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.
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
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Deadlift
6 sets of 6 reps – RPE 7-8/10
*Rest 2:00-2:30 b/t sets
Strict Pull-ups
6 sets of 6 reps – RPE 7-8/10
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Shock Method (4 Rounds for weight)
4 sets:
6 Barbell Bent Over Row – RPE 8
12 Alternating DB incline Row – RPE 7
25 Ring Rows – RPE 5
*Score is weight of Barbell Bent Over Row
**Shock method is a specific rep set of 6-12-25 and goes from a challenging compound movement to a moderate challenging movement using the same muscle groups into the lightest/easiest movement. Each set is meant to feel very intense by the finish and will be just as much mentally challenging as it is physically.
Athletes Notes
**Shock method is a specific rep set of 6-12-25 and goes from a challenging compound movement to a moderate challenging movement using the same muscle groups into the lightest/easiest movement. Each set is meant to feel very intense by the finish and will be just as much mentally challenging as it is physically.
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
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 Bicep Wall Stretch (each side)
Demo Videos
Standing QL Doorway Stretch
Foam Roll Lats
Thread the Needle
Bicep Wall Stretch
NO MINI PUMP (No Measure)
During this cycle, on days when we feature a Shock Method workout, there will not be a Mini Pump. If you are short on time and looking for a quick and challenging workout, perform the “Shock Method”.
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