CrossFit Open Announcement 22.2 Workout & Standards

It’s the second week of the 2022 CrossFit Open! Our 22.1 scores are in and we’re excited for 22.2!

22.2 was announced as a couplet of deadlifts and bar-facing burpees with an ascending and descending ladder of reps for time!

Hit this workout efficiently with our top tips and ultimate strategy guide on how to pace Open 22.2!

Skip to the 22.2 workout and new movement standards below!

The Live Open Announcement For 22.2

How To Watch The CrossFit Open Workout 22.2 Live Announcement

You can watch the announcement by visiting The CrossFit Games website or their YouTube channel.

When & What Time Is The CrossFit Open Announcement?

Thursday, March 3rd, 2022 at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET / 8 PM GMT / 7 AM AEDT (Friday, March 4th, 2022)

Details About The 22.2 Open Announcement

The announcement is being held in Columbus, Ohio! Athletes Laura Horvath, Emma Lawson, Jessie Medeiros and Saxon Panchik will face off to get the best scores for Open 22.2.

CrossFit Open 22.2 Workout (Rx’d)

1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1
Reps for time of:
Deadlifts
Bar-facing burpees

Female: 155 lbs
Male: 225 lbs

Time cap: 10 min

CrossFit Open 22.2 Workout (Scaled)

1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1
Reps for time of:
Deadlifts
Bar-facing burpees

Female: 95 lbs, may step over bar on burpees
Male: 135 lbs, may step over bar on burpees

Time cap: 10 min

CrossFit Open 22.2 Workout (Masters 55+)

1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1
Reps for time of:
Deadlifts
Bar-facing burpees

Female: 125 lbs
Male: 185 lbs

Time cap: 10 min

CrossFit Open 22.2 Workout (Masters 55+ Scaled)

1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1
Reps for time of:
Deadlifts
Bar-facing burpees

Female: 85 lbs, may step over bar on burpees
Male: 115 lbs, may step over bar on burpees

Time cap: 10 min

View 22.2 Open Workout For All Divisions Here

Setup & Equipment Needed for Open Workout #2

For CrossFit Open Workout 22.2 you will need;

A Barbell
Tape (refer to set up for how to use the tape)
Standard bumper plates (18 in plates) to load to your division’s weight
Collars to secure weight on the barbell

CrossFit made a special note that you can NOT weight gymnastic grips for this workout.

Other equipment you may want:

A belt (especially if the deadlifts are heavy for you)
Knee sleeves

CrossFit has shared a graphic example of how to set up your equipment for this workout to meet the standards and requirements for submission:

The Standards For Open 22.2

22.2 Deadlift Standard

The deadlift standard is the same for all divisions.

A few important things to note:

You can NOT wear gymnastics grips
Collars must be on the outside of your plates
No sumo deadlifts allowed / Hands must be outside of the knees
You cannot receive ANY assistance with the barbell
- For example, if the barbell rolls away or moves over when you drop it, nobody can move or adjust the barbell for you. Also, if your weights start to come loose, nobody can touch the bar to push the weights and collars back on.

The deadlift rep starts when the bar is on the ground and is credited once the athlete’s hips and knees reach full extension and the head and shoulders are behind the barbell.

22.2 Bar-Facing Burpee Standard

These are bar-facing burpees so you must be perpendicular to the barbell.

You may jump OR step back in the burpee.

Your chest must be centered over the line of tape you placed on the floor and your feet and hands must straddle the tape.

Your head has to stay behind the barbell and your hands and feet must not go outside of the width of the barbell.

You may jump up or step up to the starting position of your burpee.

For 22.2 you do NOT have to have a two-foot take off! However, you must be clearly jumping over the bar with both feet in the air as you pass over the bar. Stepping over the barbell is only permitted for the scaled divisions.

You cannot touch the barbell when passing over the bar, or it is a “no rep”.

The rep is counted when both feet reach the ground on the other side of the bar. There is no requirement about a two-foot landing. Before starting the next rep, the athlete must be perpendicular to bar/ face it.

Be sure to head over to our ultimate strategy guide for 22.2 to get the best score your first time doing it or to improve your redo!

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Useful Links:

22.1

Blog: CrossFit Open 22.1 Workout & Standards

Blog: CrossFit Open 22.1 Strategy & Tips

YouTube Video: CrossFit Open 22.1 Strategy & Tips

22.2:

Blog: CrossFit Open 22.2 Strategy & Tips