TUESDAY 12/03/2019
ACCESSORY WORKOUTS THAT WOULD WORK TODAY
PRE(best before main workout): OLY
MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR TODAY
PRE: WARM UP FLOW | COUCH STRETCH
POST: HIP FLEXORS/PSOAS | PIGEON STRETCH
PROGRAM A
WARM UP
Squat Warm Up
Box Jump Warm Up
Pull Up Warm Up
Workout
30 Dumbbell Squats
30 Toes to Bar
30 Box Jumps
20 Dumbbell Squats
20 Toes to Bar
20 Box Jumps
10 Dumbbell Squats
10 Toes to Bar
10 Box Jumps
RX Men: 40# DBs
RX Women: 25# DBs
RX+ Men: 50# DBs
RX+ Women: 35# DBs
Sub Option: Swap V-Ups if you don't have a bar to hang from!
Score: Total Time
Goal: Under 15 Min. Can you go under 12?
Set yourself up so you can do 12-15 reps per minute of any of the movements including rest. Adjust the load, toe to bar variation, and box height accordingly.
For these squats hold the DBs at the shoulder. The feet should be shoulder width apart. Heels down. Raise the chest and tighten the belly. Reach the butt back and down and drive the knees out. Get the butt lower than the knees at the bottom. No collapsing or rounding the back at the bottom! Stand all the way up at the top.
Toes to bar starts with you hanging from the bar with hands slightly wider than shoulders, shoulders drawn down away from your ears and arms straight. Think about pushing the bar out in front of you so your shoulders travel back behind the bar as you raise your toes up to touch bar between your hands.
For subs for the T2B you can use Knee-Ups, V-ups, Supine Toe Touches or regular sit-ups.
For the box jumps you will choose a box that is roughly 22-24in for men and 18-20in for women if you can! If that height is too much for you - go lower! Make sure when you jump and when you land that the knees do not cave in! Stand all of the way up on your box/bench. You may also sub step ups or lunges. Or, if you don't have something to jump ON - find something to jump OVER!
We would love to see you actually jump if possible! Even if you are jumping on a few stacked bumper plates or over your laundry basket!
PROGRAM B
WARM UP
Squat Warm Up
Box Jump Warm Up
Pull Up Warm Up
WORKOUT
30 Barbell Back Squats
30 Toes to Bar
30 Box Jumps
20 Barbell Back Squats
20 Toes to Bar
20 Box Jumps
10 Barbell Back Squats
10 Toes to Bar
10 Box Jumps
RX Men: 95-115#
RX Women: 65-75#
RX+ Men: 135-155#
RX+ Women: 85-105#
Sub Option: Swap V-Ups if you don't have a bar to hang from!
Score: Total Time
Goal: Under 15 Min. Can you go under 12?
Set yourself up so you can do 12-15 reps per minute of any of the movements including rest. Adjust the load, toe to bar variation, and box height accordingly.
These squats start with the bar on the back. The feet should be shoulder width apart. Heels down. Raise the chest and tighten the belly. Reach the butt back and down and drive the knees out. Get the butt lower than the knees at the bottom. No collapsing or rounding the back at the bottom! Drive through the heels, lead with the chest, keep the belly tight, and push the knees out as you come up! Stand all of the way up at the top.
Toes to bar starts with you hanging from the bar with hands slightly wider than shoulders, shoulders drawn down away from your ears and arms straight. Think about pushing the bar out in front of you so your shoulders travel back behind the bar as you raise your toes up to touch bar between your hands.
For subs for the T2B you can use Knee-Ups, V-ups, Supine Toe Touches or regular sit-ups.
For the box jumps you will choose a box that is roughly 22-24in for men and 18-20in for women if you can! If that height is too much for you - go lower! Make sure when you jump and when you land that the knees do not cave in! Stand all of the way up on your box/bench. You may also sub step ups or lunges. Or, if you don't have something to jump ON - find something to jump OVER!
We would love to see you actually jump if possible! Even if you are jumping on a few stacked bumper plates or over your laundry basket!
TOES TO BAR - This movement and it's scaled version of Knee Raises 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: BIRTHFIT Functional Progressions (Choose any from 1-4), Ball Slams, KB Swings, Overhead Plate Hold/March, Palloff Press, BIRTHFIT Banded/Wallball Woodchop, Standing Cross Body Wallball Throws, Goblet Hold/Squat, or Waiter Walks.
BOX JUMP/JUMP/SKIP OVERS - This is going to be all about managing the impact and pressure to your core and pelvic floor. The SHIFT options for smaller Jump/Skip Overs are good for helping you achieve the stimulus with a little less impact. You can ALWAYS substitute Step Ups if you want zero impact or even KB Swings if you want to get a little more explosive with your hips. For pregnant mamas, please remember that if you are unsure if you can complete the movement because of balance, strength, or coordination it may not be worth the risk of potentially falling or busting up your shins! For mamas further along in their Postpartum you can try a lower height of box to practice that two foot take off and landing without the extra impact. Focus on your breath and posture throughout the movement and do less reps if that helps you concentrate on good technique and awareness in your body.
SIT UPS - BIRTHFIT Functional Progressions (Choose any from 1-4), Ball Slams, KB Swings, Overhead Plate Hold/March, Palloff Press, BIRTHFIT Banded/Wallball Woodchop, Standing Cross Body Wallball Throws, Goblet Hold/Squat, Waiter Walk