Open Gym Strength and Conditioning – Functional bodybuilding

Warm-up

arms and core warm-up (No Measure)

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)

-into-

2 rounds

10 PVC pass throughs

5 PVC around the worlds (each direction)

10 Arm circles (each direction)

5 Down dog/seal pose transitions

Deficit push-ups (5×10)

5 sets: 10 reps

Focus: Set up 3 plates on the floor. Two plates should be positioned under the hands and one plate positioned under the feet. There should be enough space between the plates for the hands so that the torso can pass through and make contact with the floor. Athletes will find that turning the hands out slightly will allow for better shoulder positioning when going down in the pushup. Only attempt deficit pushups if you can perform regular pushups without assistance. Recommended deficit is 45lb hi-temp plates.

Chin-ups (5×8-10)

5 sets: 8-10 reps

*Weighted reps – add weight If able

tricep dips (4×10)

4 sets: 10 reps

Focus: Dips can be performed on either dip bars or two high boxes (allowing the body to pass between the boxes). 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 bars or one foot can be placed on the floor to assist.

standing barbell bicep curls (4×10)

4 sets: 10 reps

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).

standing tricep extension w/ band (4×15)

4 sets: 15 reps

Focus: Attach band to pullup bar overhead. ALWAYS INSPECT BANDS FOR SIGNS OF POTENTIAL BREAKAGE BEFORE USING. Resistance should allow for control throughout the extension. Avoid going to complete lockout at the bottom: focusing on stopping just before full extension. Focus on engagement of triceps with each rep and stop before failure is reached. Torso should be slightly bent forward arms/elbows slightly in front of body

Alternating Incline DB Curls (4×10)

Alternating Incline DB Curls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-gztaNpemg
4 sets: 10 reps (each side)

Focus: Done with athlete laying on their back on an incline bench with dumbbells in both hands. The movement places a large amount of isolation on the bicep so do not be tempted to go too heavy with this movement. Do not sacrifice form/control for weight.

Core

For Time/Quality:

4 Rounds

60 sec plank

30 sec side plank (left)

30 sec side plank (right)

10 Pulse Ups

20 abmat situps

20 Double KB Overhead Hold Marches (Total Steps)