Open Gym Strength and Conditioning – Functional bodybuilding

Warm-up

Upper Body Posterior (Back & Triceps) (No Measure)

3 Rounds

15/12 cal row

10 scap pullups

15 bent over barbell rows (empty bar)

5 iron cross (each side)

5 down dog/seal pose transitions

Strict pull-ups (1×4)

-Hands outside shoulder width

-Full grip on bar

-Start hanging with arms extended

-Chest stays up with eyes forward

-pull until chin is higher than bar

-Complete at full arm extension
7 Sets

Set 1: 10 reps

Set 2: 8 reps

Set 3: 6 reps

Set 4: 4 reps

Set 5: 6 reps

Set 6: 8 reps

Set 7: 10 reps

*Pyramid sets. Athletes have 7 sets of building and reducing weight across sets. Weight/band assistance selected should be moderately challenging for the reps on that set. This means that athlete should be able to complete the required number of reps but would experience a form breakdown if attempting more reps at that weight for that set. Weight increases as reps decrease and athletes will use the same weight for both 10 rep sets. Slightly heavier weight is used for 8 reps sets (same weight for both). Slightly heavier weight is used for 6 reps sets (same weight for both). Heaviest weight is used for 4 rep set. If you are unable to do weighted pullups, utilize a band and decrease assistance as reps go down and increase assistance as reps go back up.

reverse grip lat pulldown (4×10)

4 sets: 10 reps

Focus: On a seated lat pull machine, position body so knees are locked under the leg pad and arms are extended overhead. With an underhand grip, focus on a strong contraction of the back/pulling back with the elbow not the hands. Bar should come right below the chin to the top of the chest. Slight lean back is acceptable to get shoulders in a down and back position. If you do not have access to a lat pulldown, attach a PVC pipe to a pullup bar via two bands and perform this movement. ALWAYS INSPECT BANDS FOR SIGNS OF POTENTIAL BREAKAGE BEFORE USING.

Bent Over Row (4×10)

4 sets: 10 reps

Focus: With a double overhand grip, deadlift bar to waist and then lower to a hang position (right above the knees) to start each set. Aim to pull with the elbows (rather than the hands) and bringing the bar to the hips (do not pull high towards the upper abdomen). Focus on getting a strong back contraction with each rep. Minimize the amount of kipping used between reps and feel the stretch in the lats/upper back when lowering the bar back to the hang position with each rep.

Supported single arm row (4×10)

4 sets: 10 reps (each side)

Focus: Using the freehand to support the body against a bench or other elevated surface, stagger the feet, and lean forward to 45 to 80 degree angle of the torso. Athlete will pull with elbow. Focus on pulling DB to the hip/waist rather than pulling high towards upper abdomen

tricep dips (4×15)

4 sets: 15 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.

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.