33 CrossFit quiz questions with answers, on the abbreviations, the benchmark and hero workouts, the movements and the Games. The full key is at the end.
Each question comes with three options, and the correct one stays behind a button until you tap it, so a class can play it together. The answer key under the scoring table brings all 33 CrossFit trivia questions and answers into one list in order. It works as a set of CrossFit quiz questions for a box social, and the vocabulary questions about CrossFit are the fastest way for a new member to learn what is written on the whiteboard.
1. What does the acronym WOD stand for in CrossFit?
- A) Weekly Olympic Divisions
- B) Workout Of the Day
- C) Weights On Demand
2. Who is the founder of CrossFit?
- A) Rich Froning
- B) Greg Glassman
- C) Dave Castro
3. What is “Murph” in CrossFit?
- A) A type of equipment
- B) A CrossFit gym
- C) A hero WOD
4. What is the CrossFit abbreviation for box jumps?
- A) BJ
- B) Jumps
- C) BoxJ
5. In which year was CrossFit founded?
- A) 2000
- B) 2005
- C) 1996
6. What is a “Pukie the Clown”?
- A) A CrossFit mascot
- B) A workout equipment brand
- C) A term for extreme exhaustion
7. What does the CrossFit abbreviation 'C2B' stand for?
- A) Chest To Bar
- B) Clean To Back
- C) Core To Bar
8. In which country was CrossFit first introduced?
- A) United States
- B) Australia
- C) Canada
9. What are CrossFitters referring to when they use the term “PR”?
- A) Personal Record
- B) Public Relations
- C) Progressive Resistance
10. What does the benchmark workout 'Grace' consist of?
- A) 100 pull-ups for time
- B) 21-15-9 thrusters and pull-ups
- C) 30 clean and jerks for time
11. What does the CrossFit abbreviation “EMOM” stand for?
- A) Every Minute On the Minute
- B) Every Move of Monotony
- C) Extreme Management of Micromovements
12. What is the CrossFit Games Open?
- A) A competition for CrossFit beginners
- B) A yearly global competition to qualify for the CrossFit Games
- C) A charity event hosted by CrossFit gyms
13. What does the CrossFit abbreviation “T2B” stand for?
- A) Toes To Bar
- B) Two to Brag
- C) Train to Burn
14. In which U.S. state were the first CrossFit Games held in 2007?
- A) Texas
- B) California
- C) Wisconsin
15. What is “Fran” in CrossFit?
- A) A CrossFit athlete
- B) A CrossFit gym location
- C) A benchmark WOD
16. What does the CrossFit abbreviation “HSPU” stand for?
- A) High Speed Pull Up
- B) Handstand Push Up
- C) Heavy Squat Power Up
17. Which Australian athlete won six consecutive CrossFit Games women's titles?
- A) Tia-Clair Toomey
- B) Katrin Davidsdottir
- C) Samantha Briggs
18. The CrossFit hero workout 'DT' is dedicated to a member of which service?
- A) Firefighters
- B) The military
- C) Police officers
19. In CrossFit, what is a “gymnastics kip”?
- A) A technique used in kipping pull-ups
- B) A type of handstand walk
- C) A weightlifting movement
20. CrossFit athletes commonly use the term “RX” to describe a workout. What does “RX” mean?
- A) Recover XY
- B) Prescribed
- C) Reduced Exercise
21. In CrossFit, what does the term “scaled” mean?
- A) Performing the workout as prescribed
- B) Modifying the workout to accommodate ability levels
- C) Increasing the workout intensity
22. Which athlete won five consecutive CrossFit Games men's titles from 2016 to 2020?
- A) Rich Froning
- B) Justin Medeiros
- C) Mat Fraser
23. Which piece of equipment is typically used for performing “double unders” in CrossFit?
- A) Jump Rope
- B) Abmat
- C) Barbell
24. What is a 'chipper' workout in CrossFit?
- A) A single long round of many different movements
- B) A workout repeated every minute on the minute
- C) A single maximum lift
25. What does the term “metcon” stand for in CrossFit?
- A) Metabolic conditioning
- B) Meeting at the cone
- C) Metal construct
26. How many CrossFit Games Championships has Rich Froning won (individually)?
- A) Two
- B) Four
- C) Six
27. CrossFit’s fitness philosophy revolves around promoting a healthy, balanced lifestyle. Which aspect of the philosophy focuses on rest, recovery, and flexibility?
- A) Nutrition
- B) Sleep
- C) Mobility and stretching
28. In CrossFit, performing 21 repetitions of an exercise, followed by 15 repetitions and finally 9 repetitions, is referred to as which type of WOD?
- A) EMOM
- B) 21-15-9 WOD
- C) Ladder WOD
29. Which of the following movements is commonly used in CrossFit to develop explosive hip power?
- A) Kettlebell swing
- B) Bench press
- C) Pull-up
30. What does the CrossFit abbreviation “KB” stand for?
- A) Knee Band
- B) Kipping Bar
- C) Kettlebell
31. In CrossFit, which movement combines a front squat and a push press?
- A) Thruster
- B) Snatch
- C) Deadlift
32. What is a “Pistols” exercise in CrossFit?
- A) Single-leg squats
- B) Alternating kettlebell swings
- C) Double unders with a jump rope
33. What is the main goal of the “Cindy” benchmark WOD?
- A) To complete a specific number of rounds for time
- B) To complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes
- C) To achieve a personal record in a specific lift
Results
| # of Correct Answers | Percentage Range | Label | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0- | 0-49% | Workout WeaklingArmchair Athlete | You've got some learning to do, but don't worry, there's always the next game! |
| - | 50-64% | Fitness FollowerRookie Runner | Not bad! Keep practicing, and you'll be a sports trivia champ in no time. |
| - | 65-79% | Strength SpecialistMidfield Maestro | Impressive! You're getting closer to the top, keep up the good work. |
| - | 80-94% | Endurance ExpertAll-Star Striker | Wow, you really know your sports trivia! You're a force to be reckoned with. |
| -33 | 95-100% | CrossFit ChampionLegendary Champion | Unbelievable! You're a true sports trivia master. Your knowledge knows no bounds! |
CrossFit Quiz Answers: The Full Answer Key
Every question in this crossfit quiz with its correct answer, in the order the questions appear above. Check your score against the table, or use the list as a set of crossfit trivia questions and answers for a quiz night of your own.
| # | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | What does the acronym WOD stand for in CrossFit? | B) Workout Of the Day |
| 2 | Who is the founder of CrossFit? | B) Greg Glassman |
| 3 | What is "Murph" in CrossFit? | C) A hero WOD |
| 4 | What is the CrossFit abbreviation for box jumps? | A) BJ |
| 5 | In which year was CrossFit founded? | A) 2000 |
| 6 | What is a "Pukie the Clown"? | A) A CrossFit mascot |
| 7 | What does the CrossFit abbreviation 'C2B' stand for? | A) Chest To Bar |
| 8 | In which country was CrossFit first introduced? | A) United States |
| 9 | What are CrossFitters referring to when they use the term "PR"? | A) Personal Record |
| 10 | What does the benchmark workout 'Grace' consist of? | C) 30 clean and jerks for time |
| 11 | What does the CrossFit abbreviation "EMOM" stand for? | A) Every Minute On the Minute |
| 12 | What is the CrossFit Games Open? | B) A yearly global competition to qualify for the CrossFit Games |
| 13 | What does the CrossFit abbreviation "T2B" stand for? | A) Toes To Bar |
| 14 | In which U.S. state were the first CrossFit Games held in 2007? | B) California |
| 15 | What is "Fran" in CrossFit? | C) A benchmark WOD |
| 16 | What does the CrossFit abbreviation "HSPU" stand for? | B) Handstand Push Up |
| 17 | Which Australian athlete won six consecutive CrossFit Games women's titles? | A) Tia-Clair Toomey |
| 18 | The CrossFit hero workout 'DT' is dedicated to a member of which service? | B) The military |
| 19 | In CrossFit, what is a "gymnastics kip"? | A) A technique used in kipping pull-ups |
| 20 | CrossFit athletes commonly use the term "RX" to describe a workout. What does "RX" mean? | B) Prescribed |
| 21 | In CrossFit, what does the term "scaled" mean? | B) Modifying the workout to accommodate ability levels |
| 22 | Which athlete won five consecutive CrossFit Games men's titles from 2016 to 2020? | C) Mat Fraser |
| 23 | Which piece of equipment is typically used for performing "double unders" in CrossFit? | A) Jump Rope |
| 24 | What is a 'chipper' workout in CrossFit? | A) A single long round of many different movements |
| 25 | What does the term "metcon" stand for in CrossFit? | A) Metabolic conditioning |
| 26 | How many CrossFit Games Championships has Rich Froning won (individually)? | B) Four |
| 27 | CrossFit's fitness philosophy revolves around promoting a healthy, balanced lifestyle. Which aspect of the philosophy focuses on rest, recovery, and flexibility? | C) Mobility and stretching |
| 28 | In CrossFit, performing 21 repetitions of an exercise, followed by 15 repetitions and finally 9 repetitions, is referred to as which type of WOD? | B) 21-15-9 WOD |
| 29 | Which of the following movements is commonly used in CrossFit to develop explosive hip power? | A) Kettlebell swing |
| 30 | What does the CrossFit abbreviation "KB" stand for? | C) Kettlebell |
| 31 | In CrossFit, which movement combines a front squat and a push press? | A) Thruster |
| 32 | What is a "Pistols" exercise in CrossFit? | A) Single-leg squats |
| 33 | What is the main goal of the "Cindy" benchmark WOD? | B) To complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes |
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FAQ
How many questions are in this CrossFit quiz?
There are 33. Each question has three options, and the correct answer is hidden behind the reveal button until you tap it.
Where can I find the CrossFit trivia questions and answers together?
The answer key under the scoring table lists all 33 questions with their correct answers in order, which is the quickest way to mark a round.
Are these CrossFit trivia questions hard?
They are mixed. The abbreviations and the best known benchmark workouts are easy for anyone who trains in a box, while the hero workouts, the Games history and the older terminology are harder.
Yes. Read out the question and the three options, let everyone note a letter, then work through the answer key at the end and count the correct ones.
Is there a CrossFit quiz for beginners?
The abbreviation questions are the beginner round: WOD, AMRAP, EMOM, RX and scaled cover most of what is written on a whiteboard. The Games and hero workout questions suit longer-standing members.
What is a good score on this CrossFit quiz?
Above half is a solid result. The scoring table turns your total into a rank, from Workout Weakling at the bottom to CrossFit Champion at the top.
What is a hero WOD in CrossFit?
A named workout dedicated to a member of the military, police or fire service who died in the line of duty. Murph and DT are two of the best known.
What does RX mean in CrossFit?
It means the workout was completed exactly as prescribed, with the listed weights, reps and movements. Changing any of them is called scaling.
What is ‘Fran’ in CrossFit?
A benchmark workout of thrusters and pull-ups in a 21-15-9 rep scheme, done for time. It is short, brutal and one of the most common yardsticks in the sport.
