Open Gym Strength and Conditioning – Functional bodybuilding
Warm-up
Lower body push/pull (No Measure)
Hip Halo Activation
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3 rounds
5 Alt. step through lunges (each side – perform a step-back lunge directly into a step-forward lunge)
5 Cossack Squats (each side)
10 Kang Squats (empty barbell)
Back Squat (6×5)
6 set: 5 reps
*Build to a moderate weight and stay the same across all sets. Attempt to add a small amount of weight from last week’s load.
Athletes Notes
Focus: High bar position. Controlled speed down and up. Stop just before full lockout at the top of each rep for added time under tension on legs.
Deadlift (6×5)
6 set: 5 reps
*Build to a moderate weight and stay the same across all sets. Attempt to add a small amount of weight from last week’s load.
Athletes Notes
Focus: traditional deadlift setup. Keep weight to a controllable amount meaning no bouncing off the floor. All reps are touch and go – do not reset at the bottom of reps.
KB belt squats (4×10)
4 sets: 10 reps
*Build to a moderate/heavy weight; stay the same or build across sets
Athletes Notes
KB Belt Squats
Focus: Athletes will set up on an elevated surface for each foot and an opening between this surface for the weight to pass through. Set up with a dip belt and attach KB to dip chain. In the event that you do not have a dip belt, a modified belt squat can be set up with a loose fitting weightlifting belt and a strong band looped through. ALWAYS INSPECT BANDS FOR SIGNS OF POTENTIAL BREAKAGE BEFORE USING. Take care when setting up as weight can make athlete unstable when moving. Set up with feet at squat width and allow KB to hang between legs. Squat below parallel and then stand. Stopping just before full extension of the knees and hips between reps will keep tension of the quads and make this movement more challenging.
hamstring ring curls (4×10)
4 sets: 10 reps
*Perform this exercise with bodyweight only
Athletes Notes
Hamstring Ring Curls
Focus: Set up a set of rings a few inches from the floor. Place a heel of each foot in each ring and lay back on the floor. Place hands on the floor next to the body and elevate the hips by engaging the glutes. Keeping the glutes engaged throughout, curl the heels towards the body. Elevating the hips higher at the end range of the curl will intensify the exercise.
Db walking lunges (4×30 yds or 50ft)
Dual dumbbell walking lunges
4 sets: 30yds unbroken
*Build to a moderate weight; stay the same across as long as form can be maintained
Athletes Notes
Focus: Find an area that 30 yds can be lunged unbroken. Lunges should be done for quality, not for weight. Feel free to begin with only bodyweight and increase across sets. For walking lunges, attempt to keep tension in the legs during the entire rep, meaning you shouldn’t be resting/slamming the back knee into the floor. Keep loading to something that will allow for smooth, constant lunges throughout sets. Consider using straps during this movement so that grip is not a limiting factor for sets.
Standing barbell calf raises (4×15-20)
4 sets: 15-20 reps
*Build to a moderate weight; stay the same or build across sets
Athletes Notes
Standing Barbell Calf Raise
Focus: Elevate feet so that you can pass below parallel to the floor with the heels. Drive through the big toe at extension.
If needed, use rig to guide bar through movement so you don’t lose your balance. *Make sure that platform you are standing on will not flip when standing on edge
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