CrossFit Open 26.2 Workout Announced
“The workout is… 26.2 For Time: 80-foot Overhead Walking Lunge (20-ft. segments) 20 Dumbbell Snatch (50/35 lb) 20 Pull-ups 80-foot Overhead Walking Lunge 20 Dumbbell Snatch 20 Chest-to-Bar Pull-ups 80-foot Overhead Walking Lunge 20 Dumbbell Snatch 20 Ring Muscle-Ups Time cap: 15 minutes,” said Dave Castro during the live announcement of the CrossFit Open 26.2 workout.
This event took place on March 5, 2026, at CrossFit Black Edition in Cascais, Portugal, marking the second workout of the 2026 CrossFit Open season. The workout consists of a series of demanding movements, including overhead walking lunges, dumbbell snatches, pull-ups, chest-to-bar pull-ups, and ring muscle-ups, all designed to test the strength and endurance of the athletes.
The time cap for the workout is set at 15 minutes, challenging participants to complete the series of movements within this timeframe. The women’s dumbbell weight for the workout is 35 pounds (15 kg), while the men’s weight is 50 pounds (22.5 kg). For those who may find the standard workout too challenging, a scaled version is available, which includes jumping pull-ups and lighter dumbbell weights.
Lucy Campbell, Aimee Cringle, and Mirjam von Rohr were the first athletes to perform the workout after its announcement. Campbell, who finished second in the 2025 CrossFit Games, is expected to be a strong contender. Cringle, who placed 13th in the 2024 Games and 8th in 2025, also brings significant experience to the competition. Meanwhile, von Rohr, who won Workout 26.1 of the 2026 CrossFit Open, is looking to maintain her momentum.
The deadline for video submissions for the workout is March 9, 2026, at 5 p.m. PT. This deadline is crucial for athletes aiming to qualify for the Quarterfinals, as only the top 25% of performers across the three CrossFit Open workouts will advance. The competition is heating up as athletes prepare to showcase their skills and push their limits.
The 2026 CrossFit Open is a series of workouts announced weekly, with Workout 26.2 being a pivotal moment in the season. As athletes gear up for this challenging workout, the excitement and anticipation continue to build within the CrossFit community.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the overall impact of this workout on the standings, but the performances of Campbell, Cringle, and von Rohr are expected to draw significant attention as the competition progresses.