August 5th

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Warm Up

WARM UP VIDEO


Bench Press (Week 3 of 5 Tempo Strength Cycle)

4x4 @42x1

*Rest 60-90sec between sets.

COACH'S NOTES

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 = @41x1

-The first number (4) signifies how many seconds we lower the weight for.

-The second number (2) 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


Compact

10 Rounds:

5 Pullups

5 Dips

25 Double Unders

*Cash Out: 1 Mile Run


COACH'S NOTES

MOBILITY/ACTIVATION

Practice a couple reps of pullups and dips to help decide the option that is going to work for you.

Once you've decided your exercise options, perform some single unders/double unders with your jump rope.

-Make sure it's an option that for 10 rounds you have the ability to perform everything in 1-2 sets max.

Focus Points:

-Choose pullup and dip variations that are challenging for 5 reps but doable.

-If you choose your most challenging variation and have to break it into 2 sets to achieve 5 reps that's ok.

-Double unders need to be an option you can complete in 1 set.

-After your 10th round, go directly into a 1 mile run.

Goal:

-Aim to be under 12 minutes.

-Average time per round should be in the ball park of 1:00.

SUBS

Pullup

-Seated Vertical Pull

-Feet Elevated Ring Row

-Ring Row

-Jumping Pullup

-Dumbbel Row

-Medicine Ball Row (Or any object Row)

Dip (Bar or Ring)

-Banded Dip

-Bench/Box Dip

-Wall Tricep Extensions

Double Unders

-Single Unders

-Plyo Plate Hops

-Plyo Fast Feet in Place


Cool Down

5-7min Walk/Bike easy pace

Seal Pose to Downdog 1min

Thread the needle 1min/side


Accessory

4 Sets

Dumbbell Curls 4x12

*Rest 60 sec between sets

Dumbbell Pullover 4x15

*Rest 60sec between sets

Close Grip Pushups 4x10

*Rest 60sec between sets

COACH'S NOTES

-Today's accessory is focused on building the arms and lats.

-These are very important muscle groups that will help assist with our heavier lifts like Bench/Rows.

-Perform each set and rest 60sec after each one. Complete all 4 sets before moving onto the next exercise.

-Each movement is an opportunity to work on mind muscle connection (focus on the muscle being worked).

-The weights for these movements are not important. The focus should be on striving for perfect form.

SUBS

Dumbbell Curls

-Barbell Curl

-Dumbbell Hammer Curl

-Any Object Curl

Dumbbell Pull Over

-Straight Arm Banded Lat Pull Down

-Barbell Row

-Medicine Ball Row

-Any Object Row

Close Grip Pushup

-Close Grip Pushup on Knees

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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