Tag: #KettleBells

  • We had a Festivus miracle!

    Eighteen volunteers for the Human Fund (money for people), met in the back of Godwin for a kettlebell workout. After setting up the the pole that requires no decoration (I find tinsel distracting) we did some warmups.

    After that we did the airing of grievances. We went around the circle to do 20 reps of whatever exercise each pax declared they did not appreciate. I got a lot of problems with this exercise and now you’re gonna hear about it! We did some terrible ones including waiter carry squats, teapots, WWIII’s that involved a sit and press and a regular press, some weird double squat thing, kettle bell swings where you stopped and then did it again, pull throughs, and death crawls. It was chaos. 16 exercises with 20 reps, one run around the loop and a waiter carry walk later, the grievances were complete.

    So far this new holiday was scratching me right where I itch!

    Partner up for some odds and evens. Explaining this was tough last year but I was prepared for the tinsel-like questions this go around. I did a quick tutorial, yelled my displeasure, and then ignored the mumble chatter. Some people learned how to count up to 4 for the first time, some were still confused, but most understood how to do it. Best 2 out of 3: losers ran the parking lot and did 5 burpees, winners did curls. Three rounds.

    Now it was time for the feats of strength. We split into two groups based on who was odds and who was evens from the prior exercise. Odds went first: duckwalk on the grass area with hands behind the back. Goal: knock over your opponent or push them out of bounds, you fall down or go out of bounds and you are out. Round one winner: Handshake. Evens were up and Pinto outlasted the rest of the pax. Handshake vs Pinto for the championship and before the rest of the pax could circle them, Handshake was down. Handshake ended up crying. Pinto is this year’s winner! I made a donation to the Human Fund in his name. He even got a certificate as proof!

    It was time for a little Mary, numbers and names. Then coffee with some chocolate Babka as our meal.

    The last and most important part of Festivus is observing a Festivus miracle and we had one this morning. We never had a moment where Attila’s gas caused the circle to break up! Festivus cured Attila’s stinky anus for one morning. It’s a Festivus miracle!!!

    Thanks for letting me lead. I hope you found my belief system fascinating.

  • Circuit Manndate

    Three men posted this morning to do some circuit iron tossing.

    COP

    Corned Beef brought the clubs and jump ropes so the PAX made some stations and got to work. The stations rotated between upper body, lower body and core exercises. The jump roper was the timer.

    Some boat canoes and GRAMS to end the workout.

    Numbers, names, Corned Beef took us out.

  • HB 6: Semiquincentennial

    9 dudes with huge bells went beast mode.

    🔥 WARMARAMA (10 min)

    Quick SSHs, dead man hangs, merkins, LBCs because YHC was ready to get the reindeer games rolling. 

    Racked KBs on shoulders then moseyed down to the football field. 

    💪 The Thang (30 min)

    🔁 Da Beast

    🧱 Round 1: KB suitcase carry + swings

    🧱 Round 2: KB goblet carry + deadlift high pulls

    🧱 Round 3: KB back carry + thrusters

    🧱 Round 4: KB waiters carry + lunges (goblet hold)

    🧱 Round 5: KB rifle carry + curls for the girls

    🧱 Round 6: KB waiters carry + sit and press

    Drop the KB for a light sprint across the football field or flutters. Your choice. 

    🧘 Mary / Cool Down (5 min)

    Slowsey BTTF for 5 rounds of Mary called out by boys in the circle. 

    🗣️ COT (Circle of Trust)

    • Name-o-Rama
    • Announcements
    • Prayers:
      • For healing broken toes (and minds and souls).
      • Welcoming back Sable and Tin Man into our fold. Missed you boys. 

    Dealer’s Musings:

    • Did not think time was on our side but glad we completed da beast. It was easier than I thought. 
    • Felt round 6 waiter carry and sit and press the most. 
    • Loving the KB Mondays. 

  • Flatulent Flutters

    19 PAX said I am not fartsacking on this cold morning and pursued a more sculpted body for the holiday. While they did not fartsack, they sure did their best to create warmth for others.

    COP: DQs, Helicopters, jazzercise, arm circles, merkins, Freddy Mercuries. Mosey to bus loop.

    Triple check with run to end of bus loop and back (gotta do some cardio), coupon squats and curls for the ladies. Mosey to curb.

    20s which are lawnmowers and swings need to equal 20. Did a bunch of sets with a run around the loop in the middle. Mosey to courtyard which is 30 feet away.

    Triple check with rifle carry around the courtyard, coupon flutters and pole smokers. This generated a symphony of hot air; the temperature is certain spots was 5 degrees warmer. This group is pretty skilled at this “art” but today seemed more frequent and at times more potent.

    Lunge back to home base. 30 bench presses and some stretching, numberama.

    Prayers for a family member of Gypsy’s named Kelly who is starting treatment for prostate cancer. Speaking of treatment I finish mine in two weeks and will be in remission.

    Pinto is having an F3 party on 12/20 (as Pinto for more details. It is at his house, starts at 5 and goes into late in the PM). I am having a gathering at my house on 12/27 to celebrate remission. More details forthcoming. Kubota is heading up the Bridge on 12/27; let him know if you are interested. Breaking bread needs someone for Sunday 12/28. Lots happening my friends.

    Thanks for letting me lead!

    FIreman Ed

  • 2 for Tabatha

    2 men posted on a cold morning to throw some iron around. The PAX decided to do a Tabatha workout.

    COP – mosey around parking lot then various warmup exercises.

    Tabatha – 20 seconds on, 10 seconds off, 6 sets each. Exercises rotated from lower body, upper body and core exercises .

    Numbers, names, Yardsale took us out.

  • 43 Turkish Getups!

    That’s right, the fastest growing new AO in RVA witnessed nine Huge-Bell-Toting HIM’s complete 43 Turkish Getups to celebrate the DTH Pain Train’s latest lap around the sun. Here’s a little outline for your reading pleasure:

    WARMERAMA: 

    • Mosey loop without bells and circle up
    • Welcome & Disclaimer
    • Variable warm-up Reps with and without the bells

    THE THANG:

    • Mosey down to the tennis courts
    • Round 1 – x13 Turkish Getups (bonus points for any PAX using the #50 KB for x3 getups)
    • Wait for the SIX doing KB hammers
    • Run up and down Love Hill without KB
    • Round 2 – x10 Turkish Getups
    • Wait for the SIX with WWII Sit-N-Press
    • Run Love Hill
    • Round 3 – x10 Turkish Getups
    • Wait for SIX with supine KB press
    • Run Love Hill
    • Round 4 – x10 Turkish Getups
    • Wait for the SIX with KB overhead Flutters
    • Final run up Love Hill carrying KB’s

    COT:

    • Counterama # 9
    • Namerama
    • Announcerama (see Below)
    • BOM Prayer – Gratefulness Theme

    NMS:  Happy Birthday to YHC! Broken bodies yes, but exuberant spirits will somehow power us through the day. Doing a few sets of TGU’s is no joke, but YHC was pumped to CSAUP these reps alongside such a great group of brothers. TClaps to NTB for joining YHC in the highly exclusive 50 pound TGU Club. Looking forward to seeing what other madness the Huge Bells Q’s come up with in the weeks to come. Yours AYE! ~DTH

    Announcements (SEE SLACK!)

    • Monthly: Breaking Bread, Bridge
    • 12/6 Father Daughter Dance
    • 12/23 Rosie’s 12 Days – NoToll

  • Old-Fashioned KBJ

    The PAX knows what’s coming: turkey, stuffing, biscuits, mashed potatoes, gravy, mac and cheese, sweet potato casserole, pie, booze, shopping, decorations, travel, in-laws.

    And so, we all needed to get some energy out, burn a little adipose tissue to make room for more, take the edge off our knee jerk reactions to certain social interactions.    

    Zero points awarded to YHC for creativity today, but sometimes simple can be just the thing. Maybe a basic, straightforward KB workout is the antidote for the season’s complexities.

    SSHs, helicopters, jazzercize, dead man hang, cherry pickers, copperhead squats, hold a deep squat, merkins, LBCs, some kind of glute Hermey-esque stretch, butterfly stretch

    20 swings, 20 squats, 20 single-leg deadlifts (10/leg), repeat 3x

    20 deadlifts, 20 APDs, 70 calf raises, repeat 3x

    15 WWIIIs, 15 merkins pull throughs, 20 upright rows, repeat 3x

    Biceps 21s, 20 skull crushers, 14 one arm clean and press (7/arm), repeat 3x

    Names, numbers. Announcements:

    • Daddy/daughter dance 12/6 (check slack)
    • 2 Thanksgiving convergences, 45 minutes of Mary (Mary Mumford) @7, ultimate frisbee @ Timberwolf @5:30? (not positive about the start time)

    Hermey took us out. Remember to be thankful. Prayers for our brother Wildcat and his family, for the safety of travelers, for our country.

    Thanks for joining me, fellas! It is always an honor to lead you.

  • HB 4: Massacre on the Mountain

    It was exciting morning at Huge Bells………An enthusiastic PAX of 7 including an FNG! Here is a brief summary for your viewing pleasure:

    Mosey around the parking as we wait for stragglers to arrive. Warm Up: Jazzercise, Ukranian Soldiers, Helicopters, HR Merkins, Mountain Climbers, Flutter Kicks, Freddie Mercuries, Alabama Prom Dates.

    Grab your Kettle an mosey to the bottom of the hill for Exercise One: 11’s with KB Swings and WWII sit ups (with lift). Run up the hill and back in between sets.

    Mosey up to the next level for Exercise Two: Various movements across the Parking Lot and back: Lunge Walks, Lt. Dans, Walking Overhead Press, Dingleberry Curls, Around the Worlds, Curls. Might have missed a couple.

    Mosey toward the Mt. Chaplain Summit for Exercise Three:
    Hill repeats – Bernie up the hill with Kettle. At the top, 2 count Kettle Merkins. Mosey back. Go until time is called.

    Exercise 4: Assorted Ab Exercise with Kettle: Flutter Kicks, American Hammers, Alabama Prom Dates, LBC’s.

    BTTF and time is called!

    COT with YHC taking us out.

    Final thoughts: It was great to welcome Jennings (Switchfoot) to the group. He goes to church with NTB and is affiliated with the Good Feet Store. Great job! Enjoyed putting in some work with the rest of the PAX while listening to the Bell Mix. Snuff provided coffee afterwards, which was excellent.

  • Trail of Divots

    Eighteen KB warrior assembled for a weighted journey today at Circus Maximus.  Here is how it went down:

    • COP
      • SSH
      • Ukrainian soldiers
      • IW
      • Helicopters
      • Arm circles
      • DMH
      • Merkins
      • LBC
      • APD
    • KB carry to the band/practice fields for a KB beast:
      • Rifle carry & sit ‘n presses
      • RH waiters carry & high pulls
      • LH waiters carry & curls
      • Death crawls & overhead presses
      • Lunge walks & tricep presses
      • Back carries & lawnmower pulls (each arm)
    • Jog the field
    • KB carry back to the flag for COT with YHC taking us out

    Great to see some familiar faces back at Circus Maximus today and solid work all around.  Mumble-chatter was intense for COP, but it dissipated as the workout progressed.  The biggest challenge of the KB beast is being under weight for so long.  Plenty of divots were left on the turf as KBs were dropped in fatigue. 

    Convergence next week at Mary for Thanksgiving.  Workout starts at 0700. 

    Prayers up for those dealing with sickness/injuries, job searches and family member next week.  God is good all of the time!  Lots to be thankful for.

    Attila

  • Grip and rip

    After a 3 week hiatus Poolboy was back with goodies. Frosty morning for 3 to get after it. We mosied to the lower parking lot to stretch it out to warm up them mosied back to the upper lot where all the toys were. 8 stations 2 rounds.

    Calf raises with 20lb dimensions

    30lb kettle bell high rows

    jump rope

    WW3 with 20lb heavy ball

    oblique Cindy lifts

    Crank the rod? Not sure what to call it, pvc pipe with 5ft of pasta cord attached to a dumbbell. Rotate the pipe until the dumbell reach the pipe and lower. Do the in a forward and reverse rotation. One station with 5lb and one with 10lbs.

    thrusters.

    in between each station run to the end of the parking lot 50ish yards. We got it just shy 2 miles. We worked many different muscle groups for a well rounded workout. Cleanup up pack up names numbers the usual.