The Heaviest Day of the Year - Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025

The Heaviest Day of the Year

It’s here. The heaviest day of the year! The day you’ve been saving those heavy singles for. The day where we test the purest expression of raw strength inside CrossFit Indestri.

CrossFit Total is here.

Once a year, we take 45 minutes of class time and split it into three dedicated 15 minute lifting windows. One lift at a time. One max effort at a time. No rushing, no guessing, no shortcuts, just you, a barbell, your training from the entire year, and the standards that make the CrossFit Total meaningful.

The goal today:
Lift as heavy as possible safely, within the standards, and with pride in the work you’ve put in to get here.

The Three Lifts of the CrossFit Total

1. Back Squat – 1 Rep Max

Standard:

• The bar must rest on the shoulders behind the neck (back rack).

• You must clearly squat below parallel, crease of the hip below the top of the knee.

• You must stand up fully with hips and knees completely extended.

• A failed lift may not be “spotted” into a make, if the spotter touches the bar, it’s a no rep.

2. Shoulder Press – 1 Rep Max

(Strict press — no leg drive.)

Standard:

• The bar starts at the shoulders, hands outside the shoulders in a front rack position.

• The knees and hips must stay locked out the entire lift, no dip, no push press, no momentum.

• The bar must finish fully overhead with arms locked out and the body in a straight line.

• Any lower body movement = no lift.

This lift exposes strict pressing strength, one of the purest tests of upper body power.

3. Deadlift – 1 Rep Max

Standard:

• You may use a mixed grip, NO straps or grips.

• The rep is complete when you stand tall with hips open, knees locked, and shoulders behind the bar.

• Do not sacrifice form for a PR. Protect your backs, and lift well.

Why Standards Matter

The CrossFit Total isn’t just about lifting heavy, it’s about lifting heavy correctly.

When you follow the same standards each year, you get a true comparison of your progress. If you squat one year above parallel and the next year below parallel, the numbers simply don’t match. Meeting the standard keeps the test honest, for you and your training.

Lift heavy and have a day.

Whether you PR one lift, all three lifts, or simply walk away proud of your effort, today is always one of the most fun and electric days in the gym.

Big lifts.
Big celebrations.
Big energy.
And the best community around to cheer you on.

Let’s get after it, it’s the heaviest day of the year.

Happy CrossFit Total Day!

We have to confirm numbers for the Christmas party today. So this is it, if you haven’t got your ticket yet, email indestri@gmail.com now to let Jen know.

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025

WOD:

CrossFit Total

1RM Back Squat
1RM Shoulder Press
1 RM Deadlift

Lift well, challenge yourself and have fun!

Check back each night at 8pm for the next days WOD .
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