Open Gym Strength and Conditioning – Bodybuilding
Mayhem Bodybuilding Goals
Mayhem Bodybuilding is a stand alone hypertrophy focused program. You may layer this on top of some of the other Mayhem Athlete Program, but it is not designed to be performed on top of all other tracks each day. We will include pieces of some days in other programs as “ACCESSORY”. The goals are to stay focused and rest just long enough so that you can perform the next set with quality and control unless stated otherwise. Keep your attention of each set and keep your phone in your bag. Sessions are not done “for time” but treat them like you are limited on time. Keep a visible clock running to keep you accountable.
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Warm-up (No Measure)
Arms and Core
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
Focus: Move with intention and take machine work at an easy/moderate pace
Strength
Ring Push-ups (5 sets: 10 reps)
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Focus: Set up a pair of rings on a pullup bar and lower them until they are 2-3 inches from the floor. Assume a pushup position on the rings, with the hands/rings positioned below the shoulder and feet on the floor. Maintaining an engage core throughout, lower into a push until the chest makes contact with the top of the rings and then push up. Elevate the height of the rings to make this movement easier.
Ring Push-ups
https://youtu.be/PbuNnPueHHU
Strict Pull-ups (5 sets: 10 reps)
*Rest 2:00-2:30 b/t sets
Focus: Control should be shown across sets. Athlete should keep core engaged and avoid kipping. Band across rig is encouraged if strict reps are not possible and should be set at a height that allows for desired number of rep but no more. If using a band, make note of the hole that you are placing the back across the rig to keep consistency on resistance assistance across workouts.
Ring Dips (4 sets: 10 reps)
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Focus: Dips will be performed on rings set at a height that you can keep your feet off the ground. 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 rings or one foot can be placed on the floor to assist.
Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curls (4 sets: 10 reps)
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
*Build to a light/moderate weight. Stay the same and focus on strict control throughout
Focus: Done with athlete laying on their back on an incline bench with dumbbells in both hands. The movement places a large amount of isolation on the bicep so do not be tempted to go too heavy with this movement. Unlike a regular curl, there is no rotation of the dumbbell on the way up. Do not sacrifice form/control for weight.
Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl
https://youtu.be/mtqJkGTyzWo
Barbell Skull Crushers (4 sets: 10 reps)
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
*Build to a moderate weight; stay the same or build across
Focus: Lie on a bench with barbell extended towards the ceiling. Movement works best with
an EZ curl bar but a straight will work as well. Keeping the elbow tucked,
bring the bar down towards the top of head (around the hairline region). Elbows
should stay pointed towards the ceiling. Adjust grip as needed to find the best
balance between comfort and power. Do not sacrifice form for weight and focus
on a solid contraction with each rep.
Barbell Skull Crushers
https://youtu.be/l3rHYPtMUo8
Standing Alternating DB Curl + Single DB Double Head Curl (4 sets: 10 reps)
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Focus: grasp a moderate weight dumbbell in each hand. Keep dumbbells slightly in front of the body at the bottom position to keep tension on the biceps throughout set. When curling, turn the arm thinking about getting the pinky finger close to the shoulder to maximize contraction with each rep. When finished with alternating reps, immediately grasp ONE dumbbell of a slightly heavier weight by each head and perform the remaining curls with both arms working at the same time.
Core (Time)
For Quality:
4 Rounds
15 Strict Abmat Situps (hands next to head or across chest)
:30 sec Flutter Kicks
15 V-ups
30 sec Copenhagen Plank (each side)
20 KB Front Rack Marches (each side)
*Rest 2:00 b/t sets
Demo Videos
Copenhagen Plank
KB Front Rack Marches
Mayhem Mini-Pump
Mini-Pump Sessions are used as a supplement to another Mayhem Athlete track or on days when you are pressed for time and cannot complete the full day’s bodybuilding session as programmed. You should NOT complete today’s bodybuilding program AND the mini-pump session. Choose one or the other.
Arms/Core (Time)
4 Rounds
10 Ring Pushups
10 Strict Pullups
15 Barbell Skull Crushers
15 Incline Dumbbell Curls
15 Strict Abmat Situps (hands next to head or across chest)
:30 sec Flutter Kicks
15 V-ups
30 sec Copenhagen Plank (each side)
20 KB Front Rack Marches (each side)
-Rest 2 min b/t round-
Scoring: Time
Cooldown/Mobility
1 min Seal Pose
1 min Bicep Stretch on Wall
1 min Tricep Smash (each side)
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