General
rx
What does rx mean?
In CrossFit, completing a workout 'as prescribed' — with the prescribed weights, movements and standards, without scaling down.
"She finished the WOD Rx while most of us scaled the weight."
Origin
From medical 'Rx' (prescription); adopted by CrossFit.
Frequently asked questions
What does Rx mean in CrossFit?
It means completing a workout exactly 'as prescribed' — using the set weights, movements and standards without scaling anything down.
What's the difference between Rx and scaled?
Rx means you did the workout as written, while scaled means you adjusted the weights or movements to make it more manageable.
Where does the term Rx come from?
It's borrowed from the medical 'Rx' symbol for a prescription, since it means doing the workout precisely as prescribed.
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