Open Gym Strength and Conditioning – Bodybuilding

Arms and shoulder warmup (No Measure)

3 Rounds
15/12 cal row
15 banded bicep curls (light band – fast reps)
15/12 cal ski
15 banded tricep extensions (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

Drop set: shoulder press (2 sets of:
10 + 10 + 10
-into-
1 set of:
10 + 10 + Max)

*Athletes will perform their first set of 10 reps at an RPE of 7. As soon as they rack the bar, they will strip 15-30% of the weight and go straight into their next set of 10. Then strip the barbell one more time an additional 15-30% for the last set of 10 reps. Rest should be minimal between each set of 10. After 2 working sets of 30 reps, athletes will perform their last set with the final weight being a max set.

*Rest 2:00-2:30 b/t sets

Ring Push-ups (4 sets: 10 reps – RPE 8

*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets)

*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.

Ring Push-ups

https://youtu.be/PbuNnPueHHU

Seated Arnold Press (4 sets: 10 reps – RPE 8
)

*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets

*Build to a moderate weight; stay the same or build across

Plate Front Raise (4 sets: 10 reps – RPE 8

*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets)

*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets

Focus: Grab a weight plate at 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock positions. Keeping the arms extended (but not locked out), raise the plate until the hands reach eye level and then return back down. Athletes should keep the core braced and should not be tempted to go heavier than what they can show control with throughout entire range of motion.

Plate Front Raise

https://youtu.be/XacHxjD7am8

Crossover Symmetry Iron Scap Protocol

Complete Iron Scap Protocol:
Archer: 10 reps (each side) – Heavy Band
Pulldown: 10 reps – Heavy Band
Tiger Walk: 20 reps (each side) – Heavy Band
WY Negative: 10 reps – Light Band
Snow Angel: 10 reps – Light Band
Bear Hug: 10 reps – Heavy Band
ATYT: 10 reps – Light Band

Focus: Use band weight that is challenging but allows for quality of movement.

Standing Alternating DB Curl + Single DB Double Head Curl (4 sets: 8 reps (of each) – RPE 8

*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets)

*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets

Focus: grasp a moderate weight dumbbell in each hand. Keep dumbbells slightly in front of the body at the bottom position to keep tension on the biceps throughout set. When curling, turn the arm thinking about getting the pinky finger close to the shoulder to maximize contraction with each rep. When finished with alternating reps, immediately grasp ONE dumbbell of a slightly heavier weight by each head and perform the remaining curls with both arms working at the same time.

Standing KB Crush Grip French Press (4 sets: 10 reps – RPE 8

*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets)

*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.