Rory McKernan has withdrawn his score on Open Workout 18.2, performed during Friday's live head-to-head matchup with Adrian Bozman.

McKernan released a statement on Instagram:

"I AM PROUD OF MY EFFORT, BUT NOT MY REPS.

"After reviewing my performance on 18.2, I acknowledge my lack of hip extension on multiple reps and am choosing to withdraw my result and enter a new score. This is no one's fault but mine and I own it outright.

"A few things:

"(1) I do this for fun and NOT to be the fittest athlete on Earth. That DOES NOT act as an excuse to skirt the rules of the competition. I feel responsible for demonstrating integrity in movement.

"(2) I reviewed with Adrian Bozman and we agree that the outcome would be no different if I had been no repped or made to stand tall. As such, the series stands at 2 - 1.

"(3) Regardless of all this, I am THRILLED at the output I accomplished in 18.2. That was close to 'all time' best for me and I remain proud of the effort.

"(4) I will not argue with you about this on the internet. Headed to spend time with my family for the weekend before heading to Houston. Talk to you guys then.

"(5) Just because you're on the internet is not an excuse to be a dick. Don't attack me personally because of the way I did fast exercise on the internet. Have fun, push your limits and hold each other to high standards."