We have complied a list of terms and abbreviations that will help you understand how to read the blog posts, white board and translate a common CrossFitter conversation.
- #= lb or pound
- 1RM= 1 Rep Max
- 3RM= 3 Rep Max
- AMRAP= As Many Rounds As Possible
- Box= Crossfit gym
- BJ= Box Jump
- BW=Body Weight
- C2=Concept 2 Rowing Machine
- Chipper=4 or more movements within a WOD* (*see WOD)
- Community=A group of people with common sets of values and beliefs
- Couplet=2 movements within a WOD
- C2B= Chest to Bar
- DU= Double Under
- EMOM=Big sister of OTM, Every Minute on the Minute
- GHD= Glute Ham Developer
- GHDSU= Glute Ham Developer Sit Up
- GHDHX= Glute Ham Developer Hip Extension
- GHR= Glute Ham Raises
- HSPU= Handstand Pushups
- ITTR= In The Time Remaining
- Kg= Kilogram
- KB= Kettlebell
- K2E= Knees to Elbows
- MetCon=Metobolic Conditioning
- MRE=Max Rep Effort
- MU= Muscle Up
- OHS= Overhead Squat
- OTM= On The Minute
- PR= Personal record
- ROM= Range of Motion
- RX= Prescribed (WOD that is done as intended, movements and weights not scaled.)
- SDHP= Sumo Deadlift High Pull
- Sharif- To sweat uncontrollably all over the gym
- Tabata= A protocol of 20 seconds working 10 seconds resting for 8 rounds
- Triplet=3 movements within a WOD
- T2B= Toes to Bar
- TGU=Turkish Get Ups
- Virtuosity=Performing the common uncommonly well
- WOD= Workout Of the Day
- WB= Wallball