Monday, January 4, 2010
power clean 3-3-3 Compare results to September 21, 2009. then, for time: 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 power clean @ 155/105-lbs. chest-to-bar pull-up swing @ 55/35-lbs. workout courtesy of northeast qualifier
Sunday, January 3, 2010
If you missed the last two posts—Friday and Saturday—please get to them soon. Rest today.
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Jenn J., one of our most dedicated athletes and ardent supporters, grabbed a little press this morning on the front page of The Washington Post’s Style section. The article is: “Hunter- gatherer gourmet”. MPH gets a mention as well—thanks, Jenny! — for time: 15x handstand pushup 1x “L” pull-up 13x handstand pushup 3x “L” pull-up […]
Friday, January 1, 2010
***Important Announcement*** MPH will be closed on Friday, January 1 for the New Year holiday. We will resume a normal workout schedule, including our first Free Beginners‘ Workout of 2010, on Saturday, January 2. Happy New Year! We do not want to spoil our kickoff next Saturday, but we will begin 2010 with this: now […]
Thursday, December 31, 2009
2x push press + 5x overhead squat 1-1-1-1-1
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Congratulations Guy F. and Alan N., for completing our Elements Workshop curriculum! — as many repetitions as possible: 2′ toes-to-bar –15″ rest– 2′ double under –15″ rest– 90″ toes-to-bar –15″ rest– 90″ double under –15″ rest– 60″ toes-to-bar –15″ rest– 60″ double under –15″ rest– 30″ toes-to-bar –15″ rest– 30″ double under In this workout, […]
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Jessica H. rests during last week’s bear complex. “Grace“ for time: 30x clean and jerk @ 135/95-lbs. The standard for this workout is ground-to-overhead in two movements. The clean begins at the ground and may be caught in any position—power or squat. Any overhead press or jerk variation is acceptable. Compare results to May 22, […]
Monday, December 28, 2009
front squat (max attempt) 1-1-1-1-1 shoulder press 5-5-5 then, three rounds; rest amply between rounds: max strict pull-up Compare results to December 16, 2009.
Holiday Weekend – December 24 – 27, 2009
***Important Announcement*** MPH will be closed from Thursday, December 24 through Sunday, December 27. We will resume a normal workout schedule on Monday, December 28. Holiday cards inevitably get thrown out, so instead, here is our eco-friendly message: we wish you a peaceful, happy holiday. While you are deluging yourself in yuletide cheer and enjoying […]
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
***Important Announcement*** Registration for the US Central East WV / VA / DC Sectional (March 27 – 28 in Annandale, VA) will take place via the Games website at 4p EST today. Athletes and spectators much register individually, though each athlete’s registration includes one spectator. Stay tuned to the games website for details. deadlift (max […]