June 15, 2026
Strength Through Adversity
Think about the times you've felt truly alive, truly strong.
Strength Through Adversity
No man is more unhappy than he who never faces adversity; for he is not permitted to prove himself.
— Seneca, On Providence 4.4
Think about the times you've felt truly alive, truly strong. Was it when everything was easy, or when you pushed past a limit, faced down a tough WOD, or navigated a personal struggle? It's in those moments of friction that we discover what we're made of, not in comfort.
Today, don't shy away from the hard parts. Embrace the discomfort, the burn, the mental push. These are the proving grounds for your character and resilience. You are built by what you overcome.
Today's challenge: During today's workout, when you feel like quitting, mentally thank the challenge for the opportunity to prove your strength.
Workout of the Day
Warm Up
@5:00 GENERAL WARMUP 2 Rounds: -20s/side Banded ER's -30s/side Hip Airplanes
2 Rounds: -2-3 sets-10s Ring Support Hold w/ 3s eccentric -50'/side KB Bottoms Up Carry + 5 Presses
@10:00 SPECIFIC WARMUP 2 Rounds: -30s 5s Bottom Dip Hold (bench) + Dips -1:00 Barbell PC + Strict Press
2 Rounds: -1:00 Barbell Seated Press -20s/side Russian Swing / DB Hang Snatch
In Remaining Time: -Build Weight
@25:00 SEATED PRESS
@42:00 POWER ELIZABETH
SEATED PRESS
Score: Reps
E2MOM x 6 sets: Seated Strict Barbell Press Set 1= 10 Reps @ 57% Set 2= 8 Reps @ 62% Set 3= 6 Reps @ 67% Set 4= 4 Reps @ 72% Set 5= 2 Reps @ 77% Set 6= Max Reps @ 57%
*Score = Max reps
POWER ELIZABETH
Score: Time
@0:00-8:00
For Times: 21-15-9 -Power Cleans -Ring Dips
@8:00-16:00
21-15-9 -Front Squat -Hang DB Snatch
L1= 95/65, banded dips, 35/25 L2= 135/95 (benchmark as written), 50/35