AO: The Swanson

When: 08/27/2026

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The BackBlast:

AO: ao_the-swanson
Q: Bunsen
PAX: Earthworm Jim, Spinal Tap, Disco, Googan, Topless, Bunsen
FNGs: None
COUNT: 6
YHC was the last to roll in and what do you know?! Some PAX hanging out, looking for a workout. I was not about to disappoint! Lots of sandbags were unloaded from the truck bed and we were ready!
WARMUP:
Motivators (7 down to 1)…who knew it was such a favorite of Spinal Taps!!
Plank – OYO stretch out calves and legs
String Rippers – IC x 5
Abe Vegoda’s – IC x 5
Bear hugs – OYO for a minute or so

THE THANG:
4 movements AMRAP style for 1-minute each; move direct to next
5th movement closed the round.
Target was 4 rounds, however YHC was prepared to go longer or shorter for timing purposes (it turned out 4 rounds was perfect).
Exercise 1: Bear complex (SB power clean to OH press to squat to OH press to drop weight)
Exercise 2: Sandbag lateral toss
Exercise 3: Merkin
Exercise 4: Sandbag lateral shuffle (5 steps)
Exercise 5: 400 m shuffle (SB carry optional)

MARY:
Flutter kicks – IC x 10
Heals to Heaven – IC x 10
Freddie Mercuries – IC x 10
Broken Bicycles – IC x 10
American Hammers – IC x 10

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
5 yr anniversary Sat. April 12
Book Club – The Death of Ivan Ilych, date TBD

COT:
Prayers for recent fatality occurring on road.

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