Tuesday 251021

Monday 251013

Monday 251013

For total reps:
4 minutes of Echo bike calories
1 minute of GHD sit-ups
1 minute of double-unders
3 minutes of Echo bike calories
1 minute of GHD sit-ups
1 minute of double-unders
2 minutes of Echo bike calories
1 minute of GHD sit-ups
1 minute of double-unders

Post reps to comments.

Stimulus and Strategy:
In today’s workout, the question is: How hard can you push the pace on the bike and still keep moving on the GHD sit-ups and double-unders? One strategy might be to hold a consistent RPM/cadence for each interval, while another strategy may be to increase the pace on the bike as the time goes down. For the GHD and the double-unders, aim to move for as much of the minute as possible.

Scaling:
Reduce the overall time of each movement.

If you are not familiar with or have not been training consistently with the GHD, reduce the complexity of the GHD sit-ups by reducing the range of motion to parallel. For the double-unders, perform single-unders.

In case of an injury or limitation, consider performing sit-ups, V-ups, or hollow rocks for the GHD sit-ups. For the double-unders, consider performing lateral line hops or penguin taps. For the bike calories, complete these on any available machine.

Intermediate option:
For total reps:
4 minutes of Echo bike calories
1 minute of GHD sit-ups to parallel
1 minute of double-unders
3 minutes of Echo bike calories
1 minute of GHD sit-ups to parallel
1 minute of double-unders
2 minutes of Echo bike calories
1 minute of GHD sit-ups to parallel
1 minute of double-unders

Beginner option:
For total reps:
4 minutes of Echo bike calories
1 minute of AbMat sit-ups
1 minute of single-unders
3 minutes of Echo bike calories
1 minute of AbMat sit-ups
1 minute of single-unders
2 minutes of Echo bike calories
1 minute of AbMat sit-ups
1 minute of single-unders

Coaching cues:
On the GHD sit-up, unlock your knees as you lay back. Then, as you sit-up, squeeze your thighs and drive your heels down toward the foot plate.

Resources:
The Rogue Echo Bike
The GHD Sit-Up
The Double-Under
GHD Sit-Up Progression
The AbMat Sit-Up
The Single-Under

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Mayhem Daily Wod – 21724

Mayhem Daily Wod - 21724
Mayhem BodyBuilding: Barbell Bench Press 5 sets: 10 reps; increasing across sets *Focus: Control should be shown with each rep on the way down and on the way up. Rest 90 sec between sets or just long enough to be able to show quality on next set.
Alt. DB Tempo Bench + Double DB Bench 4 sets: 5 alt. tempo reps (each side) + 5 double DB reps (normal speed). *Focus: Start with both DBs extended overhead. Bench with one arm, leaving the other arm extended overhead and then repeat with other side. Tempo for this movement is 2 sec negative + 1 sec pause in bottom + explosive press up. No tempo on double reps. Loading should be moderate and allow for control throughout entire rep. Select a weight that you can control when sitting back to start and sitting up to finishing set. Do not drop the dumbbells. To avoid injury, bring the knees up to meet the dumbbells and sit up with them. If you have to drop them to deload, you’ve gone too heavy.
Double DB Incline Bench Press 4 sets: 10 reps; stay the same or increase across *Focus: Set a bench up at an incline that will allow for a 45 degree angle of the torso. Select a weight that you can control when sitting back to start and sitting up to finishing set. Do not drop the dumbbells. To avoid injury, bring the knees up to meet the dumbbells and sit up with them. If you have to drop them to deload, you’ve gone too heavy.
Barbell Skull Crushers 4 sets: 10-15 reps; same resistance across. Moderate weight *Focus: Lie on a bench with barbell extended towards the ceiling. Movement works best with an EZ curl bar but a straight will work as well. Keeping the elbow tucked, bring the bar down towards the top of head (around the hairline region). Elbows should stay pointed towards the ceiling. Adjust grip as needed to find the best balance between comfort and power. Do not sacrifice form for weight and focus on a solid contraction with each rep.
Seated Tricep DB French Press 4 sets: 12-15 reps; moderate loading *Focus: In a seated 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. For ease of setup, have a partner load and unload the DB from your hands before and after sets.
Lower Body Push/Pull Barbell Back Squat 5 sets: 10-12 Reps; increasing across 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 Rest 90 sec b/w sets
Barbell Deadlift 5 sets: 10-12 reps; increasing across sets  *Focus: traditional deadlift setup. Keep weight to a controllable amount meaning no bouncing off the floor. All reps are touch and go – do not reset at the bottom of reps.
Elevated Heel Goblet Squat
4 sets: 10-15 reps; moderate weight. Stay the same or increase across sets 
*Focus: Use a small plate or slant board under each heel. Hold a DB or KB in a goblet position. Focus on keeping tension in the legs throughout out sets. Stop just before full lockout at the top of each rep for added time under tension
Elevated Toe Double DB Romanian Deadlift
4 sets: 10-15 reps; moderate weight. Stay the same or increase across sets.
* Focus: Use a small plate or slant board under toes of each foot. Holding dumbbells in each hand, push the hips back, lowering the dumbbells 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. If mobility doesn’t allow for toes to be elevated, perform reps with non-elevated toes.
DB Walking Lunges
4 sets: 30 yd length; moderate loading. DB’s can be held in any fashion
*Focus: Find an area that 30yds can be lunged unbroken. Lunges should be done for quality, not for weight. Feel free to begin with only bodyweight and increase across sets. For walking lunges, attempt to keep tension in the legs during the entire rep, meaning you shouldn’t be resting/slamming the back knee into the floor. Keep loading to something that will allow for smooth, constant lunges throughout sets.
Seated Barbell Calf Raise 
4 sets: 15-20 reps; moderate loading
*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 dumbbells on the knees to load this movement *Make sure that platform you have toes on will not flip when loading on edge
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Tuesday 241231

Tuesday 241231

For max reps:
Tabata dumbbell box step-ups
Rest 1 minute
Tabata GHD sit-ups
Rest 1 minute
Tabata push presses
Rest 1 minute
Tabata bar-facing burpees

The Tabata interval is 20 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds of rest for 8 intervals.

♀ 20-lb dumbbells, 20-inch box, and 65-lb barbell
♂ 35-lb dumbbells, 24-inch box, and 95-lb barbell

Post total calories/reps for each exercise to comments.

Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a Tabata mash-up. Complete the full 8 rounds of the first movement before moving on to the next. Continue in the same fashion until all four movements are complete. Your score is the total number of reps completed. The loading of both the dumbbells and the barbell should be light and allow you to keep moving. If you have not been training consistently on the GHD, reduce the range of motion or substitute with AbMat sit-ups.

Scaling:
Reduce the total volume of the workout by limiting the number of reps performed within each interval. Reduce the loading of the dumbbells and barbell. Lower the height of the box.

Limit the range of motion on the GHD sit-ups by going to parallel or performing AbMat sit-ups. For the push presses, consider using a pair of lighter dumbbells. As for the bar-facing burpees, perform up-downs or step over the bar.

In case of injury or limitation, perform the box step-ups without a pair of dumbbells and lower the height of the box. Perform a plank hold for the GHD sit-ups. For the push presses, perform a single-arm dumbbell push press or shoulder press. For the bar-facing burpees, perform an up-down or pick any machine to use in place of the exercise.

Intermediate option:
For max reps:
Tabata dumbbell box step-ups
Rest 1 minute
Tabata GHD sit-ups to parallel
Rest 1 minute
Tabata push presses
Rest 1 minute
Tabata bar-facing burpees

The Tabata interval is 20 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds of rest for 8 intervals.

♀ 15-lb dumbbells, 20-inch box, and 55-lb barbell
♂ 20-lb dumbbells, 24-inch box, and 75-lb barbell

Beginner option:
For max reps:
Tabata box step-ups
Rest 1 minute
Tabata AbMat sit-ups
Rest 1 minute
Tabata push presses
Rest 1 minute
Tabata bar-facing burpees

The Tabata interval is 20 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds of rest for 8 intervals.

♀ 12-inch box and 35-lb barbell
♂ 20-inch box and 45-lb barbell

Coaching cues:
When cycling lighter push presses, think about bringing your glutes to your heels instead of your hips to your toes.

Resources:
Dumbbell Box Step-Up
The GHD Sit-Up The Push Press
Bar-Facing Burpee - Jump-Over
Bar-Facing Burpee - Step-Over
The Box Step-Up
The AbMat Sit-Up

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Tuesday 240917

Tuesday 240917

In 3 minutes, complete:
12 dumbbell bench presses
9 back squats
6 alternating dumbbell snatches
Max-calorie row in remaining time

Rest 90 seconds between rounds for a total of 4 rounds.

♀ 35-lb dumbbells and 115-lb barbell
♂ 50-lb dumbbells and 165-lb barbell

Post total calories rowed in comments.

Scaling:
Today’s workout is interval based. Your score is the total calories rowed over 4 rounds. The work-to-rest ratio is two to one. The dumbbell bench presses should be completed in 2 sets at the most. The back squat should be taken from a rack, and the load should be moderate so you can complete all 9 reps unbroken. For the dumbbell snatches, focus on smooth, efficient movement. Try to recover and avoid being explosive. Check the clock as you get on the rower for the first round, and use that as a goal to match that for the additional rounds. Aim to have 1 minute to 90 seconds on the rower each round.

Intermediate option:
In 3 minutes, complete:
12 dumbbell bench presses
9 back squats
6 alternating dumbbell snatches
Max-calorie row in remaining time

Rest 90 seconds between rounds for a total of 4 rounds.

♀ 25-lb dumbbells and 95-lb barbell
♂ 45-lb dumbbells and 135-lb barbell

Beginner option:
In 3 minutes, complete:
12 dumbbell bench presses
9 back squats
6 alternating dumbbell snatches
Max-calorie row in remaining time

Rest 90 seconds between rounds for a total of 4 rounds.

♀ 20-lb dumbbells and 65-lb barbell
♂ 35-lb dumbbells and 95-lb barbell

Coaching cues:
During the back squat, bring your belly button toward your spine, squeeze your stomach, and without releasing your tight position, send your hips back and down.

Resources:
CAP Demo | Dumbbell Bench Press
The Back Squat
The Dumbbell Power Snatch
Rowing Technique Tips

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