The First Pull #87
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Hampton Morris set new American Senior and Junior records in both the Clean and Jerk and Total, with an impressive lift of 170kg (374 lbs) for the Clean and Jerk. His total of 292 kg also propels him into the top-10 of the Olympic Qualifying Ranking.
To date, Hampton has logged over 7,000 workout sessions in the btwb app, including recording 27,893 reps of the snatch and 13,042 reps of the Clean and Jerk. He has been recording his data since he was 11 years old!
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Advanced bodybuilding concepts meets functional fitness and minimal equipment.
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Jason Khalipa: Don’t Underestimate Your Impact
Jason discuss tracking engagement, organizing a beach fitness gathering, and the importance of perseverance in overcoming challenges.
// LIFESTYLE
Crossfit Linchpin: Is CrossFit dying?
Pat chats about some potential program changes, equipment advice, and the uncertainty with CrossFit HQ future.
// MINDSET
Jocko Podcast: Reach Out. Stay Connected. People Need People. With Frank Larkin
Frank Larkin, a military veteran, discusses his combat experiences and emphasizes the significance of compassionate leadership, challenges veterans face, and the need for improved support for their mental health.
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Huberman Lab: DA Process for Finding & Achieving Your Unique Purpose
Andrew interviews author Robert Greene, discussing his influential books and exploring topics like finding purpose, the Sublime, and the impact of modern distractions on human connection and fulfillment.
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btwb Community Highlights
PRs of the Week!
Marc Godin works to a new 4-rep max Strict Press total.
Angie Reber works to a new 3-rep max Overhead Squat total.
Hilary Martin hits a new 1 Rep Max Snatch.
