Scaling is not easier - Tuesday, October 4th, 2025

Scaling is not easier

There’s a common misconception in CrossFit that scaling a workout makes it easier. The truth is, scaling isn’t about making it easier, it’s about making it effective.

We use scaling every single day to make sure each athlete gets the right stimulus from a workout. Every WOD is written with a specific purpose, the movements, the load, the reps, and the time domain are all designed to create a certain training effect. When you scale, you’re adjusting to preserve that intent, not avoid it.

If the workout calls for heavy deadlifts, and lifting that weight means your form breaks down, dropping the load doesn’t make it “less.” It makes it appropriate. It means you’re training the same energy system, at the right intensity, safely and effectively.

We often hear, when taking whiteboard scores, “Yeah, but I scaled.”
Here’s the thing, you’re not meant to RX every single WOD, every single day. You’re meant to listen to your body, to move with intention, and to match the stimulus of the workout. Some days you’ll go heavy and push the pace; other days you’ll pull back and refine movement. Refining the small things in a movement, is how training works, and how you get better.

Our coaches take scaling seriously. It’s not random, it’s precise. They know your strengths, and your limitations. Scaling is how they help you progress, not plateau.

The best athletes in the world scale when they need to. They understand that training isn’t about ego, it’s about longevity, consistency, and growth. Scaling lets you train through different seasons of life without stepping away from your fitness.

We coach movement, not just workouts. Our job is to make sure every athlete gets the most out of their hour. Whether that means modifying a movement, reducing weight, or adjusting reps, scaling keeps the workout’s intent intact and keeps you improving.

So if it doesn’t say “RX” beside your name on the whiteboard, remember, that doesn’t mean your workout was less, or easier.

Tuesday, November 4th, 2025

Focus:

3 sets for Quality
10 Banded Hip Ext. (to rig)
10 Deficit KB Sumo Deadlifts
5/5 Single Leg Deadlifts
5/5 Weighted Step Ups
10 Barbell Good Mornings
10 Glute Bridges

WOD:

2km Time Trial Row

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