Back-Blast – Page 109

Mordor, More Steps

September 2, 2025 BackBlasts

AO: bigball
Q: Postman (Scott Colby)
PAX: Drive-thru (Mikel Towe), Dual Threat (Isaac Pannell), G-6 (Rick Kuhlman), Wes Franks (Pony Tail), Chippendale, Agent Orange
FNGs: 1 Agent Orange
COUNT: 7
WARMUP:
the usual
THE THANG:
mosey with some walking lunges, rows and big boys along the way.
At Mordor
5 rounds of stairs
10 lunges always at the top
At the bottom, increasing squats, starting with 5, then 10, 15, 20, 25
Bonus speed round – 30 squat jumps, up the stairs and back.
Finished with 50 merkins

Mosey to AO with big boys and rows sprinkled in.

MARY:
Abs (flutters and LBCs) and stargazers.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:

COT:

Labor Day Leftovers…

September 1, 2025 BackBlasts

AO: juco
Q: Windex
PAX: Dart Gun, Mailbox, Guardrail, Wanderer, Windex, Man Bun, Narcan (Tom D), Lawn Dart
FNGs: None
COUNT: 8
WARMUP:
SSH, Tempo Squats, Tennessee Rocking Chair, Windmills, Cherry Picker

THE THANG:
Mosey around – 35 Step Ups, 35 Dips, 35 Incline Merkins.
Mosey on (bear crawl crosswalk) – 35 Curls, 35 OHP, 35 Rows.
Mosey to Sophomore Hill (4 Corners) – 9 Heels To Heaven, 1 Burpee, 20 Merkins, 25 Squats.
Core while holding for the six.
Mosey 2nd to last time – Trivia with Burpees for right and wrong answers. ULTIMATE FRISBEE.
Mosey one last time – to the flag.

MARY:
Ring Of Fire x2 (merkins)

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
10 Year Convergence

COT:
“Work as Worship”
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” – Colossians 3:23

On Labor Day, we pause to honor the dignity of work and the people who labor with skill, strength, and dedication. Whether it’s in an office, a classroom, a kitchen, a construction site, or at home—our work matters to God.

In Colossians, Paul reminds us that our work isn’t just for a paycheck or recognition. When done with the right heart, work becomes an act of worship. God values diligence, integrity, and faithfulness—not just in ministry, but in everyday labor.

Even the most ordinary tasks, when done with love and excellence, reflect God’s character. Work is not a curse but a calling, a chance to bring order, beauty, and service to the world around us.

[the-pulpit] Labor Day workout

September 1, 2025 BackBlasts

AO: the-pulpit
Q: Ike
PAX: Jim Norris, Betty, Voodoo
FNGs: None
COUNT: 4
WARMUP: Side straddle hop, tempo merkins, cherry pickers

THE THANG: Running around campus (including all hills and one hill off campus), periodically doing various exercises, but concentrating on side straddle hop, tempo merkins, and core exercises such as flutter kicks and hello dolly’s

MARY:

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

COT: Various bible verses about being good stewards of money

Leg Day Montage

September 1, 2025 BackBlasts

AO: the-farm
Q: Lightweight
PAX: Bartman, Choir Boy, Aladdin, Boss Hog
FNGs: None
COUNT: 5
WARMUP:
Yes
THE THANG:
Mosey to BB court
Suicides and line work
Box jumps and toe merkins
Sprints

MARY:
Flutters, boat canoe
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Convergence in November
COT:
Priorities

Chippendales Tryouts

September 1, 2025 BackBlasts

AO: the-equalizer
Q: Bookman
PAX: Ribbed (Joshua Sagraves), Madoff, Mouthwash, Bookman
FNGs: None
COUNT: 4
WARMUP:
SSH, tempo squats, Cherry pickers, mosey to splashpad

THE THANG:

Dice Game:
Sandbags – between each station rifle, farmer, or suitcase carry your sandbag
Stations on outside:
WW3 sit-ups
Flat Presses
Front Rack Squats
OH Presses
RDLs
The middle station is a blockee station
Repeat until time

Running lines:
Each line you run to do 1, 2, 3 star jacks (1st cone 1, 2nd cone 2, 3rd cone 3. At end, do 4 imperial walkers on a 4 count.
Repeat until time

DORA:
30 sandbag swings
60 alternating V-ups over sandbag
90 curl to OH Presses

MARY: stretching

ANNOUNCEMENTS: convergence, goruck event

COT: Be compassionate