CrossFit Acronyms

CrossFit enthusiasts love to shorten phrases down (we're an efficient bunch of people), and the crew at Hive Active are no exception. To make life easier for anyone new to Hive Active - either as members or as part of our support crew (mums, dads, partners etc), here's a list of the most frequently used acronyms at Hive Active. If we've missed any, let us know and we'll add them on.

AMQAP - As Much Quality As Possible

AMRAP - As Many Rounds/Reps As Possible

BB - Barbell

BMU - Bar Muscle Up

BP - Bench Press

BS - (ha ha, it's not what you think) Back Squat

C&J - Clean and Jerk

CF - CrossFit

DB - Dumbbell

DL - Deadlift

DU - Double Under

EMOM - Every Minute On the Minute

ES - Each Side

FGB - Flight Gone Bad

FS - Front Squat

GPP - General Physical Preparedness

GTO - Ground to Overhead

HA - Hive Active

HAC - Hive Active CrossFit

HACers - Hive Active CrossFitters AKA our awesome member crew

HSPU - Handstand Push-Up

HSW - Handstand Walk

KB - Kettlebell

KTE - Knees to Elbow

MetCon - Metabolic Conditioning

MU - Muscle Up (Rings)

OHS - Overhead Squat

PP - Push Press

PR - Personal Record

PU - Pull-Up

RDL - Romanian Deadlift

Rep - Repetition

RFT - Rounds For Time

RM - Rep Max/Repetition Maximum

Rx’d - As prescribed. The non scaled version of the workout

SA - Single Arm

SDHP - Sumo Deadlift High Pull

STO - Shoulder to Overhead

TGU - Turkish Get Up

TTB/T2B - Toes to Bar

WB - Wall Ball

WOD - WorkOut of the Day