adjective
General Slang
rx
ar-EKS · adjective · slang
Doing a workout exactly as prescribed, no scaling.
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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.”
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rx In A Sentence
She finished the WOD Rx while most of us scaled the weight.
Origin & Usage
From medical 'Rx' (prescription); adopted by CrossFit.
People Also Ask
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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