Open 12.1
AMRAPThe opening workout of the 2012 CrossFit Open. Seven minutes of burpees. Simple in design, brutal in execution. This workout became infamous for its pure test of conditioning and mental fortitude.
7-minute AMRAP
- 1Burpees
Beginner
80-100 reps
Intermediate
100-120 reps
Advanced
120-140 reps
Open 12.1 is deceptively simple: as many burpees as possible in 7 minutes. No complexity, just relentless work. This is a pure test of conditioning and mental toughness.
- Find a sustainable pace from the start—don't go out too fast
- Breathe rhythmically—exhale on the jump, inhale on the way down
- Aim for 15-18+ burpees per minute for a competitive score
- Use the full 7 minutes—don't stop before time expires
- This will hurt—embrace the discomfort
Pacing
Consistent pace throughout. If you're doing 20+ burpees in minute 1, you'll likely crash. Find a sustainable rhythm and maintain it.
Scaled
- Burpees (step-back/step-up allowed)
RX+
- Burpee box jump overs (24/20 in)
Elite
150+ reps
Advanced
130-150 reps
Intermediate
100-130 reps
Beginner
70-100 reps
Extended 12.1
Longer time domain
12.1 + Box
Added complexity
Sprint 12.1
Shorter, faster
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