~25 min
A long list of different exercises (typically 5-10+), each with its own rep target, performed sequentially in order — you 'chip away' at the list one movement at a time.
How it works
Write out a long sequence of movements, each with a fixed rep count (e.g. 50 double-unders, 40 KB swings, 30 box step-ups, 20 push-ups, 10 burpees). Perform them strictly in order, completing each movement's reps in full before moving to the next. Usually done 'for time' as a one-time-through structure rather than repeated rounds.
Pros
- High variety keeps sessions engaging
- Simulates real-world fatigue across many movement patterns
- No repeated rounds needed — good for longer single-pass sessions
- Easy to scale reps/movements to any level
Cons
- Long duration — not time-efficient
- Pacing strategy across many movements is hard to master
- Fatigue late in the list can compromise technique on complex movements
Best for
Endurance/work capacityCompetition-style conditioning testsLonger conditioning pieces (15-30+ min)
Examples
- 'Filthy Fifty': 50 reps each of 10 different movements for time
- Chipper: 50 wall balls, 40 KB swings, 30 box jumps, 20 pull-ups, 10 burpees for time
Notes
A chipper is technically a sub-category of 'For Time' — distinguished by its long, varied movement list done once through rather than in repeated rounds.