TUESDAY SHIFT 08/31/2021
MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR TODAY
PRE: WARM UP FLOW, HIP FLEXORS & PSOAS STRETCH
POST: LOWER BACK RELEASE, CHEST OPENER
8 Rounds
30 Seconds of Alternating DB Hang Snatches
30 Seconds of Push Ups
30 Seconds of Sit Ups
30 Seconds of Rest
Suggested Weight
Men: 20-40# DB/KB
Women: 10-25# DB/KB
Score: Total # of Reps from All 3 Movements and All 8 Rounds
Goal: 135-190 Reps
COACHES NOTES
The way this one works is you'll knock out as many hang snatches as you can from 0:00-0:30. Then from 0:30-1:00, you'll do as many push ups as you can. Then do the same for sit ups from 1:00-1:30. You'll rest from 1:30-2:00 and then start a new round. Repeat this pattern until the clock hits 15:30.
Choose a weight for the snatches that allows you to complete 7-10 reps each round. The push ups will get challenging with each passing round. Choose a variation that allows you to get at least 4 reps each time - even if that means customizing in the middle of the workout! Find a steady pace on the sit ups so that you ca do 6-8 reps per round.
HANG POWER SNATCH
You will bring the dumbbell to the waist. Hinge forward slightly while keeping the chest up and belly tight. Keep the heels down and knees out - arm straight. Stand up hard and fast - shrug the shoulder - punch the working elbow out to the side to keep the dumbbell close to the body as it travels UP! From here you will either punch to lockout or punch to lockout WHILE punching yourself UNDER slightly. Get the bicep by the ear and stand completely with it still there to complete the rep!
Lower back to the waist and repeat until 9 reps are done. You will then switch to the other arm and do the same thing.
If you're struggling with this movement, you can do an eye-level DB/KB swing!
CUSTOMIZATIONS
Eye Level KB/DB Swing
PUSH UPS
You may do regular push ups, knee push ups, or even elevated push ups. Choose a type of push up that you can't just bust out 8 reps. It's ok if you need to break them up a bit.
Start in the plank position with the hands just wider than shoulders and butt and thighs squeezed tight. Make sure the elbows go back - No flaring elbows. Keep the belly tight and avoid worming or snaking. Go all of the way down to touch the chest at the bottom. Press through the heels of your palms to come all of the way up at the top.
CUSTOMIZATIONS
Knee Push Up
Elevated Push Up
SIT UP
You'll start seated with your knees bent. You can do whatever you like with your feet - plant them in front of you or butterfly your knees out with the soles together. Lie back under control until your shoulder blades touch the ground then throw your arms forward to come all of the way up and touch your toes. If you need to add a little assistance like a stretchy band or rope attached to a pole to come all the way up - go for it!
No sit ups or crunching right now? You may try a dead bug or slam balls!
CUSTOMIZATIONS
Band-Assisted Sit Up
Foot-Assisted Sit Up
MAMA MODIFICATIONS
Dead Bug
Toes to Bar
This movement and its scaled version of Knee Raises or V-Ups puts A LOT of pressure on the core and pelvic floor. Please consider risk vs. reward when deciding if this movement is right for you. If you feel confident with your core and pelvic floor health you can always try fewer reps to notice and manage any symptoms. You can also SUB: Functional Progressions (Choose any from 1-4), Ball Slams, KB Swings, DB Windmills, Overhead Plate Hold/March, Pallof Press, Banded/Wallball Woodchop, Standing Cross Body Wallball Throws, Side Plank Step Throughs, Heel Taps, Goblet Hold/Squat, or Waiter Walks. See MAMA MODS MOVEMENT LIBRARY FOR DEMOS.
DB Snatch
You can always choose a lighter weight or go from the hang position. If you're not comfortable going over head right now or find that you are coning during the movement sub KB SWINGS.
Push Up
If you notice coning/doming in the plank position or if you find yourself straining to breathe or bearing down forcefully into your belly or pelvic floor, sub an elevated push up with hands on box, bench, wall, table, etc. or sub floor press, or bench press.
Sit Ups
Sit ups are a really big demand for the core and pelvic floor and for the most part are not recommended during pregnancy and the rehab/rebuilding stages of postpartum. If you are ready to start incorporating them you can try less reps, less range of motion (i.e. with pillows behind you), or supported with a band. However you can always sub one of the following movements: Functional Progressions (Choose any from 1-4), Ball Slams, KB Swings, Overhead Plate Hold/March, DB Windmill, Palloff Press, Banded/Wallball Woodchop, Standing Cross Body Wallball Throws, Goblet Hold/Squat, Waiter Walk (SEE MAMA MODS MOVEMENT LIBRARY FOR DEMOS)