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.
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 extensions (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 take machine work at an easy/moderate pace
Banded Bicep Curls
Banded Tricep Extension
Alt Leg V-ups (per side)
Lying Heel Taps (per 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
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 7
*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.
3 sets: 15 reps – RPE 7
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Standing Barbell Curl
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
*Build to a light/moderate weight. Stay the same and focus on strict control throughout
Focus: Stay with a weight that will allow for control and minimal kipping of reps. Keep barbell slightly in front of the body at the bottom position to keep tension on the biceps throughout set (don’t go to complete loss of tension at bottom).
3 sets: 15 reps – RPE 7
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Bent Over Banded Tricep Extension
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Focus: Attach band to rig overhead. Bend at the waist to face the floor while standing. ALWAYS INSPECT BANDS FOR SIGNS OF POTENTIAL BREAKAGE BEFORE USING. Grasp band and point elbows at floor. Extend towards floor. Avoid complete lockout to keep tension on Tricep. Show control throughout.
Bent Over Banded Tricep Extension
https://youtu.be/0H-0XHCyWgI
3 sets: 15 reps – RPE 7
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Single DB Double Head Curl
*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.
3 sets: 15 reps – RPE 7
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Core Work (4 Rounds for time)
4 sets:
15 Weighted GHD situps to parallel
10 KB Side Crunches (each side)
20 Plank KB Pull Unders
:45 sec Face-Up Chinese Plank
*Rest 2:00 b/t sets
Athletes Notes
Weighted GHD situps to parallel – plate on chest
Kettlebell Side Bend
Cooldown/Mobility (Checkmark)
1 min seal pose
1 min bicep stretch on wall
1 min tricep smash (each side)
Athlete Notes
Bicep Wall Stretch
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.
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 Bent Over Banded Tricep Extension @ moderate weight RPE 7
10 Single DB Double Head Curl @ moderate weight RPE 7
15 Weighted GHD situps to parallel
10 KB Side Crunches (each side)
20 Plank KB Pull Unders
:45 sec Face-Up Chinese Plank
*Rest 3 minutes b/t rounds
Athletes Notes
Banded Pushups
Body Row on Racked Barbell
Bent Over Banded Tricep Extension
Single DB Double Head Curl
Weighted GHD situps to parallel – plate on chest
Kettlebell Side Bend
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