Michael
3 rounds for time of:
Run 800 meters
50 back extensions
50 sit-ups
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Scaling:
This Hero workout contains a high volume of each exercise, broken into large sets. Newer athletes should consider decreasing the reps of each movement.
Intermediate Option:
3 rounds for time of:
Run 800 meters
35 back extensions
35 sit-ups
Beginner Option:
3 rounds for time of:
Jog 400 meters
25 PVC pipe good mornings
25 AbMat sit-ups
3 rounds for time of:
Run 800 meters
50 back extensions
50 sit-ups
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Today's workout is in honor of Navy Lieutenant Michael McGreevy, 30, of Portville, New York, who was killed in Afghanistan on June 28, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Laura, and daughter, Molly.
Scaling:
This Hero workout is a long effort with a high volume of reps. Athletes hitting this as prescribed should aim to finish each round in 9 minutes or less. Focus on the movement you are performing on the GHD (back extension or hip extension). Most athletes deliberately scale the back extension to the hip extension to maintain intensity and achieve the stimulus of the workout. The back extension is a controlled movement with an intentional surrendering of the spine. Dose this movement judiciously. Advanced athletes may scale the volume of the back extension if they have never completed this volume. New and less-experienced athletes should consider performing hip extensions instead of back extensions, and potentially decrease the reps of each movement.
Intermediate option:
3 rounds for time of:
Run 800 meters
35 back extensions
35 sit-ups
Beginner option:
3 rounds for time of:
Jog 400 meters
25 PVC pipe good-mornings
15-25 sit-ups
Resources:
The Back Extension
The AbMat Sit-Up
The Good Morning
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Scaling:
This Hero Workout contains a high volume of each exercise, broken into large sets. Newer athletes should consider decreasing the reps of each movement.
Intermediate Option:
3 rounds for time of:
Run 800 meters
35 back extensions
35 sit-ups
Beginner Option:
3 rounds for time of:
Jog 400 meters
25 PVC pipe good mornings **
**25 AbMat sit-ups
Scaling:
This Hero workout contains a high volume of each exercise, broken into large sets. Newer athletes should consider decreasing the reps of each movement.
Intermediate Option:
3 rounds for time of:
Run 800 meters
35 back extensions
35 sit-ups
Beginner Option:
3 rounds for time of:
Jog 400 meters
25 PVC pipe good mornings
25 AbMat sit-ups
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
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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
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