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Grace WOD timer

Grace is thirty clean and jerks for time. One movement, one barbell, nothing to hide behind: it is a test of how efficiently you can cycle a barbell while your grip and lungs argue with you.

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How it works

  1. Start the stopwatch and complete thirty clean and jerks.
  2. Stop the clock on the thirtieth rep.
  3. Singles with a steady rhythm beat fast sets followed by a long stare at the bar.
  4. Drop from the top rather than lowering the bar if your gym allows it; lowering costs more than people think.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good Grace time?
Under five minutes is a solid benchmark for most people and the elite end is around a minute and a half. As with Fran, the number only means something next to your own previous attempt at the same weight.
What weight should I use?
No prescribed weights here on purpose. They vary by source, by scaling and by who is asking, and this is a timer rather than a coach. Use whatever your gym programmes, and keep it the same next time so the comparison means something.
Singles or sets?
For most people, consistent singles win. The clean and jerk is expensive to cycle, and the time lost standing over the bar after a set of five is usually larger than the time that set saved.

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