in a 0 score, invalidation, or further sanction.
See Section 4, “Online Semifinals,” in the 2026 CrossFit Games Rulebook for video review penalty information.
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1 of 21The Row: The monitor on the rower must be set to 0 at the beginning of each row and must count up to the designated distance. Men must row 1,000 meters. Women must row 800 meters. Teammates MAY reset the rower for each other between rounds.
2 of 21Athletes must stay seated on the rower until the monitor reads the designated distance. If an athlete finishes ahead of their partner, they may stage at the pull-up bar and wait for their partner.
3 of 21NOTES: Gymnastics grips are not allowed on the rower. The monitors MUST be clearly shown at the end of each row. The camera may be moved to meet this requirement. Using multiple cameras is NOT allowed. Athletes may receive assistance resetting the rower between rounds. If the time cap is reached during the row, record the meters completed when the rower comes to rest.
4 of 21Every 100 meters (rounded down) will count as 1 rep. For example, the monitor reads 287 meters when it comes to rest. This will be recorded as 2 reps completed during the row.
5 of 21Common no-reps for the row include but are not limited to: Starting a row without resetting the rower to 0. Standing up from the rower prior to reaching the designated distance. Setting up the rower closer than 5 feet in front of or behind the pull-up bar or 5 feet from the handstand push-up station.
6 of 21Synchro Chest-to-Bar Pull-up: Each rep starts with both athletes’ arms fully extended and feet off the ground. Any style of grip is permitted.
7 of 21The rep is credited when both athletes’ chests clearly contact the bar at or below the collarbone at the same time. If one athlete reaches the top ahead of the other, they may wait for their partner. NOTES: Any style of pull-up is permitted, as long as the criteria above are met. Athletes must face the camera during the chest-to-bar pull-ups.
8 of 21Common no-reps for the synchro chest-to-bar pull-up: Starting a rep without full extension of the arms.
9 of 21Making contact with the bar above the collarbone (neck or throat).
10 of 21Missing contact with the pull-up bar. Additional: Athletes not making contact at the same time (not synchro). Not facing the camera. Any repetitions completed with the rower(s) closer than 5 feet in front of or behind the pull-up bar.
11 of 21Strict Chest-to-Wall Handstand Push-up: Each rep begins and ends in the lockout position with: Both hands touching the tape line. Any portion of the hands may be touching the line (fingers OK). Toes against the wall. Both arms fully extended and shoulders in line with the body. The arms must be fully extended and in line with the body before descending.
12 of 21There is no requirement for how an athlete gets into the starting position (lockout) against the wall. The legs AND hips must remain extended throughout the entire movement. At the bottom, the head must make contact with the ground. The head does NOT need to touch the tape line.
13 of 21Each rep is credited when the athlete returns to the lockout position with: Toes on the wall. Arms, hips, and legs fully extended. Shoulders in line with the body. NOTES: Teams may only set up one handstand push-up station. Only one athlete may work at a time. The working pair may switch at any time There is no minimum number of repetitions required by either teammate.
14 of 21Common no-reps for the strict chest-to-wall handstand push-up include but not limited to: One or both hands coming off the designated tape line.
15 of 21Not reaching the correct finishing position. Any part of the foot wider than the width of the hands at lockout.
16 of 21Kipping or any assistance with the hips/legs. Any repetitions completed with the rower(s) closer than 5 feet to the handstand push-up station.
17 of 21Handstand Walk: When kicking up, your hands (including your fingers) must be placed on the ground BEHIND the line.
18 of 21Both hands, including palms and fingers, must touch the ground completely clear of the line marking the end of the length before your feet touch the ground. If at any time you come down from your hands before finishing the 25-foot (7.6-meter) section, you must repeat the entire section. You are not required to kick down after completing a section.
19 of 21NOTES: Each 25-foot length will count as 1 rep. Only one athlete may work at a time. There is no minimum number of reps required by either athlete. Athletes MUST use a camera setup that clearly shows the entire body, including a clear view of the hands, during the handstand walk. There is no designated width of the handstand walk lane.
20 of 21Common no-reps for the handstand walk include but are not limited to: Placing your hands or fingers on or over the line when kicking up.
21 of 21Finishing with one or both hands on the line instead of clearly over the line. Any portion of the body touching the ground before both hands are clearly touching the ground over the line at the finish of a section. Starting a section before your partner has crossed the line at the end of a section (or has come down due to a failed section). NOTE: If an athlete receives a no-rep, they may switch with the resting athlete in their pair. If an athlete is mid-section at the time cap, they will NOT get credit.




















