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185 backblasts mention “Snatch”
THE ARMORY · JAN 15, 2018
5 at Armory with Celebrity Jailbreak
5 braved the cold for some kettlebell misery while we watched other Pax head to the warmth of the Journey Group (Respect.) Maximus was our celebrity jailbreak as kids have no school so he had nothing better to do in 23…
NOV 3, 2017
The Hive 2017.44
This workout was a triple-triple. Three sets of three rounds of three exercises. 1st - Snatch, Russian Twist, Tricep Extension 2nd - Wall sit, Flutter w/ bell, Curl 3rd - Single Leg Deadlift, Freddy Mercuries, and Chest…
THE ARMORY · OCT 16, 2017
The Armory 2017.42
There were only 6 at the Armory this day. I suppose some were intimidated by the forecast of rain, but mother nature for some reason waits for 6am for these kinds of things. Warmup SSH, Windmill, Mountain Climbers…
OCT 13, 2017
The Hive 2017.41
There were 6 this day that decided to embrace the suck this AM. Warmup SSH, Windmill, IWs, Merkins The Thang Mosey to the patio for some Push Pull exercises 20 Wall Pushes (fall into the wall, and push yourself back up)…
SEP 29, 2017
The Hive 2017.39
I have a backlog of backblasts to write so here they go... backblast number 1 of 3! This was a wonderful morning that appeared like it was going to be just me and Fire Marshall Bill, but Stones came in for this second…
SEP 8, 2017
The Hive 2017.36
It was a pleasant morning with a familiar faces. Being somewhat of an introvert, it warms my heart and comforts my thoughts to see familiar faces. New people scare me (AKA stranger danger). Anyway... Warmup SSH…
AUG 11, 2017
The Hive 2017.32
Quick and dirty backblast: Warmup: SSHs, IWs, Merkins The Thang: Mosey to the drag strip patio for decent concrete and good lighting (it's also better for acoustics :P ) 2223 - inspired by the CrossFit games this is 4…
JUL 7, 2017
The Hive 2017.26
The year is halfway over... I hope everyone is halfway to their goals for the year. I was expecting this to be a light showing since Indepence Day seems to send everyone in vacation mode, but it was above "average" so I…
JUN 9, 2017
The Hive 2017.23
Week 23 of 52, so you should be 44% complete with your goals for the year... Warmup SSH, Windmill, Hillbilly The Thang Mosey to the drag strip. Stephen Curry's (kettlebell lunge + pass through) for 25 yards with each…
MAY 26, 2017
The Hive 2017.21
This was a butt kicker... Deck of death Hearts - Bog Os Spades - Swings Diamonds - Snatches Clubs - Curls Face Cards - 10 Russian Twist Barely finished... There were two laps around the parking lot at some point... I'm…
APR 17, 2017
The Hive 2017.15
Seacrest and I spoke about a lot of things, mostly about how much Peabody sucks. I'm just kidding, we both think he's superfresh. Seacrest is the one that sucks cause he can't post a backblast when you ask him to Q even…
MAR 31, 2017
The Hive 2017.13
Airborne was welcomed back to the hive today. Warmup: SSH, Windmill, Hillbilly's The Thang: The trinity (3 rounds of 3 sets of 3 exercises) with 5 KB burpees in between each set Set 1: 1 arm snatch, curl, 1 arm swing…
THE ARMORY · MAR 13, 2017
17.1 Armory Games
A total of 6 pax made it out of bed for the post after a day of snow, in March. Hey, there might be pollen out, but at least we got some snow to knock it down? Amiright? Warm-up: Hillbillys, windmills, merkins, mountain…
JAN 20, 2017
30 for 30
Quake Attack here, based on the ESPN 30 for 30 we spent 45 minutes doing 30 kettle bell, yes 30 exercises, over a 1 minute period, swapping arms and legs after 30 seconds. Peabody was instrumental in keeping everyone on…
OCT 14, 2016
Total Body Beatdown at The Hive
5 PAX (as usual) met in the gloom at The Hive on a crisp fall morning (75 degrees). Warm-up – A couple laps around the parking lot – Side Straddle Hops x30 (IC) – Windmill x10 (IC) – Moroccan Night Club x20 (IC) …
JUL 8, 2016
What's This Called?
First time Q'ing a kettle bell workout, so if it seemed not very well thought out, that's because it wasn't very well thought out... Warmup - SSHx25 - Windmillsx10 - Imperial walkersx20 Step 1 - Run 1/2 lap with bell …
JAN 28, 2015
NORMANDY
This was not an undertaking that YHC was prepared for [sanbags]. Yes, Q knows how to lift a sandbag but no, [Q] he does not know how to teach others to lift a sandbag. After finding some internal motivation to Q this…