Masskrugstemmen Friday

Masskrugstemmen at the 2013 Holiday Party

How long do you think you could hold 2.5kg straight out keeping your arm parallel to the ground?

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WOD for Friday 1/18

"THE CHIEF"

5 rounds, each for max rounds:

as many rounds as possible in 3 minutes:
3 power cleans, 61/45kg
6 pushups
9 squats

Rest 1 minute between each of the five rounds.

Compare to 11MAY2012. Post all five scores to whiteboard.

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http://seattleaffiliateleague.com/

What is it? The Seattle Affiliate League is a seasonal competition that aims to cultivate the competitive spirit in all fitness enthusiasts across the Pacific Northwest. We will start with a 6 week, 24 team competition from 20 January to 24 February.

Read more at the site! Anyone want to represent the gym and do it for fun? The roster is unlocked so people can sub in and whatnot.

Who's interested? Sound off.

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Ground to Overhead

During the ground-to-overhead movement today, did you go all out? Or did you pace it out?

Garrett

What movements did you do to get it overhead?

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WOD

"JACKIE"

for time:
1000m row
50 thrusters, 20/15kg
30 pullups

Compare to 20JAN2011. Post results to comments or BTWB.

Consider this the calm before the storm. Lots of dedicated SMR/mobility time today. How's everyone feeling from my birthday celebration week?!

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A Toast to a Real Strongman - Wall Street Journal (via Will L.)

Ever hear of the sport Masskrugstemmen? Yes- excellent. No- it's a short read so check it out.

We'll start practicing ASAP.