15May
Announcements
MURPH Memorial Day MAY 26TH modified schedule classes at 8 am 9am 10am
May 17th All regular classes canceled. Register for STRONGFIRST OPEN DAY | FREE COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS + PRACTICE |
StrongFirst OPEN DAY Workshop | San Carlos, CA, USA
Nov 15-16th Burgener Strength Olympic Lifting Seminar
https://burgenerstrength.com/course/usa-san_carlos-homegrown_athletx-nov-15-16-2025
Coupon Code: HM_10_U11S15H2025
HomeGrown AthletX - Functional Fitness
Body Heat + Mobility
1:00-2:00 Cardio Choice
:30/:30 Samson Stretch
:20/:20 Banded Front Rack Stretch
:30 Alternating Active Pigeon Stretch
General Prep
2 Sets, For Quality
:30 second Echo Bike
12-16 Alternating V-Ups
10 Goblet Cossack Squat
:15 Passive Hang + :15 Active Hang
Specific Barbell Loading
Front Squat
5 Reps @ 50%
4 Reps @ 60%
3 Reps @ 65%
Front Squat (Every 2:30 minutes x 5 Sets
Set 1: 7 Reps @ 70%
Set 2: 5 Reps @ 75%
Set 3: 3 Reps @ 80%
Set 4: 5 Reps @ 75%
Set 5: 7 Reps @ 70%)
% Front Squat
Goal: Consistent, Strong Reps with good speed out of the Front Squat
Stimulus: Absolute Strength
Cues:
Root through the floor, press up through the elbows and lead with the chest staying tall.
Modifications:
We can move to a Front Rack Split Squat or Back Squat depending on the athlete's limitations.
Possibly move to Goblet Squats or Dual Dumbbell Front Squats as another alternative to the traditional Front Squat for the Day.
"All of the Lights" (3 Rounds for calories)
For Calories:
12:00 EMOM
minute 1: 12 Dual KB/DB Front Rack Alt Reverse Lunges
minute 2: 15 Toes to Bar
minute 3: Max Calorie
minute 4: Rest
KB: 2 x (Rx53/35, S 44/26)
DB: 2x (Rx50/35, S 40/25)
Goal: 15/11+ Calories / Set Bike
21/15+ Calories / Set Row or Ski
Stimulus : Midline and Quad Stamina
RPE : 8/10
Primary Objective: Complete the Lunges and Toes to Bar within the minute
Secondary Objective : Push the calories on the bike and look to increase on each set.
14May
Announcements
MURPH Memorial Day MAY 26TH modified schedule classes at 8 am 9am 10am
May 17th All regular classes canceled. Register for STRONGFIRST OPEN DAY | FREE COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS + PRACTICE |
StrongFirst OPEN DAY Workshop | San Carlos, CA, USA
Nov 15-16th Burgener Strength Olympic Lifting Seminar
https://burgenerstrength.com/course/usa-san_carlos-homegrown_athletx-nov-15-16-2025
Coupon Code: HM_10_U11S15H2025
HomeGrown AthletX - Functional Fitness
Bodyheat and Mobility: (4-6 min)
20/20 Line Hops (Medial + Lateral)
10/10 Quadruped Thoracic Rotations
:30 Puppy Dog Pose
:20/:20 Samson Stretch
General Prep
1-2 Sets: For Quality
:30 Jump Rope Practice
10 Barbell Upright Rows
10 Barbell Strict Press
10 Deep Lunge Mountain Climbers
Specific Prep (Barbell in the Rack)
2 Sets: For Quality
3 Jerk Dip Drives
2 Push Jerks (1 sec Pause in the Catch)
1 Split Jerk (1 sec Pause in the Catch)
*Goal here is priming positions for the overhead complex
Push Jerk + Split Jerk (10 Rounds for weight)
10:00 EMOM
1+1 @ 65%+
% of 1RM Push Jerk
We are looking to reinforce form and mechanics in the Jerk today with the focus on the Push Jerk into the Split Jerk. For both we want to emphasize the dip and drive phase, staying vertically through the lift and then dropping into a firm position in the catch with straight arms and a solid lockout.
"Hypnotize" (5 Rounds for reps)
For Reps:
5 Sets:
1:30 AMRAP
50 Double Unders (A:100 singles)
10 Shoulder to Overhead
-Max Lateral Burpees over the Bar
Rest 45 seconds b/t sets
Barbell: (Rx135/95, S 115/75)
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Goal: 8+ Reps / Set
Stimulus : Upper Body Density /Hip Extension Bias
RPE: 8/10
Primary Objective : Complete the Double Unders and Shoulder to Overhead in under 1:10
Secondary Objective: Unbroken Movements across
13May
Announcements
MURPH Memorial Day MAY 26TH modified schedule classes at 8 am 9am 10am
May 17th All regular classes canceled. Register for STRONGFIRST OPEN DAY | FREE COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS + PRACTICE |
StrongFirst OPEN DAY Workshop | San Carlos, CA, USA
Nov 15-16th Burgener Strength Olympic Lifting Seminar
https://burgenerstrength.com/course/usa-san_carlos-homegrown_athletx-nov-15-16-2025
Coupon Code: HM_10_U11S15H2025
HomeGrown AthletX - HGX-FIT
A: Incline Bench Press (Weight)
5x8 at 70-75% of last week
B/T sets: 20 Bear plank pull throughs (weight)
***Time cap 12min
B: Metcon (No Measure)
4 sets - time cap 10nin
8 Incline DBs close grip
8 DBs Floor press
15 DBs Standing flys
***
3 sets
6-8 Tricep ext (behind the neck - BB or plate) Heavy
6-8 Weighted bicep curls
Max effort chin-ups
***
3 sets
8 Diamond push-ups (mid chest - flat back/plank)
6-8 DBs Hammer curls
Max effort 1" plank holds
13May
Announcements
MURPH Memorial Day MAY 26TH modified schedule classes at 8 am 9am 10am
May 17th All regular classes canceled. Register for STRONGFIRST OPEN DAY | FREE COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS + PRACTICE |
StrongFirst OPEN DAY Workshop | San Carlos, CA, USA
Nov 15-16th Burgener Strength Olympic Lifting Seminar
https://burgenerstrength.com/course/usa-san_carlos-homegrown_athletx-nov-15-16-2025
Coupon Code: HM_10_U11S15H2025
HomeGrown AthletX - Legends
Metcon (No Measure)
Partner training:
20min AMRAP
5 KB High pulls
10 KB swings
100M KB Farmers carry
***Rest 2min***
15min AMRAP
20/20 Paloff press (red band)
Rowing/SKi erg
* *switch after completion of paloff press**
13May
Announcements
MURPH Memorial Day MAY 26TH modified schedule classes at 8 am 9am 10am
May 17th All regular classes canceled. Register for STRONGFIRST OPEN DAY | FREE COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS + PRACTICE |
StrongFirst OPEN DAY Workshop | San Carlos, CA, USA
Nov 15-16th Burgener Strength Olympic Lifting Seminar
https://burgenerstrength.com/course/usa-san_carlos-homegrown_athletx-nov-15-16-2025
Coupon Code: HM_10_U11S15H2025
HomeGrown AthletX - Functional Fitness
General Prep
2 Sets: For Quality
1:00 Row
12 Alternating Box Step-Ups
10/10 Single Kettlebell Staggered Stand RDL
:15 Hollow Hold
20 Glute Bridges
Barbell Specific Prep
10 Barbell Romanian Deadlift
5 Box Jumps
10 Deadlifts
3 Box Jumps to Higher Box
--
Then Build to Working Weights and Height
Deadlift (Every 90 seconds x 10 Sets
3 Deadlifts @ 60-70%
+
3-5 Box Jumps
% of 1RM Deadlift)
We are creating a range for the Box Jumps today in order allow for those going for more height on the Box Jumps to target 3 high box jumps and those just working on form and more control to target 5 box jumps at a lower height
Cues today: Push the ground away, while keeping the bar close.
Scaling Modifications:
Hex Bar Deadlift
Sumo Deadlift
Block Deadlifts
"Hard Knock Life" (3 Rounds for time)
For Time:
Every 4:00 minutes x 3 Sets
15/12 Cal Row or Ski or 12/8 Cal Bike
25 Russian Kettlebell Swings
25 Abmat Sit-Ups
Kettelbell: (Rx53/35, S 44/26)
Time Domain: 2:45-3:15/ Set
Time Cap: 3:45 / Set
Stimulus: Posterior Chain and Midline Conditioning
RPE : 7/10
Primary Objective : Complete each set in under 3:15
Secondary Objective : Unbroken Kettlebell Swings
12May
Announcements
MURPH Memorial Day MAY 26TH modified schedule classes at 8 am 9am 10am
May 17th All regular classes canceled. Register for STRONGFIRST OPEN DAY | FREE COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS + PRACTICE |
StrongFirst OPEN DAY Workshop | San Carlos, CA, USA
Nov 15-16th Burgener Strength Olympic Lifting Seminar
https://burgenerstrength.com/course/usa-san_carlos-homegrown_athletx-nov-15-16-2025
Coupon Code: HM_10_U11S15H2025
HomeGrown AthletX - Functional Fitness
Bodyheat + Mobility
400m Run
:15 Passive Hang + :15 Active Hang
:30/:30 Kettlebell Hip Shift
1:00 Alternating 90-90 Hip Switch
10/10 x 90-90 Get-ups
General Prep
10/10m A-Skips + B-Skips
10 Scapular Push-Ups
10 Plank Shoulder Taps
10 Scapular Pull-Ups
10 Ring Rows
Specific Prep
2 Sets: For Quality
5 Bar Kip Swings
5 Pull-Ups (Kipping, Strict, or Jumping)
5 Push-Ups (Can be elevated or kneeling)
10 Air Squats
"Candy Land” (Time)
3 Sets:
200m Run
10 Pull-Ups
20 Push-Ups
30 Air Squats
400m Run
30 Air Squats
20 Push-Ups
10 Pull-Ups
200m Run
Rest 2:00 between sets
Time Domain : 7-9 min / Set
Time Cap: 12min / set
Total Running Time Cap : 40 minutes
Primary Objective: Maintain smart sets on the bodyweight movements as we dial in our training for Murph. Think about how the volume will play out across all 3 sets here.
Secondary Objective: Complete each set in under 9 minutes
Stimulus: Chipper Mentality and Muscular Endurance / Stamina
RPE : 9/10
Mobility
PRVN Recovery #7
1:00/1:00 Scorpion Stretch
1:00/1:00 Couch Stretc h
1:00/1:00 Crossbody Lat Stretch
1:00/1:00 Wall Figure 4 Stretch
1:00/1:00 Single Leg Forward Fol d