FRIDAY 06/18/2021
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): OLY-POWER
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, HIP FLEXORS & PSOAS STRETCH
POST: CALVES/ANKLES, CHEST OPENER
PROGRAM A
WARM UP
FULL BODY DYNAMIC WARM UP
WORKOUT
12 Minute AMRAP
(As Many Rounds and Reps as Possible)
30 Double Unders / DB Hop Overs
12 Weighted Sit Ups
8 Push Up + Pull Across
Suggested Weight
Men: 40# DB
Women: 25# DB
Extra Challenge Men/Women: Increase reps to 40/16/12 if you can stay within goal range.
Score: Total Completed Rounds + Any Additional Reps
Goal: 5-8 Rounds
COACHES NOTES
Choose a pace that you can maintain 1:30-2:00 per round for at least the first 3-4 rounds. The double unders should take 30 seconds or less. Go with hop overs if 30 double unders are going to be really stop and start. You can use a different weight for the sit ups and push up + pull across if you need to. The weighted sit ups should be performed in 1-2 sets the whole way. Same with the push up + pull across, choose a variation that allows you to get at least 3-5 reps at a time without coming down. Make sure you are keeping your hips in line with the shoulders on the pull across, no piking your butt up in the air!
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 :30 or less each time.
CUSTOMIZATIONS
Lower Reps
Single Unders (Double the reps)
--OR--
DB HOP OVER
Stand next to one dumbbell and hop laterally over the narrow side, then hop back. Each hop is one rep. Ideally this is 2 feet hopping and landing together, but if you need to do a little shuffle instead for your knees, go for it.
CUSTOMIZATIONS
Skip Overs
Line Hops
WEIGHTED SIT UP
You can do anything you want with your feet in the sit ups. What we are looking for is the weight touching the ground over your head at the bottom and either bringing it to your chest as you sit up or pressing up over your head at the top. Of course - lower the weight if necessary to keep moving.
CUSTOMIZATIONS
Regular sit ups
Alternating V-Ups
MAMA MODIFICATIONS
Eye Level KB/DB Swings
Ball Slams
Dead Bugs
Mamas, go with eye-level swings, ball slams, deadbugs or check out the mama mods on Members-Only for more options!
PUSH UP + PULL ACROSS
You will start in a plank position with your dumbbell just to the outside your right hand. First you will do a push up, then with your left hand you will reach under and across and drag the dumbbell 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 dumbbell back to the right side of your body. If you can't quite get the DB all the way across, do a little plank side step so you can start the next pull in a good position. One push up + one pull across = 1 rep.
CUSTOMIZATIONS
Knee Push Up + Plank Pull Across
Push Up + Taps
Elevated Push Up + Taps
PROGRAM C
WARM UP
SANDBAG GENERAL WARM UP
WORKOUT
12 Minute AMRAP
(As Many Rounds and Reps as Possible)
30 Double Unders / Sandbag Hop Overs
12 Sandbag Sit Ups
8 Push Up + Lateral Drag
Suggested Weight
Men: 50-70#
Women: 25-45#
Extra Challenge Men/Women: Increase reps to 40/16/12 if you can stay within goal range.
Score: Total Completed Rounds + Any Additional Reps
Goal: 5-8 Rounds
COACHES NOTES
Choose a pace that you can maintain 1:30-2:00 per round for at least the first 3-4 rounds. The double unders should take 30 seconds or less. Go with hop overs if 30 double unders are going to be really stop and start, or if you just prefer to do hop overs today. You can use a different weight for the sit ups and push up + pull across if you need to. The sandbag sit ups should be performed in 1-2 sets the whole way. You could use a dumbbell or plate for the sit ups if the bag is feeling a bit heavy. For the push up + lateral drag, choose a variation that allows you to get at least 3-5 reps at a time without coming down. Make sure you are keeping your hips in line with the shoulders on the drag, no piking your butt up in the air!
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 :30 or less each time.
CUSTOMIZATIONS
Lower Reps
Single Unders (Double the reps)
--OR--
SANDBAG 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.
CUSTOMIZATIONS
Sandbag Shuffle
Skip Overs
SANDBAG SIT UP
You can do anything you want with your feet in the sit ups, just keep them in contact with the ground. Hold the sandbag between your forearms and chest so that when you sit up it is resting on your biceps. Of course - if you have a really heavy sandbag you may need to switch to a lighter dumbbell or plate.
CUSTOMIZATION
Weighted sit up with DB or plate
Unweighted Sit Up
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
Push Up & Overs on the Bag
Knee Push Up + Plank Lateral Drag
Plank Up & Overs (Bag)
Double/Single Unders
To manage or avoid the added pressure to the pelvic floor that DUs/SUs can create, sub: Taps, Row, Bike, Quick Step Ups, One Legged Plank Rock, High Knee Step Up Overs, or 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.
Weighted Crunch/Sit Up
Functional Progressions (1-4) would be great here! Visit the Members Only Warm Up videos for demos. We especially love the Banded Crossover version of Functional Progression 1! You can also try Overhead Plate Hold/March, Farmer Carry March, Palloff Press, Dumbbell Windmill, Banded Woodchop. Visit the Mama Modifications Movement Library for Demos!
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.