POWER | WEEK 04 | 01/17/2021
STREET PARKING POWER - Ongoing program designed to build strength through emphasis on major lifts like Back Squat, Front Squat, Deadlift, Shoulder Press and Bench Press.
This may also include assistance exercises to support good mechanics and healthy tissue. Typically we suggest adding this in before the regular daily workout if performing them on the same day. Days in which this workout will fit in best can be found on the daily program write ups!
WARM UP
General Barbell Warm Up
WORKOUT
Front Squat (4 x 6 (6 Reps Every Other Min for 8 Minutes))
Warm up before so that all 4 sets are heavy - if you have room to build, go for it. Rest 2 min before Part 2 (Shoulder Press).
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.
Shoulder Press (4 x 5 (5 Reps Every Other Minute for 8 Min))
Build up to moderate-heavy in the warm up so that all 4 sets are working sets - if you have room to build, go for it. Rest 3 Min before Part 3 (Lungesters).
Shoulder press starts with the bar on your shoulders, full grip with elbows in front. Feet are hip to shoulder width apart. Squeez your butt, your quads and your belly. Keep your chest up, ribcage down. Press the bar straight up so you have to pull your face out of the way to clear a path. Finish with arms locked out overhead, biceps by the ears.
To lower, move your face out of the way and keep your elbows in front of the bar.
Lungester (4 x 6 (6 Reps Every other minute for 8 min))
Reverse Front Rack Lunge + Reverse Front Rack Lunge + Thruster
You might feel strong on the lunge and squat portion of the thruster but keep in mind that you're probably a bit fatigued from the shoulder press so try out a few reps before diving into the 4 sets. You can go up or down in weight depending on how the previous set felt.
Barbell Lungesters start with the bar on the shoulders with the elbows in front. You may perform the lunges portion as reverse stepping or forward stepping. Make sure you take a long enough step that your front heel stays down when your back knee LIGHTLY touches the ground. Don't allow the forward knee to cave in. Keep the belly tight and chest up. You will perform a lunge on each side.
AND THEN
Put the feet at shoulder width apart. Heels down. Barbell still at the shoulders with the elbows high. Reach the butt back and down. Keep the heels down and drive the knees out. Keep the chest up and belly tight. Get the butt lower than the knees at the bottom. Drive up hard and fast out of the squat. Pop the barbell off of the shoulders. Move your face out of the way. Keep the belly tight and press the barbell straight up to lock out - finishing with the biceps by the ears! Rib cage down and belly tight.