Community Cup Workout 2 / The CrossFit Total
1-rep-max back squat
1-rep-max press
1-rep-max deadlift
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Stimulus and Strategy:
Welcome to the second workout of the 2026 Community Cup — a throwback to the 2007 CrossFit Games. If you're signed up for the Community Cup, perform the variation for your level. Remember, this year you can choose to compete in a level above your own. If you're not signed up, scale the workout to fit your needs and capacity.
Today is benchmark heavy day: a heavy 1-rep back squat, shoulder press, and deadlift.
If you're signed up for the Community Cup, pay attention to the competition format. At "3, 2, 1 … go," you'll have up to three attempts to establish your 1-rep-max squat, resting as much as needed between attempts. You cannot take more than three attempts, and you're not required to take all three. Then establish a 1-rep-max press, followed by a 1-rep-max deadlift, using the same format.
If you're not signed up, take as much time as you need to find your heavy lifts. Start with a couple of 3- to 5-rep sets in each lift before moving to singles and finding your max for the day. Aim for the heaviest lift possible in each movement today — around 85% or more of your 1-rep-max. Plan strategic jumps in load to optimize your effort and preserve energy for all three lifts.
If you're signed up for the Community Cup, don't forget to log your scores.
Intermediate option: Same as Rx'd.
Beginner option: Same as Rx'd.