CrossFit Open 26.2 Workout Announced
“The workout is… 26.2 For Time: 80-foot Overhead Walking Lunge (20-ft. segments) 20 Dumbbell Snatch (50/35 lb) 20 Pull-ups 80-foot Overhead Walking Lunge 20 Dumbbell Snatch 20 Chest-to-Bar Pull-ups 80-foot Overhead Walking Lunge 20 Dumbbell Snatch 20 Ring Muscle-Ups Time cap: 15 minutes,” stated a key participant during the live announcement of the CrossFit Open 26.2 workout.
This workout, announced on March 5, 2026, at CrossFit Black Edition in Cascais, Portugal, is the second in the series of the 2026 CrossFit Open. It consists of a series of challenging movements, including overhead walking lunges, dumbbell snatches, pull-ups, chest-to-bar pull-ups, and ring muscle-ups, all to be completed within a strict 15-minute time cap.
The workout features specific weight requirements, with women using a 35 lb (15 kg) dumbbell and men using a 50 lb (22.5 kg) dumbbell. Athletes will need to demonstrate their strength and endurance across various movements, making it a test of both skill and fitness.
Lucy Campbell, Aimee Cringle, and Mirjam von Rohr were among the first to perform the workout immediately after its announcement. Their participation highlights the competitive spirit of the event, especially considering Campbell’s impressive second-place finish in the 2025 CrossFit Games and Cringle’s notable placements in the previous years.
Mirjam von Rohr, who won Workout 26.1 of the 2026 CrossFit Open, adds to the excitement surrounding the competition as she aims to maintain her momentum. The deadline for video submissions for Workout 26.2 is set for March 9, 2026, at 5 p.m. PT, allowing athletes a limited window to showcase their performances.
As the competition progresses, the top 25% of performers across the three CrossFit Open workouts will qualify for the Quarterfinals, intensifying the stakes for all participants. The anticipation builds as Workout 26.3 is scheduled to be announced on March 12, 2026, promising further challenges for athletes in this year’s Open.
With the CrossFit Open 26.2 workout now underway, athletes are eager to demonstrate their capabilities and secure their spots in the next phase of the competition. The excitement surrounding this event reflects the growing popularity of CrossFit as a sport and its community of dedicated athletes.