Posts tagged SOGO-2020
SOGO | WEEK 30 | 07/19/2020
 

Part A
3 Round Superset
(Rest 30s to 1 Min Between Movements)

10-12 Close Grip (2 DB) Bent Row
8-12 Supine Bar Row (TRX/Ring works too)
15-20 Arch Ups

Score: Weight Used for Bent Row

Movements are slow and controlled with 1 second pause on both ends, stay engaged the whole time.

For the close grip bent row, hold the dumbbells together, palms face each other and pull to your chest. Remember to keep your elbows close to the body and shoulders pulled back and down away from your ears.

For the supine rows, just make sure you work from an angle that allows you to move slow and controlled. You might place your feet on a box to get more horizontal or simply walk your feet out far enough that your body is 30-45 degrees to the floor.

For Arch Ups you will lie face down with your arms extended overhead and legs together and extended. Keep some engagement through your belly as you lift your chest and thighs away from the floor. Reach your fingertips and toes as far as you can in opposite directions while you elevate them as high as you can from the floor. Lower down slow.

Rest a few minutes between parts A and B.


Part B
3 Sets of 21s (Palms Up)

7 Bottom Up Half Curls
7 Top Down Half Curls
7 Curls

Rest 1-2 minutes between sets.

Score: Weight UsedNow, for the 21's BABY!!

First you curl from straight arm to 90 degrees 7 times. Then, from 90 degrees all the way up 7 times. Then 7 full curls. All without stopping so it is 21 reps total. Then take a break for a minute or two and repeat for a total of 3 sets. Again, go nice and slow and get that pump!!

 
SOGO | WEEK 28 | 07/05/2020
 

Superset #1
3-5 Rounds
Dumbbell Bench Press 10-15 Reps
Dumbbell Front Raise 10-15 Reps
Max Supine Rows (Ring or Bar)

Rest 2-3 Min Between Rounds

Log weight used for the bench press.

For the dumbbell bench press, choose a weight that you can definitely get 10 reps, but 15 will be challenging. You may sub barbell bench if you do not have appropriate dumbbells.

Go immediately from there into the front raises. You may do this with a barbell, a plate, or the dumbbells. Keep the belly tight and allow a slight bend in the elbow. Bring the weight to 90 degrees.

Immediately after your front raises you will do a max set supine rows. Choose an angle that will allow you to get at least 10 - but no more than like 25 or so.


Superset #2
3-5 Rounds
10-15 Dips (Stationary, Ring, or Bench)
10-15 Standing Shoulder Press
10-15 Shrugs

Rest 2-3 Min Between Rounds

Log weight used for shoulder press

Dip on what you've got. You may even do bench dips if necessary and can add weight on the lap if you need to make it more difficult. Make sure the shoulder gets past the elbow at the bottom and lock out completely at the top.

Go immediately into the shoulder press. For the shoulder press you may use barbell or dumbbells. Choose a weight that will allow you to get 10 for sure, but 15 will be difficult. Keep the belly tight and get the bar all the way overhead! (Not pressed out in front of you!)

Go immediately into the shrugs! Shrugs may be done with a bar or with dumbbells! Who doesn't love shrugs.

 
SOGO | WEEK 27 | 06/28/2020
 

Part 1
3-5 Rounds
10 Pull Ups (any style)
10 Bent Over Rows

Sets must be unbroken.
Rest as needed between sets.
Go as heavy as possible.

You will choose a style of pull up that you can do 10 unbroken but that's very difficult. So, if you can do 10 kipping kinda easy, but 10 strict is not happening - you could try something like, 5 strict into 5 kipping. You may also choose something like, banded strict, jump with moderately slow lower, slow ring rows. Something difficult for a set of 10.

For the bent over rows - you will start with the bar slightly off of the ground, with a flat back, and a slight bend in the knee. You will pull the bar to the sternum using your back. Elbows should go back and not OUT for the most part. Control the lower.


Part 2 -
Bicep Curl Super Set Time!

Sets 1-4 may be broken up
Set 5 must be unbroken

Set 1 -
(warm up set)
12 reps Each Arm Alternating Dumbbell Curls
12 Reps Each Arm Alternating Hammer Curls

Set 2 -
(heavier)
12 reps Each Arm Alternating Dumbbell Curls
12 Reps Each Arm Alternating Hammer Curls

Set 3 -
(heavier)
10 reps Each Arm Alternating Dumbbell Curls
10 Reps Each Arm Alternating Hammer Curls

Set 4 -
(heavier)
8 reps Each Arm Alternating Dumbbell Curls
8 Reps Each Arm Alternating Hammer Curls

Set 5 -
(unbroken - super light burnout)
25 Reps Each Arm Alternating Dumbbell Curls
25 Reps Each Arm Alternating Hammer Curls

Score is the weight you use for Set 4

A lot of us may not have any idea what weight to start with on this one.

First set is a warm up set. Pick something conservative and see how it goes.

Second set should be heavier but still manageable.

Third set should be very hard. You can break these up if you need to - but keep the break only between the 2 movements.

Fourth set should almost feel like an 8 rep max - followed by and 8 rep max.

Final set is just for the BURN! Should be unbroken except if you need to shake it out for a second because of grip issues. SUPER LIGHT!

You go through this whole thing ONLY ONCE. Rest about 2 min between each set.

 
SOGO | WEEK 26 | 06/21/2020
 

Part 1:
Every 3 Min for 15 Min

12 Wide Floor Presses
15 Tempo Push Ups (Tempo = 21X1)

**Tempo is 2 seconds down, 1 second hover, fast push up, 1 second hold at the top

Score: Weight used for Floor Press
Goal: Difficult but unbroken sets of 12

**Put in comments if you had to modify or lower the number of push ups per round.

The floor presses and ideally the push ups should be unbroken. Modify the push ups as needed because the tempo changes things a lot!

For the floor press - it is basically a bench press from the floor. Don't slam your elbows down. You will pause for like 1/4 second at the bottom each time!! But, for the wide grip, take your elbows out a little wider, 60-90°. Keep your palms facing in the direction of your feet for the entire press.

For the tempo push ups you will lower for 2 full seconds, hold at a hover just above the floor for one second then press up explosively. Take a one second pause at the top, then repeat.


Part 2:
4 minute Alternating Tabata - or -
4 Complete rounds of:

20 second Overhead Plate Hold
Rest 10 seconds
20 second 90° Plate Hold
Rest 10 seconds

Men use 45-55# Plate
Women use 25-35# Plate

No score! Just enter what weight you used and if you were able to complete all holds for the whole 20 seconds!

Grab a plate and hold it overhead for the first 20 seconds. Squeeze your butt and your abs. Arms should be straight with biceps by ears.

For the second 20 seconds, hold the plate with your arms at a 90° angle. Keep your upper arms and elbows pinned to your sides and forearms parallel to the floor. Try to relax your shoulders down away from your ears.

 
SOGO | WEEK 25 | 06/14/2020
 

Every 2 minutes for 10 minutes (5 sets)
8 Bent Over Rows
10 Shoulder Press

Rest 2 Minutes

Then

Every 2 minutes for 8 minutes (4 sets)
12 Pull Overs
12 Front Raises

Score: Weight used for Bent Over Rows. List other Weights in Comments.

Use two dumbbells or a barbell for the first part. Use a single dumbbell for the pull overs and front raises.

Set up for the bent over rows by deadlifting the DBs (or barbell) to just below the knee. From here, keeping the torso position set and the chest lifted - you will pull the elbows back and bring the dumbbells to just below the chest or pull the barbell to your lower chest. Keep the belly tight. Bring the dumbbells back to just below the knee with the arms straight at the bottom. No kipping or pulling your CHEST down!

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.

For the Pull Overs, lay back on the bench with the crown of your head just over the edge. Hold the DB  above your chest with a micro-bend at the elbow. Use both hands to hold one head of the DB. Slowly lower the DB over your head toward the floor. The DB should get as close to the floor as possible without overarching your back. Try to pin your front ribcage down to your hips throughout the entire movement. Raise the DB back up into the air over your chest to complete the rep.

For the Dumbbell Front Raise both arms move together. Place one hand on each side of the DB. Allow a slight bend in the elbow and avoid using any "kipping" or bouncing to move the weight. You will raise your arms up in front of you with wrists facing down until arms are parallel to the ground.


Finisher:
Accumulate 3 minutes of Overhead Plate Walk in as Few Sets as Possible.

Score: Total Time to Get to 3 Min of Overhead Walk - so the 3 Min + any Time Spent Resting.

Men Use: 45-55# Plate
Women Use: 25-35# Plate

Hold the plate overhead with arms straight and biceps by the ears. Keep your belly tight and avoid overarching your back.

Then just walk for 3 minutes. If you can't go outside you can walk in small circles or even march in place. We want some kind of lower body movement here to encourage more core stabilization!

 
SOGO | WEEK 24 | 06/07/2020
 

Bench Press (4 x 8)
Rest 60 Seconds Between Sets.

These should all be at the same weight. Choose wisely and use a spotter!

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.


Bent Over Row (4 x 12)
Rest 60 Seconds between sets.

Set up for the bent over row by deadlifting the bar to just below the knee. From here, keeping the torso position set and the chest lifted - you will pull the elbows back and bring the bar to just below the chest. Keep the belly tight. Bring the bar back to just below the knee with the arm straight at the bottom. No kipping or pulling your CHEST down!


Take 10 minutes to get as far as you can:
1 Chin Up
2 Push Ups
2 Chin Ups
4 Push Ups
3 Chin Ups
6 Push Ups
...

Keep adding 1 Chin Up and 2 Push Ups to each subsequent set until you reach 10 minutes or are unable to perform the reps unbroken.

Score: Total Reps of both movements combined added up at the end!
Goal: Rest as much as you need to between sets so you can get all the reps without breaking.

There should be a lot of rest between sets once you get to 4+ reps on the chin ups. Choose a version that you can do 10 pulls (chin ups) and 20 pushes unbroken.

For the chin ups, use a supinated grip, meaning palms facing toward you. Pull your shoulders down and squeeze your belly. Pull yourself up until your chin is over the bar, then lower with control until arms are extended.

Use bands or modify to ring rows with the same grip, palms up or even close grip bicep curls.

For the 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.

 
SOGO | WEEK 23 | 05/31/2020
 

4 Sets
Part 1:

Max Pull Ups (10+)
Max Push Ups (15+)

Rest 2 minutes after the Push Ups

Score: Total Reps of Both Combined

**Please choose a pull up style that doesn't allow you to get more than 20 reps each time. Go STRICT if you can!

For the first part you go max pull ups right into max push ups. Then rest 2 minutes and repeat for 4 total sets.

Go to your knees or elevate your hands to keep a rigid body position, full range of motion, and get at least 15  reps in the first round.

Use bands, ring rows or bent over rows instead of pull ups to make sure you get at least 10 reps in the first round. We want to see straight arms in the bottom and chin over the bar or chest contact with the rings, bar or DBs at the top.


Part 2
6 Min Alternating Tabata
(Tabata = 20 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds of rest)

Alternating DB Curls
Alternating Tricep Extensions

Score: Just enter weight used

The second part is also going back and forth between movements. So, 20 seconds of alternating curls, 10 seconds rest, then 20 seconds of alternating tricep extensions, 10 seconds rest. You will do a total of 6 rounds of each movement. Choose light weights to get big volume!

Both of these movements will alternating one arm at a time. You can be standing or seated.

For the tricep extensions, keep your upper arm vertical with biceps by the ears the whole time.

 
SOGO | WEEK 22 | 05/24/2020
 

Part 1:
4 Sets:

8-10 Reps Arnold Press

Part 2:
3 Round Superset

(rest 30s between movements)
30s/arm 90 degree Waiter Walks
5 Lat to Front Raise Complex
10-12 90 degree Lat Raise
10/arm Single Arm Rev. Fly

1 rep of Lat to Front Raise complex = Lat Raise to Front, lower, then Front raise to Lat, lower.

Movements are slow and controlled. Pause 1 second on both ends.

Score: Weight Used for Lat Raise Complex
Put info for others in comments
Goal: Good movement

For the Arnold presses start standing with your dumbbells at chin level, palms facing you. As you press overhead, rotate your arms so your palms face out at the top. Keep your chest up but belly tight to avoid arching your back.

Waiter walks you will hold one DB in one hand in front of you with elbow at shoulder level and 90 degrees so your forearm is vertical. Stand up straight and walk slow. After 30 seconds, switch to the other arm.

For the lat to front raise, arms are straight the whole time. Raise your arms out to a T, then keep the DBs at shoulder level as you bring them together in front of you. Lower them down to your waist, then raise them up in front of you to shoulder height. Then, take them back out wide to a T and lower them back down to your side.  That is 1 rep!

For the 90 degree lat raise, start with elbows along side your body, arms bent to 90 degrees. Keep this angle of your arms and raise your elbows out to the sides up to shoulder level then back down.

Single arm reverse fly, plant one hand and one knee on a bench, facing down. Opposite arm starts hanging straight down, elbow very slightly bent. Raise the DB out to the side so almost shoulder height. Keep the DB in line with the shoulder, arm 90 degrees to the body. Press you planted hand down hard and keep your belly super tight!

 
SOGO | WEEK 21 | 05/17/2020
 

Part A
10 Min EMOM
(Every Minute on the Minute for 10 Min)

10 Close Grip DB Bench Press
Then
Part B
3 Round Superset
(Rest 30s to 1 Min Between Movements)

10-12 Dumbbell Flys
10-12 Skull Crushers
12-15 Wide Hands Out Push Ups
12-15 Diamond Push Ups

Movements are slow and controlled with 1 second pause on both ends, stay engaged the whole time. Remember this is 100 REPS of bench press so keep it pretty light.

Score: Enter Weight for Bench Press. (Note other weights in comments)

The bench reps should feel a bit easy at first. By minute 5 or 6, it's going to get nasty!

For close grip DB Bench, lie down on the bench with the dumbbells on your chest, palms facing toward each other, elbows tight to the body. Draw your shoulder blades down into the bench and keep them pulled back even as you press up. Keep the DBs closer than shoulder width apart and press straight up until your arms are fully extended and perpendicular to the floor. Lower the DBs with control back to your chest.

For the flys, lie face up on the bench with arms extended straight up in the air. Keep your belly tight, avoid arching your back as you lower your arms out wide. You can keep a very slight bend in your elbows. Return the DBs back to your starting position.

For the skull crushers keep the shoulders back and down and bend only from the elbow - bringing the bar or dumbbells close to your "skull". Really extend the elbow hard at the top!

For the wide grip push ups, take your hands out a good bit wider than shoulder width. Maintain a rigid plank position. Lower your chest and thighs to the floor. Keep everything tight and press straight back up until your arms are straight.

For the diamond push ups, place your hands together with thumbs and index fingers touching to form a diamond shape.

Do push ups from your knees or elevate your hands if you need to, in order to keep your body tight and get that full range of motion!

 
SOGO | WEEK 20 | 05/10/2020
 

12 Sets Total
3 sets of 8-10 Z Press
then
3 sets of 12-15 Standing Upright Rows
then
3 sets of 10 Left/10 Right Lying one-arm Lat Raise
then
3 sets of 8-12 Front Raises

Rest as needed between sets and movements.

Score: Weight used for Z Press

Do all 3 rounds of each movement before moving on to the next one. Go LIGHT on the lying lat raises and front raises. Each movement should be slow and controlled with a 1 second pause at the top.

For the Z press you will sit on the floor with legs extended in front of you. Sit up very tall 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.

For the upright row, stand up tall with a dumbbell in each hand. Keep your chest up and belly tight as you pull the dumbbells up to your chest. They should stay close to your body. Elbows shouldn't really go higher than your shoulders. Lower back to your waist with control.

For the lying lat raise, lay on your side on a bench or the floor with your head supported by your bottom arm. Holding a dumbbell out in front of in your top hand, raise your arm until it is perpendicular to the floor. Keep a slight bend in your elbow the whole time and try to keep your hips from shifting during the lift.

For the Dumbbell Front Raise both arms move together. Allow a slight bend in the elbow and avoid using any "kipping" or bouncing to move the weight. You will raise your arms up in front of you with wrists facing down until arms are parallel to the ground.

 
SOGO | WEEK 19 | 05/03/2020
 

4 Round Superset
(rest 30 seconds to 1 minute between movements)

10-12 Bent Over Barbell Row
10-12 DB Bench Press
10-12 Pull Ups
8-10 Ring Dips/feet elevated parallette dips

Rest 3 minutes

8 Min Alternating Tabata
Push Ups
Ring Rows

Score: Weight used for Barbell Row/Bench Press

Should take less than 40 minutes but less than 30 is probably moving too fast. Superset is 4 rounds of the first 4 movements, THEN 3 minute rest before starting the Tabata.

Movements should be slow and controlled with a 1 second pause on both ends. You can move faster during the push up/ring row finisher!

Fo the bent row, keep the elbows tight and bring the bar to just below the chest. Keep the belly tight. Bring the bar back to just below the knee with the arm straight at the bottom. No kipping or pulling your CHEST down!

For the dumbbell bench press, choose a weight that you can definitely get 10 reps. You may sub barbell bench if you do not have appropriate dumbbells.

We recommend strict pull ups for this one so use a band if you need to but control the descent and be sure to avoid the bounce out of the bottom.

Whatever you choose, make sure that you start all of the way at the bottom and either get the chin over or pull the chest all of the way up at the top!

Keep your elbows in tight and shoulders slightly in front of your hands for the dips. Choose a variation that you can get the reps for each set, adjust on the fly if you need to.

Tabata is max effort, whatever you got left in the tank, use it! This will be:
20 seconds max Push Ups / 10 seconds rest
:20 max Ring Rows / :10 rest
:20 max Push Ups / :10 rest
:20 max Ring Rows / :10 rest
...
Keep going for 8 minutes at which point you've done 8 rounds of each movement.

For the push up we want to see a rigid body position. 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. Go from the knees or do elevated to avoid going to failure.

Keep your body tight in the ring rows just the same as with your push ups. No sagging or thrusting.

 
SOGO | WEEK 18 | 04/26/2020
 

24 minute Clock
Every 2 min for 6 minutes
10-12 DB Curls (not alternating)
10-12 DB Skull Crushers

Every 2 min for 6 minutes
10-12 Alternating Hammer Curls
10-12 Standing DB Tricep Extensions

Every 2 min for 6 minutes
10-12 Concentration Curls
10-12 Bent Over Tricep Extensions
(one arm at a time)

Rest 2 minutes

4 min AMRAP
Max Chin-Ups
Max Diamond Push Ups
Switch movements each time you break

Score: Weight Used for Part 1-3
Goal: Make it all of the way through with at least 9-10 reps but not more than 12 of each movement.

The pump is real on this one. Definitely feel free to adjust the weight for the different curl and tricep variations.

Make sure all the movements are slow and controlled. Pause for 1 second on both ends of each rep. You can move faster during the 4 minute AMRAP but keep the movements strict.

Dumbbell curls will be performed together with palms facing up. Keep the DBs from swinging back behind you on the way down.

On the skull crushers elbow and shoulder stay in a line and the only movement comes from the elbow joint.

Hammer curls will be performed with palms facing each other. Touch one head of the dumbbell to your shoulder and keep your elbows tight to the body the whole time.

For standing tricep extensions, with a dumbbell in each hand, start with biceps by the ears, elbows bent to allow rear head of DB to touch the shoulder. Keep the biceps by the ears and straighten your arms overhead. As with all overhead movements, keep your belly tight!

For concentration curls, you'll be seated and go one arm at a time. Brace yourself by pushing the back of your upper arm into your inner thigh, keep that foot firmly planted so your leg doesn't move. Start with the arm straight and curl your palm up as close to your shoulder as you can. Concentrate on that bicep!

On the bent over tricep extensions, plant one hand and one shin on a bench, DB in the opposite hand. Start with forearm vertical, knuckles down. Keep your elbows in place and extend your arm back until it is straight.

Diamond push ups your thumbs and index fingers will be touching to ensure a close hand position.

Chin ups you'll have an underhand/palm up grip. You can also do this with TRX/Ring or bar in rack rows.

 
SOGO | WEEK 17 | 04/19/2020
 

4 Rounds (Not for Time)
10 Behind the Neck Press
10 Shoulder Press (from front)
10 Front Raise
10 Upright Rows

No Rest between movements so choose a weight that you can go through the whole thing. It should be pretty light.

Rest 3-4 Min between sets

For this you may do it with a bar or with dumbbells. If you are doing it with dumbbells you will just do 20 press instead of 10 behind and 10 in front.

For the behind the neck press, you may need to use a little wider than normal grip if your flexibility isn't great. Keep the rib cage pulled down and make sure to keep the head out of the way as you press straight up.

For the press from the front, the bar will start on the shoulder and you will press straight up by moving your head back this time (out of the way).

For both pressing movements, come to a full lockout overhead and bring the bar all the way down to the shoulder at the bottom.

For the front raise, you will allow a slight bend of the elbow. A LITTLE assistance from the hip is allowable but this absolutely should not be a kb swing type movement. Don't lean back!

For the upright row keep the shoulders pulled back and down. You will have a narrow grip and as you pull up you will keep the bar close to the body (like you are zipping up your jacket) and the elbows will go high and outside. Bring the bar up to the sternum or a little higher.


5 Min AMRAP
(As Many Reps As Possible in 5 Min)

30 Seconds ON
30 Seconds OFF

Wall climbs or pike up on box

Score is total Wall Walks or Pike Ups completed for all 5 rounds

For the wall climb version you will start in the bottom of a push up position with the feet backed up to a wall. You will climb the feet up the wall while walking the hands back. Keep going until your chest and hips touch the wall. Then walk the hands back out as you walk the feet back down.

Do NOT get crazy overextended. Keep the belly tight!

For the pike up on the box version you will start in the top of a push up position with the feet on a bench or box. You will walk the hands back toward the box as the hips go up until you are in a 90 degree pike position at the top. You will then walk yourself back out.

 
SOGO | WEEK 16 | 04/12/2020
 

Part 1:
4 Supersets
10-15 Reps Dumbbell Bench
10-15 Reps Dumbbell Pull Over
No Rest between movements.
Rest 2 Min between supersets.

Choose a weight that you know you can get 10, but 15 will start to get tough.

Score is weight for dumbbell bench.

Bring dumbbells down to the chest for each rep of the dumbbell bench. Make sure to bring dumbbells in and completely lock the elbows at the top!

For the dumbbell pull over you will use one dumbbell and grab it by the head. Stretch the dumbbell back over your head (while laying on a bench) and use the lats to pull the dumbbell back over the chest. Work to keep your belly tight throughout so you don't arch too much.

Part 2:
4 Rounds
10-12 Reps Dumbbell Pec Flys
10-12 Reps 1 Arm Dumbbell Row Right
10-12 Reps 1 Arm Dumbbell Row Left

Score is weight used for the 1 Arm Rows.

For the Pec Flys you will lay flat on the bench. Keep a slight bend in your elbow as you bring the arms out to the side (like a T-shape with your body). Allow them to come in line with your body or a little deeper if your flexibility allows, then bring them back to over your chest.

For the row you will lean on the bench or something for support. Row one dumbbell from that bent over position. Start with a straight arm and pull the dumbbell to the chest by having the elbow go BACK and keeping the arm and elbow close to the body. Return all the way down each time.

 
SOGO | WEEK 15 | 04/05/2020
 

Part 1:
3 Sets
8-12 Strict Pull Ups or Sub
10-15 Shoulder Press
This workout has 3 parts.

Rest one minute after each section. Modify as needed to keep all movements strict.

Ideally the Pull Ups are performed strict. Choose a band or ring row to allow you to get at least 8 strict reps.

Other options are banded strict, jump with slow lower, slow and controlled ring or supine row.

For the Shoulder Presses, use the same load for all 3 sets. Use dumbbells or a barbell. Make sure you keep your belly tight and don't over-arch your back!

Part 2:
3 Sets
15-20 Bent Over Rows
15-20 Push Ups

Move slow on the bent over rows to keep from using your hips. 
Instead, focus on squeezing your lats to pull the bar (or dumbbells) to your chest.

Focus on a rigid body position in the push ups and a full range of motion aka chest/thigh contact in the bottom. Feel free to elevate your hands or go from the knees to get at least 15 unbroken reps.

Part 3:
3 Sets
10-15 Upright Rows
10-15 Dips

The upright rows are performed standing up straight holding dumbbells or a barbell with a close grip (less than shoulder width) at your waist. Pull the load in a straight vertical line to just below your collarbone. Elbows should stay above the load and go wide as you lift.

For the dips, you can do rings, parallel bars, parallettes, banded, toe assisted, or between two boxes. Break 90 degrees at the elbow and lock those arms out at the top!

 
SOGO | WEEK 13 | 03/22/2020
 

Part 1:
3 sets
10-15 Ring Rows
10-15 Hammer Curls
Rest 1 min after the Curls

Score: Weight Used for Curls

For the ring rows, you can also use a TRX or supine barbell rows using a racked barbell.  For both of these movements, avoid using momentum.


Part 2:

3 Sets
10-15 Supinated Grip Bent Rows
10-15 Barbell Curls
Rest 1 min after the Curls

Score: Weight for Rows

You can definitely sub dumbbells for these movements. Try turning your palms out a bit in the rows if you do.

For these bent over rows, use a supinated grip meaning palms out. Deadlift the bar to just below the knee. From here, keeping the torso position set and the chest lifted - you will pull the elbows back and bring the bar to just below the chest.  Keep the belly tight. Bring the bar back to just below the knee with the arm straight at the bottom. No kipping or pulling your CHEST down!


Part 3:

3 Sets
10-15 Bent Over Rows
10-15 Rev Grip Curls
Rest 1 min after the Curls

Score: Weight for Rows

Both movements will use an overhand grip on this one. So on the curls, your palms will be facing away from you at the top.

 
SOGO | WEEK 12 | 03/15/2020
 

WARM UP
Dumbbell Shoulder Warm Up

WORKOUT

Bench Press (10-8-6-4-2 + Max Reps)
Score is what you use for the set of 2.  Put what weight you used for Max Reps + how many reps you got in comments!

Add load and rest 2 minutes between sets except for the last one. After your set of 2, drop the load to something lighter than your first set and immediately begin another set for max reps.

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.

Every 2 minutes for 10 minutes:
10 Supinated Grip Bent Over Row
15 Seated Tricep Extensions

Score: Weight Used
Choose a load that you can complete the reps unbroken.

Movements should be slow and controlled. It will probably take about a minute to complete all 25 reps, so you'll have about a minute to rest between sets.

For the bent over rows, grip the bar with your palms facing out. You will deadlift the bar to just below the knee. From here, keeping the torso position set and the chest lifted - you will pull the elbows back and bring the bar to just below the chest.  Keep the belly tight. Bring the bar back to just below the knee with the arm straight at the bottom. No kipping or pulling your CHEST down!

For the tricep extensions, the dumbbell behind the head.  Hold it by the head of the dumbbell.  Keep the biceps by the ears, belly tight as you lock the elbows. Control the lower back down.

If you only have lighter dumbbells, you can use two.

 
SOGO | WEEK 11 | 03/08/2020
 

Part 1:
10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 Reps of:
Shoulder Press
Chin Ups

So you do 10 of each, then 9 of each, 8 of each....and so on until 1 and 1.

Score: Enter weight used for Shoulder Press.Reps unbroken if possible.    Rest as needed between movements / sets.

Shoulder press starts with the bar on your shoulders, 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 so you have to 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 and keep your elbows in front of the bar.

For the chin ups, these should be strict, so use a band or switch to a supine row with chin up grip.

Your grip will be supinated, meaning your palms facing you.  Hands can be shoulder width or even even narrower.

Squeeze your butt, your legs and your belly. Draw your shoulders away from your ears before you pull. Chin should be above the bar at the top and arms straight at the bottom.

As many rounds as possible in 7 minutes of the following upper body 21 Complex:
7 Bicep Curls
7 Upright Rows
7 Shoulder Press

Use an empty bar or lighter single dumbbell for the complex.

Score: Total Number of Completed Rounds + any Additional Reps
Goal: 10-12 Rounds (pick weight accordingly)

Put weight used in comments.These will be 7 full curls, right into 7 upright rows, right into 7 shoulder press. If you need to put the bar down to rest, try to do it between rounds rather than during a round.

If you want to get real crazy, use an overhand grip on the curls!

Make sure your arms are straight at the bottom, elbows stay pinned to your torso the whole way and your hands get as close to your shoulders as possible at the top. Make sure you keep your belly braced and your torso upright.

Same with the upright rows, belly tight and standing tall. Pull your elbows high and outside when you pull. Make sure they stay above the bar or dumbbells the whole way. Raise the weight up to about mid chest and lower. Use control all the way up and down.

 
SOGO | WEEK 10 | 03/01/2020
 

3 Rounds of
24 Alternating Single Arm Skull Crushers
8 Single Arm No Bench Bent Row Right Arm
8 Single Arm No Bench Bent Row Left Arm
12 Wide Out Tricep Extensions
24 Diamond Push Ups
12 Standing Tricep Extensions

Rest 2 minutes between rounds

All sets unbroken except for diamond push ups.
Rest as needed between sets.
Don't try to rush this
Each round should take about 6-8 minutes.

Score: If used same dumbbell for each put that.  If not - put heaviest dumbbells and list what you used for each exercise in comments.

For the skull crushers keep the shoulders back and down and bend only from the elbow - Start with both arms extended vertically toward the ceiling.

Bend only at the elbow with one arm and lower the dumbbell just outside of the ear. Then straighten your am fully before repeating the movement with your other arm.

24 reps will be 12 on each arm.

The single arm no bench bent rows start in the bent row position with both arms extended straight down with a dumbbell in each hand.

Perform 8 rows with your right arm first, drawing your elbow alongside your torso as you raise the DB to your ribcage. Then, perform 8 rows with the left arm.

For wide out tricep extensions, lie on your back on a bench or the floor. With one DB in each hand bring your elbows out wide with the DBs resting on your chest. Bend the elbows and extend your arms fully, then bring the DBs back to the chest.

Perform these push ups with your hands together beneath your chest. Keep your body tight and shoot for sets of at least 8. Go to knees if needed.

For tricep extensions, use one heavy or two lighter dumbbells starting behind the head.  Keep the biceps by the ears, belly tight as you lock the elbows.  Control the lower back down.

 
SOGO | WEEK 09 | 02/23/2020
 

Part 1:
Every 3 Min for 15 Min

12 Wide Floor Presses
15 Tempo Push Ups (Tempo=21X1)

**Tempo is 2 seconds down, 1 second hover, fast push up, 1 second hold at the top

Score: Weight used for Floor Press
Goal: Difficult but unbroken sets of 12

**Put in comments if you had to modify or lower the number of push ups per round.The floor presses and ideally the push ups should be unbroken. Modify the push ups as needed becuase the tempo changes things a lot!

For the floor press - it is basically a bench press from the floor.  Don't slam your elbows down.  You will pause for like 1/4 second at the bottom each time!! But, for the wide grip, take your elbows out a little wider, 60-90°. Keep your palms facing in the direction of your feet for the entire press.

For the tempo push ups you will lower for 2 full seconds, hold at a hover just above the floor for one second then press up explosively. Take a one second pause at the top, then repeat.

Part 2:
8 minute Alternating Tabata - or -
4 Complete rounds of:

20 second Overhead Plate Hold
rest 10 seconds
20 second 90° Plate Hold
rest 10 seconds

Men use 45-55# Plate
Women use 25-35# Plate

No score!  Just enter what weight you used and if you were able to complete all holds for the whole 20 seconds!

Grab a plate and hold it overhead for the first 20 seconds. Squeeze your butt and your abs. Arms should be straight with biceps by ears.

For the second 20 seconds, hold the plate with your arms at a 90° angle. Keep your upper arms and elbows pinned to your sides and forearms parallel to the floor. Try to relax your shoulders down away from your ears.