Open Gym Strength and Conditioning – Bodybuilding
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.
Upper Body Posterior 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
Athletes Notes
Focus: Effort should be easy building into moderate. Get yourself moving and opened up for upcoming work.
Scap Pull Ups
Bent Over Barbell Row
Iron Cross
Down Dog/ Seal Pose Transition
Deadlift
2 sets: 5-3-1 reps – at the heaviest from the past 3 weeks.
*Rest 2:00-2:30 b/t sets
Strict Pull-ups
2 sets: 5-3-1 reps – at the heaviest from the past 3 weeks.
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Supported Single Arm DB Tempo Row
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Focus: Using the freehand to support the body against a bench or other elevated surface, stagger the feet, and lean forward to 45 to 80 degree angle of the torso. Athlete will pull with elbow, performing this movement with a tempo of: fast concentric (pull)/ 1 sec pause at top of contraction/ 2 sec eccentric (lowering phase). Focus on pulling DB to the hip/waist rather than pulling high towards upper abdomen.
4 sets: 10 reps – RPE 7
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Reverse Grip Lat Pulldown
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
*Build to a moderate weight, stay the same or build across sets
Focus: On a seated lat pull machine, position body so knees are locked under the leg pad and arms are extended overhead. With an underhand grip, focus on a strong contraction of the back/pulling back with the elbow not the hands. Bar should come right below the chin to the top of the chest. Slight lean back is acceptable to get shoulders in a down and back position. If you do not have access to a lat pulldown, attach a PVC pipe to a pullup bar via two bands and perform this movement. ALWAYS INSPECT BANDS FOR SIGNS OF POTENTIAL BREAKAGE BEFORE USING.
4 sets: 10 reps – RPE 7
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Barbell Skull Crushers
*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.
4 sets: 10 reps – RPE 7
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Single Arm Standing Tricep DB French Press
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
*Build to a moderate weight, stay the same or build across sets
Focus: While standing, grasp a single dumbbell and extend it overhead. Keep the elbow pointing towards the ceiling, lower the dumbbell behind the head and then extend back towards the ceiling. Keep core engaged and attempt to keep body balanced by not leaning away or towards the working arm.
4 sets: 10 reps – RPE 7
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
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 min Tricep Lacrosse Ball Smash (each side)
Demo Videos
Standing QL Doorway Stretch
Foam Roll Lats
Thread the Needle
Tricep Smash
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.
Upper Body Posterior (4 Rounds for time)
4 Rounds
10 Barbell Deadlift @ moderate weight – maintain quality RPE 7
10 Strict Pullups @ Moderate weight – maintain control and quality RPE 7
10 Supported Single Arm DB Tempo Row @ moderate weight – maintain quality RPE 7
12 Barbell Skull Crushers @ moderate weight – maintain quality RPE 7
-Rest 3 min b/t rounds-
Athletes Notes
Supported Single Arm DB Tempo Row
Barbell Skull Crushers
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