12May
Announcements
May 25th Memorial Day Murph Open gym at 7am Classes at 8 and 9 am
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HomeGrown AthletX - Legends (65+)
Metcon (Checkmark)
Warm-up: PVC
Interval training: 10 reps
Wood chops
Banded face pulls
Paloff press
Plate halos
Plate standing rotations
Plate farmers carry
Plate chest press
Rig supported air squats
Rig supported alternating lunges
Wall push-ups
Wall high knees
100M “brisk” walk
12May
Announcements
May 25th Memorial Day Murph Open gym at 7am Classes at 8 and 9 am
HGX GEAR for Apparel
HomeGrown AthletX - HGX-FIT (Progressive Overload/Accessories)
A: Pendlay Row (5x5 at 85%
b/t sets.
8 BB bicep curls (weighted))
B: Yates rows (5x5 at 85%
B/T sets
8 BB Drag curls (weighted))
C: Metcon (Checkmark)
3 sets
8/8 DBs Gorilla rows
5/5/5/5. Reverse/Hammer/ISO/Bicep curls
2 sets
12/12 DB seated preacher curls
11May
Announcements
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May 25th Memorial Day Murph Open gym at 7am Classes at 8 and 9 am
HomeGrown AthletX - Functional Fitness (CrossFit)
Warm-Up Flow (Checkmark)
General Warm-Up
1:00 Cardio Choice
:20/:20 World's Greatest Stretch
10 Arm Circles Forward & Backward
10 Air Squats
:15 Dead-Hang + :15 Active Hang
:30 Wrist & Forearm Stretch (on floor)
Specific Prep
2 Sets:
8 Kettlebell Deadlifts @ Warm-Up Load
6 American Kettlebell Swings @ Warm-Up Load
6 Snatch Grip Push Press
8 Barbell Overhead Squats
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Specific Barbell Primer
2 Sets w/ Empty Barbell
3 Position Muscle Snatch
3 Position Power Snatch
3 Position Squat Snatch
*3 Position (High Hang + Hang + Low Hang)
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Add Loads:
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3-5 Sets: Building to Working Loads
Hang Snatch + Low Hang Snatch
Snatch (Weightlifting Variable Reps & Sets)
The two-position complex demands consistent execution at both levels. chest over the bar, tension loaded through the hamstrings, and patience to the hip before driving into a fast and explosive extension.
Both Power and Squat variations are acceptable. Total load is the primary goal. Completing all six sets at or above 75% is the primary objective. The heavy for the day is the secondary objective.
Modifications:
Level 1: Every 2:00 x 6 Sets: 3 Hang Power Snatch, building in load across all six sets with the same technical priorities on each rep
Movement Limitations: Adjust the complex to a Hang Clean + Low Hang Clean, maintaining the same positional standards and building focus
Hotel Gym / Travel: E2MOM x 6: 6-8 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch, building in load across the window with emphasis on hip extension and a controlled catch overhead
Primer (Checkmark)
2 Sets at working pace:
8 American Kettlebell Swings @ working load
8/6 Cals
3 Touch-and-Go Power Snatches + 2 Quick Singles @ warm-up load
then
8 American Kettlebell Swings @ working load
8/6 Cals
3 Touch-and-Go Power Snatches + 2 Quick Singles @ working load
Use this to confirm kettlebell load, cal pacing, and barbell weight before "Pikachu's Thunderbolt" begins.
"Pikachu's Thunderbolt" (Time)
For Time:
Every 4:00 x 4 Sets:
18 American Kettlebell Swings
12/9 Cal Bike or 16/13 Cal Row Ski
9 Power Snatches
Kettlebell: (Rx53/35, S 44/26)
Barbell: (Rx135/95, S 115/75)
Score = Sum Total Time
Goals: 2:00-3:00 per Set
Stimulus: Barbell Cycling and Conditioning / VO2 Max
RPE: 9.5/10
Primary Objective: Hold the Power Snatch in big unbroken touch-and-go sets. All 9 unbroken is the standard to chase, with 5-4 or quick 3-3-3 as the controlled fallback.
Secondary Objective: Push the cals at a true redline effort without blowing past it. The goal is to step off the bike and arrive at the barbell immediately, not gasping and stalled.
Accessories (Checkmark)
For Quality
3-4 Sets:
8-10 Dumbbell Cuban Rotations
:15/:15 Iso Calf Raise Wall Push
8-10 Snatch Grip Bent Rows
10May
Announcements
HGXGEAR.com for Apparel
May 25th Memorial Day Murph Open gym at 7am Classes at 8 and 9 am
HomeGrown AthletX - Functional Fitness (CrossFit)
WARM-UP
General + Specific Warm-Up
2 Sets:
15/12 Calorie Row
5/5 Kettlebell Halo
5/5 Single Arm Kettlebell Strict Press
5/5 Kettlebell Windmill
5/5 Single Arm Kettlebell Front Squat
:20 Wall Supported Handstand Hold
Specific Barbell Prep:
8 Barbell Bradford Presses w/lockout (1 sec pause OH on each rep / 10 sec on final rep)
Add Loads:
8 Reps @ light load, focusing on compressing of belly button to sternum, and strong lockout.
Shoulder Press (In 10:00 Minutes:
Build to a 1RM Strict Press)
Athletes should move through deliberate warm-up sets and arrive at their first true heavy attempt by the 5-6 minute mark, leaving time for two to three max efforts. Every rep demands a full-body brace, active glutes, and a complete lockout overhead with biceps covering the ears. There is no leg drive in this piece, the bar moves from shoulder to lockout on pressing strength alone.
Modifications:
Level 1: E2MOM x 5: 3-5 Dual Dumbbell Strict Press, building to a challenging load across all five sets with the same lockout standard
Hotel Gym / Travel: E2MOM x 5: 3-5/Arm Single Arm Dumbbell Strict Press or 3-5/Arm Landmine Press, building in load with emphasis on midline stability and full overhead extension
Specific Workout Primer
2 Sets at working pace:
10/8 Calorie Row
5 Strict Press @ conditioning load
15 Air Squats
Use this to confirm conditioning barbell loading and pacing before "Stratofortress" begins.
"Stratofortress" (3 Rounds for time)
Every 5:00 x 3 Sets:
20/16 Calorie Row
25 Strict Press
50 Air Squats
Time Cap: 5:00 per Set
Score = Sum Total Time
Barbell: (Rx 75/55, S 65/45)
Goals: 3:15-3:45 per Set
Stimulus: Muscular Endurance and Stamina
RPE: 8/10
Primary Objective: Hold a consistent 3:15-3:45 effort across all three sets. Look to find a strategy that allow for the most consistency across.
Secondary Objective: Maintain full lockout quality on every Strict Press rep throughout the workout ... as fatigue accumulates, the standard does not drop.
Workout Strategy
"Stratofortress" is a stamina test that punishes athletes who go out too hot on the row and rewards those who arrive at the barbell with pressing capacity still available. Row at a pace that feels strong and sustainable, athletes should step off the machine breathing hard but not gasping. The 25 Strict Press reps at this load should be manageable for most athletes. Unbroken Sets or sets of 15-10 or 10-8-7 with short 3-5 second rest windows between sets is the right approach. Do not chase unbroken reps in set one if it means the form will falter and true failure will hit in sets two and three. The 50 Air Squats are controlled and we should focus to breathe, while still moving with intention and speed to finish each set. The built-in rest between intervals is meaningful. Use it to bring the heart rate down, control the breathing, and walk back to the rower with a clear plan. Consistent splits across all three sets is the goal.
10May
Announcements
HGXGEAR.com for Apparel
May 25th Memorial Day Murph Open gym at 7am Classes at 8 and 9 am
HomeGrown AthletX - Uniquely Abled Fitness
Warm-up (No Measure)
Burpee/row game
Shoulder Press (5x4
Build over sets
:30 of battle rope in between sets)
Happy Mother's Day!!!! (Checkmark)
Split work w/ partner:
AMRAP 20 min
24 cals machine
24 box step overs or jump overs
1 sled push
10May
Announcements
HGXGEAR.com for Apparel
May 25th Memorial Day Murph Open gym at 7am Classes at 8 and 9 am