Workout 14584

Created: December 9, 2025

Description:

Mary
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
5 handstand push ups
10 alternating single leg squats
15 pull ups
Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a classic CrossFit benchmark and continues to build off of the previous two weeks. Mary is Cindy’s older sister, metaphorically speaking. The pressing and squatting elements are more challenging, and there is an increase in pull up volume. If you can perform one or all three movements as prescribed, you should attempt this effort as Rx’d. Manage your reps in each round. Don’t push to failure too early, remember to breathe, and take breaks as needed.
To reduce the complexity of the handstand push ups, perform pike push ups. For the single leg squats, perform these to a target, such as a box or a bench. For the pull ups, perform jumping pull ups or ring rows.
In case of injury or limitation, for the handstand push ups, perform dumbbell shoulder presses. For the single leg squats, perform reverse lunges or air squats. For the pull ups, perform foot assisted pull ups or bent over dumbbell rows.
Intermediate option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
5 pike push ups
10 alternating single leg squats to a target
10 pull ups
Beginner option:
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
5 push ups to a 24-inch box
10 air squats
15 ring rows
Coaching cues:
For the single leg squats, focus on letting your chest lean over the thigh of the leg you are squatting on.
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Scaling/Comments:

Reduce the overall duration of the workout. Reduce the reps of the pull ups.

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