(11 days ago) A 6-PAX gathered (Jazz Hands, Banks, Gummi Bear, HotBox, Noodles(SubZero), Capn Crunch) with the beginnings of winter chill and a mission to try something new and different. Knowing very little about what was coming except that it was totally easy, the Q settled in with some old stand-bys to put them at their ease:
Warm-o-rama:
- Motivators ICx7
- Windmills ICx20
- Scapular Push-Ups (Low range of motion (1-2”) focusing on the serratus anterior; All fours or push-up position; lock elbows, press fingers out and up, tight core, straight back (no arching)
YTWLs – 8-10 reps (1-2min rest between each) focusing on spine muscles and scapular-thoracic movement; Not shoulder joint, keep shoulders down, scapula set before movement begins. Bellybutton OFF the ground.
The “rest” exercises:
- J-Lo #1 for one minute (knee to chest, straight, side, straight, chest)
- J-Lo #2 for one minute (low-plank hip dips)
- Jane Fondas
- Hollow Body (Shoulder blades off the ground, lower back pressed into the ground, deep breathing(shaking), toes pressed together, pointed, bring as low as possible with form. Everything clinched and straight.)
After completing the restful / yoga portion of the set, it was time for the surprise attack Pearl Harbor themed WOD, with the goal of completing over 2,335 reps, one for each U.S. serviceman killed.
The “USS Arizona” WOD (39 sets as a group)
- 12 Bent Rows
- 7 Dive Bombers
- 41 American Hammers
The wrap-up:
- Coupon Presses (8 min AMRAP)
Due to a Reindeer Run 5k that day, we avoided our usual Coffeeteria spot and went to Starbucks for a change of pace:
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