POWER | WEEK 29 | 07/11/2021
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
PART 1
Every Other Minute for 10 Minutes
(5 Total Sets)
7 Deadlifts
COACHES NOTES
Use the same load for all five sets. Spend at least 10 minutes building up to your working weight which should be heavy but not so heavy that form deteriorates in the final sets. You should feel like you have another 4-5 reps in the tank on the first set.
Rest 3 Min Before Part 2!
DEADLIFT
The bar will start on the ground. The feet are under the hips. Heels are down. Hips and knees are bent. Arms are straight. Chest is up. Belly tight. Back flat! Hands just outside the legs. To lift, drive the heels into the ground and lift the chest. Keep the arms straight as you pull the bar in close to the body. Keep the arms long and straight. Keep the chest up and belly tight. Stand all of the way up at the top. Squeeze the butt. Don't lean back.
To lower - reach the butt back and slide bar down the legs. Keep the knees out of the way. Keep the chest lifted and belly tight. Keep those heels down. Once past the knees you will re-bend the knees and bring the bar back to the starting position under control.
PART 2
Every Other Minute for 8 Minutes
(4 Sets Total)
8 Bench Press
COACHES NOTES
Use the same load for all four sets. Spend at least 10 minutes building up to your working weight which should be heavy but not so heavy that form deteriorates in the final sets. You should feel like you have another 5-6 reps in the tank on the first set.
It would be best if you had a spotter BUT if you don't - make sure you don't put clips/collars on your bar so that you can dump the plates if you get pinned.
BENCH PRESS
Lying face up on the bench, pull the bar from the rack out over your chest so your arms are vertical. Push your feet down into the floor. Draw your low back, shoulders and the back of your head down into the bench. Lower the bar straight down with control until it touches your chest an inch or two above the sternum. Keep your elbows about 45 degrees from your torso, wrists straight. Press the bar all the way back up until your arms are straight to complete the rep.
AMRAP 6 MIN
(As many rounds as possible in 6 minutes)
6 Kettlebell Swings
6 Push Ups
Suggested Weights
Men: 50ish lbs DB or KB
Women: 35ish lbs DB or KB
Score: Total Rounds and Any Additional Reps
COACHES NOTES
There is really nowhere to hide in this one because the reps are so low. Pick a pace, load, and push up version that allows you to move continuously for 6 minutes.
KB/DB SWING
Hold the weight with both hands at the waist. Feet are about shoulder width apart. Heels are down. Hinge forward at the hips and bend the knees slightly. Keep the chest lifted and heels down. Belly tight and arms straight. Pull the weight back through the legs. Stand up HARD and FAST to make the bell weightless and then (keeping the belly tight) guide the weight all of the way overhead! Allow gravity to bring it back down and back between the legs. Don't allow it to pull you forward. Keep those heels down!
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.
To maintain these good positions throughout, you may need to go from the knees or elevate your hands.