May 3rd
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Warm Up / Mobility
Dynamic Warm Up (Full Body 7-10mins)
Front Squat (Week 1 of 5)
5x5 @RPE 6
*Perform each rep with a 3 second descend.
*Rest 90sec between sets
COACH'S NOTES
MOBILITY:
Fire Hydrant Stretch 5 forward/back each leg.
Front Rack Stretch Alternating Elbows :30sec-1:00.
This is Week 1 of our Strength Cycle.
The focus behind this cycle is to ensure we are re-establishing a solid foundation with both our movement and efficiency.
Focus Points:
-Inhale and hold your breathe to help brace for the entire range of motion. Reset at the top of the rep and repeat.
-Establish a grip just outside shoulder width to help create a nice shelf for the bar to rest on.
-If getting into a front rack position is a challenge due to lack of mobility/range of motion, consider using a SUB.
SUBS
Front Squat
-Dumbbell Front Squat (Increase the reps if you are limited on weight)
Leg Drive
For Time:
400m Run
20 Back Squats
400m Run
15 Back Squats
400m Run
10 Back Squats
400m Run
5 Back Squats
*Increase loading each set.
Suggested Weights:
Men: 135/155/165/185
Women:95/105/115/125
Beginners Option (Weights)
Men:95/105/115/125
Women:65/70/75/80
COACH'S NOTES
Cardio for 2 mins - Athlete's Choice
3 Rounds:
7 Back Squats with an empty bar or light weight (Or SUB)
30sec of cardio athletes choice
Focus Points:
-Choose a final loading on the back squat that you know under fatigue you can achieve 5 reps (This should feel no greater than 70-80% of your max)
-On the run, if you are taking longer than 2:30 to complete a 400m, just shorten the distance.
-The run should be a smooth steady pace so you can aim for unbroken sets on your squats.
-We should be adding weight on each set of squats as the reps are decreasing (Ex. Add 10-20lbs each set)
Goal:
-Make all runs in 2:30 or less.
-Add a little wieght every set.
-Aim to be around the 15 minute mark or under.
-Matt's Score = 11:12
SUBS
Back Squat
-Dumbbell Front Squat
-Goblet Squat
-Goblet Jump Squat
-Jump Squat
-Air Squat
-Air Squat with assistance
-Air Squat to medicine ball
400m RUN
-500m Row
-1000m Bike Erg
-400m Ski Erg
-25/18 Cal Assault / Echo Bike
-40/28 Cal Schwinn Bike
-30x10m Shuttle Runs
Cool Down
400m Walk at an easy pace
Samson Stretch 1min/side
Seated Pike Stretch 1-2mins
Accessory
3-4 Sets
8/side Single Arm Z-Press
15-20 Banded Pull Aparts
6-8 Dumbbell Lateral Raise + Dumbbell Front Raise
*Rest 60-90sec between sets
COACH'S NOTES
Single Arm Z-Press
-In a seated position with legs straight out and in a V-sit position, hold a single dumbbell in the front rack position.
-While keeping the torso tall, press the weight overhead until your arm is locked out.
-The lockout position should have the weight stacked directly over the shoulder.
Banded Pull Aparts
-Place both hands on a band and hold it with arms extended out in front of your chest.
-The further your hands are apart, the easier it will be.
-Slowly pull the band apart and retract the shoulder blades until the band is across your chest.
-Hold for 1-2 seconds and then slowly return to the staring position.
Dumbbell Lateral Raise + Dumbbell Front Raise
-Begin with a set of dumbbells at your side.
-Raise the dumbbells from at your sides up to shoulder height and control the lower back down.
-Then position the dumbbells in front of the thighs and raise the dumbbells but this time out in front of your body. Raise them until your arms are parallel with the floor.
-This cycle completes 1 full repetition.
SUBS
Single Arm Z-Press
-Single arm Dumbbell Press
-Single Arm Banded Press
-Pushup (Any variation)
Banded Pull Aparts
-Prone T's (Weighted)
-Prone T's
Dumbbell Lateral Raise + Dumbbell Front Raise
-Banded Front Raise
-I,Y,T's