Mayhem Affiliate Bodybuilding 3/15/2024

CrossFit 804 – Mayhem Affiliate – Bodybuilding

Functional Pump (Shoulders & Arms) (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 Instructions before performing the workout please!

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Tabata (8 sets of :40 on/:20 off)

Sitting Ski Erg (Sitting on Bench or Box) (OR Row Arms ONLY)

-rest 2 minutes-

5 Sets

20 Shoulder Press (75/55)

Max Set of Barbell Curls (75/55)

-rest 1 minute b/t sets-

-rest 2 minutes-

Tabata (8 sets of :40 on/:20 off)

Standing Ski Erg (OR AirBike Arms ONLY)

-rest 2 minutes-

5 sets:

10 Ring Dips

Max Set Dumbbell Overhead Tricep Extension (moderate weight / leave 1 rep in the tank each set)

-rest as needed b/t sets-

30 MINUTE (or less) VERSION:

Tabata (8 sets of :40 on/:20 off)

Sitting Ski Erg (Sitting on Bench or Box) (OR Row Arms ONLY)

-rest 2 minutes-

3 Sets

20 Shoulder Press (75/55)

Max Set of Barbell Curls (75/55)

-rest 1 minute b/t sets-

-rest 2 additional minutes-

3 sets:

10 Ring Dips

Max Set Dumbbell Overhead Tricep Extension (moderate weight / leave 1 rep in the tank each set)

-rest as 2 minutes b/t sets

**Shoulder press should not be over 40%

Athletes Notes

DEMO VIDEOS

Seated Ski Erg

Strict Press Shoulder press should not be over 40%

Standing Barbell Curl

Ring Dips

scale to Tricep Dips – Matedor

Seated Tricep DB French Press

FLOW

0:00 – 0:40 Sitting Ski Erg

0:40 – 1:00 Rest

-repeat for 8 total sets-

-rest 2 minutes-

20 Shoulder Press into max set of Barbell Curls

-rest 1 minute-

-repeat for 5 total sets-

-rest 2 minutes-

0:00 – 0:40 Standing Ski Erg

0:40 – 1:00 Rest

-repeat for 8 total sets-

-rest 2 minutes-

10 Ring Dips into Max Set Dumbbell Overhead Tricep Extension

-rest as needed-

-repeat for 5 total sets-

See Scaling and Sub Document HERE for calorie conversion chart and recommended substitution options!

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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).

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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 and 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 extensions (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

Banded Bicep Curls

Banded Tricep Extension

PVC Pass through

PVC Around the Worlds

Big Arm Circles w/Explanation

Downward to Upward Dog Transitions

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: 4 Reps – 82.5% of 1RM

*Rest 2:00-2:30 b/t sets

Deficit Pushups

*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets

Focus: Set up 3 plates on the floor. Two plates should be positioned under the hands and one plate positioned under the feet. There should be enough space between the plates for the hands so that the torso can pass through and make contact with the floor. Athletes will find that turning the hands out slightly will allow for better shoulder positioning when going down in the pushup. Only attempt deficit Push-ups if you can perform regular Push-ups without assistance. Recommended deficit is 45lb hi-temp plates.
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 (each side) – 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

Crossover Symmetry Iron Scap Protocol

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

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.

Barbell Drag Curls

*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets

*Build to a moderate weight; stay the same or build across

Focus: Drag curls are performed with a straight bar. Use light weight and “drag” the bar up
the body by pulling the elbows up and back. *Do not sacrifice strong shoulder position to try and get the bar higher on drags.
3 sets: 15 Reps – RPE 7

*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets

Ring Dips

*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets

Focus: Dips will be performed on rings set at a height that you can keep your feet off the ground. Keep shoulders in an engaged position throughout the dips and the rest of the body in a strong “hollow position” if not using assistance. A band can be attached across the rings or one foot can be placed on the floor to assist.
3 sets: 15 Reps – RPE 7

*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets

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.

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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 Barbell Drag Curls @ moderate weight – maintain quality

10 Ring Dips @ moderate weight – maintain quality

-Rest 3 min b/t rounds-

Athlete Notes

Leaning Lateral Raise

Barbell Drag Curls

Ring Dips