Open Gym Strength and Conditioning – Functional bodybuilding

arms and core

arms and core warm-up (No Measure)

3 Rounds

15/12 cal row

15 banded bicep curls (light band – fast reps)

15/12 cal ski

15 banded tricep extenstions (light band – fast reps)

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2 rounds

10 PVC pass throughs

5 PVC around the worlds (each direction)

10 Arm circles (each direction)

5 Down dog/seal pose transitions

Deficit push-ups (5×10)

5 sets: 10 reps

Focus: Set up 3 plates on the floor. Two plates should be positioned under the hands and one plate positioned under the feet. There should be enough space between the plates for the hands so that the torso can pass through and make contact with the floor. Athletes will find that turning the hands out slightly will allow for better shoulder positioning when going down in the pushup. Only attempt deficit pushups if you can perform regular pushups without assistance. Recommended deficit is 45lb hi-temp plates.

Chin-ups (5×10)

5 sets: 8-10 reps

Focus: Quality form on pushups and chin-ups. Chin-ups should be done with a supinated (underhand grip). Athletes should use a band across the rig if assistance is needed for quality reps.

tricep dips (4×10)

4 sets: 10 reps

Focus: Dips can be performed on either dip bars or two high boxes (allowing the body to pass between the boxes). Keep shoulders in an engaged position throughout the dips and the rest of the body in a strong “hollow position” if not using assistance. A band can be attached across the bars or one foot can be placed on the floor to assist.

standing barbell bicep curls (4×10)

4 sets: 10 reps

Focus: Stay with a weight that will allow for control and minimal kipping of reps. Keep barbell slightly in front of the body at the bottom position to keep tension on the biceps throughout set (don’t go to complete loss of tension at bottom).

single arm db kickback (4×10)

4 sets: 10 reps (each side)

Focus: Support one side of the body by leaning over and placing knee and hand on flat bench. Back should be straight. Hold dumbbell in free hand and bring upper arm to the side of the body. Extend the arm at the elbow until full extension has been reached. Upper arm should stay in place the entire rep.

Incline Dumbbell Curls (superset with Standing Tricep Extension w/ band) (4×10)

4 sets: 10 reps

Incline Dumbbell Curls

Core

For Time:

100 abmat situps

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4 rounds

10 Standing Pallov Press (each side)

10 Ab Wheels

10 Landmine Windmills

30 Flutter Kicks (each side)

Focus: For windmills, start with one end of a barbell pressed overhead with both hands. Rotate the bar to one side of the body and then rotate (back through full extension overhead) to the other side. Allow the feet to pivot as you perform reps and don’t be tempted to add too much weight. You should feel the obliques engaging throughout reps.