“The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.” –Vince Lombardi
Cool and crisp morning a few Saturdays ago at The Muscleship, perfect conditions for a beatdown. Six men posted, ready to get better. T-claps to SOGO for getting in a pre-run w/weighted vest beforehand…#beast! Lots of good football being played the past few week in South LA, minus the Falcons game, so YHC decided to repurpose a football themed Chamber workout from a month ago. The extra 15 min allowed for some tweaks and lagniappe. Thanks to quick google search, we had a list of motivational quotes from coaches and players that would hopefully keep things in high gear throughout the game.
Warmup: Started with an impromptu mosey near the shoreline of the Big Lake, including a landmine run through duck poop alley, then circled up in front of NOMA for SSH, AC, IW, LSS, WM, and one or two more.
The Game: We grabbed some half-sized cinder blocks (20lbs) and made our way to the field where two rows of cones approx. 25yds apart. The game plan called for (4) 5 min quarters, partnering up with a different PAX each time….a swingers party if you will. PAX #1 stays at the line doing one stationary exercise while PAX #2 does moving exercise to the cones and back. Flip flop for the full five min quarter with focus on using good form and digging deep the whole time. Strive to do more than just go through the motions, something we may all be guilty of from time to time. But first, another Lombardi quote…
“There is only one way to succeed in anything…and that is to give it everything.” –Vince Lombardi
1st Quarter: PAX #1 – Lunge walk w/block to cone then run back, PAX #2 merkins till fatigue – then hold plank. Flip flop 5 min.
“Stay focused. Your start does not determine how you’re going to finish.” – Herm Edwards
2nd Quarter: PAX#1 – Tricep extetension w/block, PAX #2 – crab walk and run back. Flip flop 5 min.
“Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it.” — George S. Halas
Halftime: Mosey over to the Big Lake ledge for RLSU x20, Dips x15 (requested by Gabrielle), LLSU x20, Ledge Crunches x20. Mosey to the Singing Oak for some round robin Mary led by Gabrielle, Thumb War, and Tanner, maybe? Then an Indian Run around the rest of the track finishing up near the cones.
“Don’t let good enough get in the way of greatness. That just means come back to work on Monday ready to go. Still lots of ways we can improve.” –Joe Burrow
3rd Quarter: PAX #1 – Curl Press w/block, PAX #2 Side lunge there and back. Flip flop 5 min.
“Success isn’t owned, it’s leased. And rent is due every day.” –J.J. Watt
4th Quarter: PAX #1 – Standing bench press/block ext….audible called halfway to kettle bell swings, PAX #2 – Bear crawl there and run back. Flip flop 5 min.
“You cannot make progress with excuses.” –Cam Newton….followed by some chatter from the PAX about our favorite Panthers player.
Overtime (w/added Iron Pax flashbacks for good measure): PAX #1 – Thrusters!!! w/block, PAX#2 – Backpedal, 3 burpees, run rack. Flip flop 5 min.
“Success isn’t measured by money or power or social rank. Success is measured by your discipline and inner peace.” –Mike Ditka
Squeezed in a minute of stretching followed by COT and prayer. YHC mentioned that he didn’t play football growing up but has developed an appreciation for the game and enjoys seeing the hard work unfold on the field by the players and coaches alike. The level of dedication put in is admirable, something we can strive to do in our own lives with work, family, fitness, etc.
Reconvened for coffeteria at our favorite caffeinating hole with our Mothership buddies.
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