MONDAY 05/17/2021
This workout was programmed on 07/24/2020!
Welcome to Vault 2021 - Road to Olympus!
This is the workout of the day for Monday - but also the TWENTIETH workout in the Street Parking Vault Challenge! Perform ANY VERSION (including SHIFT) of this workout and record your score before 2pm PST on Thursday - May 20 to receive credit towards the Vault!
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ACCESSORY WORKOUTS THAT WOULD WORK TODAY
Below are SUGGESTIONS of what you COULD add if you have the desire or time. It is not intended that you add more than ONE of them. And it is not necessary for you to add any of them at all! Just a few more tools for those interested.
PRE(best before main workout): POWER-OLY
POST(best after the main workout): BUTTS & GUTS
SWAP(skip the main workout and do one of these instead): SANDBAG
MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR TODAY
PRE: WARM UP FLOW, COUCH STRETCH
POST: HIPS 2.0, GENTLE UPPER BODY RECOVERY
PROGRAM A
WARM UP
SHOULDER WARM UP
TOTAL BODY DUMBBELL WARM UP
WORKOUT
2021 VAULT: DUMBBELL ARTEMIS
30 DB Shoulder Press
15 DB Bear Complex Reps
30 Push Up + Tap + Tap
15 DB Bear Complex Reps
30 Push Ups
15 DB Bear Complex Reps
Bear Complex with Dumbbells is actually just a Squat Clean Thruster + Thruster (or 1 Power Clean + 2 Thrusters)
Suggested Weight Men: 40# DBs
Suggested Weight Women: 25# DBs
Extra Challenge Men: 50# DBs / 40 of each pressing movement + 20 Bear Complex each time
Extra Challenge Women: 35# DBs / 40 of each pressing movement + 20 Bear Complex each time
Score: Total Time
Goal: 12-18 Min
COACHES NOTES
Holy shoulders!!! Choose a weight for the shoulder (strict) press that allows you to do at least 5-7 reps at a time. That goes for the push up + taps and push ups, as well. You should choose customizations for those that allow you to do 5-7 reps at a time, at least for the first 15-20 reps of the movement. For the bear complex, choose a weight that you can do 3-5 reps at a time, especially because you can't drop dumbbells like you can drop a bar or a bag. It'll be tough but holding onto the dumbbells for a few reps will be your most efficient option.
SHOULDER PRESS
Set up for the shoulder press with the DBs on the shoulders with elbows high. Keep the rib cage down and belly tight. Press straight up until your elbows are locked out with biceps by the ears. Bring the dumbbells all the way down to the shoulders each time.
CUSTOMIZATION
Single DB held in both hands
DUMBBELL BEAR COMPLEX
For this complex, you have a few options:
- Squat Clean Thruster
- Thruster
OR
You can do:
- Power Clean
- DB Squat
- Push Press or Jerk
- DB Squat
- Push Press or Jerk
OR some combination of the two.
Do not RUSH through these reps. Get set up well for the clean. Keep the back flat and focus on a great clean (either version).
If you are doing a thruster, make sure the dumbbells are on the shoulders, heels are down, knees are out. Feed the press with the drive from the legs. Lower the dumbbells back to the shoulders.
Reach the butt back and down, keep the heels down and chest up. Feed the press with the leg drive for this thruster or push press/jerk too!
CUSTOMIZATION
Single DB Bear Complex
PUSH UP + TAPS
We want to see a rigid body position with shoulders above or beyond the wrists and hands just wider than shoulder width. Squeeze your butt, your thighs and your belly. No sagging hips or snaking.
Keep your elbows within 45 degrees to the body as you lower your chest and thighs to make contact with the floor. Stay engaged. Press back up to the the top until arms are totally straight. Then tap your left shoulder with your right hand and your right shoulder with your left hand.
1 Rep = Push Up + Tap Right + Tap Left
CUSTOMIZATIONS
Knee Push Up + Plank Shoulder Taps
Elevated Push Up + Taps
PUSH UP
We want to see a rigid body position with shoulders above or beyond the wrists and hands just wider than shoulder width. Squeeze your butt, your thighs and your belly. No sagging hips or snaking.
Keep your elbows within 45 degrees to the body as you lower your chest and thighs to make contact with the floor. Stay engaged. Press back up to the the top until arms are totally straight. Use one of the customizations below in order to maintain that strong plank position in your body throughout the movement.
CUSTOMIZATIONS
Knee Push Up
Elevated Push Up
PROGRAM B
WARM UP
SHOULDER WARM UP
GENERAL BARBELL WARM UP
WORKOUT
2021 VAULT: BARBELL ARTEMIS
30 Shoulder Press
15 Bear Complex Reps
30 Push Up + Tap + Tap
15 Bear Complex Reps
30 Push Ups
15 Bear Complex Reps
Barbell Bear Complex = Power Clean + Front Squat into a Thruster + Back Squat into a Thruster
Using a squat clean thruster instead of a power clean + thruster is also ok.
Suggested Weight Men: 75#
Suggested Weight Women: 55#
Extra Challenge Men: 95-115# / 40 of each pressing movement + 20 Bear Complex each time
Extra Challenge Women: 65-75# / 40 of each pressing movement + 20 Bear Complex each time
Score: Total Time
Goal: 12-18 Min
COACHES NOTES
Holy shoulders!!! Choose a weight for the shoulder (strict) press that allows you to do at least 5-7 reps at a time. That goes for the push up + taps and push ups, as well. You should choose customizations for those that allow you to do 5-7 reps at a time, at least for the first 15-20 reps of the movement. For the bear complex, choose a weight that you COULD do 3-5 reps at a time with but know that it's OK to do these in singles (do one rep then drop the bar before the next rep). Do your best to find a steady pace and continuously chip away at those bear complex reps.
SHOULDER PRESS
Start with the bar on your shoulders, a full grip with elbows in front. Feet are hip to shoulder width apart. Squeeze your butt, your quads and your belly. Keep your chest up, ribcage down. Press the bar straight up. 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, keep your elbows in front of the bar and lower with control back to the shoulders.
CUSTOMIZATION
Go lighter
BARBELL BEAR COMPLEX
For this complex, you have a few options:
- Squat Clean Thruster
- Back Rack Thruster
OR
You can do:
- Power Clean
- Front Squat
- Push Press or Jerk
- Back Squat
- Push Press or Jerk
OR some combination of the two.
Do not RUSH through these reps. Get set up well for the clean. Keep the back flat and focus on a great clean (either version).
If you are doing a thruster, make sure the barbell is on the shoulders, heels are down, knees are out. Feed the press with the drive from the legs.
When lowering onto the back - BE CAREFUL and absorb the catch with the knees! Then make sure you are reset before squatting.
Reach the butt back and down, keep the heels down and chest up. Feed the press with the leg drive for this thruster or push press/jerk too!
PUSH UP + TAPS
We want to see a rigid body position with shoulders above or beyond the wrists and hands just wider than shoulder width. Squeeze your butt, your thighs and your belly. No sagging hips or snaking.
Keep your elbows within 45 degrees to the body as you lower your chest and thighs to make contact with the floor. Stay engaged. Press back up to the the top until arms are totally straight. Then tap your left shoulder with your right hand and your right shoulder with your left hand.
1 Rep = Push Up + Tap Right + Tap Left
CUSTOMIZATIONS
Knee Push Up + Plank Shoulder Taps
Elevated Push Up + Taps
PUSH UP
We want to see a rigid body position with shoulders above or beyond the wrists and hands just wider than shoulder width. Squeeze your butt, your thighs and your belly. No sagging hips or snaking.
Keep your elbows within 45 degrees to the body as you lower your chest and thighs to make contact with the floor. Stay engaged. Press back up to the the top until arms are totally straight. Use one of the customizations below in order to maintain that strong plank position in your body throughout the movement.
CUSTOMIZATIONS
Knee Push Up
Elevated Push Up
PROGRAM C
WARM UP
SHOULDER WARM UP
SANDBAG GENERAL WARM UP
WORKOUT
2021 VAULT: SANDBAG ARTEMIS
30 Sandbag Seated Shoulder Press
15 Sandbag Bear Complex Reps
30 Push Up + Drag
15 Sandbag Bear Complex Reps
30 Push Ups
15 Sandbag Bear Complex Reps
Sandbag Bear Complex = Power Clean + Front Squat into a Thruster + Back Squat into a Thruster
Can also do a squat clean into the thruster if you would prefer that!
Suggested Weight Men: 50-70#
Suggested Weight Women: 25-45#
Extra Challenge Men/Women: 40 of each pressing movement + 20 Bear Complex each time
Score: Total Time
Goal: 12-18 Min
COACHES NOTES
Holy shoulders!!! Ideally for the seated presses and push up + drag, you can do 5-7 reps at a time with the weight of your bag. If that's not happening, consider reducing the total reps from 30 to 20-25. The weight of the bag shouldn't be as much of an issue for the bear complex reps but reducing reps is a great way to customize, if you find you are falling short of the goal pace. It's totally fine to do these in singles (do one rep then drop the bag before the next rep). Do your best to find a steady pace and continuously chip away at those bear complex reps.
SEATED SANDBAG SHOULDER PRESS
Sit up tall on the floor with a neutral spine. Chest up, ribcage down. Start with the bag on your shoulders/biceps, elbows high. Keep your belly tight as you press the bag straight up overhead. Lock out your arms at the top with biceps by the ears.
CUSTOMIZATIONS
Adjust reps if workout with a heavier bag
SANDBAG BEAR COMPLEX
For this complex, you have a few options:
- Squat Clean Thruster
- Back Rack Thruster
OR
You can do:
- Power Clean
- Front Squat
- Push Press or Jerk
- Back Squat
- Push Press or Jerk
OR some combination of the two.
Do not RUSH through these reps. Get set up well for the clean. Keep the back flat and focus on a great clean (either version).
If you are doing a thruster, make sure the sandbag is on the shoulders, heels are down, knees are out. Feed the press with the drive from the legs.
When lowering onto the back - BE CAREFUL and absorb the catch with the knees! Then make sure you are reset before squatting.
Reach the butt back and down, keep the heels down and chest up. Feed the press with the leg drive for this thruster or push press/jerk too!
PUSH UP + LATERAL DRAG
Start in a plank position with your bag just to the outside your right hand. First you will do a push up, then with your left hand, reach under and across and drag the bag to the left side of your body.
Keep the belly tight and butt down. Do another push up then reach under and across with your right hand and drag the bag back to the right side of your body. If you can't quite get the bag all the way across a little plank side step so you can start the next pull in a good position. One push up + one drag = 1 rep.
CUSTOMIZATIONS
Knee Push Up + Plank Lateral Drag
PUSH UP
We want to see a rigid body position with shoulders above or beyond the wrists and hands just wider than shoulder width. Squeeze your butt, your thighs and your belly. No sagging hips or snaking.
Keep your elbows within 45 degrees to the body as you lower your chest and thighs to make contact with the floor. Stay engaged. Press back up to the the top until arms are totally straight. Use one of the customizations below in order to maintain that strong plank position in your body throughout the movement.
CUSTOMIZATIONS
Knee Push Up
Elevated Push Up
Overhead 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.
Power Clean
You could try less weight, going from the hang position or starting with the dumbbells between your feet. For pregnant mamas with bellies that interrupt the most efficient path of the bar, be sure to sub DBs for the bar so you are not training inefficient movement patterns.
DB/Back/Front/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.
Push Up
If you notice coning/doming in the plank position or if you find yourself straining to breathe or bearing down forcefully into your belly or pelvic floor, sub an elevated push up with hands on box, bench, wall, table, etc. or sub floor press, or bench press.
KB Swing
If you notice any coning or pulling in the overhead position of the swing, sub shoulder height or eye level swings and focus on posture and breathing mechanics. If the shape of your body (preggo bellies!) is making the bottom position a little too tight for comfort, you can sub an Outside KB Swing or a Single Arm Swing.