CrossFit Open 24.2 Strategy and Tips

The Open is officially here and 24.2 has been announced! Keep checking back on this article as we update it with workout strategy and tips from the team here at Invictus. 

CrossFit Open 24.1 Tips and Strategy for Competitive CrossFitters

24.1: The Official Event Description and Score Card

Download full scorecard, event rules & video submission standards here. 

Resources for Open Athletes 

Tips from the Invictus Coaches

• Consistency is key: run your race and don’t blow up in the first few rounds. Find a pace you can maintain and hang onto it.
• Quick release getting in and out of the rower: don’t let transitions slow you down. Use the quick release on the erg to get in and out.
• Vary your grip on the deadlifts: with ALL of the movements involving grip, make sure that you are varying your grip on deadlifts to avoid blowing up your forearms. A mixed grip can be super beneficial!
• Lay out the rope untangled: if you drop your rope between rounds and have to waste time untangling it then you will lose precious time in transitions. Set your rope down on the floor so you can quickly begin your next round of double-unders.

Check out more strategy tips from Coach Kisha, Dani Speegle and Riley Estrada here. 

Helpful tips for the 24.1 workout movements…

• Rowing Tips for Competition
• Avoid the 5 Most Common Mistakes in the Deadlift Set-Up 
• 3 Tips for Smooth and Seamless Double Unders

Attack the Open with this guide 

Want more tips and tricks to get ahead in the Open this year? Download the free Attacking the Open guide from Invictus to learn more about how to get a leg up on the competition, and how to stay in the right mindset for the span of the Open. Download here. 

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