MASTERSHQ ONLINE QUALIFIER 2026

SIGN UP HERERegistration closes on January 31st at 10pm AEST


MHQ 26.1 

4 Rounds for time of:

  • 20 / 16 Calorie Row: (M/F)
  • 30 Wall Balls
  • 20 Double Dumbbell Step-Ups

Time Cap: 22 Minutes

FULL WORKOUT BRIEF, WEIGHTS & MOVEMENT STANDARDS: RX & INTERMEDIATE: MHQ 26.1
SCORECARD:MHQ_26.1
WETIME LINK: PRE-SET TIMER

 

MHQ 26.2a & 2b (RX)

PART A
AMRAP 7 Minutes

  • 9 Cleans
  • 9 Lateral Burpees Over BarREST 2 MINUTES

PART B
For Time (9min CAP)

21 – 15 – 9

  • Deadlifts
  • Handstand Push-Ups

Loads by Division – Part A (Clean) RX

Age Group

Clean (M/F)

30–54

60 / 40 kg

55+

45 / 30 kg

Loads by Division – Part B RX

Age Group

Deadlift (M/F)

Handstand Push-Up

30–54

100 / 70 kg

Ground

55+

80 / 55 kg

ABMAT or Pad (No higher than 133 mm)

FULL WORKOUT BRIEF, WEIGHTS & MOVEMENT STANDARDS: RX: MHQ 26.2A & B
SCORECARD: MHQ_26.2
WETIME LINK: PRE-SET TIMER

MHQ 26.2a & 2b (INTERMEDIATE)

PART A
AMRAP 7 Minutes
  • 9 Cleans
  • 9 Lateral Burpees Over Bar

    REST 2 MINUTES

PART B

For Time (9min CAP)
21 – 15 – 9
  • Deadlifts
  • Elevated Handstand Push-Ups


Loads by Division – Part A (Clean)
INTERMEDIATE

Age Group

Clean (M/F)

30–54

45 / 30 kg

55+

35 / 20 kg

Loads by Division – Part A (Clean)
SCALED OPTION
Athletes completing the scaled option may not place higher than an Intermediate athlete who completes the prescribed version.

Age Group

Clean (M/F)

30–54

35 / 20 kg

55+

30 / 15 kg

Loads by Division – Part B
INTERMEDIATE

Age Group

Deadlift (M/F)

Elevated Handstand Push-Up

30–54

80 / 55 kg

ABMAT or Pad (No higher than 133 mm)

55+

60 / 40 kg

ABMAT or Pad (No higher than 133 mm)

Loads by Division – Part B
SCALED OPTION
Athletes completing the scaled option may not place higher than an Intermediate athlete who completes the prescribed version.

Age Group

Deadlift (M/F)

Double Dumbbell Shoulder to Overhead

30–54

60 / 40 kg

15 / 10 kg

55+

40 / 30 kg

10 / 5 kg

FULL WORKOUT BRIEF, WEIGHTS & MOVEMENT STANDARDS: INTERMEDIATE: MHQ 26.2A & B
SCORECARD: MHQ_26.2A & B
WETIME LINK: PRE-SET TIMER

MHQ 26.3 (RX)

Ascending Ladder

  • 40 Double-Unders
  • 10 Chest-to-Bar Pull-Ups
    • Every 3rd Round: + 3 Bar Muscle-Ups

Time Cap: 10 Minutes

Tiebreak:
Time recorded at completion of the 3rd round of chest-to-bar pull-ups.

Age-Group Modifications

Age Group Base Pulling Movement (Each Round) Added Movement (Every 3rd Round)
30–59 10 Chest-to-Bar Pull-Ups +3 Bar Muscle-Ups
60+ 10 Pull-Ups +3 Chest-to-Bar Pull-Ups

FULL WORKOUT BRIEF, WEIGHTS & MOVEMENT STANDARDS: RX: MHQ 26.3
SCORECARD: MHQ_26.3
WETIME LINK: PRE-SET TIMER

 

MHQ 26.3 (INTERMEDIATE)

Ascending Ladder

  • 40 Double-Unders
  • 8 Pull-Ups
    • Every 3rd Round: +3 Toes-to-Bar

Time Cap: 10 minutes

TIEBREAK:
Time recorded at completion of the 3rd round of pull-ups

INTERMEDIATE

Age Group

Base Movement (Each Round)

Added Movement (Every 3rd Round)

30-65+

8 Pull-Ups

+3 Toes-to-Bar

MHQ 26.3 – SCALED OPTION

Ascending Ladder

  • 40 Single-Unders
  • 10 Ring Rows
    • Every 3rd Round: +3 Knee Raises

Time Cap: 10 minutes

TIEBREAK:
Time recorded at completion of the 3rd round of ring rows

SCALED OPTION
Athletes completing the scaled option may not place higher than an Intermediate athlete who completes the prescribed version.

Age Group (Scaled)

Base Movement (Each Round)

Added Movement (Every 3rd Round)

30-65+

10 Ring Rows

+3 Knee Raises (scaled)

FULL WORKOUT BRIEF, WEIGHTS & MOVEMENT STANDARDS: INTERMEDIATE: MHQ 26.3
SCORECARD: MHQ_26.3
WETIME LINK: PRE-SET TIMER

MHQ 26.4

  • 1-Rep Max SnatchAthletes have 5 minutes to establish a 1RM snatch.

FULL WORKOUT BRIEF, WEIGHTS & MOVEMENT STANDARDS: RX & INTERMEDIATE: MHQ 26.4
SCORECARD: MHQ_26.4
WETIME LINK: PRE-SET TIMER

Video Submission Standards

Video Integrity

  • All videos must be unbroken and unedited from start to finish.
  • No cuts, pauses, overlays, or post-production edits are permitted.
  • All required equipment and weights must be clearly shown on camera prior to the start of the workout.
  • A running clock must be visible at all times throughout the workout.
  • Visible clocks within video timing applications are permitted (e.g. WeTime).

Camera angle must clearly show:

    • A full view of the athlete for the entire workout.
    • Please check specific requirements for each workout.

Video Submission Requirement

  • All scores submitted for the MastersHQ Online Qualifier must be accompanied by a video submission to be eligible to advance to the next stage of the competition.
  • Failure to submit a required video, or failure to complete a workout under judge supervision at an Official MastersHQ Host Gym, will result in the score being deemed invalid and the athlete being ineligible to advance.
  • A judge is recommended but not required for video submissions completed outside of an Official MastersHQ Host Gym.
  • Score Submission closes at 10pm AEST on Jan 31st 2026

Official MastersHQ Host Gym Exception

  • Athletes who complete a workout at an Official MastersHQ Host Gym are exempt from the video submission requirement, provided that a judge is present for the entire duration of the workout, and all movement standards and competition rules are followed.

Official Host Gyms

    • CrossFit D-Day (Christchurch NZ)
    • Domain Fitness (Auckland NZ)
    • CrossFit SFS (ACT)
    • Ballarat Goldfields CrossFit (VIC)
    • CrossFit Frankston (VIC)
      Bells Beach CrossFit (VIC)
    • BHD CrossFIt (NSW)
    • CrossFit Mount Barker  (SA)
    • Injustice CrossFit (WA)
    • Wanderlust Fitness Village (Bali)