April 7th
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Warm Up
Bench Press (Week 4)
5-3-2-2-2
Then perform a "Back Off" set by taking off 20% of your final weight lifted and
perform 6-8reps.
*Rest 2:00 between each set
COACH'S NOTES
Overview:
This is our fourth week of the "Back Off" strength cycle.
The goal this week is to reach a slightly heavier final set of 2.
WARM UP/PRIMER
3 Sets with an empty barbell or light set of dumbbells
8-10 Bench Press
Focus Points:
-5 points of contact: Left foot, right foot, butt, back and head.
-Retract your shoulder blades down and back.
-Make contact in a consistent position on your chest each rep.
SUBS
Quadzilla
AMRAP 16
8 Deadlifts
12 Front Squats
24/18 Cals on Assault Bike (or about 2:00 of cardio)
Suggested Weights:
Men: 75-115lbs
Women:45-75lbs
COACH'S NOTES
Bottom of Squat Hold with Knee Drive 1-2mins
Deadlift Warm Up
-Perfrom a few reps of each movement to help determine both loadings and exercise choice.
Focus Points:
-Keep the bar close to the body on the deadlift.
-The front squat is really the challenging part of the wokrout. Choosing the correct loading is key.
-The weight should be something you have the ability to do 20+ reps with unbroken when fresh for the front squat.
-Lets strive for full range of motion. If the front squat is a difficult movement for you, consider using a SUB as it will help you get in better position.
SUBS
Deadlift
-Dumbbell Deadlift
-Goodmorning
-Banded Goodmorning
-Dumbbell RDL (Single Leg) 6-8/side
-Single Leg RDL (Body Weight) 6-8/side
Front Squat
-Dumbbell Front Squat
-Goblet Squat
-Jump Squat
-Air Squat
-Air Squat with assistance
-Air Squat to medicine ball
Cals on Assault Bike (or 2:00 of ccardio athlete's choice)
-400m RUN
-500m Row
-1000m Bike Erg
-400m Ski Erg
-40/28 Cal Schwinn Bike
-30x10m Shuttle Runs
Cool Down
5-7min Easy Walk
Quad Stretch (Alternating 1min)
Seated Pike Stretch 1-2mins
Accessory
3-4 Sets
12-15 Cable Triceps Extensions
8-12 Dumbbell Fly’s
8/side Half Kneeling Landmine Press
*Rest 60sec between sets
COACH'S NOTES
Cable Tricep Extensions
-These can also be performed with a band. Keep the elbows in close to the ribcage.
-Fully extend and push down at the elbow.
-To add more focus on the triceps, think about facing the knuckles towards the floor as you press.
Dumbbell Flys
-Start with a set of dumbbells locked out in front of the chest while laying down.
-With a slight hinge in the elbows, slowly lower the dumbbells out towards your sides.
-Once the dumbbells are parallel with the floor, return them to the starting position.
Half Kneeling Landmine Press
-From a kneeling position, place the landmine (Bar) in the right shoulder assuming the right knee is down.
-While keeping the torso facing forward, press and lock the weight out overhead while keeping your arm covering your ear in the finished position.
SUBS
Cable Tricep Extensions
-Dumbbell Tricep Kick Backs
-Skull Crushers
-Tricep Wall Extensions
Dumbbell Flys
-Close Grip Pushups
-Close Grip Pushups from Knees
Half Kneeling Landmine Press
-Single Arm Half Kneeling Press
-Handstand Pushup
-Pike Puhsup
-Pike from a bench/box