If you’re as ambitious as we are, you might have done the first Open workout of 2022 and thought, “Wait, I could’ve done better.” A couple days later and here you are, considering punishing yourself by doing it a second time. But is that the best choice you can make? Should you repeat 22.1 or just move on?

Psst! Be sure to read our blog packed with tips and tricks for 22.1!

3 Signs Should Repeat Open Workout 22.1

Here’s our advice. These are the times when it might be safe to do this workout a second time:

1. If You Learned How to Significantly Improve One or More of the Movements

Let’s say that this was your first exposure to wall walks and you totally tripped over them — literally. There’s a learning curve, and if you spent 22.1 getting through that learning curve, you probably didn’t get in nearly as many rounds as you could.

Perhaps you learned to shave a few seconds off of your box jump-overs or get through those dumbbell snatches more smoothly.

All of this can add up to serious time saved, and more reps squeezed in. Does this apply to you? Give 22.1 another shot.

2. If You Didn’t Set the Equipment Up Properly

When we were going over some tips for 22.1, we talked about how important it is for you to be able to move efficiently between the wall walks, dumbbells snatches, and box jump-overs.

If your setup wasn’t optimal the first time around — like if you didn’t have enough space in your gym to keep your equipment close together — it might be worth another go. Ideally, the dumbbell and plyo box are just a few steps away from the wall.

3. If You Weren’t Feeling Well for Other Reasons

Were you just feeling icky the first time you attempted 22.1? Maybe you did it after a long day at work when you know you’re more fresh and energetic in the morning. Or perhaps you didn’t fuel up properly. A granola bar at 5am isn’t going to give you the energy you need for a 15-minute AMRAP at 8pm.

These circumstances are (mostly) under your control. So, if you think you can tip the odds a little more in your favor, you might consider doing 22.1 again.

Now, all that being said, if you’re pondering redoing the workout simply to squeeze out a few more reps, or because your gym mate got more rounds in than you and you’re feeling salty, pause and rethink. If you did your very best, then trust that you’ve done all you can. And if that’s the case, then you shouldn’t have any regrets.

Keep in mind, too, that doing this workout again means you’re going to delay your recovery for 22.2. Is a redo more important than preparing for the next workout? This is something to consider.

We know it can be tempting to do each workout twice (or more!). But really think about (a) your reasons for wanting to redo 22.1 and (b) if it’s really worth the wear and tear on your body.