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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

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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

Matt DeJesus

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