Crossfit Lillington – Mayhem Affiliate – Bodybuilding
Functional Pump! (Push/Pull) (Checkmark)
INSTRUCTIONS!
Do NOT perform this with the rest of the bodybuilding track. It is meant to be done alone for the day. We recommend performing these as the ONLY bodybuilding for this day and the following day (i.e. if you do all 3 functional pumps in a week, we don’t recommend doing any other bodybuilding, except for the 3 power lifts – Squat, Deadlift & Press)
Click “Workout prep notes available” directly to read through the rest of the Instructions before performing the workout please!
4 Rounds
10 Strict Chin Ups (OR 2 Legless Rope Climbs)
10 Bench Press (185/115)
-straight into-
4 Rounds
10 Strict Chin Ups (OR 2 Legless Rope Climbs)
10 Ring Push Ups
6 Sets:
10 Dumbbell Bent Over Rows (2×70/50)
10 Strict Dips
-Rest 1:1 b/t sets-
Athletes Notes
INSTRUCTIONS
These are intended to give you a great “pump” for the day. They are a mix of bodybuilding type movements, some CrossFit style structure and/or movements, and aerobic work.
The intensity is designed to just be MODERATE! It is so you can come and do a workout to get a “pump”, sweat some and get out of breath. Ideally you can hit these with friends as well!
Many of these are from, or built off of, recent workouts Rich has done. You can come and do them on a day when you aren’t feeling like doing as much intensity with our other more CrossFit based tracks, or when you want to change up your bodybuilding style. Have fun with them!
Do NOT perform this with the rest of the bodybuilding track. It is meant to be done alone for the day. We recommend performing these as the ONLY bodybuilding for this day and the following day (i.e. if you do all 3 functional pumps in a week, we don’t recommend doing any other bodybuilding, except for the 3 power lifts – Squat, Deadlift & Press)
Flow
(Again this is intended to be MODERATE intensity)
10 Strict Chin Ups, 10 Bench Press, 10 Strict Chin Ups, 10 Bench Press, 10 Strict Chin Ups, 10 Bench Press, 10 Strict Chin Ups, 10 Bench Press
-straight into-
10 Strict Chin Ups, 10 Ring Push Ups, 10 Strict Chin Ups, 10 Ring Push Ups, 10 Strict Chin Ups, 10 Ring Push Ups, 10 Strict Chin Ups, 10 Ring Push Ups,
…into…
10 Dumbbell Bent Over Rows
10 Strict Dips
-rest as long as that takes you to complete-
10 Dumbbell Bent Over Rows
10 Strict Dips
-rest as long as that takes you to complete-
10 Dumbbell Bent Over Rows
10 Strict Dips
-rest as long as that takes you to complete-
10 Dumbbell Bent Over Rows
10 Strict Dips
-rest as long as that takes you to complete-
10 Dumbbell Bent Over Rows
10 Strict Dips
-rest as long as that takes you to complete-
10 Dumbbell Bent Over Rows
10 Strict Dips
See Scaling and Sub Document HERE for recommended substitution options!
Demo Videos
Chin Ups OR Legless Rope Climbs
Bench Press
Ring Pushups
scale to Dumbbell Push Ups
Double Dumbbell Bent Over Row
Tricep Dips
scale to Chair Dip if needed
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Bodybuilding RPE Scale
RPE 1-3 || This should be a weight that an athlete can move with ease throughout the intended rep range.
RPE 4-5 || This is a weight that provides a moderate amount of resistance but the athlete feels like they could double the intended rep range with the weight they chose
RPE 6-7 || This is a moderate-moderate/heavy weight for the athletes. This should provide a challenge for the intended rep range but should not be something that they are worried of failing. The rest needed between sets should be minimal.
RPE 8-9 || This is a near maximal effort for the intended rep range. Athletes should need and want adequate amount of rest between the sets at this RPE.
RPE 10 || This is a max effort for the intended rep range. The athlete should be fully taxed at the end of each set.
Mayhem Bodybuilding Goals
What?
Bodybuilding is a tool that Mayhem Athletes can use to increase strength, muscular endurance and hypertrophy to better themselves in whatever their fitness goals are. It can also be used as a tool to give the muscles and joints a break from the high intensity that comes with CrossFit day in and day out.
How?
Mayhem Bodybuilding is a stand-alone hypertrophy focused program that includes elements of strength training. You may layer this on top of some of the other Mayhem Athlete Program, but it is not designed to be performed on top of all other tracks each day. We will include pieces of some days in other programs as “ACCESSORY”
Goals?
The goals are to stay focused and rest just long enough so that you can perform the next set with quality and control unless stated otherwise.
Keep your attention of each set and keep your phone in your bag. Sessions are not done “for time” but treat them like you are limited on time. Keep a visible clock running to keep you accountable. Lastly, the goal is all the gainzzzzz!!!!!
Progression
This cycle moves to the traditional upper body push, upper body pull, lower body push/pull seen previously in this programming (earlier in 2022) which is also seen in classical bodybuilding programming.
This cycle will have athletes increasing in weight and decreasing in volume across 8 weeks, followed by a de-load week, and then a max week. The cycle also introduces the concept of mechanical drop sets. The MDS will rotate across days through the cycle to add new variety and fun challenges to athletes’ weekly routines.
See below for an outline of how each year is laid out
4 Yearly Cycles
Cycle 1 (January – March: Mechanical Drop Sets)
Monday: Chest & Triceps
Tuesday: Back & Biceps
Wednesday: Legs
Thursday: Monostructural
Friday: Arms & Shoulders
Saturday: Glutes & Core
Cycle 2 (April – June: Shock Method)
Monday: Anterior
Tuesday: Posterior
Wednesday: Lower Body Push/Pull
Thursday: Monostructural
Friday: Shoulders & Core
Saturday: Glutes & Arms
Cycle 3 (July – September: Traditional)
Monday: Chest & Triceps
Tuesday: Back & Biceps
Wednesday: Legs
Thursday: Monostructural
Friday: Arms & Shoulders
Saturday: Glutes & Core
Cycle 4 (October – December: Traditional)
Monday: Anterior
Tuesday: Posterior
Wednesday: Lower Body Push/Pull
Thursday: Monostructural
Friday: Shoulders & Core
Saturday: Glutes & Arms
Chest & Tricep Warm-up (Checkmark)
Crossover Symmetry Warm-up
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3 rounds
10 Perfect Pushups (controlled form)
15 Band Pull Aparts
5 PVC Around the Worlds (each way)
10 Wall Angels
5 Scorpions (each side)
Demo Videos
Perfect Push ups
Banded Pull Aparts
PVC Around the Worlds
Wall Angels
Scorpion Stretch
Focus: Effort should be easy building into moderate. Get yourself moving and opened up for upcoming work.
Bench Press
*Rest 2:00-2:30 b/t sets
Focus: Control should be shown with each rep on the way down and on the way up. Bar should be lowered to just below the sternum. Keep elbows at a 45 degree angle to the body and avoid flaring out. Shoulders should be loaded back against the bench throughout reps.
5 sets: 4 Reps – 80% of 1RM
*Rest 2:00-2:30 b/t sets
Reverse Grip Incline Dumbbell Bench Press
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Focus: If you drop the dumbbells; you’ve gone too heavy. Focus on control and constant speed through all reps.
4 sets: 10 Reps – RPE 8
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
D-Ball Bench Press
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
*Build to a moderate weight and stay the same or build across all sets.
Focus: Athlete will lay back on a flat bench, holding a moderate weight d-ball on either side in a crush-style grip. Due to pressing over the face, athletes should be sure to chalk up and have a solid grip on the d-ball. If grip begins to slip, athletes should stop immediately, sit up, and regrip before continuing. D-ball will be pressed towards the ceiling and lowered to the chest to complete a rep.
-Sub for [Crush Grip Kettlebell Bench Press[(https://youtu.be/mYP_ywa3e9s) if needed
4 sets: 10 Reps – RPE 8
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Resistance Band Chest Fly – High to Low
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Focus: On a rig, loop a resistance band on each side (light to moderate light resistance weight) above head level. Facing away from rig, grasp a band in each hand. Starting with arms extended to the sides and a forward lean (stagger feet for stabilization), press the bands forward with slightly bent arms, crossing over in front of the body at waist level. Return out to the sides and repeat, crossing the opposite arm on top from the last rep. Slight bend in the arm should be maintained throughout reps (excessive bending of the elbow will place focus on triceps rather than chest).
4 sets: 12 Reps – RPE 8
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Single Arm DB Kickback
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Focus: Support one side of the body by leaning over and placing knee and hand on flat bench. Back should be straight. Hold dumbbell in free hand and bring upper arm to the side of the body. Extend the arm at the elbow until full extension has been reached. Upper arm should stay in place the entire rep.
4 sets: 10 Reps (each side) – RPE 7
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Double DB Skull Crushers
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
*Build to a moderate weight, stay the same or build across sets
Focus: Lay on bench or floor. Both arms are extended in front with DB’s held in a neutral grip. Elbow should stay tucked (avoid flaring) and pointed towards the ceiling. Lower dumbbells by bending at the elbow and allow them to pass by the sides of the head. Show control throughout.
4 sets: 10 Reps – RPE 7
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Cooldown/Mobility (No Measure)
1 min pec stretch against door/rig
1 min lacrosse ball pec smash (each side)
1 min overhead elbow grab tricep stretch (each side)
1 min tricep lacrosse ball smash (each side)
Athletes Notes
Pec Stretch against door or rig
Standing Lacrosse Ball Pec Smash or Lying Lacrosse Ball Pec Smash
Overhead Elbow Grab Tricep Stretch
Tricep Lacrosse Ball Smash
Mayhem Mini-Pump
Mini-Pump Sessions are used as a supplement to another Mayhem Athlete track or on days when you are pressed for time and cannot complete the full day’s bodybuilding session as programmed. You should NOT complete today’s bodybuilding program AND the mini-pump session. Choose one or the other.
Chest and Triceps (4 Rounds for time)
4 Rounds
10 Barbell Bench Press @ moderate weight – maintain quality
10 Reverse Grip Incline Dumbbell Bench Press @ Moderate weight – maintain control and quality
12 Resistance Band Chest Fly – High to Low @ moderate weight – maintain quality
10 Double DB Skull Crushers @ moderate weight – maintain quality
-Rest 3 min b/t rounds-
Athletes Notes
Reverse Grip Incline Dumbbell Bench Press
Resistance Band Chest Fly High to Low
Double DB Skull Crushers