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!
Work to Heavy Set of 5 Push Press
-Then-
75 Single Arm Dumbbell Shoulder Press Reps @light load +15# from last time (45/35 can be a good weight for many) on each arm in least amount of sets possible
—use weak arm and then match each set with stronger arm.
-rest 2-3 minutes-
4 Sets:
12 Barbell Curls at RPE 8-9
12 Skull Crushers at RPE 8-9
-rest 30 seconds-
24 Banded Curls at RPE 7-8
-rest 1-2 minute b/t sets-
30 MINUTES VERSION (or less):
*For a shorter version today, cut out the heavy push press or the accessory at the end (based on what you need to work on more)
Athletes Notes
Demo Videos
Push Press
Single Arm DB Shoulder Press
Barbell Curl
Barbell Skull Crushers
Banded Bicep Curl
Workout Flow
Work to a heavy set of 5 Push Press
-rest as needed b/t sets-
Accumulate 75 Single Arm Dumbbell Shoulder Press Reps on each arm in least amount of sets possible
-rest 2-3 min-
12 Barbell Curls
12 Skull Crushers
-rest 30 seconds-
24 Banded Curls
-rest 1-2 minutes-
12 Barbell Curls
12 Skull Crushers
-rest 30 seconds-
24 Banded Curls
-rest 1-2 minutes-
12 Barbell Curls
12 Skull Crushers
-rest 30 seconds-
24 Banded Curls
-rest 1-2 minutes-
12 Barbell Curls
12 Skull Crushers
-rest 30 seconds-
24 Banded Curls
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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.
Arms & Shoulders Warm Up (Checkmark)
3 Rounds
15/12 cal row
15 banded bicep curls (light band – fast reps)
15/12 cal ski
15 banded tricep extenstions (light band – fast reps)
-into-
2 rounds
10 PVC pass throughs
5 PVC around the worlds (each direction)
10 Arm circles (each direction)
5 Down dog/seal pose transitions
Athletes Notes
Focus: Move with intention and take machine work at an easy/moderate pace
Shoulder Press
*Rest 2:00-2:30 b/t sets
Focus: Take barbell from the rig. Keep abs and glutes engaged to prevent over-extension of the low back. Use a slightly staggered stance if needed to prevent over extension. Barbell should make contact with the upper chest/shoulders between reps but you should not lose tension between reps by resting the bar in the front rack. Attempt to add a small increase from previous week’s loading.
5 sets: 8 reps – @ 75-80% of 1RM
*Rest 2:00-2:30 b/t sets
Tempo Pushups
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets Focus: Athlete will assume a pushup position. Athlete will lower themselves to the bottom of the pushup under control for a 3 count. Once contact is made with the floor, athlete should explosive press back to the top of the pushup. Focus on continuous movement across the set with no pause at the top or bottom of the pushup. Do not lose tension at the floor.
3 sets: 15 reps – RPE 7
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Seated Arnold 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 with palms facing the body. When pressing overhead, turn the hands during the press to finish with palms facing away from the body. Avoid overextending in the low back during this movement by keeping the core engaged throughout.
3 sets: 15 reps – RPE 7
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Leaning Lateral Raise
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
*Build to a light weight, stay the same or build across sets
Focus: Athlete will stand next to a rig upright with feet in line with each other, heel to toe. The athlete will hold on to the rig and lean away, placing the body in a 45-60 degree angle from the floor. The free arm will hold a light dumbbell and lift the dumbbell laterally to shoulder height and then return down, stopping just before tension is released. This movement is not meant to be performed with heavy weight or momentum so be sure to keep movements controlled and steady.
3 sets: 15 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.
Standing Alternating DB Hammer Curl
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Focus: In a standing position, take a KB and grasp it between both hands around the bell portion (not the handles). Palms will be facing each other on either side of the bell. Lift the KB overhead, being mindful of the positioning of the handles so they don’t hit the head. Keeping the elbows tucked and pointed at the ceiling, lower the weight behind the head. Extend back overhead to complete. Be sure to keep core engaged and avoid overextension in the low back.
3 sets: 15 reps (each side) – RPE 7
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Standing Tricep DB French Press
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
*Build to a moderate weight, stay the same or build across sets
Focus: In a standing position, take one dumbbell and hold it by the upper DB head with arms extended overhead. Keeping the elbows tucked and pointed at the ceiling, lower the weight behind the head. Extend back overhead to complete. Be sure to keep core engaged and avoid overextension in the low back.
3 sets: 15 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 bicep stretch on wall
1 min tricep smash (each side)
Athletes Notes
Banded Overhead Shoulder Distraction
Thread the Needle
Bicep Stretch on the Wall
Tricep Smash
Arms and Shoulders (4 Rounds for time)
4 Rounds
10 Barbell Strict Press @ Moderate weight – maintain control and quality
12 Leaning Lateral Raise @ moderate weight – maintain quality
10 Standing Alternating DB Hammer Curl @ moderate weight – maintain quality
10 Standing Tricep DB French Press @ moderate weight – maintain quality
-Rest 3 min b/t rounds-
Athletes Notes
Leaning Lateral Raise
Standing Alternating DB Hammer Curl
Standing Tricep DB French Press
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.