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“No greater love than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.”

Today we honor the memories of our fallen comrades by enduring the workout named in honor of Navy Seal Medal of Honor recipient 1st Lt. Michael Murphy.

Heats start at 10am and 11am sharp. Arrive 15-20 minutes prior for individual warmup and mobility work.

“Murph”
For time
1 mile Run
100 Pull-ups
200 Push-ups
300 Squats
1 mile Run

In memory of Navy Lieutenant Michael Murphy, 29, of Patchogue, N.Y., who was killed in Afghanistan June 28th, 2005.
This workout was one of Mike’s favorites and he’d named it “Body Armor”. From here on it will be 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.

Partition the pull-ups, push-ups, and squats as needed. Start and finish with a mile run. If you’ve got a twenty pound vest or body armor, wear it.

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Congratulations to our May on-ramp graduates Meghan (Sarah), Rebecca, Jen, Marion, Courtney, Chris, Bob (not pictured), and Bob (not pictured). Please welcome them to our community as they begin regular classes!

ANNOUNCEMENT: Our 7th Annual running and honoring of “Murph” this Monday (5/25 Memorial Day) will have heats starting at 10am and 11am sharp. Arrive 15-20 minutes prior for individual warmup, stretch, etc.. Don’t forget to wear your Red, White and Blue!

Warm-up Drills
I. Row 2:00
II. 2-3 rounds of
5 x KB Deadlifts (24/16)
5 x SDLHP
5 x KB Swings
III. Mobility

Impact/Focus: Deadlift 1RM
Warm up with 3 sets x 5 reps each before working up to a new 1RM Deadlift.

Deadlift 1-1-1-1-1

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“Midline Recon”
3 rounds for total points of
Walking Lunges (24/16)
Sledgehammer Strikes (Alt L/R)
Sumo Deadlift High Pull (24/16)
Russian Twists

Notes: In this workout you move from each of four stations after a minute. The clock does not reset or stop between exercises. This is a four-minute round from which a one-minute break is allowed before repeating. After each minute of work elapses athletes must move to next station immediately. One point is given for each rep.

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UPCOMING EVENTS:
–Monday May 25th: Memorial Day “Murph” (10 & 11am Heats)
–Saturday June 20th: AWF Nationals
–Saturday June 27th: CFNH In-House Competition
–Saturday July 18th: Helen for the Homeless Fundraiser (More details to come)
–Saturday August 22nd: Virtual WOD to End Veteran Suicide

Warm-up Drills
I. Dynamic Warm-up:
Jog -> Run
High Knees
Shuffle
Grape Vine
Pike Walk
Tumbling
Etc…
II. Mobility

Impact/Focus: Handstand Push-ups 5-5-5-5-5
Complete one of the following workloads based on your current progression for Handstand Push-ups. Repetitions are to be completed with strict range of motion.

I. Deficit Handstand Push-ups 5-5-5-5-5
II. Handstand Push-ups (Strict) 5-5-5-5-5
III. Handstand Push-ups (Kipping) 5-5-5-5-5
IV. Negative Handstand Push-ups 5-5-5-5-5

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“Octane Boost”
Complete the following for time:
Run 200m
25 x Thrusters (95/65lbs)
25 x Ring Push-ups
Run 200m
20 x Thrusters (95/65lbs)
20 x Ring Push-ups
Run 200m
15 x Thrusters (95/65lbs)
15 x Ring Push-ups
Run 200m
10 x Thrusters (95/65lbs)
10 x Ring Push-ups

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UPCOMING EVENTS:
–Monday May 25th: Memorial Day “Murph” (10 & 11am Heats)
–Saturday June 20th: AWF Nationals
–Saturday June 27th: CFNH In-House Competition
–Saturday July 18th: Helen for the Homeless Fundraiser (More details to come)
–Saturday August 22nd: Virtual WOD to End Veteran Suicide

Warm-up Drills
I. Run 400m
II. 9 Fundamentals x 5 reps each
III. Mobility

Impact/Focus #1: Press 1RM
Warm up with 3 sets x 5 reps each before working up to a new 1RM Press.

Press 1-1-1-1-1

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Impact/Focus #2: Snatch
Warm up as needed before completing the workload below.

Snatch 3-3-3-3-3

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WOD
5-10:00 Metabolic Conditioning

UPCOMING EVENTS:
–Monday May 25th: Memorial Day “Murph” (10 & 11am Heats)
–Saturday June 20th: AWF Nationals
–Saturday June 27th: CFNH In-House Competition
–Saturday July 18th: Helen for the Homeless Fundraiser (More details to come)
–Saturday August 22nd: Virtual WOD to End Veteran Suicide

Warm-up Drills
I. Row 750m
II. 2-3 rounds of
:15 Handstand Hold
7 x Push-ups
7 x Hollow Rocks
III. Mobility

Impact/Focus: American KB Swings
5 Rounds of
Every 2:00 Complete 20 x Unbroken American KB Swings

Notes: Increase weight each round as current fitness levels permit.

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“Annie”
For time
50-40-30-20-10 reps of
Double-unders
Abmat Sit-ups (anchored)

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Skill Development
Dedicate 8-10:00 after training today to working with your comrades on foam rolling, lacrosse ball mashing, kb mashing, etc… It always feels better to suffer together rather than alone. We would like each of our athletes to have the goal of working through 1-2 basic mobility drills that address a specific movement issue and/or areas where nagging soreness, tightness may be limiting performance.

or

Goat work. Slay them.

Roberto trying to keep up with the Amoskeag U-19 Rugby Team.

Upcoming Events: Monday May 25th: Memorial Day “Murph” (10 & 11am Heats)
Saturday June 20th: AWF Nationals
Saturday June 27th: CFNH In-House Competition
Saturday July 18th: Helen for the Homeless Fundraiser (More details to come)

Warm-up Drills
I. Run 400m
II. 6:00 AMRAP of
5 x Pull-ups
7 x Push-ups (CFGS)
10 x Medicine Ball Cleans (40/20)
III. Mobility

Impact/Focus: Back Squat 1RM
Warm up with 3 sets x 5 reps each before working up to a new 1RM Back Squat.

Back Squat 1-1-1-1-1

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“Hot Plate”
Complete as many rounds/reps as possible in 8:00 of
5 x Power Cleans (155/115)
10 x Lateral Burpees (Over Bar)

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Upcoming Events: Monday May 25th: Memorial Day “Murph”
Saturday June 27th: CFNH In-House Competition
Saturday July 18th: Helen for the Homeless Fundraiser (More details to come)

Warm-up Drills
I. Run 400m
II. 2-3 Rounds of
7 x KB Swings (24/16)
7 x Push-ups (CFGS)
7 x Hollow Rocks
III. Mobility

Impact/Focus: Deadlift Doubles
Warm up with 3 sets x 5 reps before completing the workload below.

Deadlift 2-2-2-2-2

Notes: Today the focus will be on proper setup and positioning of the Deadlift. Athletes should prepare to test a 1-rep max next week.

“Karen Gets The Runs”
Complete the following for time
150 x Wallball (20/14lbs)

Notes: Every time the wallball hits the deck complete a 200m Run. Complete this WOD in as few unbroken sets of Wallball as possible.

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Upcoming Events: Monday May 25th: Memorial Day “Murph”
Saturday June 27th: CFNH In-House Competition
Saturday July 18th: Helen for the Homeless Fundraiser (More details to come)

Warm-up Drills
I. Run 400m
II. 2-3 rounds of
:15 x Ring Support
5 x Ring Rows
10 x Overhead Squats (45lbs/PVC)
III. Mobility

Impact/Focus: Muscle-up
Today’s focus will be on various levels of progressions for the muscle-up. We will be reviewing the proper muscle up transition and allow athletes to apply it to their daily training.

Working towards muscle-up:
I. False Grip Review/Muscle-up Transition x 15 reps
II. Muscle-up Negatives x 3×3 reps
IIIa. Deadhang Pull-ups 5-5-5
IIIb. String Ring Dips 5-5-5

Muscle-up Practice
I. Strict Muscle-up 2-2-2-2-2
II. Muscle-up (Competition Grip) 5 sets x 3+ reps each

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“Spring Dilapidation”
Complete for time against an 8:00 clock
21-15-9 reps of
Overhead Squat (75/55)
Burpees

Rest 3:00

Complete for time against an 8:00 clock
10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 reps of
Power Snatch (75/55)
Toes-2-Bar

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Upcoming Events: Monday May 25th: Memorial Day “Murph”
Saturday June 27th: CFNH In-House Competition
Saturday July 18th: Helen for the Homeless Fundraiser (More details to come)

Warm-up Drills
I. Run 400m
II. 6:00 Dynamic Warm-up
25ft Duck Walk
25ft Crab Walk
25ft Bear Crawl
25ft Inchworms
25ft Lateral Lunges
III. Mobility

Impact/Focus #1: Hang Clean
Warm up as needed (3 sets x 3 reps) before working to a heavy 2-rep Hang Clean.

Hang Clean (above knee) 2-2-2-2-2

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Impact/Focus #2: Press
Warm up with 3 sets x 5 reps before completing the workload below.

Press 5-5-3-3-3

Notes: Today the focus will be on proper setup and positioning of the press. Athletes should prepare to test a 1-rep max next week during our baseline testing week.

Impact/Focus #3: Posterior Chain
Athletes will complete the sets/reps based on their current level of progression.
Ia. Back Extensions 3×10
Ib. Glute Ham Raises 3×5
II. Back Extensions 3×15
III. Good Mornings 3×10

Upcoming Events: Monday May 25th: Memorial Day “Murph”
Saturday June 27th: CFNH In-House Competition
Saturday July 18th: Helen for the Homeless Fundraiser (More details to come)

Warm-up Drills
I. Speed Rope 2:00
II. 2-3 rounds of
7 x Push-ups (CFGS)
7 x Hollow Rocks
7 x Superman Rocks
III. Mobility

Impact/Focus: Black Lung II
Choose one of the three options
A. 3 Rounds of Row 1000m x 2:00 Rest
B. 5 Rounds of Row 500m x 1:00 Rest
C. 12 Rounds of :30 x Max Distance x :20 Rest

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“Desiccation”
Complete 4 rounds for time of
12 x Ring Push-ups
21 x GHD Sit-ups
50 x Double unders

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