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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)