YHC was a late fill-in for an open Q slot. It seemed like the perfect chance to annoy a captive audience by telling them way more than they wanted to know about LSU’s stirring 46-41 win over Alabama, which snapped an eight-game losing streak to the Tide. (And don’t even get me started on the Williams-Amherst game.) Geaux Tigers!
Warmup
SSH x 30 (30 reps in honor of Joe Brady, LSU’s 30-year-old passing game coordinator)
Willie Mays Hayes x 9 (9 reps in honor of No. 9, LSU QB Jeaux Burreaux, who, yes, is a Ohio State transfer)
Imperial Walker x 9 (for Jeaux)
Hillbilly x 9 (for Jeaux)
Arm circles, forward/reverse, keep arms up
Overhead clap x 20, keep arms up (20 points was the halftime lead vs. Bama, 33-13, more points than LSU had scored in 4 previous games vs. Bama combined)
Seal clap x 20 (for 20-point lead)
Merkins with a twist, IC, x9 (for Jeaux; and these will hereafter be called Bitcoin Merkins)
9 burpees—not for Jeaux but for the combined numbers of LSU’s 3 starting WRs: No. 1 JaMarr Chase, No. 2 Justin Jefferson, No. 6 Terrace Marshall. All Boys From The Boot! (i.e. Louisiana natives)
We did a G-E-A-U-X. Because of course we did.
G: Switch between trio of exercises when I say “Geaux”. Only rule is that you must change to a different exercise each time.
– First trio: merkins, jump squats, and flutters. Second trio: Destrehan Drydocks (which are like Carolina Drydocks but in honor of Destrehan, La., the hometown of the Jefferson brothers: former LSU players Jordan and Ricky plus the aforementioned Justin), high knees, Hello Dollys. There was a third trio on my list, but we had to move time-wise.
E: Elevens. Go to the bottom of the hill, do 1 tuck jump and 10 merkins. Run to the top, then 2 tuck jumps and 9 merkins. Back to the bottom, 3 tuck jumps and 8 merkins, etc., until 10 tuck jumps and 1 merkin. If it hasn’t become clear (i.e. you’re an Alabama grad), the number of exercises always add to 11.
A: Alligator merkins. Basically a walking merkin.
U: First, we did the old football-practice standby, the Up-Down. High knees, then when I said “down,” dive onto your chest, push yourself back to your feet and continue with the high knees, until I say “down,” etc.
Next, we grabbed some ledge and did Urkins, durkins and dips, then repeated.
X: We did some Xs and Os. Get on your 6, lift your arms and legs 6 inches off the ground at a 45-degree angle to form an X. When I said “O,” curl into a ball by tucking your arms and legs to form an “O.” Toggle back and forth between the Xs and Os on my command.
Next we broke into two groups. One bear crawled from one corner to another, the other from the opposite corners. Then traveling burpee to the other edge. Then bear crawl to the opposite corner, thus forming an “X.” In fairness, the geometry of this wasn’t well worked out, like the Bama OL not knowing which blitzers to pick up.
There was no separate Mary, as YHC likes to sprinkle it in throughout the workout. Also it was too late, much like the would-be Crimson Tide comeback.
Announcement: F3 Churham BBQ this Saturday. Be there!
Prayer request for Sweatervest’s M, who will be undergoing surgery on Friday to remove a tumor from her pancreas. All send prayers and good thoughts to her and the Sweater family that the operation goes well and that the tests bring good news. FNG Boiler (because he radiated steam after this awesome GEAUX workout) asked for prayers as he seeks a new professional direction. Fresh Prince was kind enough to take us out because YHC is a heathen.
Geaux Tigers! Beat Bama!