What is A 21.2 Workout? | Crossfit


Crossfit announced the 2nd workout for 2021 known as the 21.2 ladder workout. It consists of 2 exercises known as the Dumbbell Overhead Snatch and Burpee Box Jump-Overs. The exercises are done for time, which is a repeat of the 17.1 (2017) Crossfit workout.

There are several divisions based on age, gender and workout type. Only the RX’d will count towards qualifying.

This year, CrossFit is doing a virtual competition, where participants have seven days to complete it and upload their scores. Those with the best scores are able to qualify for the Crossfit Games.

This year, because of Covid-19, Crossfit broke the 21.2 into 4 variations including

  • RX’d
  • Scaled
  • Foundation
  • Equipment Free

allowing just about anyone to compete.

Here is Brent Fikowski doing the RX’d 21.2 Time: 9:50

The 21.2 workout is a repeat of the opening workout of the 2017 competition. The workouts are as follows:

RX’d | 21.2

Dumbbell Snatch: Must use a (Men 50lb | 22kg) Dumbbell (Women 35lb | 15kg)

Burpee: must use a 24 inch box and you must jump from the ground to the box to the ground

For time: Time cap: 20 minutes

  • 10 dumbbell snatches with a 50lb (22kg) dumbbell
  • 15 burpee box jump-overs on a 24-inch box
  • 20 dumbbell snatches
  • 15 burpee box jump-overs
  • 30 dumbbell snatches
  • 15 burpee box jump-overs
  • 40 dumbbell snatches
  • 15 burpee box jump-overs
  • 50 dumbbell snatches
  • 15 burpee box jump-overs

Scaled | 21.2

Dumbbell Snatch: Must use a (35lb | 15kg) Dumbbell

Burpee: must use a 20 inch box and step ups are permitted

For time: Time cap: 20 minutes

  • 10 dumbbell snatches
  • 15 burpee box jump-overs
  • 20 dumbbell snatches
  • 15 burpee box jump-overs
  • 30 dumbbell snatches
  • 15 burpee box jump-overs
  • 40 dumbbell snatches
  • 15 burpee box jump-overs
  • 50 dumbbell snatches
  • 15 burpee box jump-overs

Foundation | 21.2

Dumbbell Snatch: For this variation participants doing the Dumbbell Snatch can use a (10 lb or 4.5 kg) dumbbell or any equivalent weight household item.

Burpee: For this variation participants aren’t required to do the push-up portion of the burpee.

For time: Time cap: 20 minutes

  • 10 alternating snatches
  • 15 burpees
  • 20 alternating snatches
  • 15 burpees
  • 30 alternating snatches
  • 15 burpees
  • 40 alternating snatches
  • 15 burpees
  • 50 alternating snatches
  • 15 burpees

Equipment-free | 21.2

Participants can use a stick or PVC pipe to complete the hang squat snatches.

For time: Time cap: 20 minutes

  • 10 hang squat snatches –
  • 15 burpee broad jumps, 36 inch
  • 20 hang squat snatches
  • 15 burpee broad jumps, 36 inch
  • 30 hang squat snatches
  • 15 burpee broad jumps, 36 inch
  • 40 hang squat snatches
  • 15 burpee broad jumps, 36 inch
  • 50 hang squat snatches
  • 15 burpee broad jumps, 36 inch

About The Author

Tom Crandall

Tom Crandall is the editor of GearMashers.com, where he reviews home gym and garage gym equipment based on hands-on use. From squat racks and sleds to cardio machines and training accessories, he focuses on how equipment performs in a real home gym, how much space it takes up, and whether it is worth the price.

Tom has written about fitness, running, and cycling since 1988. A longtime endurance athlete, he brings decades of training experience to his reviews. He lives in Bastrop, Texas, with his wife Kathleen and their two GSPs, Finn and Qwixx.

When he isn’t testing equipment or training, Tom writes Christian apologetics books that explore questions of faith, history, and Scripture.

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