Workout

Ben Bergeron’s Workout of the Week

June 15, 2023 by
Photo Credit: Instagram @benbergeron
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Today’s workout is programmed by Ben Bergeron, one of the most renowned coaches in CrossFit and the founder of CompTrain. Bergeron recently announced his retirement from competitive coaching following the 2023 season. Learn more about Bergeron’s career and how Cole Sager is going to take the reins of the CompTrain camp.

AMRAP 4:

  • 3 Rounds of “DT” (95/65)
  • Max Calorie Row

Rest 4 Minutes

AMRAP 4:

  • 2 Rounds of “DT” (135/95)
  • Max Calorie Row

Rest 4 Minutes

AMRAP 4:

  • 1 Round of “DT” (155/105)
  • Max Calorie Row

Score is total calories accumulated across all three AMRAPs.

Scaling options:

Decrease the barbell load to where you can get all of the shoulder-to-over head sets unbroken.

Coaching tips from Ben:

  • Break up the DT sets after the 11th deadlift, and 8th clean.
  • The goal is to get on the rower with 1:30 remaining in the first window, 2:00 remaining in the second window, and 2:30 in the final window.

Scores: (Men/Women)

  • Elite: 180/150 calories
  • Advanced: 150/120 calories
  • Experienced: 100/75 calories

Intermediate: 75/50

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