Strength

Objectives of Today’s Training

• Create Pulling Strength
• Improve Pressing Strength
• Gymnastics Practice

Workout-1

Strength

Press

• Press Warm-up Sets
• 3, 3, 3+ (70, 80, 90% of 1rm x 90%)

Deadlift

• Deadlift Warm-Up Sets
• 4 x 5 @ 80% of 1RM

Workout -2

5 rounds

• 6 Handstand Push-ups or Kick-ups
• 9 GHD Sit-ups or Toe-to-bar
• 12 cal Ski-Erg or Rower

Objectives of Today’s Training

• Muscle Endurance
• Mental Fortitude

Workout-1

9 x 1 Increasing Weight

Curtis P with a Jerk

What is a Curtis P

• Squat Clean
• 2 front-rack lunges
• 1 Jerk

Workout -2

For Time

• 2k Bike
• 50 bear hug squats (50/30)
• 40 burpees
• 30 pull-ups
• 20 weighted step-ups (20″) (50/30)
• 10 wall balls (50/30)
• 1k row

Objectives of Today’s Training

• Build Strength

Workout-1

Strength

Back Squat

• Squat Warm-up
• 3, 3, >3 (70%, 80%, 90% of 1RM x 90%) work sets

Bench Press

• Bench Press Warm-up
• 3, 3, >3 (70%, 80%, 90% of 1RM x 90%) work sets

Workout -2

Accessories

• 3 x 8 Z-Press
• 3 x 10 Leg Curls (Hamstring and Quads)
• 3 x 15 Dips

Objectives of Today’s Training

• Create Pulling Strength
• Improve Pressing Strength
• Gymnastics Practice

Workout-1

Strength

Press

• Press Warm-up Sets
• 5, 5, 5+ (65,75,85% of 1rm x 90%)

Deadlift

• Deadlift Warm-Up Sets
• 5 x 1 @ 85% of 1RM

Workout -2

21, 15, 9

• KB Box Step Ups (35/25 – 24/20)
• Handstand Shoulder Taps
• Knees-to-Waist (20/14)

Objectives of Today’s Training

• Build Pulling Strength
• Push-up Endurance
• Cardio Endurance

Workout-1

Strength

Deficit Deadlifts

• 5 x 5 increase weight each round

Workout -2

For Time

• 4-rounds
  • 25/20 cal Assault Bike
  • 50 Air Squats
• buy out: 100 hand-release push-ups

Objectives of Today’s Training

• Build Strength

Workout-1

Strength

Back Squat

• Squat Warm-up
• 5, 5, Max Reps (65%, 75%, 85% of 1RM x 90%) work sets

Bench Press

• Bench Press Warm-up
• 5, 5, Max Reps (65%, 75%, 85% of 1RM x 90%) work sets

Workout -2

Accessories

• 5 x 10 Leg Curls (Hamstring and Quads)
• 3 x 15 Dips
• 3 x 15 Lat Pull-downs

Objectives of Today’s Training

• Strength Focus
• Deadlift Strength
• Press Strength

Workout-1

Strength

Safety-bar Box Squat

• Squat Warm-up
• 5 x 3 Worksets

Press

• Press Warm-up
• 3 x 5 Worksets

Snatch Grip Deadlift

• Deadlift Warm-up Sets
• 5 x 3 Worksets (+ shrug on last rep)

Workout -2

10 min AMRAP

• 5 Pull-ups
• 5 Handstand Pushups / Kick-ups
• 5 KB Swings

The reverse lunge is a lower body exercise that works the hamstrings, quads, glutes, and calves of a single leg. The motion is similar to the forward lunge, except you step behind instead of forward. The backward movement offers benefits over the forward step.

Benefits of the Reverse Lunge

• Strengthens the full leg (hamstrings, glutes, quads, calves)
• Improves knee stability
• Reduces knee shear experienced in the front lunge
• Increases hip and ankle mobility
• Assists in maintaining proper position (knee over the heel) compared to the front lunge, where it is easier to overstride.
• Develops power production in the front leg, which will benefit running or other athletic movements
• No equipment needed
• Can be performed anywhere

Movement Standards

1. Start in a standing position with your feet shoulder-width apart.
2. Step back with one foot to a comfortable distance. Land on the ball of the foot with your heel off the ground.
3. Lower your hips by bending at the knees while your torso stays upright. Your gaze should be forward.
4. Stack your knee of the forward leg over your ankle, keeping it perpendicular to the floor.
5. When both knees reach 90-degrees, return to the standing position by pushing off the ground with the rear foot and lifting with your front leg.
6. Alternate legs and repeat for the recommended number of repetitions.

Precautions

• Overstriding with the rear leg or not bending the back knee may strain the hip-flexor.
• Maintain control when lowering to prevent crashing your knee into the ground.
• Do not position your foot directly behind the opposite during the step back to prevent instability.
• Keep your spine neutral and your front foot flat on the ground to reduce the risk of injury.
• Ensure the area is free of obstacles.

Variations of the Reverse Lunge

• Standard Forward lunge
• Weighted Reverse Lunge
• Front Foot Elevated Reverse Lunge
• Crossover Reverse Lunge
• Walking Lunge
• Split Lunge

Progressions for the Reverse Lunge

• half lunge or reduce the range of motion to your ability.
• Split Squat holds. Hold in a reduced range of motion to increase strength and stability.

Cardio

Run/walk 3.2 miles to finish the day.

Metcon

10 Minute AMRAP

• 5 Burpee Box Overs
• 15 Wall Ball Shots (20/15)

3 minutes of rest

5 Rounds E3MOM

• 5 deadlifts (3 warm-up rounds, 2 work rounds at 70%)
• 25 push-ups

5 minutes of rest

4 Rounds (20-minute time cap)

• 200 meter run on Air Runner
• 9 pull-ups
• 18 air squats
• 14 alternating single-arm dumbbell snatch (45/25)

Commentary

Heather and I ran in the morning. We increased our run intervals to 4 minutes and minimized rest periods. I was able to hold a conversation during the intervals, which is a first for me. We finished in 43:45min

The afternoon workout was intense. I wanted a high volume day, and that is what we got. Our deadlift sets were (135, 225, 275, 315, 315). I was down to single push-ups by the end of the last rounds.

Strength

7 Rounds

Work up to 2 or 3 heavy work sets

• 5 Deadlifts
• 5 Floor Presses
• 5 Squats

Metcon

5 Rounds E2MOM

• 12/10 Cal Assault Bike
• 8 Dumbbell Thrusters (45lb/30lb)

Cardio

Run/walk 3.2 miles to finish the day.

Commentary

It has been a while since we have done multiple exercise strength training, and I could tell. I worked up to a 325lb deadlift, 75lb single-arm floor press with a dumbbell, and a 305lb squat.

The metcon was tough after the strength training. I was ready to quit after the third round. Somehow, though, I managed to finish all five rounds.

I did the run with the family in the evening. We increased our run intervals to 3:30 minutes with shorter recovery periods.