001
1RM Snatch
Find your max snatch. 4 attempts, 90 seconds each.
- Loads / benchmark
- 1,000 points = 153 kg men / 105 kg women
- Coach's note
- Plan your warm-up in advance. Open with a weight you'd make under stress. One clean lift beats two misses.
Guide · updated 2026-11-08
What is XENOM.
The full guide.
Everything you need to know about XENOM before you sign up: what each of the ten events looks like, the loads and caps, how EPI scoring works and how to prepare.
01Format
XENOM at a glance.
Events10, always the same
Length2 days (5 + 5 events)
ScoringEPI, 1,000 points per event
Categoriesindividuals, pairs, age groups
Settingalways indoors, Rogue equipment
Capacityup to 2,000 athletes per event
Unlike the CrossFit Open or typical throwdowns, the events don't change. You know exactly what's coming, so you can train for it on purpose, and improve your EPI from one event to the next.
02Events
The 10 events, step by step.
Data is for the RX division per published 2026 season standards (men/women). Entry and Elite divisions use different loads and gymnastics variations.
002
Wall Walks + Rope Climbs
Ascending-ladder AMRAP: 2 wall walks + 1 rope climb, then 4 + 2, 6 + 3 and so on.
- Loads / benchmark
- 14 ft rope (RX), 10 ft in the entry division
- Coach's note
- Shoulders and grip decide it. Drill rope climbs with a proper foot lock to save your arms for later rounds.
003
Max Echo Bike Calories
Max calories on the Echo Bike in 60 seconds.
- Loads / benchmark
- 1,000 points = 68 calories
- Coach's note
- Pure anaerobic sprint. Train short all-out efforts and standing starts.
004
Barbell Cycling
AMRAP with one barbell: 12 deadlifts, 9 front squats, 6 shoulder-to-overhead, 3 thrusters.
- Loads / benchmark
- RX 60/42 kg (entry division 50 kg, Elite 70 kg men)
- Coach's note
- Efficiency wins: touch-and-go reps, minimal drops and fast transitions.
005
Endurance Double Up
2 km Echo Ski straight into a 3 km run. For time.
- Loads / benchmark
- 1,000 points = 17:06
- Coach's note
- This is the engine test. Practise running off the ski with no rest, like HYROX compromised running.
006
Complex Gymnastics Sprint
3 rounds: 15 toes-to-bar + 10 dumbbell hang snatches. Then 10 bar muscle-ups and max ring muscle-ups in the remaining time.
- Loads / benchmark
- Dumbbell 22.5/15 kg (RX)
- Coach's note
- You can finish the event without muscle-ups in the entry division. For RX they need to be automatic under fatigue.
007
Rhino
5 max-effort pulls on the Rogue Air Rhino. After the first pull you have 30 seconds for all five.
- Loads / benchmark
- Scored on machine pulling output
- Coach's note
- Explosive posterior-chain power. Speed-strength work helps (pulls, jumps, swings).
008
Heavy Clean Ladder
Clean ladder: 10, 8, 6, 4, 2 reps at rising weights, then max reps at the final weight.
- Loads / benchmark
- RX men 80 → 130 kg, women 55 → 90 kg · 1,000 points = 46 reps
- Coach's note
- Strength against the clock. Train heavy singles and doubles on short rest.
009
Cardio Chipper
30 burpees, 30/24 cal Echo Ski, 30/24 cal Echo Bike, 30 burpees, 30/24 cal bike, 30/24 cal ski, then max burpees.
- Loads / benchmark
- Calories men/women 30/24
- Coach's note
- Pace it like HYROX. Go out too hot and the second half kills you.
010
HSPU, C2B, DB Lunge
AMRAP: 6 handstand push-ups, 8 chest-to-bar pull-ups, 12 dumbbell lunges.
- Loads / benchmark
- Dumbbell 22.5/15 kg (RX)
- Coach's note
- The last and longest event, and the most mental. Plan your sets and keep moving.
03Scoring
How EPI works.
Each event has an elite benchmark worth 1,000 points: 153 kg (men) / 105 kg (women) for the snatch, 68 calories in a minute on the Echo Bike, 17:06 for ski + run, 46 reps on the clean ladder. Conversion follows the track-and-field decathlon principle. It's an absolute score, not a placing, so whoever's in the next lane doesn't change your points.
The sum of all ten events is your EPI. There's no ceiling: beat the benchmark and you get more than 1,000 for that event.
| Tier | EPI points |
|---|---|
| Starting Line | 0–2,000 |
| Competitive | 2,001–3,500 |
| Proven | 3,501–5,000 |
| Podium | 5,001–7,000 |
| World Class | 7,001+ |
Each division, age group and format (individual/pairs) has its own leaderboard. The first records fell in Dallas (June 2026): 7,688 points men, 8,076 points women.
04Divisions
Divisions and categories.
| Division | Who for | Key differences |
|---|---|---|
| Entry (2026: Compete) | first-timers | toes-to-rings for T2B, pull-ups for bar MU, C2B for ring MU, 10 ft rope, single dumbbell, clean ladder 60→100 / 35→70 kg |
| RX | experienced CrossFit athletes | full standards, see events above |
| Elite | invite-only | heaviest loads, e.g. clean ladder 100→150 / 75→100 kg, barbell cycling 70 kg |
Compete as an individual or a same-sex pair. Since London there are also mixed pairs, where a man and a woman share all ten events. Results are ranked by age group too. For 2027 XENOM lists four divisions, from beginner to Elite, so check the current split on xenom.global.
05Calendar
Calendar and entry.
| City | Date | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, USA | 27–28 Jun 2026 | Ford Center at The Star, Frisco | done |
| London, UK | 29–30 Aug 2026 | Olympia London | done |
| Miami, USA | 19–20 Dec 2026 | Miami Beach Convention Center | entries open |
| Málaga, Spain | 16–17 Jan 2027 | – | announced |
| Paris, France | date TBC | – | announced |
Season one is planned at 11 competitions across the US and Europe. There's no season final; every event stands on its own. For a sense of pricing: London individual entry ran from £129 (super early bird) to £199, pairs £250–379. XENOM has announced a 20% discount for athletes from CrossFit affiliate boxes.
06Comparison
XENOM vs HYROX.
| XENOM | HYROX | |
|---|---|---|
| Format | 10 separate events, 2 days | 8 × 1 km run + 8 stations, one race |
| Scoring | points (EPI), like a decathlon | time |
| Skills | weightlifting, gymnastics, muscle-ups, handstands | no technical skills, mainly engine and strength |
| Who for | CrossFit and functional fitness athletes | the broad fitness crowd |
You can do both. HYROX engine helps on XENOM, especially in events 003, 005 and 009. But technique and strength decide it.
07Prep
How to prepare for XENOM.
From coaching practice, people underestimate two things most: technique under fatigue (muscle-ups and heavy cleans after earlier events) and recovery between days. Day two opens with gymnastics, and if your hands are fried from rope climbs and skiing, you'll feel it.
Good prep runs in phases: first a base of strength and gymnastics skills, then event-specific blocks, then full race-day simulations and a taper. That's exactly how STR2G TEN is built.
08FAQ
FAQ.
What is XENOM?
XENOM is a two-day fitness competition with ten fixed events. It tests strength, gymnastics, endurance and mixed conditioning. The format is identical everywhere, so results from different cities are comparable.
How is XENOM scored?
Each event has an elite benchmark worth 1,000 points. Your result is converted to points and the sum of all ten events is your EPI (Elite Performance Index). Beat the benchmark and you can score over 1,000.
What are the divisions?
In the 2026 season they were Compete (entry), RX and Elite (invite-only), for individuals and same-sex pairs. For 2027 XENOM lists four divisions, from beginner level to Elite. Always check current standards on xenom.global.
Do I need muscle-ups?
No. In the entry division muscle-ups are replaced with pull-ups and chest-to-bar. You can finish the whole competition without them.
XENOM vs HYROX – what's the difference?
HYROX is fitness racing: 8 × 1 km runs and 8 stations, for time. XENOM is closer to CrossFit: ten separate events including weightlifting and gymnastics, scored like a track-and-field decathlon.
Where's the closest XENOM to Prague?
In the 2026/27 season the closest European stops are Málaga (January 2027) and Paris (date TBC).
How do I prepare for XENOM?
You need structure: strength (snatch, clean), gymnastics (rope climbs, T2B, HSPU), engine (bike, ski, run) and the head for two days of competition. That's what STR2G TEN is built for.
Is this the official XENOM website?
No. This is an independent STR2G project. Official info, registration and rules are on xenom.global.