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July 2019

Thursday August 1st 2019

By | Workout of the Day

Thursday

Warm-Up.
Two sets of:
Perform 30 seconds each of the following movements…
*Station 1 – Banded Palloff Hold (standing, squatting, kneeling – mix it up!)
*Station 2 – Banded Lateral Monster Walk
*Station 3 – Banded Squats
*Station 4 – Side Plank Hold
*Station 5 – Russian Step-Ups

Move through this with as little rest between movements as possible. It should take between 12-15 minutes in total.

A.
Back Squat
*Set 1 – 5 reps @ 65-70%
*Set 2 – 3 reps @ 75-80%
*Set 3 – 1 rep @ 85-90%
*Set 4 – 6 reps @ 80%
*Set 5 – 6 reps @ 80%
*Set 6 – 6 rep @ 80%
Rest 2-3 minutes between sets.

B.
Three rounds for time of:
30 Wall Ball Shots (20/14 lbs to 10′)
25 Kettlebell Swings (24/16 kg)
20 Box Jump & Step Down (24″/20″)

Boom Lite

Warm-Up.
Two sets of:
Perform 30 seconds each of the following movements…
*Station 1 – Banded Palloff Hold (standing, squatting, kneeling – mix it up!)
*Station 2 – Banded Lateral Monster Walk
*Station 3 – Banded Squats
*Station 4 – Side Plank Hold
*Station 5 – Russian Step-Ups

Move through this with as little rest between movements as possible. It should take between 12-15 minutes in total.

A.
Every 2 minutes, for 18 minutes (3 sets of each):
Station 1 – Back Squat x 6-8 reps @ 31X1
Station 2 – Prone Banded Hamstring Curls x 25 reps @ 20X0
Station 3 – Single-Arm Dumbbell Row x 6-8 reps each @ 2111

B.
Three rounds for time of:
30 Wall Ball Shots
25 Kettlebell Swings
20 Box Jump & Step Down

 

Wednesday July 31st 2019

By | Workout of the Day

Wednesday

Warm-Up.
Supinated Grip Static Hang x 60 seconds (accumulated, if needed)
Perfect Stretch x 10 steps
Pronated Grip Static Hang in L-Sit or Tuck Position x 30 seconds (accumulated, if needed)
Bear Crawl x 20 steps forward + 20 steps backward

Followed by…

8-12 minutes of Gymnastics Skills Practice of your choice. Check out some videos with drills from Invictus Gymnastics.

A.
Every 5 minutes, for 30 minutes (6 sets) for times:
Run 400 Meters
8 Strict Pull-Ups
12 Toes to Bar
16 Push-Ups

Please note times for each of the six sets.

B.
Every 90 seconds, for 12 minutes (2 sets of each):
Station 1 – 60 seconds of Reverse Snow Angels (slow & controlled)
Station 2 – 60 seconds of Side-Plank Hold (Left Side)
Station 3 – 60 seconds of Band Pull-Aparts
Station 4 – 60 seconds of Side-Plank Hold (Right Side)

Boom Lite

Same as above. Modify as needed.

Tuesday July 30th 2019

By | Workout of the Day

Tuesday

Warm-Up.
Wall Slides x 10 @ 3030
Pec Activation

Followed by…

Three Sets:
Tall Jerks x 3
Press From Receiving Position x 3
Overhead Alternating Reverse Lunges x 6

Then…

A.
Every 2 minutes, for 6 minutes (3 sets):
Push Press x 3 reps

Immediately followed by….

Every 2 minutes, for 6 minutes (3 sets):
Power Jerk x 2 reps

Immediately followed by…

Every 2 minutes, for 8 minutes (4 sets):
Split Jerk x 1 rep

Build over the course of the 20 minutes, with the goal being to establish today’s heavy split jerk.

B.
Every 5 minutes, for 15 minutes (3 sets) for times:
500 Meter Row
20 Single-Arm Dumbbell Hang Clean & Jerk (55/35 lbs – 10 each side)

Go as hard as you can, rest and repeat. Please note times for each of the three sets.

Boom Lite

Warm-Up.
Overhead Movement Prep
Lunge Matrix x 3 steps to each position with each leg

Followed by…

Two or Three Sets:
Turkish Get-Ups x 2 each side
Single-Arm Kettlebell Swings x 10 each side

Then…

A.
Every 90 seconds, for 18 minutes (3 sets) of:
Station 1 – Landmine Press (right) x 8 reps @ 2111
Station 2 – Landmine Press (left) x 8 reps @ 2111
Station 3 – Prone Plank x 60 seconds
Station 4 – Alternating Cossack Squats x 16-20 reps @ 2111

B.
Every 5 minutes, for 15 minutes (3 sets) for times:
500 Meter Row
30 Single-Arm Kettlebell Swings (15 each arm)

Go as hard as you can, rest and repeat. Please note times for each of the three sets.

Monday July 29th 2019

By | Workout of the Day

Monday

Warm-Up.
12-Minute Mobility for Hip Hinge Day

A.
Every 2 minutes, for 12 minutes (6 sets) of:
Deadlift
*Set 1 – 8 reps @ 50% of 1-RM
*Set 2 – 6 reps @ 60%
*Set 3 – 4 reps @ 70%
*Set 4 – 2 reps @ 80%
*Set 5 – 4 reps @ 75%
*Set 6 – 6 reps @ 65%

B.
For time:
100 Double-Unders
75 Single-Kettlebell Deadlifts (32/24 – or heavier if you have it)
50 Walking Lunges with DB/KB Farmer’s Carry (55/35 lbs)
25 Dumbbell Box Step-Overs (55/35 lbs to 24″/20″)

Boom Lite

Warm-Up.
12-Minute Mobility for Hip Hinge Day

A.
Every 90 seconds, for 18 minutes (4 sets):
Station 1 – Hanging Med-Ball Hamstring Curls x 10-12 reps @ 2111
Station 2 – Barbell or Ab-Wheel Roll-Outs x 10 reps @ 3010
Station 3 – Supinated-Grip Bent-Over Barbell Row x 6-8 reps @ 2111

B.
For time:
400 Meter Run
75 Single-Kettlebell Deadlifts
50 Walking Lunges with DB/KB Farmer’s Carry
25 Dumbbell Box Step-Overs

Saturday July 27th 2019

By | Workout of the Day

Saturday

Warm-Up.
Hip & Ankle CARs x 60 seconds per side
Couch Stretch x 60-90 seconds per side

Every 90 seconds for 9 minutes (2 sets):
Station 1 – 30 seconds Bear Crawl + 30 seconds Hollow Hold
Station 2 – 30 seconds Hold in Support on Rings + 10 seconds Hold in Catch on Rings
Station 3 – Static Hang x 30-60 seconds (one set pronated, one supinated)

Then…

“Beach Muscles”
In teams of two, with only one partner working at a time, complete the following for time:
1600 Meter Relay Run (alternating 400 meters)
immediately followed by…
20 rounds (partners alternating full rounds) of…
4 Strict Supinated-Grip Pull-Ups
8 Ring Dips or Stationary Dips
12 Push-Ups
16 Air Squats
immediately followed by…
1600 Meter Relay Run (alternating 400 meters)

Friday July 26th 2019

By | Workout of the Day

Friday

Warm-Up.
Banded Lat Pull Downs x 10-15 per arm
Y’s, T’s & W’s x 5 reps each
Lunge Matrix x 3 steps to each position

Followed by…

Two Sets:
Row x 30 seconds
Rest 30 seconds
Single-Leg Jumps x 5 per leg
Rest 30-60 seconds

Then…

A.
“Jackie”
For time:
Row 1000 Meters
50 Thrusters (45/33 lbs)
30 Pull-Ups

Rest until relatively recovered, and then…

B.
Three sets of:
Bulgarian Split Squats x 8 reps @ 30X1
immediately followed by…
Dynamic Jumping Bulgarian Split Squats x 12 reps @ 10X0
Rest 90 seconds between legs.

Use two KBs for the 8 reps, then drop them and immediately perform 12 jumping Bulgarians without weight.

Boom Lite

Warm-Up.
Banded Lat Pull Downs x 10-15 per arm
Y’s, T’s & W’s x 5 reps each
Lunge Matrix x 3 steps to each position

Followed by…

Two Sets:
Row x 30 seconds
Rest 30 seconds
Single-Leg Jumps x 5 each leg
Rest 30-60 seconds

Then…

A.
For time:
Row 1000 Meters
20 Burpees
40 Thrusters (45/33 lbs)

Rest until relatively recovered, and then…

B.
Three sets of:
Bulgarian Split Squats x 8 reps @ 30X1
immediately followed by…
Dynamic Jumping Bulgarian Split Squats x 12 reps @ 10X0
Rest 90 seconds between legs.

Use two KBs for the 8 reps, then drop them and immediately perform 12 jumping Bulgarians without weight.

Thursday July 25th 2019

By | Workout of the Day

Thursday

Warm-Up.
Pec Activation

Followed by…

Kettlebell Halos x 30 seconds
Plank Shoulder Taps x 30 Seconds
Glute Bridge Hold x 60 seconds

Rest 30 seconds, then…

Kettlebell Floor Press x 30 seconds
Wall Climbs x 30 seconds
Reverse Snow Angels x 60 seconds

Then…

A.
Every 2 minutes, for 18 minutes (3 sets) of:
Station 1 – Dumbbell Bench Press x 10-12 reps @ 2111
Station 2 – Supine Ring Rows x 10-12 reps @ 2111
Station 3 – Side Plank x 45 seconds each side

B.
Four rounds for time of:
400 Meter Run
10 Single-Arm Dumbbell Push Press* (left side – 55/35 lbs)
10 Single-Arm Dumbbell Push Press* (right side – 55/35 lbs)
15 Ring Dips

*For the Single-Arm Dumbbell Push Press, hold two dumbbells or kettlebells in the front racked position, then perform 10 reps with one arm while holding the other DB/KB in the front racked position.

Boom Fitness

Warm-Up.
Pec Activation

Followed by…

Kettlebell Halos x 30 seconds
Plank Shoulder Taps x 30 Seconds
Glute Bridge Hold x 60 seconds

Rest 30 seconds, then…

Kettlebell Floor Press x 30 seconds
Static Hang x 30 seconds
Reverse Snow Angels x 60 seconds

Then…

A.
Every 2 minutes, for 18 minutes (3 sets) of:
Station 1 – Dumbbell Bench Press x 10-12 reps @ 2111
Station 2 – Supine Ring Rows x 10-12 reps @ 2111
Station 3 – Side Plank x 45 seconds each side

B.
Four rounds for time of:
400 Meter Run
10 Single-Arm Dumbbell Push Press* (left side)
10 Single-Arm Dumbbell Push Press* (right side)
15 Stationary Dips

*For the Single-Arm Dumbbell Push Press, hold two dumbbells or kettlebells in the front racked position, then perform 10 reps with one arm while holding the other DB/KB in the front racked position.

Wednesday July 24th 2019

By | Workout of the Day

Wednesday

Warm-Up.
Two sets of:
Perform 30 seconds each of the following movements…
*Station 1 – Banded Palloff Hold
*Station 2 – Banded Lateral Monster Walk
*Station 3 – Banded Squats
*Station 4 – Side Plank Hold

Move through this with as little rest between movements as possible. It should take between 12-15 minutes in total.

A.
Every 2 minutes, for 16 minutes (8 sets) of:
Tempo Front Squat x 2 reps @ 32X1

Build over the course of the 8 sets, reaching a heavy double by the sixth set, and repeating that weight for sets seven and eight as well. All sets should be heavier than those performed on July 3, 2019.

B.
Every 8 minutes, for 24 minutes (3 sets) for times of:
25/20 Calories of Rowing
10 Front Squats (175/115 lbs)
10 Burpee Box Jump-Overs (24″/20″)

Boom Lite

Warm-Up.
Two sets of:
Perform 30 seconds each of the following movements…
*Station 1 – Banded Palloff Hold
*Station 2 – Banded Lateral Monster Walk
*Station 3 – Banded Squats
*Station 4 – Side Plank Hold

Move through this with as little rest between movements as possible. It should take between 12-15 minutes in total.

A.
Every 2 minutes, for 16 minutes (8 sets) of:
Tempo Front Squat x 3 reps @ 32X1

Build over the course of the 8 sets, reaching a heavy triple by the sixth set, and repeating that weight for sets seven and eight as well. All sets should be at least 5% heavier than those performed on June 26, 2019.

B.
Every 8 minutes, for 24 minutes (3 sets) for times of:
20/15 Calories of Rowing
15 Goblet Squats
10 Burpees
100 Meter Run

Tuesday July 23rd 2019

By | Workout of the Day

Tuesday

Warm-Up.
Wall Slides x 10 @ 2020
Perfect Stretch x 10 steps
Handstand Hold x 60 seconds (accumulated, if needed)
Russian Step-Ups x 10 each side

Followed by…

10-12 minutes of Gymnastics Skills of your choice.

Then…

Four rounds for time of:
Row 500 Meters
Run 400 Meters
10 Strict Handstand Push-Ups
10 Dumbbell Box Step-Overs (50/35 lb DBs to 24″/20″)

Boom Lite

Warm-Up.
Wall Slides x 10 @ 2020
Perfect Stretch x 10 steps
Handstand Hold x 60 seconds (accumulated, if needed)
Russian Step-Ups x 10 each side

Followed by…

10-12 minutes of Gymnastics Skills Practice of your choice.

Then…

Four rounds for time of:
Row 500 Meters
Run 400 Meters
10 L-Seated Dumbbell Presses
10 Dumbbell Box Step-Overs

Monday July 22nd 2019

By | Workout of the Day

Monday

Warm-Up.
Thoracic Rotation PAILs & RAILs
Hip Opener w/ Glute Activation
Burgener Warm-Up w/ PVC

Followed by…

Three Sets:
Snatch Balance + 3 Overhead Squats

Then…

A.
Every 2 minutes, for 16 minutes (8 sets):
Snatch from Mid-Patella + Snatch
(pause 2 seconds at mid-patella, then snatch, drop, reset and snatch from the floor)

B.
Ten rounds for time of:
12 Kettlebell Swings (24/16 kg)
9 Push-Ups
6 Toes to Bar

Boom Lite

Warm-Up.
Thoracic Rotation PAILs & RAILs
Hip Opener w/ Glute Activation
Reverse Snow Angels x 20 reps @ 2020 tempo

Followed by…

Four Sets:
6 Single-Arm Kettlebell Swings
6 Overhead Alternating Reverse Lunges w/ Kettlebell (switch arms each set)

Then…

A.
Every 2 minutes, for 16 minutes (4 sets of each):
Station 1 – Split-Stance Romanian Deadlift x 8 reps each leg @ 4011
Station 2 – Single-Arm Dumbbell Row x 8 reps each arm @ 2111

B.
Ten rounds for time of:
12 Kettlebell Swings
9 Push-Ups
6 Toes to Bar or Hanging Leg Raises

Boom Fitness