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.
Arms and Core Warm-up (Checkmark)
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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3 rounds:
5 Alt. V-ups (each side)
10 Lying Heel Taps (each side)
5 Cat/Cows
Athletes Notes
Focus: Move with intention and focus on each movement you are performing
Banded bicep curls (light band – fast reps)
Banded tricep extensions (light band – fast reps)
Alt Leg V-ups (each side)
Lying Heel Taps (each side)
Cat/Cows
Banded Pushups
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Focus: Take a light/moderate weight band place it across the back and loop through the palm of each hand. Assume a pushup position and perform standard Push-ups by touching the chest to the floor and then pressing to full extension. Keep a tight plank position with the body. Modify to Push-ups on a racked bar or the side of a box if needed.
5 sets: 10 reps – RPE 7
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Cooldown/Mobility (Checkmark)
1 min Seal Pose
1 min Pigeon Pose (each side)
30 sec Cross Leg Forward Fold (repeat with opposite leg on top)
1 min Foam Roll Glutes (each side)
Demo Videos
Seal Stretch
Pigeon Stretch
Cross Leg Forward Fold
Foam Roll Glutes
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.
Body Row on Racked Barbell
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
*Build to a moderate weight, stay the same or build across sets
Focus: Set up a bar at waist height. It is advised to secure the bar to the rig with bands on either side so that bar will not unrack during sets. Approach bar from inside of rig. Extend legs out and grab bar from underneath, assuming a solid plank position. Pull towards the bar, making contact just below the sternum. Adjust feet as needed for correct position. Difficulty should allow for solid reps without “kipping” reps. Raise height of the bar to decrease difficulty. Feet can be placed on a bench or stacked plates to increase difficulty.
5 sets: 10 reps – RPE 8
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Ring Dips
*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.
4 sets: 10 reps – RPE 8
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Single Dumbbell Waiter Hold Curl
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Focus: Using one dumbbell, grasp by one head of the dumbbell with both hands (allowing the second head to hang below the hands so dumbbell is vertical). Hand position should be so that the palms are facing more towards the sky rather than palms facing each other. Curl the dumbbell, showing control throughout.
4 sets: 10 reps – RPE 8
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Inverted Skull Crusher
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
*Build to a moderate weight, stay the same or build across sets
Focus: Racking a bar on a rig around waist height, assume a plank position on the bar with hands roughly shoulder width apart. Bend the elbows and lower the body to the bar. Range of motion should result with forehead ending close to barbell (similar to a lying barbell skull crusher). Raise height of bar to decrease difficulty.
4 sets: 10 reps – RPE 8
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Standing KB Crush Grip Bicep Curl
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Focus: In a standing position, take a KB and grasp it between both hands around the bell portion (not the handles). Palms will be facing each other on either side of the bell. Be mindful of the positioning of the handles so they don’t hit the face. Curl the KB up and then lower, stopping just before tension is lost in the biceps.
4 sets: 10 reps – RPE 7
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Core Work (4 Rounds for time)
4 sets:
10 Strict TTB
10 KB Side Bend (each side)
10 GHD Russian Twists
1 min Plank
30yd Single DB Overhead Carry (Left– as heavy as possible)
30yd Single DB Overhead Carry (Right – as heavy as possible)
*Rest 2:00 b/t sets
Athletes Notes
Strict Toes to Bar
Kettlebell Side Bend
GHD Russian Twist
Plank
Single Arm Dumbbell Overhead Carry
Arms and Core (4 Rounds for time)
4 rounds:
10 Banded Pushups @ moderate weight RPE 7
10 Body Row on Racked Barbell @ moderate weight RPE 7
10 Inverted Skull Crusher @ moderate weight RPE 7
10 Standing KB Crush Grip Bicep Curl @ moderate weight RPE 7
10 Strict TTB
10 KB Side Bend (each side)
10 GHD Russian Twists
1 min Plank
30yd Single DB Overhead Carry (Left– as heavy as possible)
30yd Single DB Overhead Carry (Right – as heavy as possible)
*Rest 3 minutes b/t rounds
Athletes Notes
Banded Pushups
Body Row on Racked Barbell
Inverted Skull Crusher
Standing KB Crush Grip Bicep Curl
Strict Toes to Bar
Kettlebell Side Bend
GHD Russian Twist
Plank
Single Arm Dumbbell Overhead Carry
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