CrossFit’s upcoming Open Workout 25.3 will feature an exciting three-way battle between elite male athletes, a format not seen since workout 21.3. The 2024 champion James Sprague will compete against Dallin Pepper – who may sit this one out (details TBA), and fourth-place finisher Jayson Hopper. Three accomplished athletes will face off in what promises to be an exciting live announcement. Until then, here are our Workout 25.3 predictions.
Open Workout 25.3 Predictions
The historical third-week statistical analysis of CrossFit Opens shows some interesting patterns in how workouts were designed and how athletes performed. AMRAP-style events dominated the programming from 2011 to 2022, with 35 out of 60 scored workouts. About 90% of workouts with time caps had specific deadlines to finish.
Open programming shows consistent movement patterns year after year. Thrusters showed up in week 5 for seven straight years. Wall balls appeared in week 4 for all but three of seven years. Athletes could expect deadlifts right after snatches in four out of seven years.
Performance numbers show clear differences between men and women in 56 out of 60 workouts. Men completed more reps in 18 workouts, with gaps ranging from tiny to huge. Women did better in 6 workouts and showed small to medium advantages. Men finished faster in 10 time-based events, while women were quicker in 3 specific challenges.
The third week of the 2024 Open perfectly shows these trends. 87% of men aged 18-34 picked the Rx’d version, while 63% of women did the same. Advanced movements created clear dividing lines – chest-to-bar pull-ups stopped nearly 6,000 Rx’d female athletes at the 10-rep mark. Less than 1,000 male athletes hit the same wall.
Bar muscle-ups proved tough in 24.3. The numbers tell the story – 14,000 women and 12,000 men stopped at 107 reps. The future looks predictable. Workouts usually follow two patterns: skill-to-strength combos and engine-to-power sequences. History suggests the 2025 Open will feature couplets and triplets that balance accessibility with elite challenges. The intense nature of these competitions means less than 1% of athletes finish workouts under 7 minutes.
Open Workout 25.3 Likely Scenarios
Past programming patterns suggest Open workout 25.3 will test athletes in multiple ways.
Available equipment points to these possible movements:
- Dumbbell snatches – tests unilateral strength and control
- Clean and jerks – shows technical skill under pressure
- Wall balls – measures stamina and accuracy
Muscle-ups on rings and bars often separate skill levels when combined with conditioning elements. The workout might borrow elements from past successful formats. Quick transitions between movements will be vital. Many athletes have lost precious seconds during movement changes. Success depends on work capacity, strategic approach, and technical execution.
Final Words
While we can speculate all day, the beauty of the Open is its unpredictability. Whether it’s a repeat workout, a new twist, or a combination of both, 25.3 is sure to challenge and excite us all. Mark your calendars! The official announcement for Open Workout 25.3 is set for March 13th at 20:00 CET. You can catch it live from CrossFit Spur in Glenmont, New York.