April 4, 2025

MEDBALL ELIZABETH

21-15-9

Medball cleans

Ring dips

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Use a load on the medicine ball that allows you to continue to move with no more than 5-10 seconds of rest between reps.

Scale the ring dips to leg-assisted ring dips in order to keep sets to 5+ the whole workout.

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Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Ingredients:

• 8 oz beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain

• 2 cups broccoli florets

• 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or olive oil)

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Optional: 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes for heat

Instructions:

1. Prep the Beef: Season the thinly sliced beef with salt and pepper. Set aside.

2. Cook the Broccoli: In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli florets and a pinch of salt. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp. Remove the broccoli from the skillet and set aside.

3. Cook the Beef: In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of avocado oil. Add the beef slices in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and just cooked through. Remove the beef and set aside with the broccoli.

4. Make the Sauce: Lower the heat to medium. Add the butter and minced garlic to the skillet, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using).

5. Combine and Serve: Return the beef and broccoli to the skillet. Toss everything together to coat in the garlic butter sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to heat through. Serve hot.

   
   

Nutrition (per serving, approx., serves 2):

• Calories: 450

• Fat: 36g

• Protein: 26g

• Total Carbs: 8g

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(From CrossFit Youtube)