CrossFit 26.2: Workout Announced at CrossFit Black Edition
The highly anticipated CrossFit Open 26.2 workout was officially announced on March 5, 2026, taking place at CrossFit Black Edition in Cascais, Portugal. This event marks a significant moment in the 2026 CrossFit Open, as it introduces a challenging workout designed to test the limits of athletes.
Workout 26.2 consists of three rounds that include overhead walking lunges, dumbbell snatches, and various gymnastics movements. Athletes will have a time cap of 15 minutes to complete the workout, which is expected to push competitors to their physical and mental limits. The workout is structured to include a mix of strength and skill, making it one of the more demanding routines in recent years.
In the Rx division, male athletes will use a 22.5 kg (50 lb) dumbbell, while female athletes will use a 15 kg (35 lb) dumbbell. For those competing in the Scaled division, the weights are reduced to 15 kg (35 lb) for men and 10 kg (20 lb) for women. Additionally, the Foundations division will modify the workout by substituting bent-over rows, ring rows, and jumping pull-ups for the higher skill movements, making it accessible to a broader range of participants.
The workout includes a variety of pull-up variations, such as regular pull-ups, chest-to-bar pull-ups, and ring muscle-ups. Rich Froning, a prominent figure in the CrossFit community, emphasized the importance of strategy in the workout, stating, “The overhead walking lunge should ideally be unbroken, with athletes switching arms halfway to avoid torching one shoulder and tricep too early.” He also noted that the first set of pull-ups should be unbroken for stronger athletes, suggesting that the chest-to-bar set may be the place to break once.
Lucy Campbell emerged victorious in Workout 26.2, showcasing her strength and endurance. She was in second place for a significant portion of the workout but managed to clinch the win in the final moments. Aimee Cringle followed closely behind in second place, with Mirjam von Rohr taking third. This competition highlights the intense rivalry and high stakes present in the CrossFit Open.
The deadline for video submissions for Workout 26.2 is set for March 9th at 5 p.m. PT. Athletes will need to submit their performances by this deadline to be considered for the next stage of the competition. Notably, the top 25% of performers across the three Open workouts will qualify for the Quarterfinals, adding an extra layer of motivation for participants.
The CrossFit Open consists of multiple workouts, with Workout 26.2 being the second of three official workouts in the 2026 Open. As the competition progresses, athletes will be looking to improve their scores and secure their spots in the next round. The excitement surrounding this event continues to build as competitors prepare for the challenges ahead.