Crossfit Lillington – Mayhem Affiliate – Bodybuilding
Functional Pump (Legs & Core) (Checkmark)
Week 10 of 10: 20 Rep Back Squat at 50-60% of 1RM, at 50-60% of 1RM (+2.5-15lbs from last week), based on the chart in workout prep notes
3 Sets:
5 Sumo Deadlifts at RPE 8/10
1 max set of Hanging Leg Raises (leave 1 rep in the tank)
-rest as needed b/t sets-
3 Sets:
10 (per leg) Barbell Bulgarian Split Squat at RPE 8/10
10 (per leg) Single Leg Hamstring Curls at RPE 7-8/10
-rest as needed b/t sets-
30 MINUTES VERSION (or less) :
Cut out whichever 3 sets of accessory you need the least work on
Athletes Notes
How to approach the lifts
Safety and Form
When building up to their 20 rep weight we recommend doing so with 3 sets of 3-5 reps to help prime their nervous system and body.
Encourage athletes create a strong rack position by keeping hands just outside of should width and also pressing up into the bar with palms (rather than just letting the bar sit up the traps)
Make sure athletes focus on a deep stomach breath before every lift.
It’s not about how fast athletes can complete these, but how consistent they can stay with maintaining form.
Cycle explanation
During this 10 week strength cycle, we will be following a 20-Rep Back Squat progression designed to develop raw strength, muscular endurance, and mental toughness. This classic squat cycle challenges athletes to perform 20 unbroken reps at a progressively heavier load each week, to build both physical capacity and mental grit under the barbell. Work hard and reap the benefits.
Start at the weight listed below for week 1 and progress weekly based on the listed increase for your 1RM.
In Pounds:
1RM………….Increase
<= 120#…….start at 60% and increase by 2.5 pounds every other week (or 2.5 every week)
125-185#…..start at 50% and increase by 5 pounds every week
190-255#…..start at 60% and increase by 5 pounds every week
260-360#…..start at 50% and increase by 10 pounds every week
= 365#……..start at 50% and increase by 15 pounds every week
In Kilos:
1RM…………..Increase
<= 55kg……..start at 60% and increase by 2.5kg every other week
55-85kg……..start at 50% and increase by 2.5kg every week
85-115kg……start at 60% and increase by 2.5kg every week
115-165kg….start at 50% and increase by 5kg every week
= 165kg…….start at 50% and increase by 7.5kg every week
Example Sets
5 Back Squats @ 45# (20 KG)
4 Back Squats @ 95# (42.5 KG)
3 Back Squats @ 125# (57.5 KG)
20 Back Squats @ 150# (67.5 KG)
Based off of a 300# 1RM (135 KG)
Demo Videos
Back Squat
Sumo Deadlift
Hanging Leg Raise
Back Rack Bulgarian Split Squats
Single Leg Hamstring Curls
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!
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.
Leg Day Warm Up (Checkmark)
Hip Halo Activation
-into-
3 rounds
15/12 Bike Erg
5 Cossack Squats (each side)
10 Kang Squats (empty barbell)
Athlete Notes
Hip Halo Activation
Cossack Squat
Kang Squats with Empty Barbell
Back Squat
8 sets: 5 reps @ 80% of 1RM
*Rest 2:00-2:30 b/t sets
Elevated Toe Double DB Romanian Deadlift
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
*Build to a moderate weight; stay the same or build across
Focus: Use a small plate or slant board under toes of each foot. Holding dumbbells in each hand, push the hips back, lowering the dumbbells down the front of the legs until the end ROM is hit (or the low back begins to round out). Straps are allowed to be used so that grip is not a limiting factor for sets. If mobility doesn’t allow for toes to be elevated, perform reps with non-elevated toes.
4 sets: 10 reps – RPE 7
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Front Racked Barbell Box Step-Ups
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
*Build to a moderate weight; stay the same or build across sets
Focus: With a bar in the front rack position and a 20” box, step up on top of the box to full extension. Repeat on the opposite side. Taking a breath in and breathing out as the step is completed will assist in stability and core engagement.
4 sets: 10 reps (each side) – RPE 7
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
GHD Nordic (Hamstring) Curl
*Rest 1:30-2:00 b/t sets
Focus: Control your eccentric (going down) for as long as you can. Sit-up by curling with the hamstrings or pushing off on a box to assist. Don’t try to work above your skill/strength level here. Modify this movement by attaching a band to the GHD and wearing the other end like a backpack to assist in coming up. Place a box in front of the GHD to push off of at parallel if a.) it is too difficult to Sit-up on your own or b.) you fail a rep. Working above your skill level will most definitely increase risk for hamstring cramping.
-if you struggle with this movement and are looking for scaling options: Band Assisted Nordic Curl, Dowel Assisted Nordic Curl, Reduced Range Nordic Curl or Isometric Hold
4 sets: 10 reps – RPE 7
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Standing Barbell Calf Raise
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
*Build to a moderate weight; stay the same or build across sets
Focus: Elevate feet so that you can pass below parallel to the floor with the heels. Drive through the big toe at extension. If needed, use rig to guide bar through movement so you don’t lose your balance. *Make sure that platform you are standing on will not flip when standing on edge.
4 sets: 15-20 reps – RPE 7
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Cooldown/Mobility (Checkmark)
1 min couch stretch (each side)
1 min quad smash (each side)
1 min forward fold (straight legs)
1 min calf stretch on wall (each side)
2 min foam roll all of lower body
Athletes Notes
Couch Stretch
Quad Smash
Forward Fold Stretch
Calf Stretch on Wall
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.
Leg Day (4 Rounds for time)
4 Rounds
10 Barbell Back Squat @ moderate weight – maintain quality RPE 7
10 Elevated Toe Double DB Romanian Deadlift @ Moderate weight – maintain control and quality RPE 7
10 GHD Nordic (Hamstring) Curl @ moderate weight – maintain quality RPE 7
10 Standing Barbell Calf Raise @ moderate weight – maintain quality RPE 7
-Rest 3 min b/t rounds-
Athletes Notes
Elevated Toe Double DB Romanian Deadlift
GHD Nordic Hamstring Curl
scale to: Nordic Hamstring Curl with Someone holding feet
other scaling options: Band Assisted Nordic Curl, Dowel Assisted Nordic Curl, Reduced Range Nordic Curl or Isometric Hold
or sub Seated Hamstring Curls
Standing Barbell Calf Raise