08/24/2020 - the-forge - Do you even lift bro?
AO: The Forge
When: 08/24/2020
PAX:
Number of Pax: 21
Pax Names:
QT, Swedish Ham, Drafty Kilt, Gadget, Dakotoes, Gentleman, Bear Arse, Wall Ball, Rapid Fire, Spooner, Jerky, Gucci, Samurai Monkey, Jalopy, Sloppy Joe, One Ply, Snowflake, Mr. Pink, Jackalope (Cherokee), Slalom (FNG), Pebble (FNG).
Number of FNGS: 2
FNG Names: Slalom, Pebble
QIC: Mr. Pink
Introduction
The Pax rolled up with no idea what was in store, or the Easter Eggs awaiting them… They expected a VQ, but little did they know YHC had been conspiring on their demise, working & re-working this BD for the past 5 weeks.
Warm-O-Rama
Grabbed kettlebells and mosey-ed to the entrance of 5 points.
· SSH x 10
· Little baby arm circles, forward & backwards x 10
· Saturday night fevers (Lunge and reach), each side x 5
· Squat to imperial marches x 10
The Thang
Pax partnered up in pairs of 2.
1. Run the top loop as a pair
* Grab your KB or coupon when you finish and head to 5 points.
* Goblet squats while you wait on the 6.
2. Weighted lunges, followed by BW lunges all the way to the playground. Partner holds plank while the other does lunges, alternating between the 2 exercises.
* 20 steps
* Holding KB in each hand for weighted lunges.
* Partners take turns holding KB’s; i.e. 20 lunges weighted, next 20 body weight only.
* Planks alternate like a rotisserie chicken; normal low plank, right-side plank, left-side plank, repeat.
* Burpees while you wait on the 6.
3. Farmers carries with KB in each hand, walking down the path to the gate and back. Partner does Pull-ups/Chin-ups AMRAP, followed by SSH while waiting on their partner.
* Modification notes: Dead hangs, jump ups, and/or rows.
* Easter Eggs: 3 weighted packs @ 35 lbs. All Pax take 1 trip with a pack.
*Mosey to the lower lot, where the next Easter Eggs awaited…
4. Duck Duck Goose! Circle up around a coupon block in the middle. Whoever’s it walks around the circle to tag the goose. Goose sprints to tag them – if you get tagged, or fail to tag the person, go to the inner-circle for 5 Manmakers.
* While the game is happening:
Alternating concentric holds + curls, x 20 each side.
* Partner holds Al Gore while waiting on KB’s.
* Easter Eggs: 6 coupon blocks. All Pax get 5 Manmakers, whether they made the inner-circle or not.
*Set coupon blocks aside, grab KB’s and mosey back to the flag to finish.
Circle of Trust
The difference between Endurance and Stamina: Endurance typically speaks to physical ability, while Stamina is both MENTAL and physical. This BD really leaned into Stamina.
Our stamina has much to do with everyday life. The gloom trains our bodies and minds, while the real difficult challenges lie in our roles outside the circle as husbands, fathers, employees, citizens… It’s the staying power that keeps us leaning into the uncomfortable knowing that victory is on the other side. And it’s our brother to our left & right that helps us carry the weight when we are struggling.
This is an invitation to show up as your true self in this group, knowing that we all bring our own needs and are here for the same reason. We are here for each other.
Prayers:
* Encouragement for all men as they face life’s challenges.
* Continued prayers for Anna and her family, close friends of QT.
* Prayers for Swedish Ham on Tuesday, who has several things going on, including a job interview.
Naked Man Moleskin
YHC is reminded of the importance to KISS (keep it simple stupid)… nearly all Pax struggled to understand the alternating weighted & body weight lunges. We definitely left some BW lunges out on the field!
Or maybe we just need to serve coffee before the BD… no one’s ready to do that level of thinking in the gloom.