Karen
150 wall-ball shots for time at a fixed target height and load, a single-movement volume test of shoulders, legs, and mental pacing.
- 150Wall Ball Shots(20lb / 14lb)
What's a good Karen time?
| Elite | under 5:00 |
|---|---|
| Advanced | 6:00 – 8:00 |
| Intermediate | 9:00 – 12:00 |
| Beginner (Rx) | 13:00+ |
Community-consensus brackets, as prescribed (Rx) unless noted.
Movements in this workout
Scaling
Scaled
14/10 lb ball or a reduced target height, planned sets of 10-15 with short rests from the start. 150 improvised reps always ends in long stares at the ball.
Beginner
75-100 reps with a light ball, or 150 goblet-squat-to-press reps. The squat depth and hip drive matter more than the target on day one.
The story
One movement, one number: 150 wall-ball shots for time. No complexity, no strategy beyond break-up scheme and mental tolerance. Karen is the purest example of CrossFit's 'simple, not easy': everyone understands it immediately and nobody enjoys the back half. First posted to CrossFit.com on 2008-08-07.
First posted 2008-08-07
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