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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2 rounds
10 PVC pass throughs
5 PVC around the worlds (each direction)
10 Arm circles (each direction)
5 Down dog/seal pose transitions
Athletes Notes
Focus: Move with intention and take machine work at an easy/moderate pace
Ring Push-ups
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Focus: Set up a pair of rings on a pullup bar and lower them until they are 2-3 inches from the floor. Assume a pushup position on the rings, with the hands/rings positioned below the shoulder and feet on the floor. Maintaining an engage core throughout, lower into a push until the chest makes contact with the top of the rings and then push up. Elevate the height of the rings to make this movement easier.
5 sets: 10 reps – RPE 7
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Chin-ups
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Focus: Chin-ups should be done with a supinated (underhand grip). Rep is completed when chin passes the plane of the bar. Athletes should use a band across the rig if assistance is needed for quality reps.
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
Standing Alternating DB Hammer 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. Lift the KB overhead, being mindful of the positioning of the handles so they don’t hit the head. Keeping the elbows tucked and pointed at the ceiling, lower the weight behind the head. Extend back overhead to complete. Be sure to keep core engaged and avoid overextension in the low back.
4 sets: 10 reps (each side) – 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
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 7
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Core Work (4 Rounds for time)
4 sets:
15 Strict Abmat Situps (hands next to head or across chest)
:45 sec Chinese Plank
10 KB Side Bends (each side)
20 Pulse Ups
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 Sit Up
Face Up Chinese Plank
Kettlebell Side Bend
Pulse Ups
Single Arm Dumbbell Overhead Carry
Cooldown/Mobility (Checkmark)
1 min seal pose
1 min bicep stretch on wall
1 min tricep smash (each side)
Athletes Notes
Seal Stretch
Bicep Stretch on the Wall
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 Ring Pushups @ moderate weight RPE 7
10 Chin-Ups @ moderate weight RPE 7
10 Inverted Skull Crusher @ moderate weight RPE 7
10 Single Dumbbell Waiter Hold Curl @ moderate weight RPE 7
15 Strict Abmat Situps (hands next to head or across chest)
:45 sec Chinese Plank
10 KB Side Bends (each side)
20 Pulse Ups
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
Ring Pushups
Chin Ups
Inverted Skull Crusher
Single Dumbbell Waiter Hold Curl
Strict Sit Up
Face Up Chinese Plank
Kettlebell Side Bend
Pulse Ups
Single Arm Dumbbell Overhead Carry
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