Open Gym Strength and Conditioning – Bodybuilding

Functional Pump (Legs & Core) (Checkmark)

INSTRUCTIONS! Do NOT do this session with the rest of the bodybuilding track. It should be done alone for the day. We recommend doing it as the ONLY workout for that day and the next day (i.e. if you do the 3 functional pumps during the week, we don’t recommend doing any other workout apart from the 3 power lifts – Squat, Deadlift & Press). Please click on “Workout prep notes available” directly to read the instructions before doing the workout!

AMRAP 20 Minutes

200ft Sandbag (OR object) walking lunge (50/35)

1000m bike erg (damper 10)

50 Sandbag (OR object) Squats (50/35)

25 GHD Sit Ups

-rest 3-5 minutes-

3 sets:

1:00 Side Plank (left)

10-20 V Ups

1:00 Side Plank (right)

-rest 2 minutes between sets-

30 MINUTES VERSION (or less):

*For a shorter version today, skip the accessory!

Athletes Notes

DEMO VIDEOS

Sandbag Bear Hug Hold Walking Lunge

another option: Kettlebell Goblet Hold Walking Lunge

Sandbag Carry + Sandbag Squat

GHD Sit Up

scale to V-Ups OR Stick Sit Ups if needed

Forearm Side Plank

V ups

FLOW

0:00 – 20:00 Complete as many reps as you can of:

200ft Sandbag (OR object) walking lunge

1000m bike erg

50 Sandbag (OR object) Squats

25 GHD Sit Ups

-Rest 3-5 minutes-

3 sets of:

1:00 Side Plank (left)

10-20 V Ups

1:00 Side Plank (right)

-rest 2 minutes between sets-

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INSTRUCTIONS

These are intended to give you a great “pump” for the day. They are a mix of bodybuilding type movements, some CrossFit style structure and/or movements, and aerobic work.

The intensity is designed to just be MODERATE! It is so you can come and do a workout to get a “pump”, sweat some and get out of breath. Ideally you can hit these with friends as well!

Many of these are from, or built off of, recent workouts Rich has done. You can come and do them on a day when you aren’t feeling like doing as much intensity with our other more CrossFit based tracks, or when you want to change up your bodybuilding style. Have fun with them!

Do NOT perform this with the rest of the bodybuilding track. It is meant to be done alone for the day. We recommend performing these as the ONLY bodybuilding for this day and the following day (i.e. if you do all 3 functional pumps in a week, we don’t recommend doing any other bodybuilding, except for the 3 power lifts – Squat, Deadlift & Press).

See Scaling and Sub Document HERE for calorie conversion chart and recommended substitution options!

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

Leg Day Warm-up (Checkmark)

Hip Halo Activation

-into-

3 rounds

15/12 Bike Erg

5 Cossack Squats (each side)

10 Kang Squats (empty barbell)

Athlete Notes

Hip Halo Activation

Cossack Squat

Kang Squats with Empty Barbell

Back Squat

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

Focus: High bar position. Controlled speed down and up. Stop just before full lockout at the top of each rep for added time under tension on legs.
4 sets: 5 reps – @ 5/10 RPE (deload for testing week)

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

Barbell Romanian Deadlift

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

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

Focus: Deadlift bar to hip to start. Push the hips back, lowering the barbell down the front of the legs until the end ROM is hit (or the low back begins to round out). Straps are allowed to be used so that grip is not a limiting factor for sets. Perform this movement on a plate if additional ROM is needed so plates do not contact floor between reps.
4 sets: 10 reps – RPE 7

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

KB Belt Squats

*Rest 1:30-2:00 b/t sets

Focus: Athletes will set up on an elevated surface for each foot and an opening between this surface for the weight to pass through. Set up with a dip belt and attach KB to dip chain. In the event that you do not have a dip belt, a modified belt squat can be set up with a loose-fitting weightlifting belt and a strong band looped through. ALWAYS INSPECT BANDS FOR SIGNS OF POTENTIAL BREAKAGE BEFORE USING. Take care when setting up as weight can make athlete unstable when moving. Set up with feet at squat width and allow KB to hang between legs. Squat below parallel and then stand. Stopping just before full extension of the knees and hips between reps will keep tension of the quads and make this movement more challenging.
4 sets: 10 reps – RPE 7

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

GHD Nordic (Hamstring) Curl

*Rest 1:30-2:00 b/t sets

Focus: Control your eccentric (going down) for as long as you can. Sit-up by curling with the hamstrings or pushing off on a box to assist. Don’t try to work above your skill/strength level here. Modify this movement by attaching a band to the GHD and wearing the other end like a backpack to assist in coming up. Place a box in front of the GHD to push off of at parallel if a.) it is too difficult to Sit-up on your own or b.) you fail a rep. Working above your skill level will most definitely increase risk for hamstring cramping.

-if you struggle with this movement and are looking for scaling options: Band Assisted Nordic Curl, Dowel Assisted Nordic Curl, Reduced Range Nordic Curl or Isometric Hold
4 sets: 10 reps – RPE 7

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

Standing Barbell Calf Raise

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

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

Focus: Elevate feet so that you can pass below parallel to the floor with the heels. Drive through the big toe at extension. If needed, use rig to guide bar through movement so you don’t lose your balance. *Make sure that platform you are standing on will not flip when standing on edge.
4 sets: 15-20 reps – RPE 7

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

Cooldown/Mobility (Checkmark)

1 min Couch Stretch (each side)

1 min Quad Smash (each side)

1 min Forward Fold (straight legs)

1 min Calf Stretch on Wall (each side)

2 min Foam Roll all of Lower Body

Demo Videos

Couch Stretch

Quad Smash

Forward Fold Stretch

Calf Stretch on Wall

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.

Leg Day (4 Rounds for time)

4 Rounds

10 Barbell Back Squat @ moderate weight – maintain quality RPE 7

10 Barbell Romanian Deadlift @ Moderate weight – maintain control and quality RPE 7

10 GHD Nordic (Hamstring) Curl @ moderate weight – maintain quality RPE 7

15 Standing Barbell Calf Raise @ moderate weight– maintain quality RPE 7

-Rest 3 min b/t rounds-

Athletes Notes

Back Squat

Barbell Romanian Deadlift

GHD Nordic Hamstring Curl

scale to: Nordic Hamstring Curl with Someone holding feet

if you struggle with this movement and are looking for scaling options: Band Assisted Nordic Curl, Dowel Assisted Nordic Curl, Reduced Range Nordic Curl or Isometric Hold

Standing Barbell Calf Raise

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