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.
Leg Day Warm-up (Checkmark)
Hip Halo Activation
-into-
3 rounds
15/12 Bike Erg
5 Cossack Squats (each side)
10 Kang Squats (empty barbell)
Demo Video
Hip Halo Activation
Cossack Squat
Kang Squats with Empty Barbell
Back Squat
*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.
7 sets: 4 Reps TEMPO 3 Seconds down (30X0) – RPE 7 (Week 3 of 4)
*Rest 2:00-2:30 b/t sets
Deadlift
4 sets: 10 Reps – RPE 8
*Rest 2:00-2:30 b/t sets
Back Racked Barbell Box Step-ups
*Rest 1:30-2:00 b/t sets
*Build to a moderate weight; stay the same or build across sets
Focus: With a bar in the back 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.
4 sets: 8 reps (each side) – RPE 8
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Hamstring Ring Curls
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
*Build to a moderate weight; stay the same or build across sets
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.
4 sets: 10 reps – RPE 8
*Rest 2:00-2:30 b/t sets
Single Leg Calf Raise
*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.
4 sets: 15 reps (each side) – RPE 8
*Rest 2:00-2:30 b/t sets
Cooldown/Mobility (Checkmark)
1 min Couch Stretch (each side)
1 min Quad Smash (each side)
1 min Forward Fold (straight legs)
1 min Calf Stretch on Wall (each side)
2 min Foam Roll all of Lower Body
Demo Videos
Couch Stretch
Quad Smash
Forward Fold Stretch
calf stretch on wall
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.
Leg Day (Checkmark)
4 Rounds
10 Barbell Back Squat @ moderate weight – maintain quality
10 Barbell Deadlift @ Moderate weight – maintain control and quality
10 Hamstring Ring Curls @ moderate weight – maintain quality
15 Single Leg Calf Raise (each side) @ moderate weight – maintain quality
-Rest 3 min b/t rounds-
Athletes Notes
Back Squat
Deadlift
Hamstring Ring Curls
—if you don’t have rings, sub with a towel or slider under your feet on a smooth surface and complete Towel/Slider Hamstring Curls
Single Leg Calf Raise
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