Open Gym Strength and Conditioning – Functional bodybuilding
Shoulders and glutes
Shoulder and glute warmup (No Measure)
Crossover Symmetry
and
Hip Halo Warmup
Athletes Notes
Focus: Move with intention and focus on each movement you are performing
Shoulder Press (5×10)
5 sets: 10 reps
*Build to a moderate weight and stay the same across all sets. Attempt to add a small increase from previous week’s loading.
Athletes Notes
Focus: Take barbell from the rig. Keep abs and glutes engaged to prevent over-extension of the low back. Use a slightly staggered stance if needed to prevent over extension. Barbell should make contact with the upper chest/shoulders between reps but you should not lose tension between reps by resting the bar in the front rack. Attempt to add a small increase from previous week’s loading.
strict handstand pushups + kipping handstand pushups (5×20)
5 sets: 10 strict reps + 10 kipping reps
Athletes Notes
Focus: Stay within a rep range that will allow for quality on all reps. Hands should be 6-8 inches away from the wall with a slight turnout and outside of shoulder width apart. Keep the core engaged. Breathe out on each kip to assist with core engagement and stability. Ensure that all reps reach full lockout. For kipping reps, follow the sequence of head on ground, butt against wall, load legs, kip/press. Padding or a mat under the head is advised. If you do not have strict handstand pushups, this movement can be modified to a strict double dumbbell standing press. If you do not have kipping handstand pushups, this movement can be modified to handstand pushups with feet on a box, pike pushups, or a double dumbbell push press.
5 sets: 10 strict reps + 10 kipping reps
Double db z press (3×10)
3 sets: 10 reps
*Build to a moderate weight and stay the same or build across all sets.
Athletes Notes
Focus: From a seated position with legs extended in front, press both DB’s overhead. Choose a weight that will allow quality range of motion without cheating by leaning, etc. This movement can be very challenging so don’t go heavier without attempting a few reps with lighter weight first.
Hips
Russian kettlebell swings (10×10)
10 sets: 10 reps
*As heavy as possible while maintaining sound form
Athletes Notes
Focus: Start with the KB on the ground in front of the body. Hike the KB to the hips and use a violent hip extension of the hips to drive the KB to shoulder height. Torso should stay vertical at the top of the swing and lats should be engaged to drive the KB back down. Athlete should make sure that glutes and core are engaged for a solid hollow position at apex of swing.
Russian Kettlebell Swing
Bulgarian Split Squat (4×12)
4 sets: 12 Reps (each side)
*Build to a moderate/heavy weight, stay the same or build across sets
Athletes Notes
Focus: Set up a platform or bar slightly below knee level. Standing in front and facing away from this platform, place the top of the rear foot on the platform and the forward foot far enough ahead so that the back knee can be lowered to the floor with the heel of the forward foot staying in contact with the floor throughout reps. Holding dumbbells in each hand, lunge on the forward leg until the back knee contacts the floor or you reach the end of your range of motion (do not force ROM). To stand, contract the glute on the working side and drive the ground away with the working foot. Consider using straps during this movement so that grip is not a limiting factor for sets. This movement can also be performed at bodyweight with no dumbbells if preferred.
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