Chipper workouts are not only physically demanding but require mental toughness.

Do you know those CrossFit workouts that have exercises with a high number of reps? Those are chipper workouts.

We’re talking about workouts like “Filthy 50” where you have to complete the number of reps listed of an exercise before moving onto the next exercise.

The idea here is that you have to “chip” away at repetitions in order to progress through the workout. And make no mistake, these workouts are brutal.

Not only do they require physical strength and endurance, but you have to bring a healthy dose of mental toughness to this fight.

Any of these workouts can be scaled if you’re struggling to complete the listed number of reps or are a beginner. For example, if you can’t do 100 consecutive push-ups, break them up into four sets of 25.

Here are five of our favorite CrossFit bodyweight chipper workouts for at home or while traveling.

Workout #1 (Beginner)

For Time:

10 Handstand Push-Ups
20 Burpees
30 Toes-to-Bar
40 Jumping Lunges
50 Double Unders

Workout #2

For Time :

100 Air Squats
90 Sit-Ups
80 Alternating Lunges
70 Burpees
60 Second Plank
50 Mountain Climbers
40 Push-Ups
30 Hollow Rocks
20 Jump Squats
10 Hand-Release Push-ups

Workout #3

For Time:

40 Hip Extensions
40 Grasshoppers
40 Jump & Touches
40 Lunge Steps
40 Box Jumps (24/20″)
20 Handstand Push-Ups
20 Toes-to-Bar
20 Clapping Push-Ups
20 Pull-Ups
20 Burpees

Workout #4

For Time:

100 Push-Ups
90 Bar Dips
80 Push-Ups
70 Air Squats
60 Pull-Ups
50 Lunges
40 Bodyweight Rows
30 Push-Ups
20 Pull-Ups
10 Burpees

Workout #5 (Partner Chipper)

While partner one works, partner two must hold a plank.

150 Air Squats
150 Push-Ups
150 Sit-Ups

Workout #6

For Time:

100 Sit-Ups
50 Push-Ups
30 Lunges
200 Double Unders
100 Air Squats

Workout #7 (“Angie”)

For Time:

100 Pull-Ups
100 Push-Ups
100 Sit-Ups
100 Squats

Bottom Line

The next time you’re looking for a good bodyweight workout, take a stab at one of these chippers. Just make sure you’re ready for a test of your endurance and toughness - both physical and mental.

To make these workouts tougher, put on a weighted vest.