Announcements
We will be following the NCFit programming found under the “CrossFit” heading, not “ A Mayhem”…for the next cycle. Get ready to enhance your barbell skills.
Crossfit Lillington – Mayhem Affiliate – Bodybuilding
Functional Pump (Shoulders & Arms) (Checkmark)
INSTRUCTIONS! Do NOT do this session with the rest of the bodybuilding track. It should be done alone for the day. We recommend doing it as the ONLY workout for that day and the next day (i.e. if you do the 3 functional pumps during the week, we don’t recommend doing any other workout apart from the 3 power lifts – Squat, Deadlift & Press). Please click on “Workout prep notes available” directly to read the instructions before doing the workout!
5 sets:
Max Shoulder Press (75/55) – leave 2 reps in the tank
-rest 0:30-
15 Double Dumbbell T Raises (light)
-rest 1 minute between sets-
-rest 3-5 minutes-
5×10 Double Dumbbell Curl
5×10 Double Dumbbell Skull Crusher
5×10 Cable Curl (OR Banded Curl)
5×10 Cable Overhead Tricep Extension (OR Banded Overhead Tricep Extension)
-rest 1:1 b/t all sets-
30 MINUTES VERSION (or less):
*For a shorter version today, perform only 3-4 sets of each movement
Athletes Notes
DEMO VIDEOS
Strict Press
Dumbbell T Raises
Dumbbell Bicep Curls – curl both at same time
Double Dumbbell Skull Crushers
Cable Curls or Banded Bicep Curls
Cable Overhead Tricep Extension or Banded Overhead Tricep Extension
FLOW
Max Shoulder Press – leave 2 reps in the tank
-rest 0:30-
15 Double Dumbbell T Raises
-rest 1 minute-
Max Shoulder Press – leave 2 reps in the tank
-rest 0:30-
15 Double Dumbbell T Raises
-rest 1 minute-
Max Shoulder Press – leave 2 reps in the tank
-rest 0:30-
15 Double Dumbbell T Raises
-rest 1 minute-
Max Shoulder Press – leave 2 reps in the tank
-rest 0:30-
15 Double Dumbbell T Raises
-rest 1 minute-
Max Shoulder Press – leave 2 reps in the tank
-rest 0:30-
15 Double Dumbbell T Raises
-Rest 3-5 minutes-
-Then-
5 Sets of:
10 Double Dumbbell Curl
-rest 1:1 between sets-
-Then-
5 Sets of:
10 Double Dumbbell Skull Crusher
-rest 1:1 between sets-
-Then-
5 Sets of:
10 Cable Curl (OR Banded Curl)
-rest 1:1 between sets-
-Then-
5 Sets of:
10 Cable Overhead Tricep Extension (OR Banded Overhead Tricep Extension)
-rest 1:1 between sets-
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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).
See Scaling and Sub Document HERE for calorie conversion chart and recommended substitution options!
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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.
Glutes and Shoulders Warm-up (No Measure)
Crossover Symmetry
and
Hip Halo Warmup
Athletes Notes
Focus: Move with intention and focus on each movement you are performing
Shoulder Press
6 sets of 6 reps – RPE 7-8/10
*Rest 2:00-2:30 b/t sets
Weighted Hip Thrust
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
*Build to a moderate weight; stay the same or build across sets
Focus: Set up and brace a bench to prevent it from tipping. Put a hip halo just above your knees drive out on the band throughout the movement. Using either a barbell or heavy dumbbell across the hips, place the upper back on the bench. Place feet squat width apart and drive through the heels to elevate the hips until extension is reached. Keep the glutes engaged during entire extension to prevent overextension of the lower back. Use an extra t-shirt or towel to provide padding if barbell/dumbbell is uncomfortable when loaded.
6 sets of 6 reps – RPE 7-8/10
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Seated Alternating Double DB Shoulder Press
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
*Build to a moderate weight; stay the same or build across
Focus: From a seated position, raise a dumbbell in each hand to the shoulders. Press overhead to full lockout and return to shoulders. Leaving one dumbbell extended overhead, lower the other dumbbell to the shoulder and press overhead. Repeat on the opposite side. For comfort in range of motion, dumbbell can come to the shoulder in more of a neutral grip position and finish in a pronated grip overhead (similar to an Arnold press motion without the full supinated grip at the shoulder).
4 sets: 10 reps (each side) – RPE 7
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Kneeling Banded Hip Extension
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
*Build to a moderate resistance; stay the same or build across sets
Attach a moderate weight band to the rig at knee height. Loop the free end around the body and face away from the rig. Band should be placed across the hip and a kneeling setup position should be assumed. Place a box or band in front of the box to stabilize against with the hands. Extend the hips forward, away from the rig by engaging/squeezing the glutes. Pause momentarily at full extension and return to start position.
4 sets: 10 reps – RPE 7
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Crossover Symmetry Iron Scap Protocol (Checkmark)
Complete Iron Scap Protocol:
Archer: 10 reps (each side) – Heavy Band
Pulldown: 10 reps – Heavy Band
Tiger Walk: 20 reps (each side) – Heavy Band
WY Negative: 10 reps – Light Band
Snow Angel: 10 reps – Light Band
Bear Hug: 10 reps – Heavy Band
ATYT: 10 reps – Light Band
Athletes Notes
Crossover Symmetry
Focus: Use band weight that is challenging but allows for quality of movement. If you do not have access to a crossover symmetry set, substitute 4 sets of 10 bent over lateral dumbbell raises.
GHD Hip Extension
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Focus: Set up GHD so hips are slightly past the hip pad. Go down to 90 degrees and raise to parallel. Avoid using excessive momentum to complete reps and squeeze glutes at the top of each rep. If you do not have access to a GHD you can sub Barbell Good Mornings.
4 sets: 10 reps – RPE 7
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
DB Snow Angel Raise
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
*Build to a moderate weight; stay the same or build across
Focus: From a standing position, raise a dumbbell in each hand to the shoulders. Press overhead to full lockout. Leaving one dumbbell extended overhead, lower the other dumbbell to the shoulder and press overhead. Repeat on the opposite side. For comfort in range of motion, dumbbell can come to the shoulder in more of a neutral grip position and finish in a pronated grip overhead (similar to an Arnold press motion without the full supinated grip at the shoulder).
4 sets: 10 reps – RPE 7
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Cooldown/Mobility (Checkmark)
1 min banded overhead shoulder distraction (each side)
1 min thread the needle (each side)
1 min pigeon pose (each side)
30 sec cross leg forward fold (repeat with opposite leg on top)
1 min foam roll glutes (each side)
Athletes Notes
Banded Overhead Shoulder Distraction
Thread the Needle
Pigeon Stretch
Cross Leg Forward Fold
Foam Roll Glutes
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.
Glutes and Shoulders (4 Rounds for time)
4 Rounds
10 Barbell Strict Press @ Moderate weight – maintain control and quality RPE 7
10 Weighted Hip Thrust @ moderate weight – maintain quality RPE 7
10 GHD Hip Raise @ moderate weight – maintain quality RPE 7
10 DB Snow Angel Raise @ moderate weight – maintain quality RPE 7
-Rest 3 min b/t rounds-
Athletes Notes
Strict Press
Weighted Hip Thrusts
GHD Hip Raise / Extension
scale to Barbell Good Mornings if needed
DB Snow Angel Raise