Semifinals Workouts
2026 CrossFit Games
As many reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
Clean and jerks
♀ 145 lb (65 kg)
♂ 205 lb (93 kg)
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WORKOUT DETAILS
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- Begin with all four athletes standing tall.
- At “go,” Athlete 1 completes 1 clean and jerk, followed by Athlete 2, Athlete 3, and Athlete 4.
- The athletes may lift in any order to begin the workout.
- Once the order has been established, the team must keep the same lifting order for the remainder of the workout.
- The next lifter may not begin their rep(s) until the previous lifter’s barbell has returned to the ground.
- Then, Athlete 1 completes 2 clean and jerks, followed by Athlete 2, Athlete 3, and Athlete 4.
- Keeping the lifting order, continue adding 1 repetition after each member of the team has successfully completed each round.
- The next lifter cannot begin until the working athlete has completed the required reps for the current round.
- The team’s score is the total number of repetitions completed before the 10-minute time cap.
NOTES
- Only two barbells can be used: one men’s barbell setup and one women’s barbell setup.
- The barbells must remain at least 5 feet from each other.
- The male and female bars must be facing each other.
- The next athlete cannot begin their rep(s) until the current lifter’s bar has touched the ground.
- No one, except the teammates competing, can assist with the barbells.
- Athletes may start in any order. Once the lifting order has been established, it MUST be maintained for the rest of the workout.
- Stepping ON or OVER the line will result in an immediate no-rep.
TIEBREAK
- A tiebreak time will be taken after each round is complete.
- In the event that teams tie on total reps completed, the team with the faster tiebreak time will win the tie.
SYNCHRO REQUIREMENTS
- None
EQUIPMENT
- Barbell
- Men are required to use a barbell with a minimum 28-millimeter diameter (e.g., a 45-lb/20-kg barbell or a Rogue C70/ C70s barbell).
- Women are required to use a barbell with a minimum 25-millimeter diameter (e.g., a 35-lb/15-kg barbell or a Rogue C68/C68s barbell).
- Training barbells or other specialty barbells are not allowed.
- Bumper plates
- Maximum of 18 inches (45 centimeters) diameter.
- Collars
- Tape to mark the floor
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, moving to touch the barbell before “go” or lifting the barbell off the floor before the current lifter’s barbell has touched the floor = 1-rep penalty
- Clean-and-jerk no-rep = 1-rep penalty
- Any nonteam member assisting with equipment = 1-rep penalty for each instance
- If a team advances before completing the specified number of reps, their score will stop at the last correctly completed rep.
- For example, the athlete 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 clock) 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 6Clean and Jerk: Each rep starts with the bar on the ground. The bar must be lifted to the shoulders, then locked out overhead (no snatches). Any style of clean, except a hang clean, is permitted. Full extension of the hips and legs is NOT required after receiving the clean before starting the overhead lift. Any style of overhead lift is acceptable (press, push press, or jerk/split jerk).
2 of 6The rep is credited when: Hips, knees, and arms are extended. The feet are in line. The bar is over or behind the middle of the body when viewed from the side. NOTES: Athletes must face each other during the clean and jerks.
3 of 6Common no-reps for the clean and jerk include but are not limited to: Lowering the barbell before fully extending the hips, knees, or arms.
4 of 6Lowering the barbell before the feet have returned in line.
5 of 6Finishing with the bar in front of the body.
6 of 6Bouncing the barbell between consecutive repetitions. Facing away from your teammates. Stepping on or over the line. Beginning the rep(s) before the current lifter’s bar has touched the ground. NOTE: In the event of a no-rep for any reason at any time, the entire clean and jerk MUST be repeated. A missed overhead lift may NOT be reattempted from the front-rack position.





