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🎥 Inside an Elite Quarterfinals Weekend With “The Boys”

April 2nd, 2026

Good morning and welcome to the Morning Chalk Up.

In today’s edition:

  • 🎥 “The Boys,” Sprague, Hopper, Pepper, and Medeiros, added twists, punishments, and even live stand-up comedy to their QuarterFinals weekend.

  • 🔄 Season done — now what? The Open and Quarterfinals are over, and what you do next matters more than you think.

  • 🌍 Another global brand lands in CrossFit — Technogym brings its Olympic-level equipment into a functional fitness space.

QUOTE OF THE DAY
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Man, dude, I got some nerves going here...”

Justin Medeiros to the audience during his Open punishment — a live stand-up comedy set.
CROSSFIT GAMES

“The Boys Interrupted” Take on Quarterfinals

Many community members were excited to see Quarterfinals return after a year off. It motivates us to push a little harder through the Open workouts, and it’s another way to challenge ourselves in a new stage of competition. 

For athletes at the elite level, it’s just another hurdle on their way to the Semifinals. 

  • Due to this year's season structure, many athletes have already secured their Semifinal invitations and only need to finish the Quarterfinals in the top 2,000. For most, this is a relatively easy step, unless they face major penalties. 

To take on this phase of the season, the four Boys Interrupted – James Sprague, Jayson Hopper, Dallin Pepper, and Justin Medeiros – arguably four of the top men in our sport – gathered in Boise, ID, to tick off the workouts under the same roof.  

In addition to working out together, The Boys added extra challenges, fulfilled Open punishments, and livestreamed their workouts on their YouTube channel in collaboration with the CrossFit Games account, featuring live commentary from Josh Bridges, the Buttery Bros., and others.

SPEED READS

🧠🏋️ The Hidden Key to Better Lifts: Understanding the “frontal plane” — keeping weight close to your centerline — can make every movement more efficient, stronger, and safer.

 😤💪 Crunch Enters the Competition Game: CR Fitness is launching its own in-gym competition, backed by major sponsors like Red Bull, Matrix, and Precor, signaling a bigger push into competitive fitness.

🔥🥇 Pit Throwdown Qualifier Is Live: The 2026 Pit Teen & Collegiate Throwdown kicks off with online qualifiers April 9–20 — four workouts over 10 days for athletes ages 14–23, with a shot at cash prizes and a June finals spot in Texas.

📬🏋️ CrossFit Athlete Council Opens Direct Feedback Channel: The CAC has launched a dedicated email address (here) for athletes and community members to share questions, feedback, or concerns about the season directly with the council.

ICYMI: Can ATHX and XENOM replicate HYROX’s success? (Rx article)

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE

You Just Finished the CrossFit Open and Quarterfinals, Now What?

Credit: Victor Freitas

After months of intense training and competition, the early stages of the CrossFit Games season — the Open and Quarterfinals — are over. 

  • While the Open and Quarters serve as tests of fitness, they are also valuable opportunities for athletes to assess their progress and pinpoint areas for improvement.

Whether you’re celebrating a personal-best year or planning for the next, how you handle your recovery and training can greatly impact your ability to maintain progress and prevent burnout.

Here’s what CrossFit athletes should focus on after the Open and Quarterfinals to maximize recovery, rejuvenate their bodies, and prepare for even better performance.

INDUSTRY

Technogym’s Pure Strength Line Launches at MB Fit

Credit: Ripple Sports

Last month in Miami Beach, FL, many of us dropped in once, twice, or maybe even three or four times to Miami Beach Fit, or “MB Fit,” previously known as CrossFit Miami Beach. The gym has undergone changes over the 10+ years since it opened, with the biggest occurring just before the influx of Gymreapers Wodapalooza athletes and visitors. 

  • The space underwent a complete equipment overhaul and is now home to Pure Strength, a new concept by Technogym that merges functional training with classic strength training.

During the festival weekend, the equipment and branding were promoted through community events hosted by Gui Malheiros, Noah Ohlsen, and Haley Adams, as they led athletes through workouts and skill sessions.

HIGHLIGHTS

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