Backblast by Gilmore (Jim T) on 03/14/2025

Backblast! Happy Pi Day!

AO: Steel Sanctuary
Q: Gilmore (Jim T)
PAX: Matt (Squirmy), Uggs (Brandon Bitner), Papi (Isaias Brito), Thingamabob (Ariel), Globetrotter (Sean Smith), Goose (Chuck Cline), Rosco P (Rich O’Donnell), Spit Valve (Geoff), Money Pit (Blake Anderson), Squeaks (Neal), Gilmore (Jim T)
FNGs: None
Count: 11

The Main Workout: “Pi Circuit”
Since Pi is infinite, we’ll focus on
3 rounds of 14 reps for each exercise.
Round 1 – The Crust (Foundation/Core Strength)

  • Goblet Squats (14 reps)
  • Kettlebell Deadlifts (14 reps)
  • American Hammer (with KB) (14 reps per side)
  • Run a lap

Round 2 – The Filling (Upper Body & Stability)

  • KB Swings (14 reps)
  • KB Shoulder Press (Single Arm, 7 per side)
  • Bent-over Rows (7 per side)
  • Run a lap

Round 3 – The Topping (Power & Explosiveness)

  • KB Snatches (7 per arm)
  • KB Thrusters (Squat to Press) (14 reps)
  • KB Halos (7 each side)
  • Run a lap

“Pi Finisher” (3 minutes, 14 seconds AMRAP)

  • 3 Turkish Get-Ups (per side)
  • 4 Burpees (Because everyone loves a little extra pain on Pi Day!)

Repeat until time is up!

COT and Announcements: March 15 – Convergence, Pot of Gold, M’s Dance Night; March 22 – Raleigh Rumble; March 21 – Lunch @Alpaca; April 12 – Floppy Anniversary.

Thank you for allowing me to lead!!

Iron Sharpens Iron!

Happy Pi Day!