Box Jump-Overs, Air Squats & 1600m Run: CrossFit WOD & Scaling Options
- CrossFit’s workout of the day, released today, Monday, February 2, 2026, challenges athletes with a moderate-duration “chipper” consisting of 30 box jump-overs, 150 air squats, and a 1,600-meter...
- For male athletes, the box jump-over height is set at 30 inches, while female athletes will jump onto a 24-inch box.
- According to CrossFit, the workout is designed to be challenging, with the box jump-overs potentially exhausting legs and making the subsequent air squats more difficult.
CrossFit Workout of the Day: February 2, 2026
CrossFit’s workout of the day, released today, , challenges athletes with a moderate-duration “chipper” consisting of 30 box jump-overs, 150 air squats, and a 1,600-meter run.
For male athletes, the box jump-over height is set at 30 inches, while female athletes will jump onto a 24-inch box. CrossFit encourages participants to “Post time to the comments” after completing the workout.
According to CrossFit, the workout is designed to be challenging, with the box jump-overs potentially exhausting legs and making the subsequent air squats more difficult. Athletes are advised to maintain movement through the air squats, even with fatigued legs, and to adjust their pace as needed while prioritizing consistent breathing.
The combination of box jump-overs and air squats is expected to make the initial phase of the 1,600-meter run particularly demanding. Athletes are encouraged to find a rhythm and “empty the tank to finish strong.”
Scaling Options Available
CrossFit recognizes varying fitness levels and provides scaled options for athletes who need them. An intermediate option reduces the number of box jump-overs to 30, the air squats to 120, and the run to 1,200 meters. The box height for the intermediate option is 24 inches for men and 20 inches for women.
For beginners, the workout is further modified to 30 box step-overs, 50 air squats, and an 800-meter run. The box height for beginners is 20 inches for men and 12 inches for women.
Resources for Athletes
CrossFit provides resources to help athletes perform the movements correctly and safely. These include demonstrations and explanations of box jump-over variations, the air squat, and the box step-over. A running drill focusing on partner work is also available.
The workout builds on the principles of functional fitness, combining gymnastic movements (box jump-overs), weightlifting elements (implied through the need for explosive power), and cardiovascular endurance (the run). A similar workout, released on , involved front squats, lateral burpees over the bar, and power cleans.
CrossFit emphasizes the importance of embracing intensity in training, noting that avoiding discomfort hinders progress. A recent post highlighted that “if you’re staying comfortable in your workouts, you’re not chasing fitness — you’re clinging to mediocrity.”
For those seeking a local training environment, CrossFit provides a map to help individuals find a gym near them.