TUESDAY 12/08/2020
ACCESSORY WORKOUTS THAT WOULD WORK TODAY
PRE(best before main workout): OLY - POWER
SWAP(skip the main workout and do one of these instead): SANDBAG
MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR TODAY
PRE: WARM UP FLOW, CALVES/ANKLES
POST: SHOULDER FLOW, HIP FLEXORS/PSOAS
* 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
Squat Warm Up
Pull Up Warm Up
WORKOUT
5 Rounds
40 Double Unders / Dumbbell Hop Overs
25 Wall Balls
10 Toes to Bar / Weighted Sit Ups
Suggested Ball Weight:
Men: 18-20#
Women: 13-15#
RX+ Men/Women:
50 Double Unders / 30 Wall Balls / 15 Toes to Bar (still in the goal time)
Score: Total Time
Goal: 15-20 Min
Pace this for 3-4 minute rounds. Wall balls should take 1:00-1:30 in 1-3 sets. Break up the toes to bar early but keep the breaks short.
For the double unders, your rope will pass two times under your feet for every one jump. Keep your chest up and your landing soft. It's just like a single under but you jump a little higher and spin the rope faster using your wrists, not your arms!
For this workout you will want to choose a type/number of double unders that will allow you to finish that part in less than 1 min each time. Consider lowering the reps to fit that time window or go with dumbbell hop overs, skip overs, or double rep single unders.
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.
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.
Weighted sit-ups are a great option if you don't have a pull-up bar or just prefer them.
Customize to Knee-Ups, Supine Toe Touches or regular sit-ups if you need to!
Mamas, go with eye-level swings, ball slams, deadbugs or check out the mama mods below!
PROGRAM C
WARM UP
Jump Rope Warm Up
Squat Warm Up
WORKOUT
5 Rounds
40 Sandbag Hop Overs
20 Side to Side Sandbag Thrusters
10 Supine Sandbag Toe Touches
Suggested Sandbag Loading:
Men: 50-70#
Women: 25-45#
RX+ Men/Women:
50 Sandbag Hop Overs / 25 Sandbag Thrusters / 15 Supine Toe Touches
Score: TOTAL TIME
Goal: 15-20 Min
Pace this for 3-4 minute rounds. Hop overs should be a minute or less. Thrusters should take 1:00-2:00 in 1-3 sets. Make sure to avoid over arching the back when lowering the legs on the toe touches.
For the hop overs, stand next to your bag and hop laterally over the narrow side. You may also do a lateral shuffle. Think fast toe taps on the bag as you step laterally on and over to the other side.
For the side to side sandbag thrusters you will have the bag on one shoulder. Feet under shoulders, heels down. Reach the butt back and down and get to the bottom of the squat. Stand up hard and fast and use the momentum created by the legs to press the bag up and over to the other side!
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.
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.
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
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.
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, DB Windmill, Palloff Press, Banded/Wallball Woodchop, Standing Cross Body Wallball Throws, Goblet Hold/Squat, Waiter Walk (SEE MAMA MODS MOVEMENT LIBRARY FOR DEMOS)
AIR SQUAT - 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.