Backblast by Gilmore (Jim T) on 12/24/2025

Backblast! Eve of the Grind

AO: Steel Sanctuary
Q: Gilmore (Jim T)
PAX: Chet Ripley (Elton Smith), Gold Fish (Julius A.), ransomware (Andrei), fahrenheit , Pine Tar (Jim), Green Thumb (Ray Perry), Squeaks (Neal Gallagher), Spit Valve (Geoff), Rio (Andrew DiGiovanni), Isuzu (Seth), Rosco P (Rich O’Donnell), Matt (Squirmy), Uggs (Brandon Bitner), Griswold , Dumbledore (Dave Monaco)
FNGs: None
Count: 17

WARMUP: Following warmup, we proceeded to the rectangle in the parking lot and the thang.

THE THANG:
Round 1 – “The 12” – 12 reps of each — 3 rounds
1. KB Goblet Squats
2. KB Swings
3. KB Bent-Over Rows (12 total)
4. KB Deadlifts
5. Merkins
Farmer Carry Lap

Round 2 – “The 24” – 24 reps per movement – two rounds
1. KB Reverse Lunges
2. KB Push Press
3. KB American Hammer (24 total)
4. KB High Pulls
5. Air Squats
Lap around building

Round 3 – “The 25” – 25-Sec AMRAP
KB Swings
Snatch
KB Pull Through
Avalanche
WWIII
Figure 8
Halo
Around the World

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Christmas Day workout @MaxBandwidth, 0600, Kettlebell Friendly

COT: Prayers for those battling cancer, especially Roscoe Ps friends; for those who’ve lost family to cancer like Green Thumb’s Dad; job situations; those traveling for Christmas. Thank you for the birth of our Lord and Savior.

So thankful you all and for allowing me to lead. Thank you for showing up for each other!!