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Fight Gone Bad

Rounds

Designed to simulate the time structure of an MMA fight. Three rounds of all-out effort with rest between. One of the original CrossFit benchmark workouts.

The Workout

3 rounds, 1 minute per station

  • 1Wall Ball Shots (20/14 lb to 10/9 ft)
  • 2Sumo Deadlift High Pull (75/55 lb)
  • 3Box Jump (20 inch)
  • 4Push Press (75/55 lb)
  • 5Row (Calories)
Time Cap: 17 minutes
Equipment Needed
Wall ballBarbellBoxRowerWeight plates
Target Time

Beginner

150-200 reps

Intermediate

250-300 reps

Advanced

350-400+ reps

Strategy & Tips

Move through 5 stations for 1 minute each, accumulating reps/calories. Rest 1 minute between rounds. Your score is total reps across all stations.

  • Start fast on wall balls - they slow down quickly
  • SDHP is the easiest station for most - push the pace
  • Box jumps - step down to save legs for other stations
  • Push press should be unbroken sets as long as possible
  • Row at the end - empty the tank, especially round 3

Pacing

Each station is only 1 minute - go hard. The 1-minute rest between rounds is enough to recover for another all-out effort.

Scaling Options

Scaled

  • Wall Ball (14/10 lb to 9/8 ft)
  • Sumo Deadlift High Pull (55/35 lb)
  • Box Jump or Step-ups (20 inch)
  • Push Press (55/35 lb)
  • Row (Calories)

RX+

  • Wall Ball (30/20 lb to 10/9 ft)
  • Sumo Deadlift High Pull (95/65 lb)
  • Box Jump (24 inch)
  • Push Press (95/65 lb)
  • Row (Calories)
Benchmark Times

Elite

400+ reps

Advanced

350-400 reps

Intermediate

250-350 reps

Beginner

150-250 reps

Workout Variations

Fight Gone Bad 2.0

Same format with thrusters, toes-to-bar, power cleans, handstand push-ups, and bike

5 Round FGB

5 rounds instead of 3 - serious test of endurance

Fight Gone Really Bad

30/20 lb wall ball, 95/65 lb barbell, 24 inch box

Frequently Asked Questions