Plagiarism is the highest form of flattery

Plagiarism is the highest form of flattery

9 knuckle-draggers rolled out of bed this morning for a pyramid beatdown applied by YHC. 2 of the pax were unwise enough to meet for a pre-run. #BRRIsOver

After a thorough disclaimer, here’s what happened:

Warmup:

• SSH x 20 IC
• 20 2 Handed Swings OYO
• IW x 10 IC
• 20 Right Handed Swings OYO
• Prying squat x 3
• 20 Left Handed Swings OYO
• Merkins x 10 IC

Main Thang Part 1:

One handed pyramid
2x each of 1H Swings, Snatches, Clean and Press
Switch Hands and complete same reps and exercises
Ladder up with same exercises to 4, 6, 8, 10 then back down 8, 6, 4, 2
Abs or additional exercises with a bigger bell for early finishers

Main Thang Part B:

Two handed pyramid
2x each of 2H Swings, Goblet Squats, Upright Rows, Good Mornings
Ladder Up with same exercises to 4, 6, 8, 10 then back down 8, 6, 4, 2
Abs or additional exercises with a bigger bell for early finishers

Moleskine:

• YHC has missed the Meathead crew while posting at Devil’s Turn the last couple of months, cramming for the BRR. As much as I enjoyed the Devil’s Turn pax (a great group of guys), it was good to get back out here.
• YHC was hoping to have time to research a new KB program for the workout, but work and family life interfered, so I resorted to blatantly ripping off Fletch’s post-BRR workout from last year. #cobains if it seemed overly familiar. Fletch is a great source for high volume hard work, so I’m always happy to steal from him.
• Not a whole lot of mumblechatter out there this morning as the pax were hard at work. However, here are YHC’s observations while trying not to lose my grip on my bell or vomit:
• All of the pax were working hard out there, but special mention goes to Witch Doctor, who used at least 24kg for the whole workout. He mixed another bell in there for some of the reps, but it might have actually been bigger. #bigblueandpainful
• It was great to see Chanel out there, returning from injury. His hair’s longer and he’s got new wheels, but still strong as ever. #beast
• Fletch threw down a sub-7 minute/mile 5k prior to the workout and then dominated the kettlebells. However, I do think I saw him sweat and take a breather at least once. #smallvictory
• High Tide is also having trouble stopping all the running, pounding out a ~2.5k prior to the workout at an 8 minute/mile pace. #runner He then broke out a yoga mat, took off his shoes and worked through a variety of Skittles-colored bells for the entire workout. #tastetherainbow
• Bulldog only showed because YHC promised no Turkish get-ups in the pre-blast, but he cruised through the entire workout. It might be time to get the Brit a bigger bell. #TGUhater
• YHC saw a lot of Daisy during pre-BRR running, so it’s good to see he’s cross-training with the bells. I believe I saw him try some bigger bells during the course of the workout, which is a great sign. That’s one of the great things about this workout. The pax can try different sized bells before stepping up for another purchase. #trybeforeyoubuy
• It was good to see Blazing Saddles this morning. He didn’t seem phased by this workout, which means it’s probably time for a bigger bell. #tradeup
• Chin Music was working hard this morning and continues to make progress since his first post a few months ago. Keep up the great work! #encouragement

As always, it’s an honor to lead the pax and I appreciate High Tide and Brown for running the site and allowing YHC the opportunity to lead such a strong group.