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 10 || This is a max effort for the intended rep range. The athlete should be fully taxed at the end of each set.

Glutes and Core Warm-up (Checkmark)

Hip Halo Warmup

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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

Mayhem Hip Halo Activation

Alt Leg V-ups (each side)

Lying Heel Taps (each side)

Cat/Cows

Weighted Hip Thrust

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

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

Focus: Set up and brace a bench to prevent it from tipping. Put a hip halo just above your knees drive out on the band throughout the movement. Using either a barbell or heavy dumbbell across the hips, place the upper back on the bench. Place feet squat width apart and drive through the heels to elevate the hips until extension is reached. Keep the glutes engaged during entire extension to prevent overextension of the lower back. Use an extra t-shirt or towel to provide padding if barbell/dumbbell is uncomfortable when loaded.
5 sets: 5 reps – @ 70% + 10lbs total

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

Split Stance DB Romanian Deadlift

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

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

Focus: Holding dumbbells in each hand, assume a slightly staggered stance. Bend at the waist. Working leg should have a slight bend throughout rep. Continue forward with the dumbbells until the upper/lower back begins to round. Aim for this movement is level, balance movement throughout rep (no leaning to left or right) and control of body and dumbbells throughout rep. Do not sacrifice either of these for an increase in weight. To stand, contract the glute on the working side. Consider using straps during this movement so that grip is not a limiting factor for sets.
4 sets: 8 reps (each side) – RPE 7

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

Single Leg DB Hip Thrust

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

*Build to a moderate weight; stay the same or build across sets to the opposite side. Keep dumbbell centered over the hips the entire time.

Focus: It is advised to set up your bench so that it is braced against a rig or upright to prevent tipping. Place the upper back on the bench and both feet next to each other, flat on the floor. Place a dumbbell laterally across the hips. Position the feet far enough from the bench, so that when hips are extended, shins will be vertical. When correct foot placement is found, extend one leg forward and squeeze glutes slightly so that a neutral pelvis can be maintained throughout the entire movement. The extended, non-working leg is ok to touch the floor between reps but should not aid during the hip thrust rep. Drive through the foot of the working leg, squeezing the glute to extend the hip. Return down to the starting position and repeat all reps on that side before switching to the opposite side. Keep dumbbell centered over the hips the entire time.
4 sets: 10 reps (each side) – RPE 7

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

Core Work (4 Rounds for time)

4 sets:

15 Overhead Plate Sit Ups

:45 sec Chinese Plank

15 Standing Banded Pallof Press (each side)

30 Laying Heel Taps

30yd Offset Overhead Farmer Carry (left overhead/right farmer hold)

30yd Offset Overhead Farmer Carry (right overhead/left farmer hold)

*Rest 2:00 b/t sets

Athletes Notes

Backpack Sit Up – plate in place of a backpack

Weighted Chinese Face Up Plank – can be done face down or up

Standing Banded Pallof Press

Heel Taps

Single Arm Dumbbell Overhead Carry – one arm overhead one arm at your side

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)

Athletes Notes

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.

Glutes and Core (4 Rounds for time)

4 rounds:

10 Weighted Hip Thrust @ moderate weight RPE 7

10 Split Stance DB Romanian Deadlift (each side)@ moderate weight RPE 7

10 GHD Hip Raise @ moderate weight RPE 7

10 Single Leg DB Hip Thrust (each side) @ moderate weight RPE 7

15 Overhead Plate Sit Ups

:45 sec Chinese Plank

15 Standing Banded Pallof Press (each side)

30 Laying Heel Taps

30yd Offset Overhead Farmer Carry (left overhead/right farmer hold)

30yd Offset Overhead Farmer Carry (right overhead/left farmer hold)

*Rest 3 minutes b/t rounds

Athletes Notes

Weighted Hip Thrusts

Split Stance DB Romanian Deadlift

GHD Hip Raise

Single Leg DB Hip Thrust

Standing Banded Pallof Press

Backpack Sit Up – plate in place of a backpack

Weighted Chinese Face Up Plank – can be done face down or up

Heel Taps

Single Arm Dumbbell Overhead Carry – one arm overhead one arm at your side