Open Gym Strength and Conditioning – Bodybuilding
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Bodybuilding RPE Scale
RPE 1-3 || This should be a weight that an athlete can move with ease throughout the intended rep range.
RPE 4-5 || This is a weight that provides a moderate amount of resistance but the athlete feels like they could double the intended rep range with the weight they chose
RPE 6-7 || This is a moderate-moderate/heavy weight for the athletes. This should provide a challenge for the intended rep range but should not be something that they are worried of failing. The rest needed between sets should be minimal.
RPE 8-9 || This is a near maximal effort for the intended rep range. Athletes should need and want adequate amount of rest between the sets at this RPE.
RPE 10 || This is a max effort for the intended rep range. The athlete should be fully taxed at the end of each set.
Back & Bicep Warm-up (Checkmark)
3 Rounds
15/12 cal Row
10 Scap Pull-ups
15 Bent Over Barbell Rows (empty bar)
5 Iron Cross (each side)
5 Down Dog/Seal Pose Transitions
Focus: Effort should be easy building into moderate. Get yourself moving and opened up for upcoming work.
Deadlift (4 sets of 8 reps @ – RPE 8/10)
*Rest 2:00-2:30 b/t sets
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.
Strict Pull-ups (4 sets of 8 reps @ – RPE 8/10)
*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.
Shock Method (4 Rounds for time)
4 sets:
6 DB Bent Over Rows @RPE7
12 Underhand Barbell Row @RPE8
25 Ring Rows @RPE9
Rest 2:00 – 2:30
*Shock method is a specific rep set if 6-12-25 and goes from a challenging compound movement to a moderate challenging movement using the same muscle groups into the lightest/easiest movement. Each set is meant to feel very intense by the finish and will be just as much mentally challenging as it is physically. An example of this is 6 Bench Presses, 12 Pushups and then 25 DB Flys.
Barbell Skull Crushers (4 sets: 10 reps – RPE 7
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*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
Cooldown/Mobility (Checkmark)
1 min Standing QL Doorway/Rig Stretch (each side)
1 min Foam Roll Lats
1 min Thread the Needle (each side)
1 minTricep Lacrosse ball smash (each side)
Bicep wall stretch consists of facing a wall and placing a palm on the wall with fingers towards the floor. Slowly turn the torso away from the hand to facilitate a stretch in the bicep and forearm. Higher placement on the wall will result in a bigger stretch.
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