Thursday, 31 May 2012

Chest & Back -June 1, 2012


Each pair is a superset. Notes on alternatives & video clips are at the end, after the abs.
Warm up for 5-15 minutes on bike/treadmill/stepmill/rower, complete pre-hab/movement prep prior to starting.


Wide Grip Overhand Pullups 3 sets x 10 reps {same as above}
T Bar Rows 3 sets of 10 reps -At least 45 llbs on this one now! -tip: use smaller diameter weights to increase your range of motion

Yes, this is a lot of pullups. Please refer to the video clip for an alternative. This is a great way to increase the number of pullups you can do, don't be discouraged because you can't do all the reps in a row, use the technique of stepping up to the bar and lowering yourself down. (starts at 40 secs)
OR Use the pull up assist or the elastic bands to help you on your later reps.
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Group 2:
Bent Over Dumbell(DB) Rows 3 sets of 10 reps
One Arm DB Rows 3 sets of 10 reps
Ball Back Extensions 3 sets of 15 reps OR  Supermans -
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Group 3:
One Arm DB Incline Press 3 sets of 8 Max... if you can lift more, add more weight
*for above, start with both arms at top, bring one arm down and return to start. Alternate sides. Do not perform identical to this video.
Plate Pull overs -you can use a plate for this [45llbs for most]
[two options for this one, traditional-lying in line with the bench, advanced -lying perpendicular to the bench, with only your shoulders across the bench, depend on your core to support your hips as if they had the bench under them]
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Group 4:
Flat DB Flys 3 sets x 15 reps -
Flat DB Chest Press 3 sets x 10 reps
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ABS: (super set this)
Banana Rock Abs -3 sets of 30
Bicycle Abs -3 sets of 40
Frogger -3 sets of 30
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Here are the video references: (note the next button, they are all in one playlist)

Sunday, 27 May 2012

OFF -Legs

Each pair is a superset. Warm up for 5-15 minutes on bike, complete pre-hab/movement prep prior to starting.

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Alternating Fwd Lunges -3 sets x 15 reps
Alternating Reverse Lunges -3 sets x 15 reps This is a change!!!
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Pop Squats -3 sets x 10 reps
Wall Balls -3 sets x 15 reps
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Hamstring Curls on TRX -3 sets x 15 reps {alternate: see video at end: curls on ball. Increase difficulty by doing one leg only}
Step ups -3 sets x 10 reps/side -ADD A WEIGHT THIS TIME!
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Deadlift -3 sets x 10 reps
Squats -3 sets x 10 reps
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ABS: (again, a superset)
Banana Rock x 30 reps
Wide Knee sit ups x 40 (10/side + 20 straight)
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Roll it out...... stretch it out, legs will need some TLC!

Saturday, 26 May 2012

Shoulders & Arms -May 27, 2012

FYI... We are now 7 weeks into this strength program, you should be seeing some strength gains now if you've been in it from the start. Just think how much more you'll get if you're doing the extra day on your 4 off!

FNG's: The video links are in this one, there is also a youtube playlist at the end for you.

Onto Shoulders & Arms: (supersets)
Part A: unless otherwise specified, 3 sets of 10 reps
Group 1:
1 Arm Press
Lateral Raise
Upright BB Row
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Group 2:
1/4 Laterals 3 sets of 10 reps 3 sets of 10 reps -don't bring your arms all the way down like this guy - keep them up and move your arms 1/4 of the range
Lying Rear Delt Lifts 3 sets of 15 reps
Wall Ball -with minimal leg bend, -3 sets of 15 -ALL Arms!
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Group 3:
Close Grip Bench Press
Skull Crushers, 1 Dumbell per arm, -3 sets x 15 reps -move elbow towards head for increased difficulty
Bench Dips
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Group 4:
Barbell Curls
Alternating Hammer Curls
Concentration Curls -2 sets x 6 reps [max weight you can do for 6 reps]
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ABS: (plus a little cardio)
Intervals of 40 seconds work, 5 seconds to change to the next activity.
Complete 5 Rounds...
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Mountain Climbers
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Deadbug
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Med Ball Partner Pass
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Knees to elbows
------> Repeat!


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Cool Down, Stretch! Water....

Videos: (all videos will appear in a playlist below, use the next button to tab through to another exercise)  

Wednesday, 23 May 2012

Legs -May 24, 2012








 




Each pair is a superset. Notes on alternatives & video clips are at the end, after the abs.
Warm up for 5-15 minutes on bike, complete pre-hab/movement prep prior to starting.

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Alternating Fwd Lunges -2 sets x 20 reps
Alternating Reverse Lunges -2 sets x 20 reps This is a change!!!
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Pop Squats -2 sets x 10 reps
Wall Balls -2 sets x 15 reps
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Hamstring Curls on TRX -3 sets x 15 reps {alternate: see video at end: curls on ball. Increase difficulty by doing one leg only}
Step ups -3 sets x 10 reps/side
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Deadlift -3 sets x 10 reps
Squats -3 sets x 10 reps
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ABS: (again, a superset)
Banana Rock x 30 reps
Wide Knee sit ups x 40 (10/side + 20 straight)
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AB Videos:




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Saturday, 19 May 2012

OFF Day -Shoulders & Arms


Part A: unless otherwise specified, 3 sets of 10 reps
Group 1:
1 Arm Press
Lateral Raise
Upright BB Row
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Group 2:
1/4 Laterals 3 sets of 10 reps 3 sets of 10 reps -don't bring your arms all the way down like this guy - keep them up and move your arms 1/4 of the range
Lying Rear Delt Lifts 3 sets of 15 reps
Wall Ball -with minimal leg bend, -3 sets of 15 -ALL Arms!
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Group 3:
Close Grip Bench Press
Skull Crushers, 1 Dumbell per arm, -3 sets x 15 reps -move elbow towards head for increased difficulty
Bench Dips
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Group 4:
Barbell Curls
Alternating Hammer Curls
Concentration Curls -2 sets x 6 reps [max weight you can do for 6 reps]
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ABS: (plus a little cardio)
Intervals of 30 seconds work, 5 seconds to change to the next activity.
Complete 5 Rounds...
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Mountain Climbers
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Deadbug
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Med Ball Partner Pass
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Knees to elbows (some of you have seen this on C shift, hanging from the bar, bring your knees up to your elbows)
------> Repeat!


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Cool Down, Stretch! Water....

Videos: (all videos will appear in a playlist below, use the next button to tab through to another exercise)  

Friday, 18 May 2012

Chest & Back -May 19, 2012

Each pair is a superset. Notes on alternatives & video clips are at the end, after the abs.
Warm up for 5-15 minutes on bike/treadmill/stepmill/rower, complete pre-hab/movement prep prior to starting.


Wide Grip Overhand Pullups 3 sets x 10 reps {same as above}
T Bar Rows 3 sets of 10 reps -At least 45 llbs on this one now! -tip: use smaller diameter weights to increase your range of motion

Yes, this is a lot of pullups. Please refer to the video clip for an alternative. This is a great way to increase the number of pullups you can do, don't be discouraged because you can't do all the reps in a row, use the technique of stepping up to the bar and lowering yourself down. (starts at 40 secs)
OR Use the pull up assist or the elastic bands to help you on your later reps.
------------------------------------------------------------------
Group 2:
Bent Over Dumbell(DB) Rows 3 sets of 10 reps
One Arm DB Rows 3 sets of 10 reps
Ball Back Extensions 3 sets of 15 reps OR  Supermans
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Group 3:
One Arm DB Incline Press
*for above, start with both arms at top, bring one arm down and return to start. Alternate sides. Do not perform identical to this video.
Plate Pull overs -you can use a plate for this [45llbs for most]
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Group 4:
Flat DB Flys 3 sets x 15 reps
Flat DB Chest Press 3 sets x 10 reps
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ABS:
Banana Rock Abs -3 sets of 30
Bicycle Abs -3 sets of 40
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Here are the video references: (note the next button, they are all in one playlist)

Tuesday, 15 May 2012

Shoulders & Arms -May 16, 2012

FNG's: The video links are in this one, there is also a youtube playlist at the end for you.

Onto Shoulders & Arms: (supersets)
Part A: unless otherwise specified, 3 sets of 10 reps
Group 1:
1 Arm Press
Lateral Raise
Upright BB Row
-----------------------------------
Group 2:
1/4 Laterals 3 sets of 10 reps 3 sets of 10 reps -don't bring your arms all the way down like this guy - keep them up and move your arms 1/4 of the range
Lying Rear Delt Lifts 3 sets of 15 reps
Wall Ball -with minimal leg bend, -3 sets of 15 -ALL Arms!
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Group 3:
Close Grip Bench Press
Skull Crushers, 1 Dumbell per arm, -3 sets x 15 reps -move elbow towards head for increased difficulty
Bench Dips
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Group 4:
Barbell Curls
Alternating Hammer Curls
Concentration Curls -2 sets x 6 reps [max weight you can do for 6 reps]
=================================================
ABS: (plus a little cardio)
Intervals of 30 seconds work, 5 seconds to change to the next activity.
Complete 5 Rounds...
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Mountain Climbers
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Deadbug
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Med Ball Partner Pass
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Knees to elbows (some of you have seen this on C shift, hanging from the bar, bring your knees up to your elbows)
------> Repeat!


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Cool Down, Stretch! Water....

Videos: (all videos will appear in a playlist below, use the next button to tab through to another exercise)  

Saturday, 12 May 2012

Off Day -Chest & Back

Warm up:
Pre-hab, Dynamic Stretching.

Part A:
Group 1 -superset
Wide Grip Overhand Pullups 3 sets x 10 reps
T Bar Rows 3 sets of 10 reps {can be performed with no weight -just the 45llb bar}

Group 2 -superset
Bent Over Dumbell(DB) Rows 3 sets of 10 reps
Inverted (or reverse) Rows 3 sets of 10 reps

Group 3 -superset
*for above, start with both arms at top, bring one arm down and return to start. Alternate sides. Do not perform identical to this video.
Plate Pull overs -you can use a plate for this [45llbs for most]

Group 4 -superset
Flat DB Flys 2 sets x 15 reps
Flat DB Chest Press 3 sets x 10 reps

Part B: 25 minutes -Circuit
-Tire Flip x 3
-Split Squat Jumps x 15/side
-Sled Pull x 1 lap (89, running stairs, take some sand with you)
-Med ball Partner pass x 20 [does not have to be in order, if no one is free for the partner pass, move on to the next and catch up later]

[Alternative, set this up as partners/teams, one group does tire flips/Split Squat Jumps while the other does Sled pull, work until Sled pullers return, if sharing the sled work, complete at a higher intensity]

{This can be done after dinner or in the morning if you run out of time first thing today -87 Station has proven that it can be done, and you can drive to 89 for training, so the bar has been set high!}

Part C: Abs
Tabata x 3
The middle Tabata has to be  FROGGER.

Friday, 11 May 2012

Time to Step it up...

This time through the strength training we've been focusing our training on our time at work.

As we went through this last time, the effects of too many days off was discussed, and hopefully some of you remember the increase in the results achieved when we add in one of these workouts onto our days off.

Starting with this set of 4 off a workout for the long change will be included, and if you can incorporate that into your workout, you will get in an extra 6 workouts before the end of the strength training session.

Each workout will now become progressively harder, so if you miss a week, make sure you try and make it up while you're off, or refer to the previous post when you return to work. If you happen to be dealing with any injuries (McRib) please seek advice before starting this program.

Thursday, 10 May 2012

Legs -May 11th, 2012


Rook (to be Rook 1 starting next week?)... I realized I'm assuming these guys remember the workout from the last time we looked at some of these exercises... for you and anyone who isn't familiar, Here is a link back to the videos posted in another post

Warm up. Be well hydrated and ready to move!

Part A:
2 Sets of Group 1 & 2
3 Sets of Group 3 & 4
8-10 reps of each exercise. Start on anyone.
Rest in between? Nope. You can do your abs now though if you're not ready to go back to the next lift.

Group 1:
Deadlifts
Back Squat

Group 2: -if you've been doing these without weights, now give it a shot even with something light.
Alternating Fwd Lunges 
Alternating Rev Lunges

Group 3:
Pop Squats
Wall Balls

Group 4:
Hamstring Curls (TRX or AB Ball)
Step ups with Knee Drive

Part B: (yes, you're legs may be a little fatigued)***If you don't have time for this -move it to the evening, or tomorrow morning -skip to abs, but don't forget to come back to this!***
20 minutes: (complete one, move to the next)
Skipping x 60seconds
Run stairs with sand bag (x 2 at 88, x1 at 89) OR Sled pull (this time it's ok to go for a lighter weight)
[total reps will be about 10 of each. it's not meant to be easy]

Part C: Abs:
3 Reps of each:
Banana Rock x 30
Wide Knee Abs x 40

Well done.... stretch... quads/hams/IT band especially, the role is your friend.

Monday, 7 May 2012

Chest & Back -May 8th, 2012


Part A:
Group 1 -superset
Wide Grip Overhand Pullups 3 sets x 10 reps
T Bar Rows 3 sets of 10 reps {can be performed with no weight -just the 45llb bar}

Group 2 -superset
Bent Over Dumbell(DB) Rows 3 sets of 10 reps
Inverted (or reverse) Rows 3 sets of 10 reps

Group 3 -superset
*for above, start with both arms at top, bring one arm down and return to start. Alternate sides. Do not perform identical to this video.
Plate Pull overs -you can use a plate for this [45llbs for most]

Group 4 -superset
Flat DB Flys 2 sets x 15 reps
Flat DB Chest Press 3 sets x 10 reps

Part B: 25 minutes
Rotate between:
-Split Squat Jumps x 15/side
-Skipping x 60 seconds
-Sled Pull x 1 lap (89, running stairs, take some sand with you)
-Med ball Partner pass x 20 [does not have to be in order, if no one is free for the partner pass, move on to the next and catch up later]

{This can be done after dinner or in the morning if you run out of time first thing today -87 Station has proven that it can be done, and you can drive to 89 for training, so the bar has been set high!}

Part C: Abs
Tabata x 3
The middle Tabata has to be a bridge.

Thursday, 3 May 2012

Legs -June 4, 2012


Each pair is a superset. Warm up for 5-15 minutes on bike, complete pre-hab/movement prep prior to starting.

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Alternating Fwd Lunges -3 sets x 15 reps
Alternating Reverse Lunges -3 sets x 15 reps This is a change!!! (unless you worked on days off, then it's a repeat, well done!)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pop Squats -3 sets x 10 reps
Wall Balls -3 sets x 15 reps
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hamstring Curls on TRX -3 sets x 15 reps {alternate: see video at end: curls on ball. Increase difficulty by doing one leg only}
Step ups -3 sets x 10 reps/side -ADD A WEIGHT THIS TIME!
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Deadlift -3 sets x 10 reps
Squats -3 sets x 10 reps
===============================================================
ABS: (again, a superset)
Banana Rock x 30 reps
Wide Knee sit ups x 40 (10/side + 20 straight)
===============================================================
Roll it out...... stretch it out, legs will need some TLC!

Wednesday, 2 May 2012

Thursday May 3rd -Shoulders and Arms


Warm up/Prehab

Super Sets: 3 Sets of 10, unless otherwise noted
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1 Arm Press
Lateral Raise
Upright BB Row
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1/4 Laterals
Lying Rear Delt Lifts
Wall Ball
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Close Grip Bench Press
Skull Crushers [3x 15] (1 DB per arm, alternating)
Bench Dips
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BB Curls
Alt. Hammer Curls
Concentration Curls [2x 6 -max weight for 6 reps]
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Tabata Abs x 3
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Cardio: Feel free to put this in before or after, or in the evening.... wherever you have time. Remember the weight portion isn't always super fast, so concentrate on being ready to move from one station to the next without wasting time in between. If you're waiting on equipment, start on some ab sets.

25 min:
Pick 3, complete all three as many times as you can in the 25minute workout.

  • Skipping x 60 seconds
  • Running Stairs
  • Sled Pull
  • Running Stairs weighted
  • Burpees x 5
  • Partner pass with med ball (receive/pass with dynamic jump)

Cool down.... water.... stretch!