December 18th, 2015 By Maximus_MECA

It was a clear crisp late autumn (winter starts December 21st) morning when 6 of Traditions’s burliest and most dedicated men gathered at tradition for a kettlebell beatdown.  We gathered with kettlebells in front of us and it was noted Concitto had a 40 pounder and 30 pounder as he continues to push the envelope of strength.  We found dry spots and were prepared.

A brief disclaimer and the burlies were off.  We moseyed on a scenic tour of the Stonebridge parking lot viewing tractors and bobcats and dump trucks – oh my – the earth is being moved as Stonebridge expands.

The beatdown was as below.  Mumble chatter was excellent throughout.  We learned that Shawshank traveled 11 hours back and forth on Wednesday and Thursday to conduct a funeral in Ohio.  Shawshank did not say much about the deceased but did talk a lot about his trip.  YHC will keep that in mind as I draw up my final plans. A few years to go on that!  Skyline wondered why on lat pullovers his shoulders hurt rather than his lats.  YHC surmised perhaps Skyline has strong lats and shoulders are sore.  Lastly, Frostbite and others gently reminded YHC of skipped exercises in my ladder pattern and that next Friday was Christmas – of course YHC was just seeing if the Pax were paying attention and had nothing to do with YHC’s lack of concentration or short-term memory! And lastly, a Friday kettlebelll beatdown would not be complete without the Major @Major Pain dropping by for words of wisdom and encouragement.  The Major stopped by twice along his 4 mile jog to offer encouragement and also note that he will be the q at Mallard Creek Park this Saturday and that the beatdown will feature heavy use of rocks, curls and no burpees!  Don’t miss it – a rare ex-Marine beatdown complete with stand-up comedy routines!

Our beatdown went as follows;l

Mosey

15 side straddle hop

15 cotton pickers

15 windmill

Arm circles, michael phelps

Stretch calves against curb

10 burpees

 

Ladder 15, 20,15

Set 1

Kettlebell swings

Clean and Press – 5, 10, 5

Shoulder presses – Standing

Curls

Pullovers – on back

10 burpees after

Mosey

ladder 2

15, 20, 15

Side obliques

KB Merkins 10 10 each arm

Chest press

Skull crushers

Sumo squats

10 burpees after complete

Mosey

Mary

15 w’s with bell

15 lbcs

15 pretzel crunches

Thanks to all for your participation.

B.O.M.B, Tradition

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