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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26455464537706072762011-09-12T09:47:59.908-04:00CrossFit LoveGET SOME.Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.comBlogger5471100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-14486230394804734592010-12-15T15:04:00.006-05:002010-12-19T19:13:00.985-05:00Check out the New CrossFit Love Blog

Thanks to my clients, family, friends, and true love for all your support.Click Here to enjoy the new site, gym and programs.get some.

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-11673596234477965402010-10-25T18:10:00.005-04:002010-10-25T18:21:05.184-04:00CrossFit Love News

This week is a huge week for CrossFit Love.The garage gym is gearing up to open inNorthern Liberties, Philadelphia.A shiny, brand new blog site is about to launch.And stay tuned to hear announcements on two new programs.getsome.

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-22448019694311529242010-10-22T11:34:00.004-04:002010-10-22T11:49:22.507-04:00Deadlift Challenge Women's Tie-Breaker

Here are the final 3 women's tie-breaker contestants.The tie-breaker was 1:00 AMRAP of 185lb DeadliftsAWESOME JOB LADIES YOU ALL KICKASS IN MY BOOK.1st Place: Killer Dee of CrossFit Iron WillVisit sicfit.com for more Videos2nd Place: Wendy Shafranski of CrossFit VeroVisit sicfit.com for more Videos3rd Place: Carey Kepler of CrossFit CentralVisit sicfit.com for more VideosCheck out Carey Kepler's

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-41695950534482470752010-10-18T12:42:00.004-04:002010-10-18T13:43:56.265-04:00Deadlift Challenge Winners. . . . Get Some!

We had another awesome turnout for our Challenge. More and more fierce competitors are joining us. We had powerlifters give it a shot, a number of CrossFit games athletes, and some bad ass trainers. This one for me was really about raising awareness for Steve's Club. So again check out www.stevesclub.org and show them your support.GET SOME!Now to the winners, who had INSANE PERFORMANCES!The men's

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-85490867563571010362010-10-17T11:03:00.002-04:002010-10-17T11:10:08.769-04:00Steve's Club Takes On The CrossFit Love Challenge

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Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-50119805061095049222010-10-10T10:24:00.015-04:002010-10-10T20:06:08.275-04:00On to The Deadlift Challenge . . . .

It is "Determination Versus The Bar" inThe CrossFit Love Deadlift Challenge.50 Reps at 225 lbs for the men and 135 lbs for the ladies.Before we get into the rules, I want to talk about a little gym in Jersey doing big things. Steve's Club is a non profit group that runs in Camden, NJ. I look at Steve's Club as approaching life the right way especially when it comes to changing Camden.

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-28640901568016181232010-10-04T20:10:00.007-04:002010-10-04T21:00:40.754-04:00And The Winners of the Chinup & Pullup Challenges Are In. . . .

This is the first challenge where we had tobattle through a few ties!The top men battled through twomax effort chinup attempts andthe top women hit the kipping pullups over and over!Here is how it all ended up:1st Place Female Chinups:Candice Ruiz from Fort Worth, TX with 18 Strict Chinups!Visit sicfit.com for more Videos1st Place Female Kipping Pullups:Judi from CrossFit R.A.W. with40 Kipping

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-33240910206912390642010-09-28T13:23:00.001-04:002010-09-28T13:24:53.482-04:00The Super Tiki Takes on the Pullup Challenge

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Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-56276646575436913922010-09-28T06:16:00.001-04:002010-09-28T06:17:46.391-04:00Fight Gone Bad V - Video

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The CrossFit Love Chinup and Pullup Challenge Deadline has been extended to Sept. 29th @ 9pm EST.Get Some.

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-54106546808262814292010-09-24T11:24:00.004-04:002010-09-28T06:18:39.896-04:00Love Links of the Week

FIGHT GONE BAD 5 is here. If you have never been in a real fight, this is as close as you can get without getting hit! It's time to GET SOME. Tomorrow join us and all the local Philly CrossFit's at CrossFit South Philly for their grand opening and this killer workout. Also tomorrow is the culmination of our "Max Effort Chinup and Pullup Challenge". You can post your videos on SICFIT. And check

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-49485770195984414512010-09-20T15:40:00.012-04:002010-09-22T16:19:54.711-04:00The CrossFit Love Chinup/Pullup Challenges

&PRESENT THE CHINUP & PULLUP CHALLENGESHow To Win:1. The female and male with the most consecutive chinups wins.2. The female and male with the most consecutive kipping pullups wins.2. Each winner will receive an At Large supplement package and SICFIT gear.3. The At Large package will contain a bottle of Nitrean, high-grade fish oil and a multivitamin.4. You can participate in both challenges or

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-443702768227052122010-09-17T14:51:00.006-04:002010-09-17T18:07:20.532-04:00Love Links of the Week

Let's start out with a little self promo. Hey, it is my blog! Click here to read "Today is the 1st day of the rest of your life!" And you can now find my newest links on Alltop.com. A great site for all your top news.@HavardBiz always provides us with great weekly business tools. This week's top choices are "Six Ways to Supercharge Your Productivity" and "Entrepreneurship as Disease".Balanced

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-31430561218137167982010-09-14T10:49:00.007-04:002010-09-14T12:24:09.439-04:00Today is 1st Day of the Rest of your Life!

I know the title is cliche' but I truly mean it. Today I turn the big 3 - 0. It was a bit surreal to type. However the purpose of this article is not to get a bunch of Happy Birthday wishes. Today just sparked me to fill you in on some things. I want everyone to know that they have untapped potential inside them. Untapped potential that can provide with them with the life they dream of. That

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-43493873371907275982010-09-13T13:41:00.009-04:002010-09-13T14:58:08.595-04:00AND THE WINNERS OF THE "33" BURPEE CHALLENGE ARE . . . .

Matt Streenz of CrossFit TBC with a time of :51 secondsCheck out his video:Visit sicfit.com for more VideosMatt, way to GET SOME.The ladies winning time comes fromAshley Denton of CrossFit Durham.She finished in a time of 1:05! That is no joke folks!!Check it:Visit sicfit.com for more VideosBoth winners receive a Gymboss timer, CrossFit Love Tee, & SICFIT Gear!Make sure you check out GYMBOSS &

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-70692201058849413672010-09-09T23:27:00.001-04:002010-09-09T23:29:54.653-04:00Tom Ragusa :56

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Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-44488618780518626212010-09-09T21:44:00.002-04:002010-09-09T21:47:44.721-04:00@The_Tiki Against 33 Burpees

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Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-69399709296458091812010-09-09T20:57:00.001-04:002010-09-09T21:10:46.533-04:00SICFIT :54.7 & The Lead

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Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-87991497279089753922010-09-09T20:54:00.003-04:002010-09-09T21:11:17.595-04:00Swimmer Going Off on 33 Burpees - CLASSIC

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Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-91401633682436292432010-09-09T17:07:00.000-04:002010-09-09T17:08:25.044-04:00Ron from FTS

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Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-65792851962673191982010-09-09T17:03:00.001-04:002010-09-09T17:05:41.552-04:00Tommy Williams - San Antonio Firefighter & 33 Burpees

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Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-14800864423937448792010-09-09T12:18:00.003-04:002010-09-09T17:14:55.499-04:00River City Kim 1:14

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Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-4507287041087395972010-09-09T12:08:00.001-04:002010-09-09T17:15:15.184-04:001:01 Johnny

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Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-73602921169008159492010-09-09T11:59:00.001-04:002010-09-09T17:15:31.903-04:00RCC - Joe 1:19

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Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-55930140606121485872010-09-09T11:58:00.001-04:002010-09-09T17:15:45.057-04:00RCC - NATE 1:15

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Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-26208681613896075282010-09-09T11:49:00.002-04:002010-09-09T17:16:01.120-04:00RCC - Kevin Cutting It Close

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Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-24515812579683005212010-09-09T11:25:00.002-04:002010-09-09T17:16:13.675-04:00And the Vids Just Keep Rolliing In . . .

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Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-88662495102461441202010-09-08T17:07:00.002-04:002010-09-08T17:12:35.232-04:00CrossFit Central - SICFIT

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Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-24530071116935026432010-09-08T16:25:00.003-04:002010-09-08T16:27:23.408-04:00CF Westcountry - Attempt #2 :59.46

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Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-91470517616279821192010-09-08T12:36:00.002-04:002010-09-08T12:40:39.428-04:00River City CrossFit Loves a Challenge.

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Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-63750188042644287442010-09-08T12:31:00.002-04:002010-09-08T12:41:14.973-04:00Challenge Killer - SICFIT TARYN

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Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-20356841839051874112010-09-08T12:08:00.002-04:002010-09-08T12:34:26.267-04:00SICFIT - AUSTIN & 33 BURPEES

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Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-12408872179228680992010-09-07T21:23:00.000-04:002010-09-07T21:25:07.964-04:00Get Some River City CrossFit!

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Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-70073628638985866832010-09-07T16:30:00.002-04:002010-09-07T16:51:18.340-04:00Now We Have a Contest . . .

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Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-74462471418326589842010-09-06T20:19:00.006-04:002010-09-07T16:50:52.123-04:00CF WestCo. Takes on The "33" Burpee Challenge

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Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-38210287888413763022010-09-05T19:18:00.022-04:002010-09-06T20:16:44.840-04:00

GYMBOSS & SICFITPRESENT THE "33" Burpee ChallengeIf your still reading, I bet I had you at burpee. I know it.We all have a LOVE/HATE relationship with the world's highest heart pounding body weight exercise. Well it is time for CFL to test your intensity!!! CAN YOU DO "33" BURPEES IN 1:30??? CAN YOU??Here are the rules:You have a 90 secs to complete "33" real deal burpees.They should look

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-36229340190236676932010-09-03T16:07:00.004-04:002010-09-03T16:12:30.837-04:00CFL 9.03.2010 W.O.D.

Torture DevicesMax Effort Sumo DeadliftDB Bulgarian Split Squats 3 x 8 - 12100 Meter Sprint/Row15 Box Jumps7 RoundsGet Some.

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-50232924544402327202010-09-02T21:28:00.005-04:002010-09-03T15:30:11.709-04:00CFL Links of the Week

Check out my man @MWhities and his blog One-Arm Strength. He is making some serious changes in his life and proves that anyone can stay strong.Web Smith of @SICFITdotcom and The CrossFit Chronicles tell us "Why CrossFit Needs Zach Even Esh to Stay." And with a little help from our comments Zach is maintaining his CrossFit affiliation. Also check @ZEvenEsh's Twitter and blog for three solid posts

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-76750098321465551222010-09-02T21:22:00.002-04:002010-09-02T21:25:31.803-04:00CFL 9.02.10 W.O.D.

3 Chinups5 Pushups15 Weighted SitupsAMRAP 20:00Get Some.

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-18727609618873044532010-09-01T12:03:00.003-04:002010-09-01T12:06:39.654-04:00CFL 9.01.10 W.O.D.

13-12-11-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1KB SwingsBurpees5:00 Rest20 GHD Situps20 Back Extensions1:00 Rest3 RoundsGet Some.

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-52758520639262492182010-08-31T11:19:00.005-04:002010-08-31T11:29:15.916-04:00CFL 8.31.10 BEACH W.O.D.

Eric Crushing an Early Beach Workout.Ring Pullups 8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 (break as needed between sets )Ring Skin the Cats 3 x 1050 yard Over the Head Med Ball Tosses - Sprint Back with BallRing Pushups 3 x 15KB Farmers Walks 100 yardsSwings 2 x 25Sand Sprints x 3Get Some.

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-8411173892114800932010-08-29T19:21:00.004-04:002010-08-29T19:33:37.524-04:00CFL 8.30.10 W.O.D.

Max Effort Close Grip Bench PressBB Skull Crushers 3 x 8 - 12BB Bent Over Row 3 x 8 - 12Push Press 3 x 20 @ 135lbs (rest is done 0verhead)50 GHD SitupsGet Some.

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-35597530704089320752010-08-28T17:54:00.001-04:002010-08-28T17:56:51.265-04:00Valley CrossFit Killing the 1000 Squat Challenge

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Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-80744997887313336622010-08-27T12:54:00.005-04:002010-08-27T15:34:50.369-04:00CFL Links of the Week

It has been a really great week for CrossFit Love. Culminating the week with today's "1,000 Air Squat Challenge" has been especially fun. Check out my @JoePetrusky Twitter page and the #1000Squats hash tag page to hear the conversations.@JHashey from Synergy Athletics brings us a great article this week. In "What EXACTLY is Functional Training? Part 1." he talks about the true meaning of

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-39440369664252526532010-08-27T11:55:00.002-04:002010-08-27T12:01:26.933-04:00CFL 8.27.10 W.O.D.

1,000 Air Squat Challenge24 Hour Challenge of the Heart, Mind, & Legs!Click here to read my all day tweets &Use the hashtag #1000Squats to follow along with everyone taking the challengeGet Some.

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-41586124596894373002010-08-26T17:13:00.003-04:002010-08-26T17:17:19.297-04:00CFL 8.26.10 W.O.D.

100 Ring Pushup WorkoutClick here for the workout details ....Get Some.

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-42117842517343619252010-08-25T14:27:00.004-04:002010-08-25T14:46:19.576-04:00*NEW* CFL Women's Tank

You know you want to get some.(better pics to come)The ribbed tank is American Apparel.It's front features a distressed get some.While the back is the distressed CFL logo.Only while limited supplies last.Women's Sizes Extra Small Small Meduim Large

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-33206771282989914192010-08-25T14:04:00.006-04:002010-08-25T14:47:03.466-04:00*NEW* CFL Mens T-SHIRT

Get some or at least 1!!!! The front features a distressed get some.While the back is the distressed CFL logo.Only while limited supplies last.Men's Sizes Small Medium Large Extra Large

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-20683013655987630132010-08-25T13:55:00.003-04:002010-08-25T14:02:08.597-04:00CFL 8.25.10 W.O.D.

Max Effort Good Mornings5 Rounds5 Deadlifts 305m/185f10 BurpeesRest 3:00Barbell Rollouts 3 x 10Get Some.

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-80566007230792786682010-08-24T19:42:00.004-04:002010-08-24T19:54:59.463-04:001,000 AIR SQUAT CHALLENGE - SPONSOR!!!!!

SICFIT SPONSORS THE CFL & ATHLETE EGO 1,000 AIR SQUAT CHALLENGESICFIT is awarding FREE APPAREL to the fastest time on our 1,000 Air Squat Challenge. That means start to finish folks.Check out the challenge below on the blog&Check out SICFIT for their badass content, attitude and apparel.GET YOUR LEGS READY CAUSE ON 8.27.10 IT IS ON!!

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-48171764377325574222010-08-24T11:28:00.002-04:002010-08-24T11:33:11.261-04:00CFL 8.24.10 W.O.D.

Press 5 x 5Push Press 3 x 3BB Face Pull (High Pull) 3 x 8 - 12DB Kroc Rows 2 x Max R/LWeighted Back Extensions x 30Get Some.

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-41003772442467532762010-08-23T20:00:00.007-04:002010-08-27T11:24:49.711-04:001,000 AIR SQUAT CHALLENGE

&On Friday, August 27th Athlete E.G.O. and I are bringing you the "1,000 Air Squat Challenge". You have from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on 8.27.10 to complete 1,000 Air Squats. This will be a World Wide Challenge. The challenge can be followed through the Twitter hashtag #1000Squats. The first person to video tape ALL their squats and send it to me and Jorge will win an $25 Elite FTS gift card. (

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-57313621124782842812010-08-23T14:43:00.005-04:002010-08-23T15:48:53.142-04:00CFL 8.23.10 W.O.D.

Tabata Box JumpsTabata KB Front SquatTabata KB Push PressTabata KB Squat ThrusterTabata is :20 sec on; :10 sec off; 8 rounds per exercise.Use one kettlebell throughout the duration of the workout.Alternate hands during each :20 set.Get Some.

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-6436220278042714462010-08-23T14:06:00.009-04:002010-08-23T16:04:21.916-04:00THE GREATEST BACON RECIPE CHALLENGE - RESULTS!

The emails, tweets and linkedin messages have come in for a week now. And the final results are in. I was very happy to see some well thought out and delicious recipes. Some cracked me up, some looked not so great and we had a few repeats. But the winner is the ....Michael Whities Hamburger TurtlesHE CALLS IT BACON EXPLOSION!!And he is our winner of aCFL T-Shirt & OMAHA STEAK BACON!!Here

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-66316243586527458532010-08-20T11:36:00.007-04:002010-08-20T12:59:28.046-04:00CFL Links of the Week

Love Park on 7.19.2010I will start you off with an oldie. Fast Company's "Balance is Bunk". A great read for those struggling to find that happy middle ground. That is pretty much everyone I know, so read up.Success Magazine talks about "Maximizing your Potential". It concentrates on generating wealth and gives some great insight.Now, on to the strength and conditioning side of things. EliteFTS

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-60119434472873924672010-08-16T17:19:00.010-04:002010-08-16T18:00:12.673-04:00THE GREATEST BACON RECIPE CHALLENGE

BACON, BACON, BACON!!Today, I am kicking off: THE GREATEST BACON RECIPE CHALLENGE.We all love it.We all can eat a pack at a time. Hell maybe two!Now share with us your favorite bacon recipe.The Most Creative, Appetizing, and Fun entry will win a:CROSSFIT LOVE T-SHIRT & A WEEK SUPPLY OF BACON!The rules are as follows:1. You must send a detailed recipe (cooking directions and ingredients).2. You

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-77457825542857003112010-08-09T11:12:00.002-04:002010-08-09T11:17:19.640-04:00Aliza Getting After Her Pullups

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-41315713600680829022010-08-02T13:45:00.002-04:002010-08-02T13:48:17.520-04:00Philly Style Article - Summer 2010

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-1234646377804410712010-07-29T21:34:00.003-04:002010-07-29T21:44:48.491-04:00Alan Crushing the Art Muesum Steps

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-29833810727443492162010-07-22T17:48:00.002-04:002010-07-25T18:19:01.786-04:00Recent Email Testimonial

Hi Joe, I’ve been crazy busy since I got back and apologize. The good news is I’ve been following your regimen and tell everyone I know how you took me from having a bad back and hoping to just be pain-free to being in the best shape of my life. I feel great. You and I need to schedule some time together soon. How does your schedule look next week (any day but Tuesday)? Meanwhile, my Dad,

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ME Wide Stance Box Squats Heavy MB Slam GHR 5 x 5 TGU's 3 x 8 - 12 R/L"Our greatest happiness does not depend on the condition of life in which chance has placed us, but is always the result of a good conscience, good health, occupation,and freedom in all just pursuits."~ Thomas Jefferson

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Wide Grip Pullups 5 x MaxIncline BB Tricep ExtensionsSeated DB Back FlyesSeated BB Overhead Press3 x 1:00, rest 1:00 btwn each @ 95lbs(It's pretty brutal)100 V-tucks"We feel free when we escape - even if itbe but from the frying pan into the fire."~ Eric Hoffer

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-30841353019664032782010-06-29T00:01:00.002-04:002010-06-29T20:34:08.236-04:00Conditioning

Explosive High Box Plyo Pushups 5 x 5Inverted Rows 3 x 12Deadlift 10 Reps @ 22510 Barbell Pushups 5 RoundsAbs 200 Reps "Life is like a gladiators' area for the soul."~ Norman Mailer

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-91101231638277292842010-06-24T00:01:00.000-04:002010-06-24T17:22:51.213-04:00Interval Running

"Doing what you love is the cornerstone of having abundance in your life."~ Wayne Dyer

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-38450423253405976172010-06-23T00:01:00.000-04:002010-06-23T16:10:08.988-04:00Recovery and Assistance

"To sustain longevity, you have to evolve."~ Aries Spears

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-57086535043094795622010-06-22T19:19:00.003-04:002010-06-22T19:37:17.364-04:00

Check out IRON SPORT GYM, and here's an article about Iron Sport on EliteFTS.(Badass gym in Philly, where I do a chunk of my lifting)If your interested in joining my lifting session, please email.The sessions will typically be in the lunch and occasionally early evening.

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ME Good MorningsDB Split Squat Jumps 4 x 6 R/LKB Swings 3 x 25Barbell Rollouts 4 x 10 "One's real life is often the lifethat one does not lead."~ Oscar Wilde

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-73167411463604631452010-06-19T00:01:00.000-04:002010-06-19T00:01:01.671-04:00Relaxation & Recovery

"The cure for anything is salt water -sweat, tears, or the sea."~ Isak Dinesen

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-72189256995339436142010-06-18T00:01:00.001-04:002010-06-18T16:17:18.686-04:00High Rep Upper Body

Floor Press 3 x 15 Max Rep Wide Grip Pushups (25 lb plate)Max Rep Close Grip Pushups (25 lb plate)Bent Over Row 4 x 20 +Chins 1 x Max + 7Tabata Abs :20 on :10 off8 Rounds "I could feel his muscle tissues collapse under my force.It's ludicrous these mortals even attempt to enter my realm."~ Mike Tyson

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-13525127841396429362010-06-17T00:01:00.000-04:002010-06-18T16:09:22.862-04:00Assistance and Recovery

"Courage is very important.Like muscle, it is strengthened by use."~ Ruth Gordon

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-48482625141852156152010-06-16T00:01:00.000-04:002010-06-18T15:40:28.499-04:00Upper Body Max Effort

ME Close Grip BenchBent Over Rows 3 x 8 - 15 (overhand wide grip)Chins 1 x Max + 5 Standing Lateral Raises 3 x 8 - 15DB Bicep Seated CurlsMax Reps of 4 different weights no breaks "If you fail to plan, you plan to fail."~ unknown

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"If you want to be a champion you can't have any kind of outside negative coming in to affect you. So I trained myself for that. To be totally cold and not have things going through my mind."~ Arnold Schwarzenegger

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-85459781871235722572010-06-14T00:01:00.000-04:002010-06-14T20:13:02.600-04:00

ME DeadliftZercher Deadlift 5 x 5 Wide Stance Good Mornings 3 x 12 Heavy Abs"Sometimes it's the smallest decisions that can change your life forever."~ Keri Russell

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-58972384216924482772010-06-10T00:01:00.000-04:002010-06-11T12:48:10.838-04:00Assistance and Recovery

"Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points."~ Knute Rockne

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-547257367140957452010-06-09T00:01:00.001-04:002010-06-09T21:58:11.880-04:00

ME Press > Push PressDB Close Grip Press and Extension 3 x 8 - 12Lat Pulldowns 3 x 8 - 12 (varying grips)DB Shrugs 2 x 12 (2 sec holds)Lateral Raises 3 x 8 - 12DB Alternating Curls 3 x MaxSide Bends 3 x 10 "To know the road ahead, ask those coming back."~ Chinese Proverb

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-84396719275702743842010-06-08T00:01:00.001-04:002010-06-08T21:28:12.332-04:00Assistance and Recovery

"We must embrace pain and burn it as fuel for our journey."~ Kenji Miyazawa

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-50881915246085191282010-06-07T00:01:00.000-04:002010-06-07T20:48:19.819-04:00Max Effort Lower Body

ME Trap Bar DeadliftReverse Hyper 4 x 10 Backwards Sled Drags 8 x 25 yardsStanding Cable Crunches 3 x 8 - 12Standing Cable Side Crunches 3 x 8 - 12"You build on failure. You use it as a stepping stone.Close the door on the past. You don't try to forget the mistakes,but you don't dwell on it. You don't let it have any of your energy, or any of your space."~ J. Cash

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-75766298599202013142010-06-06T00:01:00.001-04:002010-06-06T19:33:48.480-04:00High Rep Upper Body

Fat Bar Bench Press 3 x 8 - 15 (varying grips)Lying Tricep Extensions 3 x 8 - 12Seated Narrow Grip Rows 3 x 8 - 12DB Shrugs 2 x MaxSeated Back Fly's 3 x 8 - 12Standing Alternating Shoulder Presses 1 x MaxAcross Body Hammer Curls 3 x 6 - 8Heavy Abs"Life is the best sparring partner,she will never stop punching."~ Unknown

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-55009663628509084932010-06-05T00:01:00.001-04:002010-06-05T20:29:16.458-04:00ULTIMATE STRONGMAN EXPERIENCE

Check out, Steve Pulcinella. He is a long time strong man and the owner of Iron Sport Gym. On June 12th, get your ass out to his Ultimate Strongman Experience.

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-71921892307312166882010-06-05T00:01:00.000-04:002010-06-05T11:51:32.090-04:00Assistance and Recovery

Coach, Father, MentorJohn Wooden Dies at 99.A great leader in life and his profession. We need more people like John."It's not so important who starts the game but who finishes it."~ John Wooden

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-39081903820206204072010-06-04T00:01:00.000-04:002010-06-05T11:43:45.831-04:00

Reverse Hyper 4 x 10Speed Box Squats (purple bands) 10 x 2Reverse Barbell Lunges 5 x 5 Good Mornings 4 x 8Standing Cable CrunchesLong Distance, Low Weight Sled Drag (1/2 mile)"You must be the change you see in the world."~ Gandhi

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-22875422044121722112010-06-03T07:55:00.002-04:002010-06-03T07:59:11.713-04:00Assistance and Recovery

"Some people make things happen,some watch things happen,while other wonder what has happened."

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-47385509197941642202010-06-02T00:01:00.001-04:002010-06-02T17:15:43.784-04:00

ME Floor PressClose Grip Bench 3 x 6 - 10Heavy Dips 4 x 5Lat Pulldowns 3 x 8 - 12DB Shrugs 2 x 12Hammer Curls 3 x 6Heavy Abs"Sweat is cologne of accomplishment"~ Heywood Broun

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-40004766408526804902010-06-01T00:01:00.001-04:002010-06-01T07:30:58.595-04:00Assistance and Recovery

"There is a difference between knowing the pathand walking the path."

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-1100034114780735722010-05-31T13:47:00.002-04:002010-05-31T13:54:34.383-04:00Max Effort Lower Body

Reverse Hyper 4 x 10ME Rack Pulls (above knee)45 Degree Back Extension 4 x 10 (plate)Standing Cable Crunch 4 x 10 Standing Cable Side Crunch 4 x 10Short Distance Sled Powerwalks and Reverse Walks x 3 eachShort Prowler x 4 God Bless America.

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-76925046480504601472010-05-28T00:01:00.000-04:002010-05-28T15:57:10.164-04:00Dynamic Effort Lower Body

Reverse Hypers 3 x 10Box Squat with Mini Bands 10 x 21st Pin Rack Deadlift with Mini Bands 10 x 245 Degree Back Extensions 4 x 10 Standing Cable Pulldown Abs 3 x 10 Light, Long Distance Sled Drags (10 trips around gym)"Do your best and forget the rest."

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-38913709605586937302010-05-27T00:01:00.000-04:002010-05-27T00:01:02.002-04:00Assistance and Recovery

"If the blind lead the blind, both shall fall in the ditch."~ Jesus Christ

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-83749328338654410702010-05-26T00:01:00.001-04:002010-05-26T15:57:59.495-04:00Dynamic Effort Upper Body

Bench Press with single chain 9 x 3 (3 grips)DB Elbow Out Extensions 3 x 8 - 12Seated Rows 3 x 8 - 12 (neutral close grip) Seated DB Overhead Press 3 x 8 - 12Standing Pull Down Abs 3 x 8 - 12Side Bends 3 x 12Cross Body Hammer Curls 3 x 6 - 8"Make the most of yourself, for that is there all is of you."~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-90426998173638118352010-05-25T00:01:00.000-04:002010-05-25T00:01:00.963-04:00Assistance and Recovery

"You must not only aim right,but draw the bow with all your might."~ Henry David Thoreau

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-40769566970692180882010-05-24T07:46:00.000-04:002010-05-24T07:46:35.859-04:00CrossFit Love goes to Westside Barbell

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-29532789765560257202010-05-24T00:01:00.001-04:002010-05-24T18:07:08.930-04:00Lower Body Max Effort

ME Sumo Deadlifts Good Mornings (Close Stance, Knees Bent) 3 x 6 - 10Heavy Oblique Cable Pulldowns 3 x 10R/LLots and Lots of Heavy Short Distance Sled Drags"Do you want to know who you are?Don't Ask. ACT!Action will delinate and define you."~ Thomas Jefferson

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-84565721338446008662010-05-23T11:38:00.001-04:002010-05-23T11:38:29.200-04:00Attitude by Jay Wright

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-33751619514410501182010-05-22T00:01:00.001-04:002010-05-22T09:55:38.258-04:00Restoration Body Work

Westside is board certified.

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-58918317382561234462010-05-21T16:08:00.001-04:002010-05-21T16:20:05.090-04:00Paleo Food Pyramid

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-34825103051462700082010-05-21T00:01:00.001-04:002010-05-21T00:01:02.303-04:00Max Effort Upper Body

ME Football Bar Bench Press (closest grip)J.M. Press 3 x 6 Out to the Side DB Extensions 3 x 8 - 12Chins 2 x MaxHeavy Abs"Good, better, best.Never let it rest.Until your good is better and your better is best."~ Tim Duncan

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-28012734789878732452010-05-20T00:01:00.003-04:002010-05-20T11:17:58.799-04:00Assistance and Recovery

"Improve your business, your life, your relationships, your finances and your health.When you do the whole world improves."~ Mark Victor Hansen

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-18944671373434963302010-05-19T00:01:00.001-04:002010-05-19T00:01:03.043-04:00Dynamic Effort Upper Body

Bench with Mini-bands 9 x 3 (three grips)Incline Tricep Extension 5 x 8 - 10Chest Supported Row 3 x 10 - 15Side Delt Raises 3 x 10 - 15Hammer Curls 2 x 20"Never give up, for that is just the placeand time that the tide will turn."~ Harriet Beecher Stowe

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-29973136018052667632010-05-18T00:01:00.004-04:002010-05-18T22:26:49.464-04:00Assistance and Recovery

"The difference between you and I ... I'll go till I die."

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-88477666330352446492010-05-17T00:01:00.001-04:002010-05-17T07:57:27.791-04:00Max Effort Lower Body

ME 3 inch Deficit DeadliftGlute Ham Raises 4 x 8 - 12Close Stance Arched Back Good Morning 4 x 8 - 12Standing Side Bend Pulldowns 3R/L x 12"Failure will never overtake me if my determinationto succeed is strong enough."~ Og Mandino

Joe Petruskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813779323877824774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645546453770607276.post-59632982417254167152010-05-14T00:00:00.002-04:002010-05-15T17:20:01.427-04:00Lower Body Max Effort

For the next two days I will be coaching and training with legendary strength coach, Louie Simmons. Look forward to my video on me training at the world's strongest gym.Cambered Bar Good Mornings (+3)45 Degree Back Extensions 4 x 8 Heavy Side Bends 4 x 10 Pullup Bar Hangs 2 x Max"Keep it simple, Stupid."

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