August 20th
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Warm Up
Bench Press (Week 5 of 5 Tempo Strength Cycle)
4x2 @43x1
*Rest 2mins between sets.
COACH'S NOTES
-This is our final week of our tempo strength phase and should be our heaviest week so far.
-The tempo is slightly longer but we only have 2 reps per set so make them count!
Primer:
-Perform 6-8 reps of Bench Press with and empty barbell (Or light weight).
-Work on establishing tension by staying tight even before you've intiated your lift.
Focus Points:
-5 Points of contact at all times. These body parts should remain in contact with either the floor or the bench for the entire ROM.
-Left Foot, Right Foot, Butt, Back (Shoulder Blades) and Head.
-Establish a consistent position below the chest where the bar makes contact with the body.
-Shoulder blades should remain down and back the entire time.
-Measure off your grip on both sides to allow for an even/balanced lift.
TEMPO = @43x1
-The first number (4) signifies how many seconds we lower the weight for.
-The second number (3) signifies how many seconds we hold the weight at the chest for.
-The third number/letter (x) simply means press at normal speed.
-The fourth number (1) signifies how many seconds we hold the weight with arms locked out before perfroming the next rep.
SUBS
Bench Press
-Dumbbell Bench Press
-Dumbbell Floor Press
-Goblet Floor Press
When Push Comes To Shove
AMRAP 15
5 Press
10 Push Press
15/12 Cals on Air Dyne Bike (1min Cardio Athlete's Choice)
Suggested Weights:
Press/Push Press (Barbell + Weight)
Men: 45-95lbs
Women:35-65lbs
COACH'S NOTES
MOBILITY/ACTIVATION
Use this warm up to help determine a weight you can perform the 5 strict overhead press in a continuous fashion.
2-3 sets with a light weight for warm up:
4 Press (Or SUB)
8 Push Press (Or SUB)
15sec Bike (Or SUB)
Focus Points:
-The press should be osmething you can do with no momentum from your lower half.
-I used #95 in this workout and had to brek it a couple times on my sets. It was a challenge for sure! Keep in mind when choosing your weights.
-If you're using a bar, cycling the weight and having a good front rack position will go a long way!
Goal:
6+ Rounds
Matt Score = 8 Rounds #95lbs Rower 250m/Air Dyne 15cals (Switched Every Round)
Kenny Score = 7 + #25lb Dumbbells Rower 250m/Air Dyne 15cals (Switched Every Round)
SUBS
Press
-Dumbbell Overhead Press
-Pike Handstand Pushup
-Pushup
-Pushup On Knees
Push Press
-Dumbbell Push Press
-Goblet Push Press with Dumbbell (Or Any Object)
Bike (Cardio of Athlete's Choice fro 1:00)
-Row/Run/Ski-Erg/Jumping Jacks/Jumping Jacks With a Step/Skater Lunge/Skater Lunge With a Step
Cool Down
400m Walk at an easy pace.
Alternating Quad stretch 1min
Arm Crossbody Stretch 1min/side
Accessory
3-4 Sets
12-15 Face Pulls
12-15 Tricep Kickbacks
30sec/side Banded Anti-Rotations
*Rest as needed between sets to maximize the quality of each set.
COACH'S NOTES
-Today our accessory is focused on:
-Building the triceps to compliment our bench.
-Banded face pulls for scapular retraction and positioning to improve our bench/posture overall.
-Core stability.
SUBS
Face Pulls
-Prone T's Weighted
-Prone T's
Tricep Kickbacks
-Banded Tricep Push Downs
-Tricep Wall Extensions
Banded Anti-Rotations
-Side Plank
-Side Plank Modifications