TUESDAY 04/14/2020
ACCESSORY WORKOUTS THAT WOULD WORK TODAY
PRE (best before main workout): OLY
POST (best after the main workout): SUNS OUT GUNS OUT
EITHER (can be warm up or finisher): GYMNASTICS
MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR TODAY
PRE: MORNING COFFEE, HIP FLEXORS/PSOAS
POST: QUADS/IT BAND, PIGEON STRETCH
* Indicates the original version of the workout. This means when the workout was programmed, this is the version the coach had in mind. We adapt this workout to fit the other equipment variations. As always, pick a version of the workout that works for you, your schedule, and equipment available.
PROGRAM A
WARM UP
Full Body Simple Warm Up
Squat Warm Up
WORKOUT
3 Rounds
20 Dumbbell Squat
40 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
20 Dumbbell Squat
Rest 2 Min Between Rounds
RX Men: 40# Dumbbells
RX Women: 25# Dumbbells
RX+ Men: 50# Dumbbells
RX+ Women: 35# Dumbbells
Score: Total Time (including rest)
Goal: 15-20 Min
Each round should take 5 minutes or less. If the first round is 6 minutes or more, lower the weight if possible. Otherwise, reduce the reps to 15-30-15 per round.
For these squats, make sure the dumbbells are resting on the shoulders and the elbows are high! Keep the chest up, but do not overextend the back. Keep the belly tight!
Reach the butt back and down trying to keep the elbows and chest up as you descend until your butt is below your knees. Drive the knees out and keep the heels down throughout. Do not collapse in this position. Do not go so low that the back starts to round.
To stand, lead with the chest and elbows-keeping the dumbbells on the shoulders and elbows high. Stand fully for each rep.
For the single DB power snatch the dumbbell will start on the ground, feet on either side about shoulder width apart. Hinge at the hips and a bend at the knee. Chest stays lifted, arm straight and back flat. To lift drive the heels down and lift the chest. Once past the knees think-jump-shrug-pull the elbow high and outside (to keep the dumbbell close) - pull under the dumbbell slightly as you punch to lock out with the bicep by the ear. In the catch the heels are down, knees out, chest up. Stand to finish. Alternate hands with each rep. So for each round of 40 you end up doing 20 per side.
PROGRAM B
WARM UP
Full Body Simple Warm Up
Squat Warm Up
Snatch Warm Up
WORKOUT
3 Rounds
20 Barbell Front Squat
20 Barbell Power Snatch
20 Barbell Front Squat
Rest 2 Min Between Rounds
RX Men: 75-95#
RX Women: 55-65#
RX+ Men: 115#+
RX+ Women: 75#+
Score: Total Time (including rest)
Goal: 15-20 Min
Note the reps are slightly different on the snatches from Program A.
Each round should take 5 minutes or less. If the first round is 6 minutes or more, lower the weight.
For front squats, make sure the bar is resting on the shoulders with a loose fingertip grip and elbows high! Keep the chest up, but do not overextend the back. Keep the belly tight!
Reach the butt back and down trying to keep the elbows and chest up as you descend. Drive the knees out and keep the heels down throughout. The bottom position should be where the butt is lower than the top of the knee. Do not collapse in this position. Do not go so low that the back starts to round.
To stand, lead with the chest and elbows - keeping the bar on the shoulder and not out in front. Stand fully for each rep.
For the power snatch the bar will start on the ground. Heels are roughly shoulder hip width apart. Grip is wide and arms are long and straight. Hinge forward at the hip and bend the knees slightly. Chest up and higher than hips. Back flat.
Drive through the heels and lift the chest. Keep the arms straight as you stand. Pull the bar into the body. Rotate the torso upright once past the knees. Stand up hard and fast. SHRUG the shoulders. Keep the bar close! Pull the elbows high and outside as the bar travels up the body. Rotate the bar and press out overhead FAST! At the same time pull yourself under slightly by reaching the butt back and bending the knees. Keep the heels down, chest up, belly tight, and knees out! Think PUNCH to lock out! Belly tight. Butt squeezed! Bar over the middle of the body. Stand fully to complete the rep.
PROGRAM C
WARM UP
Full Body Simple Warm Up
Squat Warm Up
WORKOUT
3 Rounds
20 Sandbag Front Squat
30 Sandbag Ground to Overhead
20 Sandbag Front Squat
Rest 2 Min Between Rounds
Ideal Sandbag Weight:
Men: 50-70#
Women: 25-45#
Score: Total Time (including rest)
Goal: 15-20 Min
Note the reps are slightly different on the ground to overheads from the other programs.
Each round should take 5 minutes or less. If the first round is 6 minutes or more, lower the weight if possible, otherwise reduce the reps.
For these squats, make sure the sandbag is resting on the biceps with the elbows high! Keep the chest up, but do not overextend the back. Keep the belly tight!
Reach the butt back and down trying to keep the elbows and chest up as you descend. Drive the knees out and keep the heels down throughout. The bottom position should be where the butt is lower than the top of the knee. Do not collapse in this position. Do not go so low that the back starts to round.
To stand, lead with the chest and elbows - keeping the sandbag on the biceps and elbows high. Stand fully for each rep.
For the sandbag ground to overhead, grab hold of the overhand or neutral handles, bend your knees and lift your chest up. Keep the heels down. With your back flat and belly tight, stand up with the sandbag by driving through the heels and lifting the chest. Explode UP with the legs and hips. Shrug the shoulders. Pull the elbow high and outside. Then PUNCH the sandbag to lock out finishing with the biceps by the ear!
DB SNATCH/HANG 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 you might want to consider subbing Russian Kettlebell Swings
FRONT/GOBLET SQUATS OR THRUSTERS - If you have a hard time maintaining control and a stable midline in the bottom of the squat or if you find yourself bearing down to get out of the bottom, try subbing a target or assisted squat to shorten the range of motion. A box squat is always a great idea especially during pregnancy to strengthen the posterior chain and balance out the growing belly.