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The SkiErg is a standing cardio machine that mimics the double-pole motion of cross-country skiing. You pull two handles down from overhead in a rhythmic full-body motion. It opens every HYROX race and trains your lungs, lats, triceps, and core all at once.
A plain-language definition from the CrossFit BC glossary. We explain the term the way a coach would explain it mid-class, then show where it fits in an actual training week.
Yes. It is low-impact and easy to scale by adjusting your pace and stroke power, which makes it friendly for newcomers while still challenging for advanced athletes.
HYROX opens with a 1,000 m SkiErg before the first run. Pacing it conservatively protects your legs and lungs for the seven stations that follow.