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24.01.2022 This one's important. Make sure you read through and know what's required if you're an Rx or Masters athlete. Use these next 6 days wisely! Plan your equipment. Plan your execution! And get ready to throwdown!

24.01.2022 ARE YOU READY!? Rx and Masters Qualifier submissions open midnight tonight with submissions closing at 5pm on the 25th of September. Your secret code which you'll need to state at the beginning of each Qualifier submission video will also be released midnight tonight. You'll be able to submit your scores and videos through competition corner. Please check your emails to find your registration email from Competition Corner. ... Good luck!

19.01.2022 Are you tuning in? Live feed for all heats and events for Sunday are broadcasting live on the @chasingbetter_wod_supplies Facebook page!

19.01.2022 Not long now until the 18th!! Here's the equipment list you will need for the RX & Masters Qualifiers Get ready to throwdown!

19.01.2022 Word from @jfitzopex - Owner of @opexfitness, Head of programming for the @internationalfunctionalfitness and winner of the first CrossFit Game. What should you expect in this year's ChasingBetter Throwdown??

17.01.2022 Workout 7: 2 sets for total time; 15 TTB, 9 Thruster, 12 TTB, 12 Thruster, 9 TTB, 15 Thruster (rest 3 min b/t sets) ... Thruster 50/35 kg [score = total time for 2 sets Masters 50+ = 40/30kg thruster Workout flow: The athlete starts underneath the pull up bar, On 3,2,1 go the athlete performs 15 Toes to bar then 9 thrusters, then 12 toes to bar and 12 thrusters, then 9 toes to bar and 15 thrusters. 15-12-9 9-12-15 Once these are completed the athlete rests for 3 minutes exactly from time completed the 15th thruster. At the completion of the 3 minute rest the athlete repeats the same work. For total overall completion time. Movement standards: Toes to bar The athlete starts with straight arms and the feet must pass behind the vertical plane of the pull up bar before being raised to touch toes to the bar. Every rep the heels must pass behind the vertical plane and any part of the feet must touch the bar together to be counted as a repetition. One foot touching does not count. Thruster The barbell starts from the ground initially, which then needs to be picked up into a front rack (power clean or squat clean is permitted). The hips must pass below parallel before extending then being pressed overhead. The repetition is counted when the bar is in line with the body at lock out overhead with hips, knees and arms fully extended. The bar then can be brought back down into a front rack to commence the following repetitions. Video submission: At the start of the video you must state the catch phrase, your name and category that you are in. The video must show at some point the load lifted by the athlete and the plates used on the bar. The video must show the toes to bar completed from a side on profile to see the feet going behind the vertical plane of the pull up bar and squat depth and lock out of the thruster.

17.01.2022 Workout 5: 25 M cap: For time: 200 Double Unders, 50 Ski Cals, 160 Double Unders, 40 Ski Cals, 120 Double Unders, 30 Ski Cals, 80 Double Unders, 20 Ski Cals, 40 Double Unders, 10 Ski Cals ... [score = time] Masters: 100-80-60-40-20 Double unders Same cal ski. Workout flow: The athlete will start standing with rope in hand, on 3,2,1 go the athlete will perform their required amount of double unders before moving on to 50 calorie ski erg, and going back and forth between double unders and ski erg calories until the work is completed or 25 minute time limit is reached. The ski erg must be reset to zero at the start of every set of ski erg. Movement standards: Double unders The rope must pass under the feet twice in one jump to be counted as a repetition. If the rope hits the feet on the second rotation and does not pass underneath this is a no rep. Ski erg The monitor must be reset to zero every set and you cannot move on from the ski until the monitor shows the repetitions required for that set. Video submission: At the start of the video you must state the catch phrase, your name and category that you are in. The video must show the ski and the skipping rope in view at all times. The video should be in a position to show the ski erg monitor .

16.01.2022 Workout 4: Event 4 25 min AMRAP: 3 deficit kipping HSPU 3 and 6 2 leg less Rope Climb 15’ ...Continue reading

15.01.2022 The final Rx heats are upon us...get ready for a show!

14.01.2022 Workout 6: Event 6 25M cap: For time: 120 Row Cals ... 80 Wall Ball - 10/9’ 40 ring muscle up [score = time] Tiebreak after wall balls. Workout flow: The athlete will start seated on the rower with hands behind back, On 3,2,1 go the athlete will perform all 120 row calories before completing 80 wall balls followed by 40 ring muscle ups. The athlete will have a tie break time after the completion of the 80th wall ball. This will come in to account if the athlete does not complete the required 240 reps in the 25 minutes. Which means a tied score will be decided on tie breaker. Score = total time OR repetitions completed in 25 minutes with a tie break. Movement standards: Row The athlete starts with hands behind back at start of workout and must not get off the rower before seeing 120 calories on the monitor. The monitor should be in sight of the camera to be able to see 120 calories. Wall ball The ball starts on the ground, when the ball is picked up the hips must pass below parallel at the start of the repetition, then is thrown above the target line required. Once the ball hits the wall above the target line the rep is counted. If the ball misses the wall even if it makes height this is a no rep. When the ball is dropped the ball must come to a stand still before being picked back up. Ring muscle up Every category will complete these. This movement begins with the athlete hanging from the rings with arms fully extended, then is pulled on top of the rings before completing a dip to lock out the arms. The rep is completed when the arms are locked out and shoulders are in a vertical line above the rings. A no rep is when the arms do not fully extend above the rings, or the arms lock out as the athlete is falling backwards behind the rings. Video submission: At the start of the video you must state the catch phrase, your name and category that you are in. You must also show the height of the wall ball target that you are using. Your video must show the rower and monitor, wall ball space and rings throughout the whole video. Alongside a timer.

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13.01.2022 Workout 1: RX + MASTERS Event 1 90 sec Row for Cals; rest 1 min 90 sec Row for Cals; rest 1 min ... 90 sec Row for Cals; rest 1 min 90 sec Burpee to 6 target [score = cals+cals+cals+reps] Workout flow: At the start of the workout the athlete will be seated on the rower with hands behind back. On 3,2,1 go the athlete will start rowing for 90 seconds. In the 60 seconds rest the athlete can get off the rower or stay on as long as they stay within camera view. On the final 90 second block which involves burpees, the athlete will start that round standing tall, on go for that round they will lie down then get up and jump to touch the target that is 6 inches above reach. Score = Accumulated total of calories and burpees. Movement standards: - Row, the rower must be reset to zero every time the athlete starts a new round and hands cannot be on handle when the timer starts. Calories count that are completed on the 90 sec mark or before, NOT after. - Burpee to 6 inch target, Measure a target of any form that is 6 inches above the max reach of the athlete standing with feet underneath hips, hands and fingers extended. Video submission: At the start of the video you must state the catch phrase, your name and category that you are in. Before the workout commences, film the measurement of 6 inches for the burpee target. When setting up the camera make sure the camera can see the rower monitor AND the burpee target. In your 60 sec rows you must grab your camera and show the calories completed before resetting the monitor.

12.01.2022 Can't travel? Looking for competition? Jump in our ChasingBetter Throwdown Online qualifiers Comp - Programmed by @jfitzopex. Starting on the 18th of September.... 7 workouts completed over 7 days for Rx and Masters athletes. ChasingBetter Wod Supplies Vouchers for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners. Also up for grabs for interstate athletes is the chance to win a travel voucher to help get you across to Perth to compete at our live event on the 13th, 14th and 15th of November. Note - travel vouchers are valid for next year also if restrictions prevent you from travelling this year https://chasingbetterwodsupplies.com.au//chasingbetter-th/

11.01.2022 Qualifier workouts are released tomorrow, 11am AWST, Friday 11th .

10.01.2022 Get those 2019 ChasingBetter Throwdown vibes #trainhardcompeteeasy Happy Friday

10.01.2022 WANT TO BE A VOLUNTEER? The ChasingBetter Throwdown will love to have you on board! We'll need volunteers over the 3 days to help support the athletes, judge events, prepare heats and control traffic. If you can't wait to get involved, join the Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/337233214084282/?ref=share

10.01.2022 At this year’s event Master Athletes will be joining Rx Athletes to qualify for the 2020 ChasingBetter Throwdown . Workouts will be rolled out on the 18th of September. . Qualifying positions offered for this year are as follows -... Rx Male - 30 Rx Female - 30 Master - 30 in total . This year we have upped the stakes with event win prizes & ChasingBetter Wod Supplies Vouchers: Male/Female Rx (total): 1st - $1000 2nd - $500 3rd - $250 Male/Female Masters 40-44, 45-49, 50+: (each) 1st - $250 2nd - $200 3rd - $150 Interstate athletes: Top 2 male/female Rx $1000 travel voucher each. (If travel is prohibited during the ChasingBetter Throwdown, then this voucher & qualification will carry over to next year’s comp)

09.01.2022 ChasingBetter Throwdown 2020 Movement Standards If you are an Rx or Masters athlete qualifiers begin on the 18th of September. You will have a 7 day window to complete the 7 workouts. Workouts will be released on the 11th of September. Good luck

08.01.2022 Want to be a vendor at the ChasingBetter Throwdown? It's a great opportunity to get your brand known in the fitness community and be a part of the ChasingBetter Throwdown. Food trucks/stalls, services, supplements, gear, apparel...you name it. ... If you're interested in being a vendor on the 13th 14th and 15th of November. Shoot us a message. We can't wait to hear from you!

07.01.2022 Top RX Female Final Heat

05.01.2022 Workout 3: 4 M/5M cap: For time: 50 C2B Pull Ups + 30 Assault Bike Cals ... [score = time] MASTERS 4/5 min cap 50 Pull ups + 20 cal assault bike 50+ = 35 pull ups + 20 cal assault bike Workout flow: The athlete starts underneath the pull up bar, On 3,2,1 go the athlete completes their respective amount of repetitions on the pull up bar then moves on to the assault bike before commencing the calories required. Movement standards: C2B Pull ups Your arms must start fully extended and the rep is counted when your chest (below collar bone) touches the pull up bar. Kipping or butterfly is allowed Chin over bar pull ups Your arms must start fully extended and the rep is counted when your chin clears the line of the pull up bar Assault bike Your assault bike may be turned on when you get on, but the monitor must be at zero before commencing. Video submission: At the start of the video you must state the catch phrase, your name and category that you are in. The video must show the pull up bar and assault bike throughout the whole video. When the workout is finished the video must show the calories completed on the monitor.

03.01.2022 Final Event Intermediate/Masters

02.01.2022 Get Ready Just 2 weeks to go until the qualifier workouts are announced !! 11th Sept Workouts are Released 18th - 24th Sept Workout Window - Workout scores can only be attempted during this 7 day window... Each workout must be filmed & you must state at the beginning: Name Category Gym Secret Password (TBA)

01.01.2022 Workout 2: 90 sec to complete 5 RM Clean and Jerk [score = barbell total load for 5RM in kg’s] ... Workout flow: At the start of the workout the athlete can have a pre-loaded barbell. On 3,2,1 go the athlete completes 5 repetitions of a clean and jerk. The fifth shoulder to overhead MUST be completed prior to the 90 second time cap. If a lift is missed the athlete can have another attempt. If only 4 lifts are completed within 90 seconds then the score = zero. Score is total load lifted for 5 repetitions within 90 seconds. Movement standards: Clean and jerk Any form of clean and jerk is permitted. The bar must go from the ground to the shoulder and then shoulder to Overhead on every single repetition. As long as the shoulder to overhead is finished with bar is stacked overhead with the feet next to each other, hips are open and knees are extended. Video submission: At the start of the video you must state the catch phrase, your name and category that you are in. Before the 90 second block or after you can show and state the total weight lifted alongside the plates used and weight of barbell.