TUESDAY 07/07/2020
ACCESSORY WORKOUTS THAT WOULD WORK TODAY
PRE(best before main workout): POWER - OLY
POST (best after the main workout): SUNS OUT GUNS OUT
EITHER(can be warm up or finisher): GYMNASTICS
SWAP(skip the main workout and do one of these instead): SANDBAG
MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR TODAY
PRE: WARM UP FLOW, THORACIC SPINE RELEASE
POST: HIP FLEXORS/PSOAS, SCIATICA/PIRIFORMIS
* 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
Pull Up Warm Up
Squat Warm Up
Box Jump Warm Up
WORKOUT
6 Rounds (For Time)
6 Toes to Bar
12 Wall Balls
6 Toes to Bar
12 Box Jumps
Suggested Ball Weight:
Men: 18-22#
Women: 13-15#
Suggested Box Height:
Men: 22-24"
Women: 18-20"
RX+ Men/Women:
7 Rounds of 7 TTB - 14 Wall Balls - 7 TTB - 14 Box Jumps
If subbing V-Ups for Toes to Bar increase reps by 2 per set (8 per set for RX / 9 per set for RX+)
Score: Total Time
Goal: 12-17 Min
**Do not do RX+ if you don't think you can meet the goal time.
Aim for 2:00-2:50 rounds on this one. Choose a load and movement variation you can pretty much go unbroken or take short breaks while maintaining a smooth pace.
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!
Mamas, sub with ball slams, Russian kettlebell swings or check the Mama Modifications on Members Only for even more options.
For the wall balls hold the ball at your chest with the elbows tucked in. Feet under the shoulders with heels down. Chest up and belly tight! Reach the butt back and down. Keep the heels down. Drive the knees out. Get the butt lower than the knees at the bottom. No plopping or rounding! Use the power from your legs to help throw the ball!
When you catch it. Catch first and then squat.
For the wall balls the ideal target height is roughly 9-10', but whatever you can make work is fine! If you have low ceilings or no ball you can sub lightweight thrusters. We prefer either a single heavy dumbbell (like the video) or 2 light dumbbells/bar.
For the box jumps, choose a height that you are comfortable jumping to and stepping down from. 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 C
WARM UP
Pull Up Warm Up
Squat Warm Up
Box Jump Warm Up
WORKOUT
6 Rounds (For Time)
6 Sandbag Supine Toe Touches
12 Sandbag Thrusters
6 Sandbag Supine Toe Touches
12 Box Jumps
Suggested Sandbag Weight:
Men: 50-70#
Women: 25-45#
Suggested Box Height:
Men: 22-24"
Women: 18-20"
RX+ Men/Women:
7 Rounds of 7 Supine TT- 14 Thrusters - 7 Supine TT - 14 Box Jumps
Score: Total Time
Goal: 12-17 Min
**Do not do RX+ if you don't think you can meet the goal time.
Aim for 2:00-2:50 rounds on this one. Choose a load and movement variation you can pretty much go unbroken or take short breaks while maintaining a smooth pace.
For the supine toe touches you will start lying on your back with your legs extended and heels hovering a few inches from the floor. Your arms will be fully extended straight up in the air holding the sandbag like the top of a bench press. Keep your belly tight like you are trying to flatten your lower back into the floor. Squeeze your legs together and raise them up into the air until your toes or shins touch the bag. Lower your legs back down to a hover with control so you don't overarch your back.
If you are unable to keep your back from overextending, try bending your knees as you raise and lower your legs.
Mamas, sub with ball slams, Russian kettlebell swings or check the Mama Modifications on Members Only for even more options.
For the thrusters the sandbag will be on the biceps with the elbows high. Feet under shoulders, heels down. You will reach the butt back and down and get to the bottom of the squat with the sandbag on the biceps and keeping the elbows high. Stand hard and fast to pop the sandbag off of the body. Move the face out of the way and press the sandbag straight up. Keep belly tight and finish locked out overhead.
For the box jumps, choose a height that you are comfortable jumping to and stepping down from. 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 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, 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.
WALL BALL - To focus on managing proper posture, breathing mechanics, core pressurization, and/or joint stability, sub: DB/WB Thruster, Lower Target Wall Ball Toss, Box/Target Supported Squat for Wall Ball
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 - 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)