Can I do Olympic lifting and HYROX?

Absolutely. Our Olympic Weightlifting Development program builds the power and movement quality that transfers directly to HYROX stations like sled pushes and wall balls. Many of our HYROX athletes include weightlifting in their weekly schedule.

HYROX Training Without Losing Strength

HYROX Training Without Losing Strength from CrossFit BC. Worried HYROX will shrink your squat? How to program running, sled work, and lifting in the same week so your strength numbers hold while your engine…

Written by:: CrossFit BC Coaching Team
Section:: Training
Reading time:: 17 min
Topics:: hyrox training without losing strength, hyrox and strength training, how to keep strength for hyrox, hyrox endurance without losing muscle, concurrent training, crossfit and hyrox balance
Published:: Monday, May 11, 2026
Last updated:: Tuesday, August 25, 2026

How to Train for HYROX Without Losing Strength

This article is part of the CrossFit BC journal, written by the coaching staff who run our classes in Olympic Village, Vancouver. We publish what we teach on the floor: training decisions, recovery, nutrition, and the honest tradeoffs behind them.

Common questions

Will HYROX training make me weaker?

Not if you program it correctly. The athletes who lose strength during HYROX prep are typically running too much, under-eating, or replacing strength sessions with more conditioning. Smart programming avoids all of these.

How many days of strength training do I need alongside HYROX?

At minimum, 2 to 3 strength-focused sessions per week. Most of our athletes get this through their CrossFit classes, which include dedicated strength work in every session.

Should I cut weight for HYROX?

Generally, no. Racing at a sustainable bodyweight with adequate fuel produces better results than racing lighter but under-nourished and under-recovered. Focus on performance, not the scale.