11/29/2020 - theFern - The Gobbler Challenge
AO: theFern
When: 11/29/2020
PAX:
Number of Pax: 7
Pax Names:
Banana Boat, Pony, 2-way, Kurds, Astro, Elmer Fudd, Bath Salt
Number of FNGS: 0
FNG Names: N/A
QIC: Bath Salt
Introduction
Gobbler threw down a teaser for this challenge a few weeks, and as we do in Kansas City, we accepted. Implements of destruction were supplied and pax picked what suited them best be it a kettlebell, dumbbell, coupon, or ruck plate. Each provided its own unique benefits and challenges depending on the exercise.
Warm-O-Rama
YHC demo’d the movements, but focused on kettlebell safety.
Quick peek at the 1/4 mile run route.
Queue the music…AC/DC, Aerosmith, Collective Soul, STP, Foo Fighters to name a few artists on tap.
The Thang
5 rounds. Each round change the exercise from list below.
10 kb swings
10 EXO reps
15 swings
15 EXO reps
25 swings
25 EXO reps
50 swings
50 EXO reps
List of EXOs:
Round 1 – hand release merkins
Round 2 – bodyweight squats
Round 3 – rows
Round 4 – rowers (WWI situps had a baby with Big Boi situps)
Round 5 – overhead press
Circle of Trust
PUT6 led by Banana Boat
Made sure each pax finished on a full sprint to empty the tank
Regroup at coffeeteria
Naked Man Moleskin
Unofficial CSAUP week comes to a close. Soreness has been building and YHC is looking forward to a recovery day tomorrow. There is palpable energy doing a strenuous BD with other guys who push you, and if you allow it, push you to an output level you aren’t comfortable with. One must be open to this for growth to occur. Does it hurt? Yes. Does your body say take it easy instead of pushing yourself past your mental barriers? Sure, but always giving in is status quo and maintaining status quo is not why we’re out here.