Warm-Up:
Mosey lap around AO
SSH – 20 IC
Imperial Walkers – 15 IC
Windmills – 10 IC
Strawberry Pickers – 10 IC
Mosey lap around AO with log
Main Thang:
Round 1: Cinder Strength
Perform 3 rounds: (10, 15, 20 reps)
Cinder Block Squat Press (Thruster)
Cinder Block Rows
Cinder Block Lunges (Rep per leg)
Cinder Block Curls
Cinder Block Flutter Kicks (with a press)
Recovery: Farmers Carry with Cinderblock on each hand to 50 yards and back between rounds.
Round 2: Log Run
First group runs with log to the 30 yard line and back while the others do burpees and then you switch.
F3 Discussion:
The Mental Health Battle
Objective
Sharpen awareness, reinforce brotherhood, and provide practical tools to manage mental strain—personally and as a group.
Lead-in: Mental health is not a trend—it’s a daily fight. Every man in the circle is carrying something: pressure, stress, expectations, or silent battles.
Key Point: You don’t have to be broken to be struggling.
Set the tone:
– Confidentiality is implied
– No fixing, just listening
– Respect the man speaking
Define the Battlefield
Mental health issues don’t usually show up labeled. They come disguised as:
– Irritability instead of anger issues
– Withdrawal instead of sadness
– Overworking instead of avoidance
– Silence instead of strength
Discussion Prompt:
“Where does stress show up in your life right now—work, home, or internally?”
The Lies vs. The Truth
Men tend to operate under outdated scripts:
Common Lies:
“I need to handle this alone.”
“Talking about it is weakness.”
“It’ll pass if I ignore it.”
“Other guys have it worse.”
Counter Truth:
Isolation compounds problems
Speaking up is controlled strength
Ignored issues grow roots
Comparison kills accountability
Discussion Prompt:
“Which lie have you personally bought into?”
Tools for the Fight
This is where you bring practical execution—F3 is about action.
1. The Check-In
One guy you trust
Once a week, no surface-level talk
2. Control the Inputs
Sleep, alcohol, social media
Garbage in = garbage out
3. Move Your Body
You already did this today—there’s a reason F3 works
4. Name It
Stress, anger, burnout—call it what it is
Undefined problems don’t get solved
5. Faith Component
Anchor yourself in something bigger
Scripture, prayer, or quiet time—discipline over emotion
Proverbs 12:25 – Anxiety weighs the heart down, but a good word lifts it up.
Discussion Prompt:
“Which of these are you currently neglecting?”
Closing: Lock It In
Final Challenge:
Identify one action you will take this week
Identify one man you will check on
Make it specific:
Not “I’ll do better”
Instead: “I’ll call John on Thursday” or “I’ll cut out late-night scrolling”
Close with this: Strength isn’t carrying everything alone—it’s knowing when to lock shields with the men beside you.
Go around:
One word describing your current state
One word describing where you want to be
Bottom Line
Mental health is maintenance, not emergency repair. Ignore it, and it owns you. Stay ahead of it, and you lead your life instead of reacting to it.
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