Wednesday 240911

Monday 240527

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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

Find a gym near you:
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Featured photo:
The Murph Challenge

Monday 230911

Monday 230911

Hero workout of your choice.
Review the list of heroes and honor one with an all-out effort.

Post choice of workout and results to comments.
Compare to 220530.

Scaling:
Most Hero workouts are meant to be extremely grueling, arduous, and mentally challenging. Many contain a very high volume of reps. As we’re just coming off of the Filthy Fifty, make sure you pick a Hero workout that allows you to keep moving. Hero workouts that emphasize moderate rep ranges and time domains (10-30 reps/movement, approximately 15-20-minute range) are good choices as well.

Monday 240610

Monday 240610

CrossFit Service Cup, Workout 3

Kelly Brown

5 rounds for time:
440-meter row
10 box jumps
10 deadlifts
10 wall-ball shots

♀ 24-inch box, 185-lb barbell, and 14-lb med ball
♂ 30-inch box, 275-lb barbell, and 20-lb med ball

Time cap: 25 minutes

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Scaling:
Today's workout is the final 2024 Service Cup workout in honor of CrossFit Kids Seminar Staff Flowmaster Kelly Brown who died on Sept. 15, 2020, after a courageous five-year battle with ovarian cancer.

This workout is a grind that rewards a consistent and steady pace. Aim to complete each round in 5 minutes or less. The load of the barbell should allow you to perform at least 3 unbroken deadlifts every time you pick it up. The prescribed load of the medicine ball has been adjusted from the original workout to make it more accessible for the Service Cup. If you are not signed up for the Service Cup, feel free to use the original load for the wall-ball shots (20/30 lb). Work hard and have fun.

Intermediate option:
5 rounds for time:
440-meter row
10 box jumps
10 deadlifts
10 wall-ball shots

♀ 20-inch box, 95-lb barbell, and 10-lb med ball
♂ 24-inch box, 135-lb barbell, and 14-lb med ball

Beginner option:
3 rounds for time:
440-meter row
10 box step-ups
10 deadlifts
10 wall-ball shots

♀ 12-inch box, 55-lb barbell, and 6-lb med ball
♂ 20-inch box, 75-lb barbell, and 10-lb med ball

Resources:
Rowing
The Box Jump
The Box Step-up
The Deadlift
The Wall-ball Shot
CrossFit Hero and Tribute Workouts

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Featured photo:
Taken by RXdPhotography at CrossFit Shapesmiths in London, England.

Saturday 240608

Saturday 240608

CrossFit Service Cup, Workout 2

Randy

For time:
75 power snatches

♀ 55 lb
♂ 75 lb

Time cap: 10 minutes

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Scaling:
Today's workout is the second 2024 Service Cup workout in honor of Randy Simmons, an LAPD SWAT team member who died in the line of duty on Feb. 7, 2008.

This is a fast, lightweight barbell-cycling workout similar to the benchmark workout, Isabel. Choose a load that allows you to perform at least 10 unbroken reps every time you pick up the barbell. The load should feel light (very light for some). Reduce the load so you can perform multiple reps unbroken and complete the workout in less than 8 minutes. Athletes who are less familiar with Olympic lifting should take time to drill the mechanics of the snatch and reduce the load and reps.

Intermediate option:
For time:
50 power snatches

♀ 45 lb
♂ 55 lb

Beginner option:
For time:
40 power snatches

♀ 35 lb
♂ 45 lb

Resources:
The Power Snatch
CrossFit Hero and Tribute Workouts

Find a gym near you:
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Featured photo:
Taken by Jessé Motta at VP CrossFit in São Paulo, Brazil.