Lt. Michael P. Murphy was a Navy SEAL who served in Afghanistan. He was known for his dedication to protecting others and his bravery in the face of danger. On June 28, 2005, he was the Officer in Charge of a four-man Navy SEAL team that was conducting a counter-insurgency mission deep behind enemy lines in the Hindu-Kush of Afghanistan. The mission was taking place at an altitude of approximately 10,000 feet, in extremely harsh and unforgiving terrain. Lt. Murphy was killed in action. His teammates were able to extract themselves and get rescued, but not before calling for backup after Lt Murphy was mortally wounded.
It is widely considered that his bravery during the mission, notably his action of exposing himself to enemy fire while trying to call for help, was the reason why his unit was able to evacuate the area. And because of that, Lt. Michael P. Murphy was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. It is clear that Lt. Michael Murphy was a brave and dedicated service member who sacrificed his life to protect his comrades and complete his mission. He is honored as a hero by both the country and the Navy SEAL community.
According to [1], Lt. Murphy gave his life while saving his comrades in Afghanistan. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions. [2] Describes Lt. Murphy as a hero who sacrificed his life to help his unit. [3] This article provides more information about the specific circumstances of Lt. Murphy’s service and death.
The workout below is named after this amazing human. The “Murph” is a grueling endurance workout named in honor of Navy SEAL Michael Murphy. The workout, which has become a tradition in the SEAL community and beyond, is known for its combination of high-intensity cardio and strength training exercises.
The workout consists of the following exercises:
1 mile run
100 pull-ups
200 push-ups
300 squats
1 mile run
The entire workout is done in a specific order with a specific goal, and that is to perform the workout in full while wearing a 20 pounds vest. The workout is performed as a “Hero WOD” (workout of the day) in many CrossFit boxes and is also a common workout in military and law enforcement training.
The workout was designed to be challenging and to push the limits of the participants’ endurance. It is meant to be performed as a timed workout, with the goal of completing it as quickly as possible. This workout is a measure of one’s physical and mental toughness, and also a tribute to the sacrifices made by Murphy and other service members like him.
The workout is also known for being a great full-body workout, working not just cardiovascular endurance but also upper and lower body strength, core and mental endurance.
The workout can be modified to meet different fitness levels, by reducing the number of reps or by using a scaled version of the exercises, such as band-assisted pull-ups or knee push-ups.
In summary, It is important to know where the origins of “things” come from. To many times are we involved in the process, but rarely take the time to understand where it comes from. If we allow ourselves the opportunity to learn a little more, it can lead to a deeper appreciation, or disappointment.
(Thanks for reading. I really appreciated getting to learn about this human. I never took the time to learn about why the workout was called “The Murph”. That is my fault.)
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