How to decode some CrossFit Coach lingo - Tuesday, October 7th, 2025

How to decode some CrossFit Coach lingo

If you’ve ever stood in front of the whiteboard nodding along while silently thinking, “I have no idea what that means,” don’t worry, you’re not alone.

Sometimes it feels like CrossFit has a language of its own. It’s part motivation, part mystery, and entirely meant to make you better. So, for the sake of fun (and a little truth), here’s your official guide to decoding some CrossFit Coach lingo.

“3 Rounds for Quality”

Translation: Slow down.
This isn’t the time to race your buddy. It’s the time to actually focus on good movement, you know, the thing we’re always talking about.

“This One Looks Fun”

Translation: This will hurt.
If a coach says this with a grin, brace yourself. It’s the kind of “fun” you’ll be thinking about every time you sit down tomorrow.

“We’re Just Warming Up”

Translation: This is secretly a workout.
By the time the warm up ends, you’ve already broken a sweat, questioned your fitness, and realized you still have 30 minutes left.

“Empty Barbell First”

Translation: The coach wants to watch your technique before they let you go rogue with the plates. Don’t take it personally, they’re saving your shoulders (and your ego).

“Find a Weight That’s Challenging but Manageable”

Translation: I’m not giving you a number, but I know when you’ve gone too light or too heavy.

“You’re Not Done Yet, Keep Moving!”

Translation: You slowed down, and I noticed.
Also known as the phrase that makes you question your life choices mid WOD.

“Breathe”

Translation: You look like you’re holding your breath again.
Because apparently, gasping dramatically doesn’t count as proper breathing technique.

“We’re Working on Mechanics, Consistency, Then Intensity”

Translation: Stop trying to win the warm up.
There’s a reason we do things in that order, longevity > leaderboard.

“That Looked Good… But”

Translation: It didn’t.
We love you, but there’s always a ‘but.’

Tuesday, October 7th, 2025

Focus:

Thrusters (from floor)
5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1

WOD:

For Time
50 Step Ups
40 Burpees
30 Front Squats 95/65
20 Push Press 95/65
10 HSPU

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