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Overhead Press (Week 3 of 5 Tempo Strength Cycle)

4x4 @42x1

*Rest 60-90sec between sets.

COACH'S NOTES

Lets try to lift a little heavier than the previous week as we will be performing less reps.

MOBILITY/PRIMER

Arm Crossbody Stretch 1min/side

Using a light set of dumbbells, or empty barbell, perform 8-10 overhead press.

Focus Points:

-Position the barbell in the front rack (On the shoulders) before pressing overhead.

-Take a deep inhale and brace before pressing.

-If you struggle with the front rack position, perform a Child's Pose on Bench/Box to help open up your overhead position.

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 in the front rack for (On the shoulders).

-The third number/letter (x) simply means press at normal speed.

-The fourth number (1) signifies how many seconds we hold the weight overhead before perfroming the next rep.

SUBS

Overhead Press

-Dumbbell Overhead Press

-Pike Handstand Pushup

-Pike on bench/box


Try Again

EMOM 16 (Every Minute on The Minute)

Odd: 6 Burpees + Max Reps Kettlebell Swings

Even:12 Jump Squats + Max Reps Hand Release Pushups

*45sec CAP on each round.


Suggested Weights:

Kettlebell Swing

Men: 26-53lbs (Single Kettlebell or dumbbell)

Women:15-35lbs (Single Kettlebell or dumbbell)


COACH'S NOTES

MOBILITY/ACTIVATION

3 sets as a warm up:

2 Burpees + 10 Kettbell Swings - Light (Or SUB)

4 Jump Squats + 4 Hand Release Pushups (Or SUB)

*Rest as needed between sets.

*Progressively build in weight until you've established a working weight.

Focus Points:

-Working weight should be something for the kettlebell swings you can hang onto for the remainder of the 45sec interval after finishing your 6 burpees.

-The 6 burpees should be quick and continuous with no rest between reps so choose the amount that will work best for you.

-Jump squats need to have ankle knee and hip fully extended at the top of each rep.

-Pushups should be an option you can move at a continuous pace for the remainder of the round.

Goal:

-Aim each round to complete:

10+ Kettlebell Swings

10+ Hand Release Pushups

-Choose options that enable you to get close to this goal.

Matt's Average per interval = 11 Kettlebell Swings / 13-15 Hand Release Pushups

SUBS

Burpee

-Burpee Variations

Kettlebell Swings

-3/4 Kettlebell Swings

-Russian Kettlebell Swing (Can Also Be With a Single Dumbbell)

-Glute Bridges

Jump Squats

-Air Squats

-Air Squat to Medicine Ball

-Air Squat With Assistance

Hand Release Pushup

-Hand Release Pushup on Knees

-Pushup on Bench/Box


Cool Down

400m Easy Walk

Quad Stretch (Alternating) 1min

Seated Pike Stretch 1-2mins


Accessory

4 Sets

8-10 Barbell Bent Row (Slow and controlled)

8-10/side Single Arm Half Kneeling Press

8-10/side Single Arm Upright Row

*Rest 60sec between sets

COACH'S NOTES

Focus Points:

Today's accessory focus is on the lats and shoulders.

For the Bent Rows lets make sure we're keeping a flat back and lowering the weight slowly.

You should be able to feel your lats doing the work.

Use control and perform at a smooth tempo for the single arm movements.

Build across your sets as form allows.

SUBS

Barbell Bent Rows

-Dumbbell Rows

-Banded Rows

Single Arm Half Kneeling Press

-Single arm Overhead Press

-Pike Handstand Pushup

Single Arm Upright Row

-Dumbbell Chainsaw Row

-Medicine Ball Row (Or Any Object)

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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