April 18th
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Warm Up
Dynamic Warm Up (7-10 minutes)
Overhead Complex
6 Sets
Push Press + 2 Push Jerk
*Rest as needed between sets.
*Build each set.
COACH'S NOTES
Warm Up/MOBILITY
-Banded Front Rack Opener Stretch 1min/side
-Today's strength portion is about efficiency moving weight overhead.
-Remeber with a push press the sequence is = dip then drive.
-The sequence with a push jerk is = dip, drive and then re-dip underneath the loading.
-Watch the demo videos in the exercise library to make sure you have the sequence down before adding weight.
Focus Points:
-Elbow positioning should be slightly in front of the bar.
-Upper body needs to remain vertical when performing the dip portion of the lift.
-Become efficient with your mechanics and sequence of the movement before adding any load.
SUBS
Push Press
-Dumbbell Push Press
Push Jerk
-Dumbbell Push Jerk
Push Comes to Shove
AMRAP 18
8 Dumbbell Push Press
:30sec Cardio of Athlete's Choice
8 Toes to Bar
:30sec Cardio of Athlete's Choice
Suggested Weights:
Men: 20-50lbs
Women:10-35lbs
COACH'S NOTES
MOBILITY/ACTIVATION
3 Rounds:
4 Push Press (or SUB)
15sec Cardio
4 Sit Ups (or SUB) *Progress these to toes to bar if doing them in the workout.
15 sec Cardio
Focus Points:
-Choosing exercises that weights that keep you moving is key.
-For the majority of the workout (if not the entire thing), you should be able to perform the work in 1-2 sets.
-Push the pace on the cardio that enables you to hop off and complete the work in 1-2sets.
-Maintain this pace round to round as long as it keeps you moving.
Goal:
Aim for 10+ Rounds
Average pace should be 90sec - 2 mins per round at the most.
SUBS
Dumbbell Push Press
-Push Press
-Pike Handstand Push up
-Pike on bench/box
Toes to Bar
-Knees to Waist
-V-Ups
-Sit ups
-Sit up modifications
Cardio
-Row/Run/Bike/Jump Rope/Jumping Jacks/Jumping Jacks with Step
Cool Down
400m Walk easy pace
Standing Lunge Calf Stretch 1min/side
Pigeon Pose 1min/side
7 Rounds (Murph Prep Week 3)
5 Pullups
10 Pushups
15 Air Squats
100m Mixed Rack Suitcase Carry
*Not for time but for quality of movement and full range of motion.
*If you have a weight vest and plan on wearing it for Murph now is a good time to start wearing it.
COACH'S NOTES
This is week 3 of Murph Prep. Murph is a hero workout that we perform on Memorial Day once every year. The volume is high so that's why we start to prep for it now. If you are advanced and plan on wearing a weight vest for Murph, now is a good time to introduce it.
The volume will progress over the next couple of weeks with programmed deload weeks that will allow us to peak near memorial day.
-Focus on quality of movement and take pride in achieiving your best range of motion.
SUBS
Pullups
-Banded Pullups
-Toe Assisted Pullups
-Seated Vertical Pull
-Ring Row
-Bent Row (with any object ex. band, dumbbells, medicine ball)
Pushups
-Pushups on Knees
-Pushups on box/bench
Air Squats
-Air Squat to medicine ball
-Air Squat with assistance
Mixed Rack Suitcase Carry
-Farmers Carry
-Medicine Ball Carry (or any object carry)