TUESDAY 05/19/2020
ACCESSORY WORKOUTS THAT WOULD WORK TODAY
POST (best after the main workout): SUNS OUT GUNS OUT - BUTTS AND GUTS
MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR TODAY
PRE: WARM UP FLOW, 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
Each Round is a 4 Minute AMRAP
(As Many Rounds and Reps as Possible in 4 Min)
8 Dumbbell Squats
7 Toes to Bar / V-Ups
6 Double Dumbbell Snatch
Rest 2 minutes between AMRAPs
RX Men: 40# DBs
RX Women: 25# DBs
RX Plus Men: 50#+ DBs
RX Plus Women: 35#+ DBs
Score: Total Rounds plus any additional reps.
Goal: 12+ Rounds (That's 4 Rounds+ per AMRAP)
The goal here is to get a round a minute the whole way. Break up the toes to bar early to save your grip and core stability. Remember you get to rest for 2 full minutes between each AMRAP so go hard!
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.
If you don't have a pull up bar, sub with V-Ups.
Or, modify to Knee-Ups, Supine Toe Touches or regular sit-ups if you need to!
The double dumbbell snatch is just that. You will have a dumbbell in each hand between the feet. Keep the chest up and weight in the heels. Bend the knees slightly and hinge at the hips. Arms are long and straight. Stand with the dumbbells by driving the heels into the ground and lifting the chest. Keep the back flat. Once past the knees you will almost jump. Shrug the shoulders and allow the momentum to bring the dumbbells up as you guide them in a partial swing, but not allowing them to get too far away in motion. Finish with a press to lockout with the biceps by the ears and the belly tight.
When lowering the dumbbells DO NOT GET SLOPPY! Keep the heels down and keep the back flat. Lower under control back to the ground.
Only one head of each dumbbell must touch the ground at the bottom of every rep.
Switch to an alternating single arm dumbbell snatch if you need to.
PROGRAM B
WARM UP
Full Body Simple Warm Up
Snatch Warm Up
Squat Warm Up
WORKOUT
3 Rounds
Each Round is a 4 Minute AMRAP
(As Many Rounds and Reps as Possible in 4 Min)
8 Barbell Back Squats
7 Toes to Bar / V-Ups
6 Barbell Power Snatch
Rest 2 minutes between AMRAPs
RX Men: 75-95# Barbell
RX Women: 55-75# Barbell
RX+ Men: 115#+
RX+ Women: 75#+
Score: Total Rounds plus any additional reps.
Goal: 12+ Rounds (That's 4 Rounds+ per AMRAP)
The goal here is to get a round a minute the whole way. Break up the toes to bar early to save your grip and core stability. Remember you get to rest for 2 full minutes between each AMRAP so go hard!
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.
If you don't have a pull up bar, sub with V-Ups.
Or, modify to Knee-Ups, Supine Toe Touches or regular sit-ups if you need to!
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
Each Round is a 4 Minute AMRAP
(As Many Rounds and Reps as Possible in 4 Min)
8 Sandbag Back Squats
7 Toes to Bar / V-Ups / SB Supine Toe Touches
6 Sandbag Ground to Overhead
Rest 2 minutes between AMRAPs
Idea Sandbag Weights:
Men: 50-70#
Women: 25-45#
Score: Total Rounds plus any additional reps.
Goal: 12+ Rounds (That's 4 Rounds+ per AMRAP)
The goal here is to get a round a minute the whole way. Break up the toes to bar early to save your grip and core stability. Remember you get to rest for 2 full minutes between each AMRAP so go hard!
The sandbag will be 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! 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.
If you don't have a pull up bar, sub with V-Ups.
Or, modify to Knee-Ups, Supine Toe Touches or regular sit-ups if you need to!
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!
TOES TO BAR - This movement and it's 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, Overhead Plate Hold/March, Palloff Press, Banded/Wallball Woodchop, Standing Cross Body Wallball Throws, Goblet Hold/Squat, or Waiter Walks. See MAMA MODS MOVEMENT LIBRARY FOR DEMOS.
DB/GOBLET SQUATS - 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.
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.
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, Palloff Press, Banded/Wallball Woodchop, Standing Cross Body Wallball Throws, Goblet Hold/Squat, Waiter Walk (SEE MAMA MODS MOVEMENT LIBRARY FOR DEMOS)