Q: Pigskin (67/175)
PAX: Holy Water, Precious, Bonsai, Val, Miyagi, Pigskin (66/175)
FNGs: None
COUNT: 6
CONDITIONS:
– 65°
– 96% Humidity
– Dew Point 64°
– 92% Cloud Cover
– Slight Sprinkle
WARMUP:
– Retrieve Dumbbells, Workout Set Up
THE THANG:
Upper Body Burn: Push your upper body to the limit with this 6-round Tabata-style workout focused on building strength and endurance. Each round features 30 seconds of intense work followed by 15 seconds of recovery, targeting your shoulders, chest, triceps, and biceps. Designed to challenge your limits, this session will leave you stronger, more defined, and energized.
Structure: 6 Rounds, Each Exercise: 30 Seconds Work / 15 Seconds Rest – Upper Body Focus | Push Your Limits
1. Curls & Press (Biceps & Shoulders) Combo of bicep curls followed by overhead press to target arms and delts.
2. Floor Press (Chest & Triceps) Chest press variation performed lying on the floor, builds pressing power.
3. Bent Over Rows (Back & Biceps) Strengthens lats, rhomboids, and rear delts while engaging the biceps.
4. Tricep Extensions (Triceps) Isolates and builds strength in the back of the arms.
5. Single Curls w/ Hold alternate every 5 (Biceps) A classic bicep burnout
6. Various Exercises:
– Shoulder Tap Merkins (Chest, Triceps, Core)
– Carolina Dry Docks (Shoulders, Triceps)
– Mike Tyson Pushups (Chest, Shoulders, Triceps)
– Low/High Planks (Core, Shoulders)
– Overhead Claps / Bent Over Claps (Shoulders, Rear Delts)
– Shoulder Tap Merkins (Chest, Triceps, Core)
MARY:
– Holy Water Gas Pumpers,
– Precious Big Boy Sit-Ups
– Miyagi Freddie Mercury
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
– Bonsai Birthday Coming Up – Birthday Q Wednesday at Coliseum
COT:
All prayers spoken and unspoken.
Devotional Title: Built in the Fire
Scripture: Romans 5:3-5 (NIV)
“Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit.”
Reflection:
Success and leadership often look shiny from the outside—but the process behind it is gritty, uncomfortable, and full of struggle. If you’re a man striving to build something—whether it’s a business, a team, a family, or a legacy—you’ve likely faced your share of setbacks. The late nights. The disappointments. The doubts. The moments when quitting looked easier than pushing forward.
But God doesn’t waste pain.
Romans 5:3–5 reminds us that suffering is not a dead end—it’s a refining fire. Through it, God forges perseverance in us. That perseverance shapes our character, and strong character opens the door to true hope—not just wishful thinking, but a bold, rooted confidence in who God is and what He’s doing.
As men called to lead, we must embrace the truth that our journey won’t always be easy—but it will always be worth it. You are being formed in the fire for a purpose bigger than you can see right now.
Challenge:
Today, don’t just endure your struggle—grow through it. Ask God to strengthen your perseverance and sharpen your character. Remember, real hope doesn’t come from a smooth road, but from knowing you’re not walking it alone.
