Open Gym Strength and Conditioning – Bodybuilding

Bodybuilding RPE Scale

RPE 1-3 || This should be a weight that an athlete can move with ease throughout the intended rep range.

RPE 10 || This is a max effort for the intended rep range. The athlete should be fully taxed at the end of each set.

Arms and Core Warm-up (Checkmark)

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)

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3 rounds:

5 Alt. V-ups (each side)

10 Lying Heel Taps (each side)

5 Cat/Cows

Athletes Notes

Focus: Move with intention and take machine work at an easy/moderate pace

Banded Bicep Curls

Banded Tricep Extension

Alt Leg V-ups (per side)

Lying Heel Taps (per side)

Cat/Cows

Tempo Pushups

*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets Focus: Athlete will assume a pushup position. Athlete will lower themselves to the bottom of the pushup under control for a 3 count. Once contact is made with the floor, athlete should explosive press back to the top of the pushup. Focus on continuous movement across the set with no pause at the top or bottom of the pushup. Do not lose tension at the floor.
5 sets: 10 reps – RPE 7

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

Chin-ups

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

Focus: Chin-ups should be done with a supinated (underhand grip). Rep is completed when chin passes the plane of the bar. Athletes should use a band across the rig if assistance is needed for quality reps.
5 sets: 10 reps – RPE 7

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

Tricep Dips

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

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.
3 sets: 15 reps – RPE 8

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

Single Dumbbell Waiter Hold Curl

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

Focus: Using one dumbbell, grasp by one head of the dumbbell with both hands (allowing the second head to hang below the hands so dumbbell is vertical). Hand position should be so that the palms are facing more towards the sky rather than palms facing each other. Curl the dumbbell, showing control throughout.
3 sets: 15 reps – RPE 8

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

Single Arm DB Skull Crusher

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

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

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.
3 sets: 15 reps (each side) – RPE 8

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

Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curls

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

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

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. Unlike a regular curl, there is no rotation of the dumbbell on the way up. Do not sacrifice form/control for weight.
3 sets: 15 reps – RPE 7

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

Core Work (4 Rounds for time)

4 sets:

15 Stick Sit Ups

30 Flutter Kicks (each side)

15 Standing Banded Pallof Press (each side)

30 yd Isolateral DB Farmers Carry (left)

30 yd Isolateral DB Farmers Carry (right)

*Rest 2:00 b/t sets

Athletes Notes

Stick Sit Ups

Flutter Kicks

Standing Banded Pallof Press

Isolateral DB Farmers Carry

Cooldown/Mobility (Checkmark)

1 min seal pose

1 min bicep stretch on wall

1 min tricep smash (each side)

Athlete Notes

Bicep Wall Stretch

Tricep Smash

Mayhem Mini-Pump

Mini-Pump Sessions are used as a supplement to another Mayhem Athlete track or on days when you are pressed for time and cannot complete the full day’s bodybuilding session as programmed. You should NOT complete today’s bodybuilding program AND the mini-pump session. Choose one or the other.

Arms and Core (4 Rounds for time)

4 rounds:

10 Tempo Pushups @ moderate weight RPE 7

10 Chin-Ups @ moderate weight RPE 7

10 Single Arm DB Skull Crusher (each side) @ moderate weight RPE 7

10 Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curls @ moderate weight RPE 7

15 Stick Sit Ups

30 Flutter Kicks (each side)

15 Standing Banded Pallof Press (each side)

30 yd Isolateral DB Farmers Carry (left)

30 yd Isolateral DB Farmers Carry (right)

*Rest 3 minutes b/t rounds

Athletes Notes

Tempo Pushups

Chin Ups

Single Arm DB Skull Crusher

Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curls

Stick Sit Ups

Flutter Kicks

Standing Banded Pallof Press

Isolateral DB Farmers Carry