The Road to the 2023 CrossFit Games
With every passing day, athletes participating in the sport of CrossFit are getting closer to the biggest competition of the year, the 2023 CrossFit Games. To compete for the most prestigious title in CrossFit, athletes must first clear the 2023 CrossFit Semifinals, a challenging feat. The Semifinals for the Teams and Individuals will be held simultaneously starting on May 18th, and will last for three consecutive weeks.
CrossFit Announces Tests for 2023 Teams Semifinals
CrossFit has announced the six tests that will be used in all seven competitions for the Teams division of the 2023 CrossFit Semifinals. The announcement clears up the only unknown factor in the competition, which has already revealed times and locations for the semifinals.
The Role of Teams in 2023 CrossFit Semifinals
The Teams division did not feature in the 2023 CrossFit Open, as athletes were required to compete in the Individual division first. However, the Teams made an appearance in the 2023 CrossFit Quarterfinals, where they were formed based on athlete performances. The best teams from each region were then placed in their respective regional Semifinals.
Breakdown of the 2023 CrossFit Semifinals for Teams
The 2023 CrossFit Semifinals for Teams will consist of 200 teams, distributed across seven competitions, each with a varying number of participating teams and CrossFit Games qualifying spots. The Semifinals will take place over three consecutive weeks and will be divided into seven competitions.
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2023 CrossFit Semifinal — Team Division Tests
Test One: Echo Bike, Run, Sandbag Hold, Double-unders, and Worm Clean & Jerks
Four rounds for time, with one member at each station, of:
- Echo bike* (Women: 2K / Men: 2.5K)
- 800-meter run*
- Bear-hug sandbag hold*
- 150 double-unders*
- 10 worm clean & jerks
*Athletes must change stations every round.
Women: 150-pound sandbag
Men: 200-pound sandbag
Time cap: 28 minutes
Test Two: Synchro Muscle-ups and Thrusters
In M/F pairs for 15 minutes, complete as many rounds and reps as possible of:
- Three synchro muscle-ups (One partner on the rings, one partner on the bar)
- Five synchro thrusters
*One pair works while the other rests, then switch.
**Add two muscle-ups and five thrusters after both pairs complete the round.
Women: 65-pound thrusters
Men: 95-pound thrusters
Test Three: Dumbbell Bench Presses, Single-leg Squats, and Handstand Pirouettes
As a relay (F/M/F/M), complete:
Female one and Male one
400-meter sprint
10 dumbbell bench presses —
15 unbroken single-leg squats, leg one
15 unbroken single-leg squats, leg two
Three handstand pirouettes
Female two and Male two
- 400-meter sprint
- 15 dumbbell bench presses
- 10 unbroken single-leg squats, leg one
- 10 unbroken single-leg squats, leg two
- Three handstand pirouettes
Time cap: 16 minutes
Women: 60-pound dumbbells
Men: 90-pound dumbbells
Test Four: Rowing, Dumbbell Snatches, and Box Jumps
Five rounds for time, in M/F pairs, of:
Male and Female pair one starts:
- Row (Women: 7 calories / Men: 10 calories
- 10 (each) synchro alternating dumbbell snatches (Women: 60 pounds / Male: 90 pounds)
- 15 (each) 24-inch box jumps, alternating
Male and Female pair two starts:
- Row (Women: 7 calories / Men: 10 calories)
- 20 (each) synchro alternating dumbbell snatches (Women: 50 pounds / Male: 70 pounds)
- 10 (each) 30-inch box jumps, alternating
*When both pairs have completed a round, switch positions for the following round.
**Pair one will row three times and ski two times.
***Pair two will ski three times and row two times.
Time cap: 15 minutes
Test Five: Max-rep Cleans
- One minute max-rep cleans (Women: 195 pounds / Men: 275 pounds)
Two minutes rest.
- One minute max-rep cleans (Women: 215 pounds / Men: 235 pounds)
Two minutes rest.
- One minute max-rep cleans (Women: 235 pounds / Men: 315 pounds)
Test Six: Worm Burpees, Squats, Rope Climbs, and Handstand Push-ups
This test will challenge the endurance and strength of the teams as they perform various exercises while carrying the worm. Here are the details:
- 15 worm burpees
- 15 worm squats
Women complete one seated legless rope climb each while men complete 10 strict chest-to-wall handstand push-ups each. Then switch.
- 15 worm burpees
- 15 worm squats
Women complete two legless rope climbs each while men complete 15 strict handstand push-ups each. Then switch.
- 15 worm burpees
- 15 worm squats
Women complete three rope climbs each while men complete 20 handstand push-ups each. Then switch.
Time cap: 16 minutes
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2023 CrossFit Semifinals Schedule
- North America East Semifinal — May 18-21
- Africa Semifinal — May 19-21
- North America West Semifinal — May 25-28
- Oceania Semifinal — May 25-28
- South America Semifinal — May 26-28
- Europe Semifinal — June 1-4
- Asia Semifinal — June 1-4
Athletes Gear up for 2023 CrossFit Games with Highly Competitive Team Semifinals
The highly anticipated 2023 CrossFit Games are just around the corner, with only 40 teams set to qualify for the final stage of the competition. Ahead of the event, athletes are preparing for the intense and grueling Team Semifinals, which have already proven to be fiercely competitive during the Open and Quarterfinals. With everything on the line, teams will be giving it their all to secure a coveted spot in the final stage, which will take place from August 1-6 in Madison, Wisconsin. Fans and competitors alike are eagerly awaiting the Semifinals, where the top teams will battle it out in a series of challenging tests of strength, endurance, and skill.
Overview
As the 2023 CrossFit Games draw nearer, athletes are gearing up to tackle the challenging 2023 CrossFit Semifinals. To earn a coveted spot at the biggest competition of the year, competitors must first pass through the Semifinals, which will be held over three consecutive weeks starting on May 18th. With the recent announcement of the six tests to be used in the Team division, athletes now have a clearer understanding of the competition that awaits them. This year’s Semifinals will feature 200 teams distributed across seven competitions, each with varying numbers of participating teams and CrossFit Games qualifying spots. As the competition heats up, athletes from all over the world will put their skills to the test, hoping to secure their place at the 2023 CrossFit Games.
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