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.
Mayhem Bodybuilding Goals
Mayhem Bodybuilding is a stand alone hypertrophy focused program. You may layer this on top of some of the other Mayhem Athlete Program, but it is not designed to be performed on top of all other tracks each day. We will include pieces of some days in other programs as “ACCESSORY”. The goals are to stay focused and rest just long enough so that you can perform the next set with quality and control unless stated otherwise. Keep your attention of each set and keep your phone in your bag. Sessions are not done “for time” but treat them like you are limited on time. Keep a visible clock running to keep you accountable.
Glutes and Core Warm-up (Checkmark)
Hip Halo Warm-up -into- 3 rounds:
5 Alt. V-Ups (each side)
10 Lying Heel Taps (each side)
5 Cat/Cows
Focus: Move with intention and focus on each movement you are performing
Demo Videos
Alternating Leg V-Up
Heel Taps
Cat Cow
Weighted Hip Thrust (4 sets: 6 reps @ Challenging Weight for 6 reps – RPE 8-9)
*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.
Weighted Hip Thrust
https://youtu.be/w9O6OPOkGvg
Mechanical Drop Set (Time)
4 sets:
4 Russian Swings
8 Alternating Double DB Step Back Lunges (Front Rack)
20 GHD Hip Raise
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
*Mechanical Drop Sets should start with a somewhat strict movement and progressively get easier due to subsequent movements utilizing better mechanical advantage as fatigue sets in on the current exercise. The same weight should be used throughout. Loading should allow the athlete to work the current movement until fatigue begins to affect form, at which point the athlete immediately goes into the next movement, goes to the beginnings of form breakdown, and then repeats with the final movement. A classic example of this is shoulder press into push press into push jerk.
Russian Kettlebell Swing
Focus: Start with the KB on the ground in front of the body. Hike the KB to the hips and use a violent hip extension of the hips to drive the KB to shoulder height. Torso should stay vertical at the top of the swing and lats should be engaged to drive the KB back down. Athlete should make sure that glutes and core are engaged for a solid hollow position at apex of swing.
Alternating Double DB Step Back Lunges (Front Rack)
Focus: Athlete will use two dumbbells and rack them somewhere on the shoulders. Step back, touching the back knee to the floor, and stand. Use a weight that will allow for stable, controlled movement across sets.
GHD Hip Raise
Focus: Set up GHD so hips are slightly past the hip pad. Go down to 90 degrees and raise to parallel. Avoid using excessive momentum to complete reps and squeeze glutes at the top of each rep.
Core (Time)
4 Rounds:
15 Abmat Sit ups
30 Heel Taps (each side)
30 sec Hanging L-sit hold
30 Flutter Kicks (each side)
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
Scoring: Time
Demo Videos
Offset Overhead Farmer Carry
Cooldown/Mobility (Checkmark)
1 min Seal Pose
1 min Bicep Stretch on Wall
1 min Tricep Smash (each side)
Current Cycle: Mini Pump Update
FYI – For this cycle, on days that have a Mechanical Drop Set (MDS) programmed. We will NOT have a mini pump programmed. If you are short on time, we recommend only doing the MDS.
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