SATURDAY 05/22/2021
We're celebrating the birth of Baby Banner with today's workout!
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.
POST(best after the main workout): GYMNASTICS-SOGO
SWAP(skip the main workout and do one of these instead): ENDURANCE
MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR TODAY
PRE: WARM UP FLOW, QUADS/IT BAND
POST: DECOMPRESSION SEQUENCE, COOL DOWN FLOW
PROGRAM A
WARM UP
SQUAT WARM UP
TOTAL BODY DUMBBELL WARM UP
WORKOUT
DUMBBELL BANNER
7 Rounds
One Round Every 3 Min:
200 Meter Run
15 Dumbbell Squats
Max Reps Devil Press
Suggested Weight Men: 40# DBs
Suggested Weight Women: 25# DBs
Extra Challenge Men: Carry a Single Dumbbell (40-70#) or plate or weighted back pack etc on the run
Extra Challenge Women: Carry a Single Dumbbell (25-45#) or plate or weighted back pack etc on the run
Score: Total # of Devil Press Reps
Goal: 60+ Reps
COACHES NOTES
A new round starts every three minutes. So, you do the run then squats. With the remaining time in the 3 minute window, do as many devil presses as you can until the next round starts. Keep a running count of total devil presses completed.
Set yourself up to be able to complete 8-10 devil press each round. This should take 1:00-1:30. Choose a load on the squats you can go unbroken, or close to it, the whole way. If you choose to run with a dumbbell/plate etc., it should not take more than 1:30.
This workout was first programmed on 06/29/2020.
200M RUN
You're working with a minute or less. Shorten the distance as needed to fit the time window. If unable to run due to space or weather purposes - 1 min double/single unders, low step ups, Mtn Climbers or toe taps to a low target.
CUSTOMIZATIONS
1 minute of:
Double/Single Unders
Low Step Ups
Mountain Climbers
Toe Taps to a Low Target
DUMBBELL SQUAT
Hold the DBs at the shoulder. The feet should be shoulder width apart. Heels down. Raise the chest and tighten the belly. Reach the butt back and down and drive the knees out. Get the butt lower than the knees at the bottom. No collapsing or rounding the back at the bottom! Stand all the way up at the top.
CUSTOMIZATIONS
Goblet Squat
Air Squat
DEVIL PRESS
This movement is BASICALLY a burpee with dumbbells in your hands. You do a push up with hands on the dumbbells, jump or step the feet in. Pick the dumbbells up from between the feet with heels down and arms straight (keep the back flat!!). Use the power from the legs and the hips to basically complete a combination KB Swing - clean and jerk - snatch.
The movement finishes with the elbows locked and biceps by the ears! Control the lower and keep the back flat as you set up for the next rep!
CUSTOMIZATIONS
Single Arm Devil Press
Burpee Kettlebell Swing
PROGRAM B
WARM UP
SQUAT WARM UP
TOTAL BODY DUMBBELL WARM UP
WORKOUT
BARBELL BANNER
7 Rounds
One Round Every 3 Min:
200 Meter Run
15 Barbell Back Squats
Max Reps Devil Press/Plate Burpees/Sandbag Burpee
Suggested Back Squat Weight Men: 95-115#
Suggested Back Squat Weight Women: 65-75#
If using dumbbells for Devil Press:
Men: 40# DBs
Women: 25# DBs
If using a Plate for Burpees:
Men: 45-55#
Women: 25-35#
If using a Sandbag for Burpees:
Men: 50-70#
Women: 25-45#
Extra Challenge Men: Carry a Single Dumbbell (40-70#) or plate or weighted back pack etc on the run
Extra Challenge Women: Carry a Single Dumbbell (25-45#) or plate or weighted back pack etc on the run
Score: Total # of Devil Press/Plate Burpee/Sandbag Burpee Reps
Goal: 60+ Reps
COACHES NOTES
A new round starts every three minutes. So, you do the run then squats. With the remaining time in the 3 minute window, do as many devil presses as you can until the next round starts. Keep a running count of total devil presses/plate burpees/sandbag burpees completed.
Set yourself up to be able to complete 8-10 devil press (or whichever variation you choose) each round. This should take 1:00-1:30. Choose a load on the squats you can go unbroken, or close to it, the whole way. If you choose to run with a dumbbell/plate etc., it should not take more than 1:30.
This workout was first programmed on 06/29/2020.
200M RUN
You're working with a minute or less. Shorten the distance as needed to fit the time window. If unable to run due to space or weather purposes - 1 min double/single unders, low step ups, Mtn Climbers or toe taps to a low target.
CUSTOMIZATIONS
1 minute of:
Double/Single Unders
Low Step Ups
Mountain Climbers
Toe Taps to a Low Target
BARBELL BACK SQUAT
Start with the bar on the back. The feet should be shoulder width apart. Heels down. Raise the chest and tighten the belly. Reach the butt back and down and drive the knees out. Get the butt lower than the knees at the bottom. No collapsing or rounding the back at the bottom! Drive through the heels, lead with the chest, keep the belly tight, and push the knees out as you come up! Stand all of the way up at the top.
CUSTOMIZATIONS
Lighter Weight
Plate Goblet Squat
Air Squat
PLATE BURPEE
Start standing with a plate on the floor in front of you. Hinge forward, bend your knees and plant your hands on the plate. Step or jump your feet back to a plank position and immediately lower knees and hips to the floor, chest to the plate. Press back up, step or jump your feet back in and stand up. As you stand you will take the plate with you and press it overhead. Keep the plate close to your body on the way up and keep your belly tight!
CUSTOMIZATIONS
Regular Burpee
PROGRAM C
WARM UP
SQUAT WARM UP
SANDBAG GENERAL WARM UP
WORKOUT
BIKE/ROW & SANDBAG BANNER
7 Rounds
One Round Every 3 Min:
200 Meter Run
or
Row 250 Meters
or
Bike 15 Cal Men / 11 Cal Women
15 Sandbag Back Squats
Max Reps Sandbag Burpee
*Can also do this version with dumbbells or barbell/plate!
Suggested Weight Men: 50-70#
Suggested Weight Women: 25-45#
Extra Challenge Men: Carry a Single Dumbbell (40-70#) or plate or weighted back pack etc on the run
Extra Challenge Women: Carry a Single Dumbbell (25-45#) or plate or weighted back pack etc on the run
*Only do Extra Challenge if you go with the RUN/Sandbag Option!
Score: Total # of Sandbag Burpee Reps
Goal: 60+ Reps
COACHES NOTES
A new round starts every three minutes. So, you do the Run/Bike/Row then squats. With the remaining time in the 3 minute window, do as many sandbag burpees (or whichever variation you choose) as you can until the next round starts. Keep a running count of total sandbag burpees completed.
Set yourself up to be able to complete 8-10 sandbag burpees each round. This should take 1:00-1:30. Choose a load on the squats you can go unbroken, or close to it, the whole way. If you choose to do the run/sandbag version and want to go with the extra challenge, the run should not take more than 1:30.
This workout was first programmed on 06/29/2020.
ROW/BIKE
You're working with a minute or less. Reduce the distance/calories as needed to fit the time window.
CUSTOMIZATIONS
Shorten distance
Reduce calories
SANDBAG BACK SQUAT
Power clean the bag to your shoulder, then push press it up and over to your back, so the sandbag will be on your back. The feet should be shoulder width apart. Heels down. Raise the chest and tighten the belly. Reach the butt back and down and drive the knees out. Get the butt lower than the knees at the bottom. No collapsing or rounding the back at the bottom! Stand all of the way up at the top.
CUSTOMIZATIONS
Adjust the reps to fit the movement time window.
Sandbag Front Squats
SANDBAG BURPEE
The bag will start right in front of your feet. Plant your hands on the bag a bit wider than shoulder width apart. Step or jump your feet back to a plank position and lower your chest to the bag, knees/thighs to the floor. Press back up to straight arms and step or jump your feet back in.
Grab hold of the overhand handles, bend your knees and lift your chest up. Keep the heels down. With your back flat and belly tight, stand up with the sandbag by driving through the heels and lifting the chest. Explode UP with the legs and hips. Shrug the shoulders. Pull the elbow high and outside. Then PUNCH the sandbag to lock out finishing with the biceps by the ear!
CUSTOMIZATIONS
No Push Up Sandbag Burpee
TEAM VERSION
WARM UP
SQUAT WARM UP
TOTAL BODY DUMBBELL WARM UP
WORKOUT
TEAM BANNER
4 Rounds
Partner 1: 400 Meter Run
Partner 2: 15 Dumbbell Squats + Max Reps Devil Press
SWITCH
Partner 1: 15 Dumbbell Squats + Max Reps Devil Press
Partner 2: 400 Meter Run
That's one round!
Suggested Weight Men: 40# DBs
Suggested Weight Women: 25# DBs
Extra Challenge Men: Carry a Single Dumbbell (40-70#) or plate or weighted back pack etc on the run
Extra Challenge Women: Carry a Single Dumbbell (25-45#) or plate or weighted back pack etc on the run
Score: Total # of COMBINED Devil Press Reps
Goal: 70+ Reps
COACHES NOTES
So while one partner is running 400m, the other will complete 15 squats and then as many devil press as they can until their partner returns from the run. Then you'll both switch - the running partner will become the squat/devil press partner and vice versa. Once you've both run 400m - that's one round.
Set yourself up to be able to complete 9-12 devil press each round. Choose a load on the squats you can go unbroken, or close to it, the whole way.
If you choose to run with a dumbbell/plate etc., it should not take more than 2:30.
This is the first time a TEAM VERSION has been programmed for the Banner workout!
400M RUN
You're working with 2:00-2:30. Shorten the distance as needed to fit the time window. If unable to run due to space or weather purposes - 2 min double/single unders, low step ups, Mtn Climbers or toe taps to a low target.
CUSTOMIZATIONS
2 minutes of:
Double/Single Unders
Low Step Ups
Mountain Climbers
Toe Taps to a Low Target
DUMBBELL SQUAT
Hold the DBs at the shoulder. The feet should be shoulder width apart. Heels down. Raise the chest and tighten the belly. Reach the butt back and down and drive the knees out. Get the butt lower than the knees at the bottom. No collapsing or rounding the back at the bottom! Stand all the way up at the top.
CUSTOMIZATIONS
Goblet Squat
Air Squat
DEVIL PRESS
This movement is BASICALLY a burpee with dumbbells in your hands. You do a push up with hands on the dumbbells, jump or step the feet in. Pick the dumbbells up from between the feet with heels down and arms straight (keep the back flat!!). Use the power from the legs and the hips to basically complete a combination KB Swing - clean and jerk - snatch.
The movement finishes with the elbows locked and biceps by the ears! Control the lower and keep the back flat as you set up for the next rep!
CUSTOMIZATIONS
Single Arm Devil Press
Burpee Kettlebell Swing
Run/Jog
To manage or avoid the added pressure to the pelvic floor that the impact from running can create, sub: Taps, Row, Bike, Farmer Carry, Sled Push/Drag, Quick Step Ups, High Knee Step Overs, Elevated 1 Legged Plank Rock.
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 scaling the distance that you run so that you can focus on your posture, breathing mechanics, and managing the pressure of your or and pelvic floor.
Burpee
Pay attention to any coning or doming you have in the plank position of the burpee or any sensation of pressure on your pelvic floor as you hop back or hop forward. Feel free to sub: No push up burpee, Elevated burpee, Step back/forward burpee, Air Squat + Elevated Push Up, Table Top (all fours position) + Air Squat, Ball Slams, KB Swings, Farmer/Goblet march, Glute Bridges, Sumo Deadlift High Pull
Devil Press
If you feel a lot of pressure in your belly or pelvic floor in the plank position or hopping forward/back, you can step back/forward to a table top or low bear pose or skip the plank/push up. You can also use less weight. If you have to modify the movement too much you may want to sub KB Swings, Sled Push/Pull, Farmer Carry, Thrusters, Wall Balls or Ball Slams so that you can keep moving and keep the heart rate up!
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.