CrossFit’s Open Workout 25.3 had a three-way battle between top athletes—James Sprague, Dallin Pepper, and Jayson Hopper. Pepper finished first with a time of 9:21, Sprague came in second at 9:43, and Hopper was just behind at 9:44. The event was fast, competitive, and set the bar high for the rest of the Open.
Open Workout 25.3 Details
Open Workout 25.3 was a mix of gymnastics, rowing, and heavy barbell work. Athletes had to push through five rounds of wall walks, a 50-calorie row, and progressively heavier lifts—deadlifts, cleans, and snatches. The workout ended with a final 50-calorie row, all within a 20-minute time cap. It tested endurance, strength, and pacing, making it one of the most well-rounded challenges of the Open so far.
The structure of Open Workout 25.3 is as follows:
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5 wall walks
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50-calorie row
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5 wall walks
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25 deadlifts
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5 wall walks
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25 cleans
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5 wall walks
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25 snatches
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5 wall walks
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50-calorie row
Time cap: 20 minutes
Prescribed Weights:
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Deadlifts:
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Men: 225 lb (102 kg)
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Women: 155 lb (70 kg)
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Cleans:
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Men: 155 lb (70 kg)
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Women: 85 lb (38 kg)
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Snatches:
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Men: 95 lb (43 kg)
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Women: 65 lb (29 kg)
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Open Workout 25.3 Prediction vs. Reality
Leading up to Open Workout 25.3, predictions pointed to a mix of technical lifting, stamina-based movements, and possible gymnastic separators. Dumbbell snatches, clean and jerks, and wall balls were expected to challenge athletes’ strength and endurance, while muscle-ups were considered a potential high-skill element. The emphasis was on work capacity, transitions, and efficiency under fatigue.
When the workout was announced, some predictions aligned with reality—barbell cycling played a major role, testing athletes through deadlifts, cleans, and snatches. However, instead of dumbbells or wall balls, wall walks and rowing set the tone. While the structure differed, the test still demanded endurance, pacing, and technical execution, proving once again that the Open always keeps competitors on their toes.
Final Words
Speculation ran wild leading up to Open Workout 25.3, with predictions of movements like muscle-ups, clean and jerks, and wall balls. While the actual workout took a different route, incorporating wall walks, rowing, deadlifts, cleans, and snatches, it still delivered a brutal test of endurance, strength, and strategy.
The official announcement, streamed live from CrossFit Spur in Glenmont, New York, saw Dallin Pepper dominate with an impressive time of 9:21, followed closely by James Sprague at 9:43, and Jayson Hopper at 10:04. The biggest surprise of the night? Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields, who made a special guest appearance and completed the workout in 18:31.
Now that 25.3 is in the books, the focus shifts to leaderboard shake-ups and who will advance to the next stage. With the Open wrapping up, all eyes turn to what’s next in the 2025 CrossFit season.