July 6, 2026
The Path Is The Practice
Think about that new movement, that heavier lift, or the WOD you dread.
The Path Is The Practice
If you wish to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid with regard to external things.
— Epictetus, Enchiridion 13
Think about that new movement, that heavier lift, or the WOD you dread. The initial attempts often feel awkward, clumsy, and far from perfect. It's easy to feel foolish when you're not instantly proficient, especially in a gym full of seasoned athletes.
But true progress isn't about looking good on day one; it's about showing up consistently and embracing the learning curve. Don't let the fear of appearing less than perfect stop you from trying, failing, and ultimately growing. Your willingness to look 'foolish' is the very thing that makes you stronger.
Today's challenge: Today, pick one movement you feel less confident in and dedicate a few extra minutes to practicing it without judgment.
Workout of the Day
WARMUP
@5:00 General/Dynamic Lower -200m Run -25ft Spiderman (elbow to instep stretch) -25ft Unweighted lunge -25ft Dynamic Quad Stretch -25ft Unweighted lunge -25ft Hamstring Scoops -25ft Unweighted lunge
@10:00 Dynamic Upper -200m Run -8 of each PVC movement with no breaks: Pass throughs Behind the Neck Push Presses Overhead Squats with Open Palm Snatch Balances -50ft/arm OH Carry w/warmup DB -50ft/arm OH Carry w/workout DB
@16:00 Empty Barbell -5 RDLs + Hang Power Cleans (rack last rep) -5 of each with an empty barbell: Behind the Neck Push Presses Behind the Neck Push Jerks Overhead Squats @ 3211 Snatch Balances
@21:00 Specific -Add light weight, repeat above complex with 3 reps only (skip if running behind). -Add weight, practice first complex together including a drop & clean to rack after last rep (should be near starting weight)
**@30:00 **
OVERHEAD SQUATS
@**47:00 **
SUMMIT PUSH
OVERHEAD SQUAT
Score: Load
Every 1:30 x 3 sets: -1 Snatch Balance + 1 Overhead Squat @ 3211
Every 1:30 x 5 sets: -1 Tempo Overhead Squat @ 3211 + 1 Overhead Squat (no tempo)
Every 1:30 x 2 sets: -1 Overhead Squat (record)
*Build throughout. Drop after each set and clean the bar back up to the rack, to warm your clean up for the workout. *
SUMMIT PUSH
Score: Rounds
10:00 AMRAP: -50ft (2x25ft) DB Overhead Lunge 2-4-6-8-10-…. Power Cleans
Score: rounds + reps. Each 25ft lunge section = 1 rep.
L1= 25/20, 95/65 L2= 35/25, 115/80 L3= 50/35, 135/95