May 5th- May 10th
May 4, 2025
All Aboard May 5th-10th
Good morning! It is a cool Sunday morning and I hope everyone had a great week! We have a few new things to chat about so let's get started.
First, we have a new Point of Sale system for drinks. It is located on the iPad. It will be permanently mounted at the fridge. It has two options, one if you are a member and one if you are not. This will allow you the member or guest to purchase drinks on your own. Do not use the sheet anymore. It will be removed. If you have any issues, please ask the coach or reach out to Erin or Jonathan.
This is the final weekend to purchase tickets to MURPH and get a t-shirt. After Monday May 5th, you can purchase tickets but it will not include a t-shirt. Also included in the ticket is a meal voucher for the food truck. The food truck is called "The Wandering Waffle". Check them out on social media. We are very excited to have them coming to our event. Share this with everyone! IMPORTANT*** The sheet on the whiteboard is NOT the sign-up sheet for the event. You must sign up using the QR code located on the flyer.
If there are any questions about MURPH, reach out to Tyler or Jonathan.
Lets get right to the workouts of the week
Here’s a quick summary of each day’s workout and lifting, along with tips to help athletes get the most out of the week:
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### **Monday – “Dignan”**
**Metcon:**
Two 10-minute AMRAPs with a 5-minute rest between. Sprint the first half of AMRAP 1 and steady out. Flip the pacing for AMRAP 2.
Movements: Hang Power Snatch, Lateral Burpees Over Bar, Toes to Bar, Wall Balls.
**Lifting:**
*High Hang Power Snatch + Drop Snatch*
E3MOM x 4 @ light RPE (5/10)
**Tips:**
* Focus on crisp bar path and hip extension in the snatch.
* In AMRAPs, stick to unbroken sets early on, then manage rest during burpees.
* Stay controlled on the toes to bar – avoid rushing and blowing up your core.
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### **Tuesday – “Mr. Fox”**
**Metcon:**
Two rounds for time. High heart rate stimulus with a mix of rowing, burpee pull-ups, and cleans (first round: power cleans, second round: squat cleans).
Cap: 15 min.
**Lifting:**
*Complex of Jerks*
1 Jerk + 1 Tall Jerk + 1 Jerk + 1 Jerk Balance + 1 Jerk
E3MOM x 4 sets @ 5/10 RPE
**Tips:**
* Stay steady on the row – don’t burn out early.
* Clean reps should be sharp and efficient; don’t muscle them.
* Focus on technique during the jerk complex—drill footwork and vertical drive.
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### **Wednesday – “In The Hole”**
**Lifting:**
*In The Hole Front Squats*
5 reps E3MOM x 5 @ 70–75%
Start from the bottom of the squat using blocks or a low rack.
**Conditioning – “Zissou”**
Row + Bike interval sets. Push hard but aim to repeat consistent effort.
**Tips:**
* The squats are a mental grind. Keep your core tight and drive through the heels.
* During intervals, focus on breathing control—fast but sustainable effort.
* Track your split times to ensure consistency across rounds.
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### **Thursday – Clean/Lunge/Jerk Conditioning**
**Workout:**
Every 1:30 x 7 Rounds
* 3 Hang Power Cleans
* 2 Front Rack Lunges
* 1 Push Jerk
Followed by max shuttle runs/bike/row in remainder of time.
Rest 1:30 between rounds.
**Tips:**
* Choose a load that is heavy but allows for unbroken, technically sound barbell work.
* Use breathing techniques during cardio to recover while still moving.
* Alternate cardio options weekly to prevent burnout and train different energy systems.
### **Friday – “Royal Tenenbaum”**
**Workout:**
Three repeated sets "For Time" (each capped at 5 minutes):
* **7-5-3** Kipping HSPU *(or 2x Push Press)* + **1-1-1** Rope Climb *(or modified options)*
* Rest 3 min
* **5-3-1** Strict HSPU *(or 2x Strict Press)* + **1-1-1** Rope Climb
* Rest 3 min
* Repeat first round again (7-5-3 Kipping HSPU + Rope Climb)
**Lifting:**
*Overhead Squat Complex*
Every 90 sec x 8 rounds:
* 1 Power Snatch
* 2 Overhead Squats
**Tips:**
* Pace each HSPU set to avoid burnout; quick singles may be better than large sets.
* For subs, focus on quality movement—no sloppy push presses or banded pull-ups.
* On rope climbs, use legs effectively to save arms.
* In the OHS complex, stabilize through the core and keep the bar stacked over midfoot.
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### **Saturday – “Rushmore Academy”**
**Partner WOD (For Time):**
* 800m Run (together)
* 50 DB Push Presses (50/35, split)
* 400m Run (together)
* 40 DB Push Presses
* 200m Run (together)
* 15 DB Push Presses
**Tips:**
* Keep a steady but quick pace on runs; communicate and push each other.
* Use quick transitions on push presses—2–3 reps per partner before switching.
* Keep hips and core engaged on push presses to avoid over-fatiguing shoulders.
It is going to be another great week at Lucky City Wellness! See you in the gym!
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Here’s your **full weekly workout summary** for *Murph Week*, including **daily breakdowns** with **coaching tips and tricks** to help your members crush each session: --- ### **Monday – Murph** **Workout:** For Time: * 1-Mile Run * 100 Pull-ups * 200 Push-ups * 300 Air Squats * 1-Mile Run *Rx: Wear a 20/14 lb vest* **Tips & Tricks:** * **Partition the reps** (e.g., 20 rounds of 5 pull-ups, 10 push-ups, 15 squats). * Pace the **first run**—you’ll need gas in the tank. * **Break push-ups early** to avoid burnout. * Use a vest only if you’ve trained with one. --- ### **Tuesday – Active Recovery Row** **Workout:** Progressive row intervals from short/moderate to long distance: * 125 → 250 → 375 → 500 → 2,000m → 2,000m → Two 500m hard efforts *Rest periods vary* **Tips & Tricks:** * Treat this as **active recovery**, not a race. * Use this day to **focus on form**: drive through legs, finish with arms. * Use **heart rate or breathing** as pacing guides. * For 500m sprints: go hard but maintain form. --- ### **Wednesday – McConaughey + Back Squats** **Strength:** Back Squat E2MOM x 5 3 reps @75% of 1RM **Workout (Cap: 15 Min):** 3 Rounds: * 20 GHD Sit-ups (or 32 Abmat) * 50ft DB OH Lunge (50/35) * 25ft Handstand Walk (scale: bear crawl) **Tips & Tricks:** * In the WOD, break the **sit-ups and lunges** to stay steady. * Use the **non-dominant arm first** on lunges to conserve energy. * For HSW: use consistent kick-ups or sub for bear crawl with tension. --- ### **Thursday – Mayhem Gymnastics + Snatch EMOM** **Gymnastics:** 2 rounds of: * Max Dead Hang * Max Strict Toes-to-Bar * Max Unbroken Kipping Toes-to-Bar *Scaled: V-ups + Kipping Knee Raises* **Weightlifting:** EMOM x 9 1 Snatch @ 65% → 70% → 75% (3 sets each) **Tips & Tricks:** * **Grip fatigue is real**—use straps for snatches after gymnastics. * Focus on **position, not load** in gymnastics; keep reps clean. * Snatch: treat early sets as technique primers for heavier reps. --- ### **Friday – The Wedding Planner + Clean & Jerk** **Workout (Cap: 13 Min):** * 27-21-15-9 DB Thrusters (40/25) * 12-9-6-3 Strict Pull-ups *Scaled: lighter DBs + banded pull-ups* **Strength:** EMOM x 9 1 Clean & Jerk at 65% → 70% → 75% **Tips & Tricks:** * **Thrusters add up fast**—go with manageable sets (e.g., 9-9-9). * Keep elbows high on the squat and drive hard overhead. * Pull-ups: stay strict or scale smart to preserve form. * Clean & Jerk: focus on clean positions under fatigue. --- ### **Saturday – Failure to Launch (Partner WOD)** **Workout:** * **At 0:00:** 10 rounds each of 10/7 cal Assault Bike * **At 12:00:** 5 rounds each of 30 Wall Balls (20/14) *Scaling: 8/5 cal + 20 Wall Balls* **Accessory:** E2MOM x 3 10 Double DB Bent Over Row @ 6/10 RPE **Tips & Tricks:** * Communicate with your partner—**smooth transitions** are key. * Assault bike: short bursts with solid recovery strategy. * Wall balls: keep chest tall and find a rhythm—**breathe on every rep**. * Rows: squeeze shoulder blades, avoid momentum. --- Would you like this turned into a blog or printout for your gym?
Good morning! It is going to be another beautiful week in Reidsville NC! Here is some announcements and things to remember. First, MURPH is still open for sign-ups. Shirts have been ordered and will be here in time for the event. It is going to be a lot of fun and we enjoy suffering together to remember. We are going have Erica available for massages for before and after. Go support her business and see how good a stretch will feel. We also have a food truck coming for the event. "Wandering Waffle" will be here serving up delicious chicken and waffles and desserts. Every ticket receives a meal voucher good for the most expensive thing on the menu. Even if someone doesn't want to complete MURPH, they can still come and spectate and enjoy some good food. Second, We are looking at hosting a mock powerlifting meet this fall. For those who don't know what a power lifting meet is, A powerlifting meet is a competitive event where athletes test their strength in three main lifts: the squat , bench press , and deadlift . Each lifter gets three attempts at each lift, and the best successful attempt in each is added together for a total score. Athletes compete in weight classes and sometimes age categories, and winners are determined by the highest total within their division. Meets follow strict rules for technique and judging to ensure fairness and safety. This will not be a sanctioned event but will be a good competition to test your strength. Be on the lookout for more information. The keypad sign-in has been giving several people issues so let me go over it. You will need to press pad once to turn it on then press your 4 digit code and then #. Once you do that you may have to push door in slightly to release the lock. You will hear it click and then just pull door open. Door handle does nothing for opening the door. Enough of that! Let's get right to the main event! The workouts of the week. ### **Monday – “Ricky Bobby”** **Workout:** 4 Sets (every 10 minutes): * 400m Run * 2 Rounds: 10 Pull-ups, 20 Push-ups, 30 Air Squats * 400m Run *Cap: 8:30 per set* **Scaling Option:** 300m run + 7-14-21 bodyweight reps. **Tips:** * Treat this like interval training—go hard each set, then recover. * Keep transitions tight, and break push-ups early to stay consistent. * Pull-ups: use a band or ring rows if needed, but keep quality high. --- ### **Tuesday – “Talladega Nights”** **Workout:** 8 x 4-minute AMRAPs * 30/24 Cal Machine * Max Burpees in time remaining *Rest 1:00 between sets* **Scaling Option:** 25/20 Cal Machine + Max Burpees **Tips:** * Sprint through calories; the quicker you finish, the more burpee time you get. * Maintain good burpee pace—step down/up if needed to reduce fatigue over sets. * Record burpees per set to track drop-off or improvement. --- ### **Wednesday – “Cal Naughton Jr.”** **Workout:** 2 Sets of: 3 Rounds * 4 Squat Snatch (115/80) * 3 Bar Muscle-ups *Rest 5 minutes between sets* *Cap: 6 minutes per set* **Scaling Option:** 95/65 snatch + 4 Burpee Pull-ups or 2 BMUs **Lifting:** Snatch Pull + Power Snatch 1x2 **Tips:** * Warm up snatch positions thoroughly. Keep the bar close and use your legs. * Break up muscle-ups or burpees early to keep movement clean. * Save a little gas for the second set—it’ll creep up faster than you think. --- ### **Thursday – “Mayhem Gymnastics” + Lifting** **Lifting:** * *Back Squat 1x2 (Heavy)* * *Jerk Complex (Jerk Dip + Jerk + Jerk Balance + Jerk + Press in Split) x4* Focus is refining jerk mechanics. **Gymnastics (2 Rounds):** * Min 1: Max Unbroken Handstand Hold * Min 3: Max Strict HSPU * Min 5: Max Unbroken Kipping HSPU *Score = total HSPUs* **Scaled Option:** * Handstand variation + push-ups + box HSPUs or pike push-ups **Tips:** * Don’t rush the hold—maximize efficiency by staying tight. * Break strict HSPUs before form breaks. * Use the Jerk complex to feel positioning and balance, not just load. --- ### **Friday – “If You Ain’t First, You’re Last”** **Workout:** For Time (Cap: 12 min): * 10 Clean & Jerks (155/105) * 60 Wall Balls (20/14) * 10 Clean & Jerks **Scaled Option:** * 15 C\&Js @ 135/95, 50 Wall Balls, 15 C\&Js **Lifting:** *Clean Pull + Power Clean 1x2* **Tips:** * Singles on C\&Js are fine—just reset fast. * Wall Balls: take strategic breaks (e.g., 20-20-20 or 25-15-10-10). * Keep your grip relaxed and save your legs for the final barbell set. --- ### **Saturday – “Shake and Bake!”** **Partner Workout (Cap: 30 min):** * 5 Rounds: * Partner 1: 25 DB Deadlifts * Partner 2: 25 DB Deadlifts * *Together:* 200m Run * Partner 1: 100m Farmer Carry * Partner 2: 100m Farmer Carry *Rx: 50/35; Scaled: 40/25* **Tips:** * Keep deadlift form tight—hips back, core braced. * Coordinate running pace and transitions with your partner. * Farmers Carry: focus on grip and posture—switch hands halfway if needed. Let's have a great week! #herewego
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