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Back Squat

Tempo 4x2 @43x1 (Week 5 of 5 Tempo Strength Cycle)

*Rest 60-90sec between sets.

COACH'S NOTES

Primer:

5 Fire hydrants forward and back each leg

5 Bootstrappers

10 Empty Barbell Back Squats

-Then gradually build to a starting weight.

Focus Points:

-Lets aim to lift heavier than the previous week, this will be our heaviest week so far.

-Measure your hand placement to ensure grip is equal on both sides.

-After placing the bar on the traps, take 1-2 steps back and establish your squat stance.

-Take a deep inhale and brace before descending in the squat.

-Keep your eyes fixed on a focal point straight in front of you.

-Torso should remain fairly vertical and your knees should track in line with your toes.

-Reset your breath at the top of each rep.

TEMPO = @43x1

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

-The second number (3) signifies how many seconds we hold the weight in the bottom of the squat.

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

-The fourth number (1) signifies how many seconds we hold the weight while standing before perfomring the next rep. .

SUBS

Back Squat

-Dumbbell Front Squat


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AMRAP 16

6 Dips

12 Pushups

18 Lunges

:36 sec Plank


Suggested Weights:

Weight Vest

Men: 15-20lbs

Women:10-14lbs


COACH'S NOTES

MOBILITY/ACTIVATION

-Perform a few reps of each moveemnt to help determine SUBS where needed.

-Use a vest if you have one and your ability/skills allow for it.

Focus Points:

-Full Range of motion regardless of what variation you are doing.

-Take pride in moving well, your body will thank you in the long run.

-Only wear a vest or add weight if you are efficient and excel at each one of the moveemnts for today.

Goal:

5+ Rounds

Matt Score = 7 Rounds + 21 Reps #20lb vest

SUBS

Dips

-Dips on Box/Bench

-Tricep Wall Extensions

Pushups

-Pushups on Knees

-Pushups on Bench/Box

Lunges

-Lunge with No Knee Touch

Plank (On Forearms)

-Plank (Pushup position on hands)

-Plank on Knees

-Plank Variations


Cool Down

5-7min Easy Walk

Quad Stretch (Alternating) 1min

Seated Pike Stretch 1-2mins


Accessory

4 Sets

8/side Single Leg Dumbbell RDL

15 Banded Crunch

20 Calf Raises

*Rest 60-90sec between sets.

COACH'S NOTES

-Today's accessory is focused on working the posterior chain (Glutes, hamstrings and lower back).

-The banded crunch is there to incorporate some core work.

-The calf raises will isolate the calf muscles to help build our lower half.

-If you don't have a band or a place to attach it to you can simply to a crunches on the floor.

SUBS

Single Leg Dumbbell RDL - Weighted

-Single Leg RDL (Body Weight)

-Good Mornings

Banded Crunch

-Knee to Elbow Crunch

-Sit Up

-Sit Up Modification

Calf Raises on Plate

-Calf Raises on Floor

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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