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Weighted Muscle Up?
If you thought weighted pull ups were hard, try a weighted muscle up! Below, Zeb shows some pretty incredible form while holding a 50 pound dumbbell between his legs. That is for sure a record - at least here in Los Angeles - nice job, Zeb! Can anyone top it?



Today's Workout

"Fight Gone Long"

Another variation of the Fight Gone Bad...
Spend 90 seconds at each station, making each round last 7 1/2 minutes.
Take a 90 second rest between rounds.
Complete two rounds for a total workout time of 16 1/2 minutes. Good luck!

Stations - wall ball, sumo-deadlift high pull, box jump, push press, row

SIICK!!!!! Zen Master Zeb in the Hizzy!!!!

Posted by BRzl   on  09/05   at  05:38 AM

Unfrickinbelievable!!! Awesome job Zeb!

Posted by Traver   on  09/05   at  09:12 AM

Awesome Job Zeb.......you make it look so easy!!! grin

Posted by JenniferS   on  09/05   at  09:28 AM

Good Idea!

Posted by RyanV   on  09/05   at  10:06 AM

Zeb is our resident upper body inspiration. Awesome job Zeb!!!!!!

Posted by Jordan M   on  09/05   at  12:25 PM

Zeb, you're a total inspiration. That 50#'s doesn't look anywhere close to your max. Awesome stuff!

Posted by Magner   on  09/05   at  01:19 PM

nice job... what would Speil do?

Posted by theBurch   on  09/05   at  01:43 PM

Speil? Speil? We don't need no stinkin' Speil.

WE HAVE ZEB.

Great job. Stay on it. Let us know when you hit 70lbs.

Posted by Ben C   on  09/05   at  02:37 PM

Zeb
Being the impossible!

Posted by Bill Jordon   on  09/05   at  03:36 PM

That was awsome! You may have me on that one because gymnastics seems to be your strength, but that little part at the end "can anyone top that" sounded like a challenge to me. Now I gotta try that. You made that look easy.

Posted by Dave Leys   on  09/05   at  04:17 PM

Oooh! A Challenge! Let's book it guys!

Posted by Jordan M   on  09/05   at  04:59 PM

Thank you everyone. As big John said before, it's all CrossFit.

Dave Leys, I would be honored. Bring it!

Posted by Zeb   on  09/05   at  05:06 PM

Zeb .....WOW !!!! That is amazing. You inspire me. smile

Posted by Sondra J.   on  09/05   at  05:12 PM

Hell Yes... Im in it to (probably not) win it.

Posted by RyanV   on  09/05   at  05:16 PM

Zeb,
You really are an inspiration...not only for the amazing feats that you accomplish in Crossfit, but also in who you are as a person. Tu es impressionnant!

Posted by Dawn   on  09/05   at  06:43 PM

So... I tried today after FGB practice and a 50lbs Muscle up is HARD!...

Zeb, you made that look stupid easy. I am impressed. I did one with 25lbs and almost popped a blood vessel.

Posted by RyanV   on  09/05   at  08:53 PM

What people don't realize is that Zeb is studying to be a superhero. That little weighted muscle up drill is to get ready to be able to fly with the small child he just rescued under one arm. I'd also like to point out that he did this after doing the Heavy Grace. You know, so he can lift the car off the small child first....

Posted by Erica   on  09/05   at  09:04 PM

RyanV, that is great work! Keep CrossFitting and (if you already are) Zoning, and you'll have it in no time.

Waiting on you Leys. LOL.

Posted by Zeb   on  09/05   at  09:21 PM

ZEB! You are the man. The weighted muscle-up man.

Posted by valerie   on  09/05   at  11:46 PM

Awesome Zeb. Stay Frosty Bro.

Posted by Chris   on  09/06   at  09:53 AM

Lol. Just to make things clear, I was saying that it was a "challenge" like the crossfit challenges that appear very difficult. But I like challenging things. I'm not saying at all that I'll be abel to do that. You made that look easy.

Posted by Dave Leys   on  09/06   at  01:31 PM

Can't top it but my husband has done them with our 5 yo wrapped around his legs. He weighs just over 40#.
Very impressive, Zeb!

Posted by melissa   on  09/10   at  07:24 AM

Also would be good to note total weight lifted (bodyweight plus DB weight). What was his bodyweight?

Posted by swdhj   on  09/10   at  07:32 AM

That's about the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen. And it looks like he could have kept doing it for reps.

Posted by Eric   on  09/10   at  10:35 AM

By the way I tried that and could only get 30lbs. I've got something to work for.

Posted by Dave Leys   on  09/10   at  04:37 PM

Yeah! Im only 5lbs behind Dave Leys..

Posted by RyanV   on  09/10   at  04:42 PM

LOL. Freakin' hilarious. You guys have no idea how much I look up to you, or how I rack myself just to trying to keep up with the heart and efforts of this community. In fact, the weighted MU is nothing next to the triumphs that occur daily at PF. Jonesy and I talked about this on the way home from the Games, that CrossFit isn't really about OPT, Speal, Amundson, etc because it's what they choose to do. It's about watching a newbie get their first unassisted pull up/rope climb, or a runner get a bodyweight Clean and Jerk. In truth, you guys inspire me!

RyanV, I envy you your speed and running abilities.

Dave Leys, don't get me started.

Posted by Zeb   on  09/10   at  06:24 PM






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