A list of common terms used widely in CrossFit® space and WODprep Daily Programming.
Rx+ | Modified workout to be more challenging than written.
Rx | Perform workout as prescribed or as written.
Modified | Changed movements / workout but level of difficulty remained the same as Rx.
Scaled • Changed workout so movements, weights and sets are less challenging than prescribed.
AMRAP | As many rounds/ reps as possible within a set amount of time.
Box | Your local CrossFit gym.
BW | Body Weight (perform movement with no additional weight).
Buy In | A specific exercise or movement that needs to be completed before starting the workout.
Cash Out | The finisher of the workout where you give it your all
CF | CrossFit
Death By 'X' | Is a by-the-minute interval challenge with the goal to last as long as possible. Typically, the reps increase by 1 every minute until you are unable to finish the work prescribed.
DNF | Did not Finish
EMOM | Every Minute on the Minute perform the work written
From the Ground | Start the movement by picking the bar up from the ground rather than from taking the bar directly from a rack (ie. Front Squats).
On the Minute | Perform a set every minute rest remaining time. Often interchange with EMOM.
On 2:00 | Perform that set every 2:00 resting remaining time.
ME | Maximal Effort
Strict | without additional swing or momentum added to the movement.
RM | Repetition maximum
Running Clock | Complete the workout at a steady consistent pace throughout the entire workout.
TNG (Touch and Go ) | Cycle quickly through a weightlifting movement without stopping or resetting.
UB | (Unbroken) Perform a movement without stopping. Once you can't do the movement without a pause or a miss, that set is done.
# | Symbol for lbs.
" | Symbol for inches.
' | Symbol for feet'
AB | Air Bike / Assault Bike
C2 | Concept 2 Rower
C2 Bike | Concept 2 Bike Erg
DB | Dumbbell
ERG | Concept 2 related equipment. Either a Rower, Bike ERG or Ski machine
GHD | Glute Hamstring Developer
KB | Kettlebell
PVC | A plastic pipe used for warm-ups and technique work.
Med Ball | Medicine Ball / Wall Ball
Lifters | Weightlifting Shoes
BMU | Bar Muscle Up
BP | Bench Press
BS | Back Squat
CTB | Chest to Bar Pull-Up
C&J | Clean and Jerk
DL | Deadlift
DU | Double Under
FS | Front Squat
HC • Hang Clean
HRPU|• Hand Release Push-up
HSPU | Handstand Push-up
HS | Handstand Walk
KTE / K2E | Knees to Elbow
MU / RMU | Ring Muscle Up
OHS | Overhead Squat
PC | Power Clean
PJ | Push Jerk
PP | Push Press
PS | Power Snatch
PU | Push-Up
SC | Squat Clean
TGU | Turkish Get-up
TTB / T2B | Toes to Bar
TTR / T2R | Toes to rings
SU | Single Under