Date: 2025-02-10 AO: swole Q: wildturkey PAX: Emoji, flipper, voodoo, high_tide, Uncle Leo, Starch FNGs: None COUNT: 7 Alright, men, let’s talk about fitness… and punk rock. Stick with me, this is going somewhere.
Think back to the 1970s. Music had evolved from its roots in country and blues, through the psychedelic era, and morphed into these bloated, over-produced, technically complex progressive rock epics. Think Yes, Genesis, ELP – incredible musicians, no doubt, but the raw energy, the gut-level connection, was getting lost in the virtuosity.
Then something happened. Record companies upgraded their equipment, and all that old gear got sold off cheap. Independent labels sprang up, suddenly able to press their own records. And what did they do? They gave a platform to bands who weren’t interested in 20-minute guitar solos. They wanted raw emotion, stripped-down energy, and a return to the basics.
Punk rock was born. The Ramones, The Clash, The Sex Pistols – they weren’t necessarily the most technically proficient musicians, but they played with passion, with conviction, and they connected with a generation that was hungry for something real.
Now, fast forward to today. The fitness industry, much like 70s rock, has become bloated. Fancy gyms, expensive equipment, miracle supplements – it’s all become a massive, over-complicated production. They try to sell you the idea that getting healthy requires a huge investment of time, money, and specialized knowledge. But just like punk rock stripped music back to its core, F3 strips fitness back to its core.
Think about it: Move more, eat less. That’s the essence of it. Just like a three-chord punk song, it’s simple, but it’s powerful. And what’s more punk rock than a kettlebell? It’s just a hunk of iron. No fancy pulleys, no digital readouts, no personalized training programs. It’s you versus the weight. It’s raw, it’s primal, it’s effective.
F3, like punk rock, is a rebellion against the over-complication of its industry. It’s about community, it’s about pushing yourself, and it’s about getting back to the basics. No frills, no fancy gyms, just a bunch of guys working hard and supporting each other. It’s the punk rock of fitness. So next time you’re swinging that kettlebell, remember: you’re not just working out, you’re sticking it to the man. You’re choosing raw energy over pomp and circumstance. You’re choosing F3. Now, go out there and make some noise.
Warm-Up SSH Halos Around the world Squats Figure 8s
Kentucky Burpee 3 e/s x 10 rounds
15 shrugs with farmer carry x 4 Waiter carry with 5 squats x 2 Rack carry with 5 squats x 2
50 unbroken swings
Hollow body hold Glute bridge Glute bridge/sit-up x 20 100 flutter Plank