THURSDAY 08/06/2020
ACCESSORY WORKOUTS THAT WOULD WORK TODAY
PRE(best before main workout): POWER - OLY
POST(best after the main workout): BUTTS AND GUTS
MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR TODAY
PRE: WARM UP FLOW, THORACIC SPINE RELEASE
POST: CALVES/ANKLES, SHOULDER FLOW
* 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
Jump Rope Warm Up
Upper Body Dumbbell Warm Up
WORKOUT
5 Rounds (For Time)
40 Double Unders / DB Hop Overs
15 Toes to Bar / V-Ups
15 Dumbbell Shoulder to Overhead
RX Men: 40# DBs
RX Women: 25# DBs
RX+ Men: 50# DBs + / 60 Double Unders or Hop Overs
RX+ Women: 35# DBs + / 60 Double Unders or Hop Overs
Score: Total Time
Goal: 12-20 Min
Ok so for the double unders you will need to choose a number of them that will allow you to complete them in 90 seconds MAX! Obviously some of you will crush that - but if you need to lower the number to maybe 25 - do that! Remember, if you are resting too much and breaking too much you lose the point of the workout. So a good option is to switch to hop overs for the workout and to practice your dubs before or after!
You may also do 80 singles.
For this version (Program A) both Toes to Bar and V-Ups are considered RX!
For the toes to bar you may sub knee ups, supine toe touches, pike ups on your TRX bands - or even just regular sit ups.
Pregnant and postpartum - a few options are swings or slam balls!
For the shoulder to overhead reps you may do a shoulder press, push press or push jerk. The push jerk - if you have good technique - should allow you to do the most reps. That's the one I will write about here.
For the jerk the DBs will start on your shoulders with your elbows slightly in front. Feet are under the hips. You will dip by keeping the heels down, keeping the chest up, and bending the knees slightly - just a short 3 inch or so dip down. From there you will stand up hard and fast to pop the weight off of the shoulders. As the weight travels up instead of thinking about pushing it up - push YOURSELF down. Lock out the elbows with the biceps by the ears. Drive your knees out and keep the heels down and belly tight. Stand up with the weight still over your head before you lower to your shoulders for the next rep.
Work to absorb the DBs when you lower them and even use that absorb dip to feed the next rep!
PROGRAM B
WARM UP
Jump Rope Warm Up
Overhead Warm Up
WORKOUT
5 Rounds (For Time)
40 Double Unders
15 Toes to Bar
15 Shoulder to Overhead
RX Men: 95#
RX Women: 65#
RX+ Men: 115# + / 60 Double Unders or Hop Overs
RX+ Women: 75# + / 60 Double Unders or Hop Overs
Score: Total Time
Goal: 12-20 Min
Ok so for the double unders you will need to choose a number of them that will allow you to complete them in 90 seconds MAX! Obviously some of you will crush that - but if you need to lower the number to maybe 25 - do that! Remember, if you are resting too much and breaking too much you lose the point of the workout. So a good option is to switch to hop overs for the workout and to practice your dubs before or after!
You may also do 80 singles!
For the toes to bar you may sub knee ups, supine toe touches or even just regular sit ups.
Pregnant and postpartum - a few options are swings or slam balls!
For the shoulder to overhead reps you may do a shoulder press, push press or push jerk. The push jerk - if you have good technique - should allow you to do the most reps. That's the one I will write about here.
For the jerk the bar will start on your shoulders with your elbows slightly in front. Feet are under the hips. You will dip by keeping the heels down, keeping the chest up, and bending the knees slightly - just a short 3 inch or so dip down. From there you will stand up hard and fast to pop the bar off of the shoulders. As the bar travels up instead of thinking about pushing it up - push YOURSELF down. Lock out the elbows with the bar over the middle of the body. Drive your knees out and keep the heels down and belly tight. Stand up with the weight still over your head before you lower to your shoulders for the next rep.
Work to absorb the bar when you lower it and even use that absorb dip to feed the next rep!
PROGRAM C
WARM UP
Full Body Simple Warm Up
Jump Rope Warm Up
WORKOUT
5 Rounds (For Time)
40 Double Unders or Sandbag Hop/Skip Overs
15 Toes to Bar or Supine Sandbag Toe Touches
15 Sandbag Shoulder to Overhead
Suggested Sandbag Loading:
Men: 50-70#
Women: 25-45#
Score: Total Time
Goal: 12-20 Min
Ok so for the double unders you will need to choose a number of them that will allow you to complete them in 90 seconds MAX! Obviously some of you will crush that - but if you need to lower the number to maybe 25 - do that! Remember, if you are resting too much and breaking too much you lose the point of the workout. So a good option is to switch to hop overs for the workout and to practice your dubs before or after!
You may also do 80 singles!
For the toes to bar you may sub Knee Ups, V- Ups, pike ups on your TRX bands - or even just regular sit ups.
Pregnant and postpartum - a few options are swings or slam balls!
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.
For the shoulder to overhead you can push press, push jerk or go side to side. Start with sandbag on one shoulder or on biceps with elbows high. Dip your hip and keep your chest up.
Stand up hard and fast. Pop the sandbag off of the biceps/shoulder and finish with a press straight to lock out. Biceps by the ears. You may add a jerk by adding a slight rebend of the knee. Stand up all the way to finish the rep. Lower the bag back to starting position or opposite shoulder for side to side.
DOUBLE/SINGLE UNDERS - To avoid the added pressure to the pelvic floor that DUs/SUs can create, sub: Taps, Row, Bike, Quick Step Ups, Calf Raises. If you're postpartum and working towards rehab-ing your core and pelvic floor you can choose from the same subs for pregnancy and/or try scaling the number of DUs/SUs down to a number that is realistic for you to practice proper positioning and managing pressure. Any leaking or heaviness in the pelvic floor is a sign that you need to adapt your approach or change the movement to less impact.
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, Pallof Press, Banded/Wallball Woodchop, Standing Cross Body Wallball Throws, Goblet Hold/Squat, or Waiter Walks. See MAMA MODS MOVEMENT LIBRARY FOR DEMOS.
PRESS - Focus on proper alignment of your pelvis and spine. If you find yourself over extending in your back or coning in your belly sub less weight, Strict Press, Seated Strict Press, or even Front Raises.
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)