MONDAY 05/24/2021
Welcome to Vault 2021 - Road to Olympus!
This is the workout of the day for Monday - but also the TWENTY-FIRST 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 27 to receive credit towards the Vault!
Collect a score in the weekly time window for all 25 and get access to the exclusive Vault shop!
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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
POST(best after the main workout): BUTTS & GUTS-SOGO
SWAP(skip the main workout and do one of these instead): SANDBAG
MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR TODAY
PRE: WARM UP FLOW, HIP FLEXORS & PSOAS STRETCH
POST: POSTERIOR CHAIN RELEASE, GENTLE UPPER BODY RECOVERY
PROGRAM A
WARM UP
TOTAL BODY DUMBBELL WARM UP
PULL UP WARM UP
BOX JUMP WARM UP
WORKOUT
2021 VAULT: DUMBBELL HERMES
4 Sets
Each Set is a 3 Minute AMRAP
(As Many Rounds and Reps as Possible in 3 Minutes)
7 DB Hang Power Cleans
7 Pull Ups
7 Box Jump Overs
Rest 1 Minute between each of the 3 Minute AMRAPs
*Strict Pull Up Option: 3-4 Reps per round
Suggested Weight
Men: 40# DBs
Women: 25# DBs
Suggested Box Height
Men: 20-24"
Women 16-20"
Extra Challenge
Men: 50# DBs
Women: 35# DBs
Score: Total Rounds + Reps from SLOWEST Set
Goal: 2-3 Rounds
COACHES NOTES
Shoot to finish each round in 1:00-1:30. Even if you are capable of getting a round done faster than a minute - keep in mind that it's going to get super grippy AND we are scoring slowest set! You want to find a pace from the first set that you feel you can sustain through to the fourth - even as your grip fatigues. Challenge yourself to do the clean and pull ups in 1-2 sets. Find a controlled, steady pace on the box jump overs to give your grip a break.
DUMBBELL HANG POWER CLEAN
Deadlift the DBs to the "hang" position at the hips with straight arms and hands just outside of the legs. Feet are under the hips. Bend the knees, keep the heels down, and slightly hinge at the hips.
Keep the arms straight. Stand up hard and fast. Shrug the shoulders. Pull the elbows high as you pull yourself down. Shoot the elbows around and through FAST to allow the DBs to land on the shoulders with the elbows high.
Catch in a partial front squat with the heels down, knees out, chest up. Stand to complete the rep, then lower the weight back to the hips for the next rep.
CUSTOMIZATIONS
Go lighter
Single DB Hang Power Clean
PULL UPS
You have the option of strict, kipping, butterfly pull ups, or choose one of the customizations below. Grip the bar a little wider than shoulder width. Fire up the lats by drawing the shoulders down away from the ears. Keep the belly tight. Make sure that you start all the way at the bottom and either get the chin over or pull the chest all the way up at the top! If you choose to use a band, stay in control and avoid the bounce out of the bottom.
CUSTOMIZATIONS
TRX/Ring Row
Supine Row
Bent Over Row
Banded Pull Ups
Strict Pull Up
BOX JUMP OVER
Choose a height that you are comfortable jumping to and stepping down from. Facing the box with feet about hip width apart, swing the arms up as you jump to the box. Land with both feet all the way on the box, then step off the other side to complete the rep. If that height is too much for you - go lower! Make sure when you jump and when you land that the knees do not cave in!
CUSTOMIZATIONS
Adjust height
Jump Overs
Step Up Overs
PROGRAM B
WARM UP
GENERAL BARBELL WARM UP
PULL UP WARM UP
BOX JUMP WARM UP
WORKOUT
2021 VAULT: BARBELL HERMES
4 Sets
Each Set is a 3 Minute AMRAP
(As Many Rounds and Reps as Possible in 3 Minutes)
7 Hang Power Cleans
7 Pull Ups
7 Box Jump Overs
Rest 1 Minute Between 3 Minute AMRAPs
*Strict Pull Up Option: 3-4 Reps per round
Suggested Weight
Men: 95#
Women: 65#
Suggested Box Height
Men: 20-24"
Women 16-20"
Extra Challenge
Men: 115# +
Women: 75# +
Score: Total Rounds + Reps from SLOWEST Set
Goal: 2-3 Rounds
COACHES NOTES
Shoot to finish each round in 1:00-1:30. Even if you are capable of getting a round done faster than a minute - keep in mind that it's going to get super grippy AND we are scoring slowest set! You want to find a pace from the first set that you feel you can sustain through to the fourth - even as your grip fatigues. Challenge yourself to do the clean and pull ups in 1-2 sets. Find a controlled, steady pace on the box jump overs to give your grip a break.
BARBELL HANG POWER CLEAN
Deadlift the bar to the "hang" position at the hips with straight arms. Hands just outside of the legs and feet are under the hips. Bend the knees and keep your heels down. Allow a slight hinge at the hips. Keep the arms straight and the bar close to the body. Stand up hard and fast. Shrug the shoulders. Pull the elbows high and outside to keep the bar close as you pull yourself down under it.
Shoot the elbows around and through FAST to allow the bar to land on the shoulders with the elbows high. Land in a partial front squat with the heels down, knees out, chest up. Stand to complete the rep, then lower the bar back to the hips for the next rep.
CUSTOMIZATIONS
Go lighter
PULL UPS
You have the option of strict, kipping, butterfly pull ups, or choose one of the customizations below. Grip the bar a little wider than shoulder width. Fire up the lats by drawing the shoulders down away from the ears. Keep the belly tight. Make sure that you start all the way at the bottom and either get the chin over or pull the chest all the way up at the top! If you choose to use a band, stay in control and avoid the bounce out of the bottom.
CUSTOMIZATIONS
TRX/Ring Row
Supine Row
Bent Over Row
Banded Pull Ups
Strict Pull Up
BOX JUMP OVER
Choose a height that you are comfortable jumping to and stepping down from. Facing the box with feet about hip width apart, swing the arms up as you jump to the box. Land with both feet all the way on the box, then step off the other side to complete the rep. If that height is too much for you - go lower! Make sure when you jump and when you land that the knees do not cave in!
CUSTOMIZATIONS
Adjust height
Jump Overs
Step Up Overs
PROGRAM C
WARM UP
GENERAL BARBELL WARM UP
PULL UP WARM UP
BOX JUMP WARM UP
WORKOUT
2021 VAULT: GLORY DAYS HERMES
4 Sets
Each set is a 3 Minute AMRAP
(As Many Rounds and Reps as Possible in 3 Minutes)
7 Hang Power Cleans
3 Bar Muscle Ups
7 Box Jump Overs
Rest 1 Minute Between each 3 Min AMRAP
Suggested Weight
Men: 95#
Women: 65#
Suggested Box Height
Men: 20-24"
Women 16-20"
Extra Challenge
Men: 115# +
Women: 75# +
Score: Total Rounds + Reps from SLOWEST Set
Goal: 2-3 Rounds
COACHES NOTES
Shoot to finish each round in 1:00-1:30. Even if you are capable of getting a round done faster than a minute - keep in mind that it's going to get super grippy AND we are scoring slowest set! You want to find a pace from the first set that you feel you can sustain through to the fourth - even as your grip fatigues. Challenge yourself to do the clean and muscle ups in 1-2 sets. Find a controlled, steady pace on the box jump overs to give your grip a break.
BARBELL HANG POWER CLEAN
Deadlift the bar to the "hang" position at the hips with straight arms. Hands just outside of the legs and feet are under the hips. Bend the knees and keep your heels down. Allow a slight hinge at the hips. Keep the arms straight and the bar close to the body. Stand up hard and fast. Shrug the shoulders. Pull the elbows high and outside to keep the bar close as you pull yourself down under it.
Shoot the elbows around and through FAST to allow the bar to land on the shoulders with the elbows high. Land in a partial front squat with the heels down, knees out, chest up. Stand to complete the rep, then lower the bar back to the hips for the next rep.
CUSTOMIZATIONS
Go lighter
MUSCLE UP
This is a combination of a big pull up, a transition, and a dip. Make sure you are proficient with pull ups and dips before attempting a muscle up in a workout. If you want to use this as an opportunity to practice, check out one of the customizations below and focus on the fast transition over the bar (or rings) out of the pull up into the bottom of the dip.
CUSTOMIZATIONS
Jumping Muscle Up
Band Assisted
Foot Assisted
BOX JUMP OVER
Choose a height that you are comfortable jumping to and stepping down from. Facing the box with feet about hip width apart, swing the arms up as you jump to the box. Land with both feet all the way on the box, then step off the other side to complete the rep. If that height is too much for you - go lower! Make sure when you jump and when you land that the knees do not cave in!
CUSTOMIZATIONS
Adjust height
Jump Overs
Step Up Overs
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.
Pull Ups
For managing the pressure of the core and pelvic floor during Early Pregnancy or later on in the Rebuilding stages of PP sub: strict pull ups or banded pull ups. To avoid any coning in the belly during 2nd/3rd Trimester or Rehab stage of PP, while hanging from the bar sub: Ring Rows, Bent Over Rows, Barbell Pull Ups Banded Lat Pull Downs, Banded Woodchop, Banded Lat Pull Downs, DB/KB Front Raises. Kipping Pull Ups should only be added back into the later stages of Rebuilding in PP once the rehab is complete and athlete shows proficiency in strict movements.
Box Jump
This is going to be all about managing the impact and pressure to your core and pelvic floor. If you feel any heaviness or pain in the pelvic floor or surrounding areas (i.e. tailbone, lower back, pubic symphysis) or if you notice symptoms like leaking pee, please consider adapting your approach or modifying the movement. The SHIFT options for smaller Jump/Skip Overs are good for helping you achieve the stimulus with a little less impact. You can ALWAYS substitute Step Ups if you want zero impact or even KB Swings if you want to get a little more explosive with your hips. For pregnant mamas, please remember that if you are unsure if you can complete the movement because of balance, strength, or coordination it may not be worth the risk of potentially falling or busting up your shins! For mamas further along in their Postpartum you can try a lower height of box to practice that two foot take off and landing without the extra impact. Focus on your breath and posture throughout the movement and do less reps if that helps you concentrate on good technique and awareness in your body.
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.