Training
The A2Z of CFAs (CrossFit Acronyms)
CrossFit loves an acronym… have you ever looked at the WOD (workout of the day) and thought “WTF?!”. If so, read on… they’ll be rolling off the tongue in no time!
AMRAP: as many reps (or rounds) as possible
BJ: box jump
BJO: box jump over
BMU: bar muscle up
BOB: ball (or body) over box
BBOB: ball and body over box
BS: back squat
BW: body weight
C&J: clean and jerk
CTB: chest to bar pull ups
DB: dumbbell
DL: deadlift
DNF: did not finish
DU: double under
EMOM: every minute on the minute
FS: front squat
GHD: glute ham developer
HSPU: handstand push up
KB: kettlebell
KTE or K2E: knees to elbow
MU: muscle up
OHS: overhead squat
Rep: repetition, one performance of an exercise
RFT: rounds for time
Rx: as prescribed – workout done exactly as written
SDHP: sumo deadlift high pull
TTB (or T2B): toes to bar
TGU: Turkish get up
WB: wall ball
WOD: workout of the day
YGIG: you go I go
Have you come across any others? Let us know if so and we’ll update the list!
