Monday 030303

Thursday 220804

Thursday 220804

Bike to Work
For time:

75 toes-to-bars
5-mile bike
75 chest-to-bar pull-ups
5-mile bike

If you have a bike and a 3-mile course, great. If not, choose a stationary bike and complete the whole workout inside.

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Scaling:
This is a long workout with large sets of toes-to-bars and pull-ups. If either takes you more than 5 minutes, reduce the reps and move on.

Intermediate Option:
For time:
50 toes-to-bars
3.5-mile bike
50 chest-to-bar pull-ups
3.5-mile bike

Beginner Option:
For time:
35 hanging knee raises
2.5-mile bike
35 assisted pull-ups
2.5-mile bike

Monday 240527

Monday 240527

Murph

For time:
Run 1 mile
100 pull-ups
200 push-ups
300 air squats
Run 1 mile

*Partition the pull-ups, push-ups, and squats as needed.
*If you’ve got a 14/20-lb vest or body armor, wear it.

Or:

Hero workout of your choice

Review the list of Hero workouts and honor someone with an all-out effort.

Post your choice of workout and result to comments.

If you perform Murph, don’t forget to log your score in the Progress tab in the CrossFit app.

You can also support the Murph Challenge by officially registering at themurphchallenge.com or by donating directly to the LT Michael P. Murphy Memorial Scholarship Foundation at murphfoundation.org.

Today’s workout was created in 2005 in memory of Navy Lt. Michael Murphy, 29, of Patchogue, New York, who was killed in Afghanistan on June 28, 2005. This workout was one of Mike’s favorites, and he’d named it “Body Armor.” It is now referred to as “Murph” in honor of the focused warrior and great American who wanted nothing more in life than to serve this great country and the beautiful people who make it what it is.

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Scaling:
By design, most Hero workouts are meant to be extremely grueling, arduous, and mentally challenging. Many contain a very high volume of reps. Keep in mind that “challenging” is a relative term and athletes should adjust workouts to align with their physical and psychological tolerances. If you are performing Murph, partition the pull-ups, push-ups, and squats as needed. Consider 20 sets of 5 pull-ups, 10 push-ups, and 15 air squats or 10 rounds of 10 pull-ups, 20 push-ups, and 30 air squats. If you have completed Murph previously, consider performing the pull-ups, push-ups, and air squats unpartitioned. Beginner athletes should reduce the work to a level that is attainable yet still challenging.

Intermediate option:
For time:
Run 1 mile
50 pull-ups
100 push-ups
150 air squats
Run 1 mile

*Partition the pull-ups, push-ups, and squats as needed. Head out for the second run no later than 25 minutes into your workout.

Or:

Hero workout of your choice.

Review the list of Hero workouts and honor someone with an all-out effort.

Beginner option: For time:
Run 800 meters

Then, 10 rounds of:
5 ring rows
10 push-ups with hands elevated on a box
15 air squats

Then, run 800 meters

*Partition the pull-ups, push-ups, and squats as needed. Head out for the second run no later than 20 minutes into your workout.

Or:

Hero workout of your choice.

Review the list of Hero workouts and honor someone with an all-out effort.

Resources:
The Kipping Pull-up
The Push-up
The Air Squat
Murph Hero Workout
Memorial Day Murph: An Origin Story
Fallen But Not Forgotten: How CrossFit’s Hero Workouts Honor Fallen Service Members
Download the CrossFit Games app

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Featured photo:
The Murph Challenge

Saturday 230916

Saturday 230916

5 rounds for time of:
2-mile (3,200 meter) bike ride
10 muscle-ups
10 deadlifts

♀ 185 lb ♂ 275 lb

Get outside - do the bike ride on a real bike. The more varied terrain you can include, the better!

Scaling:
If you're unable to ride outside, modify to an Echo bike or Concept2 BikeErg. If you do not yet have a muscle-up, modify the movement to a pulling and pushing exercise, preferably on the rings. Reduce the loading on the deadlift.

Intermediate option:
4 rounds for time of:
2-mile (3,200 meter) bike ride
7 muscle-ups
10 deadlifts

♀ 155 lb ♂ 225 lb

Beginner option:
3 rounds for time of:
1-mile (1,600 meter) bike ride
5x: [3 ring rows + 3 jumping dips]
10 deadlifts

♀ 65 lb ♂ 95 lb

Wednesday 240313

Wednesday 240313

5 rounds each for time of:
800/1,000-meter standing bike
*Rest 2 minutes between efforts.

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Scaling:
Today’s intervals are all-out sprints on the bike with a twist — you will stand as you pedal. Expect this to add some spice to the workout. Use any stationary bike you have available (e.g., Echo bike, Assault bike, airdyne bike). Each round should be maximal effort. This means each set should occupy every ounce of your capacity, both mental and physical. As long as you are pushing these physical and psychological tolerances then you are hitting this workout as intended. Following each set, rest 2 minutes before the next attempt.

Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d

Beginner option:
5 rounds each for time:
600/750-meter standing bike
*Rest 2 minutes between efforts.

Resources:
Air Bike Setup
Rogue Echo Bike

Find a gym near you:
View the CrossFit map

Featured photo:
Taken by Charlotte Foerschler during Open Workout 24.2 at CrossFit Canvas in Caldwell, Idaho.