Open Gym Strength and Conditioning – Bodybuilding

Warm Up

Leg day warmup (No Measure)

Hip Halo Activation

-into-

3 rounds
15/12 bike erg
5 Cossack Squats (each side)
10 Kang Squats (empty barbell)

Back Squat (4 sets of 10 reps @ – RPE 6/10 (This is a deload week. Prepare to max out next week)

*Rest 2:00-2:30 b/t sets)

Sandbag Stepback Lunges (each side) + Sandbag Squat (Front Hold) (4 sets: 8 reps – RPE 7

*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets)

*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets

*Build to a moderate weight; stay the same or build across sets

Focus: Holding a sandbag in a front carry position, perform a stepback lunge on each leg. The bag is allowed to be rested on the forward leg as the athlete performs the stepback lunge. After a stepback lunge has been completed on both legs, perform a sandbag squat (bag remains in the front carry position throughout all reps).

Front Racked Barbell Box Step-Ups (4 sets: 10 reps (each side) – RPE 7

*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets)

*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets

*Build to a moderate weight; stay the same or build across sets

Focus: With a bar in the front rack position and a 20” box, step up on top of the box to full extension. Repeat on the opposite side. Taking a breath in and breathing out as the step is completed will assist in stability and core engagement.

Lying DB Hamstring Curl (4 sets: 10 reps – RPE 8

*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets)

*Rest 1:30-2:00 b/t sets

Focus: Lying face down on a bench, hold a dumbbell between both feet. Athletes may find that it’s easiest to have someone place the dumbbell between their feet rather than trying to load themselves. Extend the legs and curl the weight back to the starting position.

Lying DB Hamstring Curl

https://youtu.be/QwK97FU9fII

Single Leg Calf Raise (4 sets: 15-20 reps (each side) – RPE 8

*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets)

*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets

Focus: While standing, elevate foot so that you can pass below parallel to the floor with your heel. Drive through the big toe at extension. If needed, you can hold a DB to add weight and use a rig or a wall for additional balance support.