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May 17, 2026 - No Comments!

Functional Fitness (CrossFit) – Sun, May 17

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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

2 Sets:

12 Alternating Box Step-Ups

10 Alternating Cossack Squats

8 Kettlebell Deadlifts

8 Goblet Reverse Lunges

8 Ice Skater Hops

Specific Prep

10 Barbell Upright Rows

:20 Barbell Behind the Neck Elbow Punch Throughs

5/5 Empty Barbell Front Rack Step-Ups

3/3 Barbell Front Rack Step-Ups @ light loads

3/3 Barbell Front Rack Step-Ups @ moderate to working loads

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Then Get into Strength Piece

Strength: Barbell Front Rack Step-Up (4 Rounds for weight)

4 Sets:

5/5 Barbell Front Rack Step-Ups

Load: Choice

Suggested Loading: 95-115lb (43-52kg) / 65-75lb (30-34kg)
The focus of this piece is single-leg drive with an upright front rack position on every rep. Athletes should establish elbow height and midline tension before stepping up, drive fully through the front heel to stand, and control the descent before the next rep begins. Load selection should reflect a weight that is challenging for the positional demands without compromising the front rack or creating a forward lean through the rep.

Modifications:

Level 1: Goblet Step-Ups with a dumbbell or kettlebell at a manageable load, maintaining the same upright torso and full single-leg drive standard

Hotel Gym / Travel: 4 Sets of 5/5 Dual Dumbbell Front Rack Step-Ups or Single Dumbbell Goblet Step-Ups using a chair, bench, or sturdy elevated surface at a challenging but technically sound load

Primer (Checkmark)

2 Rounds at Working Pace:

12 Air Squats

8 KB Sumo Deadlift High Pull

2 Shuttle Runs

Use this to dial in round pacing, kettlebell height and hip extension standard, and shuttle run turn speed before "Raichu's Volt Switch" begins.

"Raichu's Volt Switch" (3 Rounds for reps)

For Reps:

3 Sets x 4:00 AMRAP / 2:00 Rest

24 Air Squats

16 Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift High Pull

8 Shuttle Runs

Shuttle Run: 25/25ft (7.5/7.5m)

Kettlebell: (Rx53/35, S 44/26)
Score = Total Reps Across All 3 Sets

Goals: 1+ Rounds per set (50+ Reps per set)

Stimulus: Posterior Chain and Leg Stamina

RPE: 8/10

Primary Objective: Match or exceed your rep count from set one across all three intervals, establishing a controlled pace from the first rep and sustaining it through each 4:00 window.

Secondary Objective: Keep all movements unbroken within each round, using the transition between movements rather than rest mid-set to manage effort.

May 16, 2026 - No Comments!

Functional Fitness (CrossFit) – Sat, May 16

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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

2:00 Cardio Choice

:20/:20 Crossbody Lat Stretch

:20/:20 Samson Stretch

10 Down Dog to Up Dog

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2 Sets

6 Bar Kip Swings

6/6 Single Arm Ring Row

4 Inchworm Push-Ups

8 Deep Lunge Mountain Climbers

Specific Prep

2 Sets

4-6 Toes to Target, Building Toes to Bar or Alternating Toes to Bar or Knee Raises

4 No Jump Burpees

2-3 Strict Pull-Ups or Jump Pull-Ups

1 Partial Wall Walk + 1 Full Walk (Focus on Straight Arms, Hollow Body, and Tension through Midline)

Gymnastics Skill: Rope Climb (Checkmark)

Spend 10:00 going through progressions based on individual ability. Athletes new to rope climbs work through foot lock mechanics, seated pulls, and partial ascents from a low starting position. Athletes with proficiency focus on J-hook efficiency, a strong leg drive, and a smooth controlled descent with lat tension maintained. All athletes should complete at least 2-3 quality attempts at whatever level is appropriate for them. Quality of movement is the standard, not number of reps.

Modifications:

Level 1: Rope Pull-Ups or Rope Pull to Standing from floor level, developing the pulling pattern and grip mechanics before attempting a full ascent

Hotel Gym / Travel: 3 Sets of 5-7 Strict Pull-Ups or Towel Pull-Ups with a 3-second controlled descent, reinforcing the same lat engagement and grip mechanics targeted in the rope climb progression

Primer (Checkmark)

1 Set at Working Pace:

4/4 Toes to Bar

4 Synchro Line Facing Burpees

1/1 Rope Climbs

2 Alternating Wall Walks (1 Each)

Practicing coordination and breaking sets quickly and efficiently. Use this to confirm partner communication, movement standards, and transition speed before "Venusaur Solar Beam" begins.

"Venusaur Solar Beam" (AMRAP - Rounds and Reps)

For Rounds + Reps

24:00 AMRAP : With a Partner

24 Toes to Bar

18 Synchro Line Facing Burpees

6/4 Rope Climbs (A: 6/4 Rope Pull to Stands)

10 Alternating Wall Walks

Wall Walk: 10-in From Wall
Score = Rounds + Reps

Goals: 3.5-5 Rounds

Stimulus: Upper Body Stamina / Muscular Endurance

RPE: 8.5/10

Primary Objective: Communicate with your partner on every transition, establish splits before the clock starts, and protect those splits across all 24 minutes rather than reacting to fatigue on the fly.

Secondary Objective: Maintain consistent round pacing from round one to round four, using the Synchro Burpees as the pace check that keeps both partners together.

Accessories (Checkmark)

For Quality:

4 Sets:

12 Supine Grip Bent Over Barbell Rows

12 Ring Bicep Curls

May 15, 2026 - No Comments!

Uniquely Abled Fitness – Fri, May 15

Announcements

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May 25th Memorial Day Murph Open gym at 6:30-8am Classes at 8am, 9am and 10am

Sun May 24th Uniquely Abled Murph class @ 12 pm. Volunteers needed.

HomeGrown AthletX - Uniquely Abled Fitness

Warm-up (No Measure)

:30 plate step ups

:30 plate jumps

:30 ground to oh

plate carry

Foam roller bowling

Wod #1 (Checkmark)

7 min

AMRAP

100 ft. farmer's carry

25 jump rope/line step

10 db snatch

Wod #2 (Checkmark)

AMRAP 10 min

250 row

5 power cleans

May 15, 2026 - No Comments!

Functional Fitness (CrossFit) – Fri, May 15

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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

2 Sets

1:00 Cardio Choice (easy pace)

10 Alternating Overhead Lat / Tricep Stretch

10 Alternating Scorpions

10 Glute Bridges

:20 Extended Reverse Plank Bridge

8 Tempo Air Squats (3 sec descent)

:20/:20 Worlds Greatest Stretch

Specific Back Squat Prep

3 Sets: Building to Working Load

5 Back Squats @ 40%

5 Back Squats @ 55%

3 Back Squats @ 65%

3 Back Squats @ 70-75%

Back Squat (Every 2:00 x 4 Sets:
3 Back Squats

% of 1RM Back Squat
Working Load: 80%)

This is the final primer before next week's 1RM Back Squat. These sets are meant to be strong and technically sharp, not maximal. The volume and loading are intentionally manageable. Braced midline, consistent depth, and a powerful drive out of the hole are the priorities on every rep. Athletes should finish all four sets feeling primed and confident, not fatigued.

Modifications:

Level 1: Every 2:00 x 4 Sets: 5 Back Squats at a load that allows full depth and clean mechanics across all four sets, building slightly across the window if positions are strong

Hotel Gym / Travel: Every 2:00 x 4 Sets: 5 Dual Dumbbell Goblet Squats or Dual Dumbbell Front Squats at a challenging load, maintaining the same technical priorities of braced midline and consistent depth

Primer (Checkmark)

2 Set @ Empty Barbell

6 Tall Muscle Cleans

6 Front Squats

6 Strict Press

6 Back Squats

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Add Loads to Barbell

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2 Sets at working pace:

250m Row (focus on smooth, controlled effort)

5 Power Cleans @ conditioning barbell load

3 Front Squats @ conditioning barbell load

3 Shoulder to Overhead @ conditioning barbell load

3 Back Squats @ conditioning barbell load

3 Shoulder to Overhead @ conditioning barbell load

Use this to confirm Row pacing, barbell load, and complex sequence before "Flare Blitz" begins.

"Flare Blitz" (4 Rounds for reps)

For Reps

4 Sets:

3:00 AMRAP / 1:00 Rest

20/16 Cal Row or Ski 14/12 Cal Bike

AMRAP in Remaining Time:

3 Power Cleans

3 Front Squats

3 Shoulder to Overhead

3 Back Squats

3 Shoulder to Overhead

Barbell: (Rx155/105, S 125/85)
Score = Total Reps Across All 4 Sets

Goals: 1+ Rounds Per Set (21+ Reps)

Stimulus: Leg Stamina / Fatigued Barbell Cycling

RPE: 9/10

Primary Objective: Complete the Row in sub 1:30 each set, arriving at the barbell with at least 1:20 remaining to cycle through the complex.

Secondary Objective: Hold consistent rep totals across all four sets, using Row pacing and barbell strategy from set one to protect output in sets three and four.

PRVN Reset (Checkmark)

For Quality: 3 Sets

:45/side Couch Stretch w/ Posterior Tilt

6/side Lateral Squat Stretch w/ Pause at Bottom (3 sec)

1:00 Supine Figure Four / side

Intent: Decompress the hip flexors and lateral hip after high-volume squat and hinge work.

May 14, 2026 - No Comments!

Functional Fitness (CrossFit) – Thu, May 14

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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 Prep

2 Sets: For Quality

1:00 Cardio Choice

:30 Wall Lean March

10 Knee Hug + Lunge and Twist

:30 Dead-Bugs

:30 Bird-Dogs

Primer

1 Round @ Pace

200m Run

100ft (30m) Farmers Carry

:30 Wall Sit

Use this to confirm load selection and establish a sustainable pace before "Lava Plume" begins.

"Lava Plume" (Time)

For Time

6 Rounds:

400m Run

200m Farmers Carry

1:00 Wall Sit

Farmers Carry: DB 2 x (Rx50/35, S 40/25) KB 2 x (Rx53/35, S 44/26)
Score = Total Time

Goals: Complete each round in approximately 6:00 and finish between 30:00 and 40:00

Stimulus: Aerobic Stamina and Capacity / Carries and Holds

RPE: 7/10

Primary Objective: Consistent pacing each round with a target of approximately 6 minutes per round from start to finish.

Secondary Objective: Maintain posture and composure on the farmers carry and wall sit so that fatigue does not compound into the run on each successive round.

Optional Accessories (Checkmark)

For Quality

3 Sets:

10/10 Single Leg [Glute Bridge Med-ball Squeeze]( Single Leg Glute Bridge on Med Ball )

5 Hamstring Walkouts

:20/:20 Kettlebell Side Plank

May 14, 2026 - No Comments!

HGX-FIT (Progressive Overload/Accessories) – Thu, May 14

Announcements

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May 25th Memorial Day Murph Open gym at 6:30-8am Classes at 8am, 9am and 10am

Sun May 24th Uniquely Abled Murph class @ 12 pm. Volunteers needed.

HomeGrown AthletX - HGX-FIT (Progressive Overload/Accessories)

A: Incline Bench Press (Weight)

15min to establish 1RM

then…Every :90sec

5x8 at 70%

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3 sets

10 Incline close grip bench press

10 DBs Floor press

10 Hindu push-ups

B: Metcon (Checkmark)

3 sets

12 BB Skull crushers (weighted)

12 Plate or DB tricep ext (behind the neck)

12/12 DB kick back

May 14, 2026 - No Comments!

Legends – Tue, Oct 28

Announcements

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May 25th Memorial Day Murph Open gym at 6:30-8am Classes at 8am, 9am and 10am

Sun May 24th Uniquely Abled Murph class @ 12 pm. Volunteers needed.

HomeGrown AthletX - Legends (65+)

Metcon (No Measure)

Warm-up

3 sets: Small plates (Y,T,W) 15 reps/each letter

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10min AMRAP

10 KB/DB RDL

10 KB DB swings

5/5 KB/DB high pulls

***After 10min: 100M “brisk” walk

12min AMRAP

10/10 DBs hang power cleans

10/10 DB shoulder to overhead

10/10 DB hang power clean to overhead

***After 10min: 250M “brisk” walk

May 13, 2026 - No Comments!

Functional Fitness (CrossFit) – Wed, May 13

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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

2 Sets: For Quality

:30 Jump Rope

10 Kettlebell Deadlifts

10 Glute Bridges

10 Hollow Rocks

10 Sit-Ups

Specific Prep

6 Empty Barbell Romanian Deadlifts

4 Box Jumps

4 Deadlifts @ 40%

4 Box Jumps

4 Deadlifts @ 50%

4 Box Jumps

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Then, build to 65% for working sets

Strength: Deadlift Conditioning (4 Rounds for time)

For Time:

Every 3:00 x 4 Sets:

10 Box Jumps (Step Down)

5 Deadlifts

Box: (Rx30/24, S 24/20″)

Barbell: 75% of 1RM Deadlift
Score = Total Time Including Rest

The intent of this piece is to move with urgency and technical consistency across all four sets. The box jumps demand explosiveness and reinforce the hip extension pattern; athletes should step down deliberately and transition immediately to the barbell. All five deadlift reps should be smooth, braced, and complete before the athlete rests. The 3:00 interval keeps effort honest because the score reflects how efficiently athletes move, not just whether they completed the sets.

Modifications:

Level 2: Barbell: 70%, Box Height @ 24/20in

Level 1: Barbell: Choice @ 7 RPE (Possible Adjustment to RDL) , Step-Ups for Box Jumps

Hotel Gym / Travel: Every 3:00 x 4 Sets: 10 Broad Jumps + 10 Dual Dumbbell Romanian Deadlifts at a challenging load, maintaining the same urgency and transition standard

Primer (Checkmark)

15-10-5 Double-Unders (or 25-20-15 Single-Unders)

*5 Abmat Sit-Ups each set

Focus on smooth transitions and getting right back into the Double-Unders after each sit-up set. Use this to confirm rope timing, unbroken set targets, and transition speed before "Annie" begins.

Annie (Time)

50-40-30-20-10
Double-unders
Sit-ups
Goals: 5:30-7:30

A: (75-60-45-30-15 Single Unders)

Stimulus: Midline Capacity

RPE: 8/10

Primary Objective: Keep the Double-Unders in unbroken sets for as long as possible, and respond to any missed reps with an immediate reset rather than a rest.

Secondary Objective: Maintain near-unbroken Abmat Sit-Up sets across all five rounds.

Accessories (Checkmark)

For Quality

3 Sets:

10 Reverse Nordic Curls

:20/:20 Copenhagen Plank

May 12, 2026 - No Comments!

Legends (65+) – Tue, May 12

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

May 12, 2026 - No Comments!

HGX-FIT (Progressive Overload/Accessories) – Tue, May 12

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

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