AO: The Swanson

When: 08/27/2026

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The BackBlast:

AO: The Swanson
Q: Bunsen ,
PAX: Googan, Monsanto, Petrol, Bunsen, Disco, Earthworm Jim
FNGs: None
COUNT: 6
The title a nod to the 80’s hair band playlist that rocked our workout. Plus, the workout was a countdown theme. You know…gotta coordinate these things!!

WARMUP:
Mosey around the parking lot with two stops for offset-curbside merkins (x 10).
SSH x 10IC
String Rippers x 10IC
World’s Greatest Stretch routine – on Q

THE THANG:
All PAX were equipped with a coupon:

Left side rows x5 on Q
Right side rows x5 on Q
OH press x5 on Q
Front rack squats x5 on Q
Repeat sequence with x4, x3, x2, and x1 reps

PAX on side of basketball court to do 11’s with various movements across two basketball courts.
Exercises: raised coupon 4-count flutter kicks and thrusters
Movements: 1. farmer’s carry left, 2. farmer’s carry right, 3. OH carry, 4. Walking lunges w coupon, 5. walk while curling. (Repeat movements).

Note to anyone attempting this – walking lunges were the spice for sure. Especially the second round

MARY:
American Hammers x 11 IC

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Til We Have Faces – read it. Book club at the end of the month.
Long’s Peak – 29 August 0200 shove off from trailhead. Camping option open!
Downward Dog Days of Summer – August Challenge. The sheet is live. Hat tip to Petrol for the constant prodding.
Next week – The Canon Thrs.

COT:
Prayers and lifting up to teachers starting back up again and families ready to begin another cycle!

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