Open Gym Strength and Conditioning – Functional bodybuilding

Warm-up

Upper Body Posterior (Back & Triceps) (No Measure)

3 Rounds

15/12 cal row

10 scap pullups

15 bent over barbell rows (empty bar)

5 iron cross (each side)

5 down dog/seal pose transitions

Strict pull-ups (5×7)

-Hands outside shoulder width

-Full grip on bar

-Start hanging with arms extended

-Chest stays up with eyes forward

-pull until chin is higher than bar

-Complete at full arm extension
5 sets: 7 reps

Focus: Control should be shown across sets. Athlete should keep core engaged and avoid kipping. Band across rig is encouraged if strict reps are not possible and should be set at a height that allows for desired number of rep but no more. If using a band, make note of the hole that you are placing the back across the rig to keep consistency on resistance assistance across workouts.

Underhand Bent Over Barbell Row: Version 2 (4×10)

4 sets: 10 reps

Focus: With a double underhand grip, deadlift bar to waist and then lower to a hang position (right above the knees) to start each set. Aim to pull with the elbows (rather than the hands) and bringing the bar to the hips (do not pull high towards the upper abdomen). Focus on getting a strong back contraction with each rep. Minimize the amount of kipping used between reps and feel the stretch in the lats/upper back when lowering the bar back to the hang position with each rep.

Double db prone row (4×10)

Double DB Prone Row

Raise the height of a bench on either side so that athlete can lay face-down on a bench and extend arms to the floor without making contact with ground. Grasp a dumbbell in each hand and pull with the elbows, focusing on a strong contraction at the top of each rep.
4 sets: 10 reps

Focus: Raise the height of a bench on either side so that athlete can lay face-down on a bench and extend arms to the floor without making contact with ground. Grasp a dumbbell in each hand and pull with the elbows, focusing on a strong contraction at the top of each rep.

lying DB pull overs (4×10)

Lying DB Pullover on Bench

Lying on a bench, hold a dumbbell by the upper head in both hands. Keeping a slight bend in the arms, lower the dumbbell back towards the floor. Engagement should be felt in the lats/upper back. Only go back as far as control in the lift is still felt and start light to get a feel for the movement. Avoid overarching the back to facilitate a greater range of motion; core should remain engaged throughout. Suggested lying on the bench sideways so the upper back is the supported area by the bench (just ensure that bench is secured to prevent tipping over).
4 sets: 10 reps

Focus: Lying on a bench, hold a dumbbell by the upper head in both hands. Keeping a slight bend in the arms, lower the dumbbell back towards the floor. Engagement should be felt in the lats/upper back. Only go back as far as control in the lift is still felt and start light to get a feel for the movement. Avoid overarching the back to facilitate a greater range of motion; core should remain engaged throughout. Suggested lying on the bench sideways so the upper back is the supported area by the bench (just ensure that bench is secured to prevent tipping over).

tricep dips (4×12)

4 sets: 12 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.

Single arm DB skull crusher (4×10)

Focus: Laying on a bench, extend dumbbell towards the ceiling. Bending at the elbow, lower the dumbbell to the side of the head, approximately to the level of the hairline. Place the free hand behind the tricep of the working arm to brace and provide support to keep the elbow in the correct position.
4 sets: 10 reps (each side)

Focus: Laying on a bench, extend dumbbell towards the ceiling. Bending at the elbow, lower the dumbbell to the side of the head, approximately to the level of the hairline. Place the free hand behind the tricep of the working arm to brace and provide support to keep the elbow in the correct position.