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Special Saturday SHIFT for Julian's Birthday!

His birthday was actually the 15th - but we moved this workout due to the Vault workout last week.

This SHIFT workout was originally posted on Sept 17, 2018, then again on Sept 16, 2019! Since we are re-testing the main version (Julian's Birthday Workout) we will re-test the SHIFT version too! Enjoy!

Street Parking SHIFT is the more simple version of the daily workout - is great for those who may be new to this type of training, those returning from illness/injury, pregnant/postpartum mamas, seniors, even your kids!

MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR TODAY
PRE: MORNING COFFEE, QUADS/IT BAND
POST: POSTERIOR CHAIN RELEASE, COOL DOWN FLOW

SHIFT WARM UP

Full Body Simple Warm Up

SHIFT WORKOUT

10 Rounds for Time
1 Min Bike, Row, Jog or Taps
9 Hang DB or KB Clean
9 DB or KB Press

Idea weight for Men: 35-50# Single DB or KB OR 15-25# Dumbbells
Idea weight for Women: 12-25# Single DB or KB OR 8-15# Dumbbells

Score: Total Time

Goal: 25 Min or Less

For the 1 min section you can choose between bike, row, jogging or taps. Go at an uncomfortable pace, but something that will allow you to keep moving the whole time.

For the hand DB or KB clean you can do this with a single kb or db, or 2 dumbbells. You will start with the object(s) at the waist. Perform a small dip by bending the knees slightly. Stand up hard and fast helping to make the db or kb weightless. Shrug the shoulders and pop the weight up to your chest by rotating the hands around.

For the press you will simply PRESS the weight over your head. Get the weight all of the way up until the biceps are by the ears. Keep the belly tight and squeeze the cheeks.

MAMA MODIFICATIONS

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.

JERK/PRESS - Focus on proper alignment of your pelvis and spine. If you find yourself over extending in your back or coning in your belly sub less weight, Strict Press, Seated Strict Press, or even Front Raises.

RUN/JOG - To 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. 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.

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Time to re-test Miranda's CHALLENGE choice!

We did this workout earlier this month on Aug 4th! Make sure you check to see how you did last time - and we encourage you to do the same version this time to see if you can improve your score!

 We have actually done this workout before. We did it at the beginning and end of the Julian vs Miranda Challenge in 2018 and 2019.

MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR TODAY
PRE: WARM UP FLOW OR ENERGIZING SEQUENCE
POST: COOL DOWN FLOW, QUADS/ITBAND

SHIFT WARM UP

Simple Shift Warm up

SHIFT WORKOUT

10 Min AMRAP
(As Many Rounds and Reps as Possible in 10 Min)

1 Min Run, Row, Bike, Single Unders, Taps, Low Step Ups
12 Goblet Squat to Press
6 Ring/TRX or Upright Row

Idea weight for Men: 35-55# Single KB or DB
Idea weight for Women: 12-35# Single KB or DB

Score: Total Number of Completed Rounds + Any Additional Reps
Goal: 4 Rounds +

For this workout you can choose what you would like to - or can do for the 1 min portion. Make sure you challenge yourself to an uncomfortable but sustainable pace.

For the goblet squat to press you will hold the object at the chest with the elbows tucked in and chest up. Feet are shoulder width apart with the heels down. Belly tight. Reach the butt back and down while driving the knees out. Keep lifting chest and lowering the butt back and down until the butt is lower than the knees at the bottom.

Avoid plopping or collapsing. Keep the chest up belly tight and knees out! Drive through the heels to stand.

If you find yourself plopping you may choose to lower the weight or ditch it completely. If you have any pain in that bottom position you may choose to squat to a target that is a bit higher. Make sure you are still focusing on reach the butt back and knees out.

For the rows you may do ring, banded, trx or swap out an upright row with your KB or DB!

MAMA MODIFICATIONS

RUN/JOG - To 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. 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.

GOBLET SQUATS OR THRUSTERS - 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.

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, 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.

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KNOX SHIFT Version - HAPPY BIRTHDAY KNOX!

Special Saturday SHIFT to help celebrate Knox' Birthday!

The SHIFT version of this workout is also a RE-TEST! This workout is in honor of Knox being born!! This version was first posted on 08/01/2018 and again on 08/01/2019.

Knox was born Aug 1, 2017 after 14 hours of labor! This is how we will celebrate the pain and joy of that day!

SHIFT WARM UP

Simple Shift Warm Up
Squat Warm Up

SHIFT WORKOUT

KNOX - SHIFT
14 Min AMRAP
8 No Push Up Burpee
8 Goblet Squats

Idea Weight for Men: 35-50#
Idea Weight for Women: 15-25#

Score: Total Number of Completed Rounds and Reps
Goal: 9+ Rounds!

For this workout you should choose a weight and style of burpee that will allow you to get to 9 rounds or more! Don't be afraid to do the squats unweighted and the burpees elevated if necessary!

For the no push up burpee you will place the hands down, jump or step your feet out to the top of a push up - jump or step your feet back in - jump and clap!

For the goblet squats you will hold the dumbbell or kettlebell at the chest. You will reach your butt back and down. Feet should be shoulder width apart with the heels down. Drive the knees out as you go down and keep the chest up. If you can get your butt below your knees pain free, and with the heels still down/chest still up - do THAT!

If you need to squat to a target - that is ok too - just no plopping onto it.

We would rather see you go all of the way down with no weight than with weight for only a partial rep!

You can even use a chair or a pole to hold onto for balance in the bottom if you need to!

Stand all of the way up at the top!

MAMA MODIFICATIONS

BURPEE/NO PUSH UP 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

BOX JUMP/JUMP/SKIP OVERS - This is going to be all about managing the impact and pressure to your core and pelvic floor. 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.

SQUAT CLEAN - 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.

GOBLET SQUATS - 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.