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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

Matt DeJesus

I’m a fitness professional who has been coaching and training for the past decade.  My purpose is to help you become the fittest version of yourself!  

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