The CrossFit Open is more than just a competition—it’s a spotlight on what you excel at and what’s holding you back. Think of it as a fitness diagnostic tool that highlights your biggest limiting factors. Was it your lungs burning out too soon? Lacking the strength to move heavier barbells efficiently? Grip giving out on gymnastics? Or maybe it was pacing, mindset, or movement efficiency?
Whatever it was, the good news is you now have clarity—and clarity is power.
But here’s the key: what you do in the next six months will determine how much better you’ll be next year. This is the time to attack those weaknesses head-on so they become your strengths for the next Open.
Step 1: Be Proud, Then Get to Work
First, take a moment to celebrate your achievements. Whether you hit a new PR, completed your first Open workout, or simply gave it your all—you showed up, and that counts.
Now, it’s time to take action. Don’t let another year go by without making real progress. Instead of hoping to be better next time, let’s create a clear plan to guarantee you improve.
At CrossFit Structure, we do this through goal review sessions—a personalized breakdown of your performance and a structured roadmap to make those weaknesses disappear.
Step 2: What Did the Open Reveal?
Every athlete has areas they need to improve. Here are some of the most common weaknesses exposed by the Open:
🔥 Conditioning & Engine
- Did you gas out too quickly?
- Were high-rep workouts a struggle?
✅ Solution: Targeted aerobic capacity work, interval training, and pacing strategies.
💪 Strength Deficiencies
- Were you limited by heavy barbells?
- Struggled to cycle moderate weights efficiently?
✅ Solution: Focused strength cycles, fixing imbalances, and refining technique.
🤸 Gymnastics & Bodyweight Movements
- Couldn’t link pull-ups?
- Struggled with wall walks or muscle-ups?
✅ Solution: Skill progressions, strict strength training, and movement drills.
🏋️ Mobility & Positioning
- Felt restricted in squats or overhead movements?
- Lacked stability in key positions?
✅ Solution: Mobility work, targeted stretching, and positional strength training.
🧠 Strategy & Mental Resilience
- Did you burn out too fast?
- Struggled with pacing or staying composed under pressure?
✅ Solution: Workout strategy sessions, mindset training, and pacing work.
Step 3: Build a Plan to Attack Your Weaknesses
The worst thing you can do? Ignore the data.
The Open gave you clear feedback on where you need to improve. But just “doing more WODs” isn’t enough—you need a structured plan.
This is where we come in. At CrossFit Structure, we help athletes turn weaknesses into strengths with targeted training plans.
Step 4: How We Can Help You
✅ Book a Goal Review Session – Sit down with a coach to break down your Open performance, identify key areas to improve, and map out a plan.
✅ 1-on-1 Personal Training – Whether it’s barbell technique, gymnastics skills, endurance, or mobility, individualized coaching will fast-track your progress.
✅ Specialty Courses – Small group training sessions focused on specific areas like weightlifting, gymnastics, and engine work.
Step 5: Take the Next Step – Book Your Goal Review Today!
Don’t let another year pass wishing you had worked on your weaknesses. Let’s set a plan now so that by next year, you’re not just participating in the Open—you’re dominating it.
📅 Book your goal review session today!
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