1. Movement Prep/Activation
Banded 7s
-into-
6:00 AMRAP
30 Single Unders
10 Walking Lunge Steps
10 Dumbbell Single Arm Renegade Rows (each)
5 Bench Press (empty bar-build across sets)
10 Deadbugs
2. Strength
Week 3
Max Rep Bench Press (weight increased from last week)
-rest 1:00-
Burn Out Set (50% of weight above)
3. Workout Prep
2 sets:
10 Double Unders
10ft Dumbbell Walking Lunge (build in weight)
2 Push Up + Renegade Row (build in weight)
During this 10 week strength cycle, we will be following a max-rep bench press program designed to build upper body strength, muscle hypertrophy, and pressing endurance. You will perform max unbroken reps at a progressively increasing load each week, promoting both physical and mental fortitude under the barbell. Once you complete the max lift, rest 1:00, drop the weight by 50%, and then complete a “burn out set” of max unbroken reps.
Start at the weight listed below for week 1 and progress weekly based on the listed increase for your 1RM.
In Pounds:
1RM………….Increase
<= 120#…….start at 60% and increase by 5 pounds every other week (or 2.5 every week)
125-185#…..start at 50% and increase by 5 pounds every week
190-255#…..start at 60% and increase by 5 pounds every week
260-360#…..start at 50% and increase by 10 pounds every week
>= 365#……..start at 50% and increase by 15 pounds every week
In Kilos:
1RM…………..Increase
<= 55kg……..start at 60% and increase by 2.5kg every other week (or 1.25kg every week)
55-85kg……..start at 50% and increase by 2.5kg every week
85-115kg……start at 60% and increase by 2.5kg every week
115-165kg….start at 50% and increase by 5kg every week
>= 165kg…….start at 50% and increase by 7.5kg every week
Freedom (RX’d)
100-75-50
Double Unders
Ft Dumbbell Walking Lunge (50s/35s)
15-10-5
Push Up + Renegade Row (50s/35s)
(KG conv: 22.5/15 DBs)
Independence
75-50-25
Double Unders
100-75-50
Ft Dumbbell Walking Lunge (35s/25s)
15-10-5
Push Up + Renegade Row (35s/25s)
(KG conv: 15/10 DBs)
Liberty
100-75-50
Single Unders
Ft Single Dumbbelll Walking Lunge (light)
15-10-5
Bar Push Up
Bent Over Dumbbell Row (light)
- Target time: 14:00-16:00
- Time cap: 20:00
3 minutes of easy cardio (this can be walk, a slow row, machine ride, etc.)
45 Second Supine Twists
1 Minute Posterior Shoulder Smash
1 Minute Ring Tricep Stretch
Note: the easy cardio portion should be done immediately post workout to help your body recover from the workout. The stretching can then be done together as a group, time permitting, or on your own as homework. Stretch videos are available in the athlete notes.
Max Rep Bench Press + Burn Out Set
Week 3:
Max Rep Bench Press (+ 2.5-15 lbs from last week), based on the chart below
-rest 1:00-
Burn Out Set: Max Reps @50% of the weight performed above