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A six PAX looking to build six packs that would rival Pigskin’s assembled at Circus Maximus today. Here is how it went down: COPInvisible jump ropeRussian soldiersCherry pickersHelicoptersArm circlesScorpion kicksMerkinsLBCKB four corners (5, 10, 15, 20 reps at each corner)KB lunges with sit ‘n pressKB lunges with curlsWaiters carry with squat thrusters3x checkRunOverhead pullsSwingsWaiters carry around the bus loopSome Mary with flutter presses and KB hammersCOT with YHC taking us out Great work by the PAX today. Congrats to Homer on moving up in KB weight. Thanks to everyone who helped or donated during yesterday’s blood drive. T-claps to Pigskin…

Eight KB warriors gathered in the gloom this morning to grow stronger (and laugh). Mumble-chatter was high, but the beat-down reigned. Here is how it went down: COPSSHIWPunitive burpeesDQHelicoptersArm circlesMerkinsLBCAPDKB Beast at the bus drop off laneFlutter presses with behind the back carryHigh pulls with right arm waiters carryCurls with left arm waiters carrySwings with death crawlsSumo squats with around the worldsTricep presses with lungesCOP with YHC taking us out A long and grueling KB beast today. Those death crawls are not to be trifled with. Solid work from the PAX and excited to see a solid turnout. Announcements -…

Welcome to Thursday! Seven faithful warriors came equipped with kettlebells, ready to attack the morning. Here is how it went down: COPSSHRussian soldiersDQArm circlesHelicoptersSuzanne SomersMerkinsLBCAPDLuck bus loop – 4 stops, 15 reps, add a new exercise at each stop and stay under weight at all times120 lawnmower pulls105 curls90 sit ‘n press75 sumo squats60 tricep presses45 high pulls30 2x KB hammers15 2x flutter kick pressesRun the bus loopRing of fire – 10 merkins eachCOT with YHC taking us out This was the final Circus Maximus for Byproduct as a “single” man. Let’s be honest, he has been tethered to his…

Light Warm-up. Then KB exercises, a short run, stretching, some other KB exercises, a short run, stretching, repeat. For warm-up; SSHs, IWs, Don Quixote, stretch, around the world KB. 20 Swings, 15 Curls (in cadence) 20 Rows 20 Triceps 15 Sit and Press 20 Press 15 Squats with posterior resting on the curb Run around the ‘loop’. Do some stretches. 15 each arm Renegade Rows 10 each leg one-legged Dead lifts 15 each arm Lawnmowers 10 each arm one arm presses 10 each direction Halos 10 each arm Snatches Run around the ‘loop’. Do some stretches. Repeat the above starting…

The rain could not stop 7 lucky PAX members from a round of kettlebells. Coverage was provided. Here is how it went down: COPSSHDead man hangIWArm circlesHelicoptersMerkinsLBCAPDKB escalator (5, 10, 15, 20 reps with a new exercise added and a run in between sets)50 high pulls50 curls50 swings50 sumo squats50 shoulder presses50 lawnmower pulls – each arm11s with KB hammers and sit ‘n pressesRun the bus loopCOT with YHC taking us out A late BB for the sake of Big Data. Remember the blood drive on October 20th. Talk to Pigskin if you have any questions. God is good all…

Almost all kettlebell exercises. A variety of items different from the usual offering. This link is the source of the exercises I used. I brought my music (Beatles, Rolling Stones, Yardbirds, Led Zeppelin, etc.) https://www.gbpersonaltraining.com/33-kettlebell-exercises-from-beginner-to-advanced/ Warmup: SSHs, Stretching exercise, Russian Soldiers, another stretching exercise After the warmup, we did the following all the way thru: Slingshot (around body) 10 each direction Halo 10 each direction (handle points up in front, upside down in back) Single Arm Deadlift (Keep back straight) 10 each side Single Leg Deadlift (Same leg goes up as the arm with the kettlebell) 10 each leg Partial…

Time for YHC to get back to Q’ing a KB workout. Beautiful morning and a mouthy PAX accompanied the effort. Here is how it went down: COPSSHDQArm circlesMerkinsLBCDeck of death – 12 reps of an exercise where each suit is a different exerciseHearts – curlsDiamonds – high pullsClubs – overhead pressesSpades – sit ‘n pressesJoker – burpeesRun the bus loopMaryReverse crunchesAPDLBCCOT with YHC taking us out Great morning and fun to be with these men. Late BB, so limited commentary. God is good all of the time! Attila

8-9 solid dudes enjoyed a fall like morning to get a coupon beatdown. I write 8-9 because Gypsy came out in the beginning, went on a run somewhere and then was back. Maybe there was an early morning 2 kegger. The workout went like this: COP: DQ, DMH, FM, merkins, AC Mosey to loop. Partner 1 – 5 burpees, partner 2 – carries both coupons, Partner 1 catches up to Partner 2 and switch. We did two loops. Mosey to another part of the bus loop. Set of exercises written on the ground of the loop. 1. Bench press 2.…

8 gentleman showed up to YHC’s guest Q at Circus Maximus, put in an appropriate amount of effort, both with their kettlebell and their mumblechatter. Here’s how it went down. COP: SSH, DQ, arm circles, Imperial walkers, merkins, LBC’s, helicopters. Main event: Start at 1st brick column in bus loop, 5 snatches with right arm, waiter carry to 2nd column, 5 snatches with left arm, waiter carry back, repeat increasing to 10, then 15 reps each arm. Repeat with following combo exercises, advancing 2 columns each time: cleans and squats; demon crushers and situp press; lawnmowers and halos. Mosey back…

Six noble KB warriors assembled on a humid, sweaty morning. The PAX was ready for a challenge. Here is how it went down: COPInvisible jump ropesRussian soldiersDQArm circles – forwards and backwardsHelicoptersRun and touch a treeMerkinsLBCAPD13 exercise/7 rep rotation – each cycle do one exercise 13xLawnmower pulls – right (55 reps)Lawnmower pulls – left (55 reps)High pulls (55 reps)Swings (55 reps)Curls (55 reps)Squat thrusters (49 reps)Lunges – right (49 reps)Lunges – left (49 reps)Figure 8s (49 reps)Sit ‘n press (49 reps)Hammers (49 reps)Tricep press (55 reps)Overhead pulls (55 reps)COT with YHC taking us out Great to have Tryhard with us…

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