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

Shoulder Press (Drop Sets: (week 2 of 3)
2 sets of:
3×10
-into-
2×10 + 1 x Max Reps
)

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

Banded Pushups (4 sets: 10 reps – RPE 8

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

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

Seated Alternating DB Overhead Press (4 sets: 10 reps (each side) – RPE 8

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

Standing DB Lateral Raise (4 sets: 10 reps – RPE 8

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

4 sets: 10 reps

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

*Build to a light weight, stay the same or build across sets

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.

DB Spider Curls (4 sets: 10 reps – RPE 8

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

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

*Build to a light/moderate weight. Stay the same and focus on strict control throughout

Focus: Set up an incline bench to a 45 degree angle. Hold light/moderate dumbbells in each hand and brace chest/upper torso against bench. Perform curls with both arms at the same time.

DB Spider Curls

https://youtu.be/h8yRwErruQI

Standing Tricep DB French Press (4 sets: 10 reps – RPE 8

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

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

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

Focus: In a standing position, take one dumbbell and hold it by the upper DB head with arms extended overhead. 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.

Standing Tricep DB French Press

https://youtu.be/hUwvvLnzxsg