Workout of the Day

Monday

Warm-Up.
Ankle Dorsiflexion x 90 seconds per side
Couch Stretch x 90 seconds per side
Thoracic Spine Isometric Holds
Bear Crawl (Robotic Dog) x 25 yards forward + 25 yards backward
Single-Leg Jumps (your choice of type) x 10 per leg

A.
Take 20 minutes to build to today’s 1-RM Front Squat

B.
Three rounds for time of:
Run 400 Meters
8 Front Squats

(Barbell originates from the ground – no racks. Recommended weights are 205/145 lbs, but athletes are encouraged to scale up such that the load is between 75-80% of your 1-RM Front Squat.)

Boom Lite

Warm-Up.
Ankle Dorsiflexion x 90 seconds per side
Hamstring + Thoracic Stretch x 10 reps per side
Thoracic Spine Isometric Holds
Bear Crawl (Robotic Dog) x 25 yards forward + 25 yards backward
Single-Arm Kettlebell Overhead Squats (or Thrusters) x 10 per arm

A.
Three sets of:
Front Squat x 4 reps @ 42X1
Rest 60 seconds
Front-Leaning Rest on Rings x 60 seconds
Rest 60 seconds
Landmine Row x 6-8 reps each arm
Rest 60 seconds

B.
Three rounds for time of:
Run 400 Meters
15 Goblet Squats

Saturday

Warm-Up.
Full Body CARs Routine
Jefferson Curls x 5-10 (slow and controlled with PVC)

Followed by…

Three Sets (lightish weight):
Muscle Cleans x 5 (fast elbows!)
Wall Climbs x 2-4
Rest as needed

A.
In teams of three, complete as many rounds as possible in 15 minutes of:
3 Power Cleans (135/95 lbs)
6 Burpee Box Jump-Overs (24″/20″)

Rest EXACTLY five minutes, and then:

B.
In teams of three, complete as many rounds as possible in 15 minutes of:
10 Push Presses (135/95 lbs)
20 Kettlebell Swings (24/16 kg)

For both the A and B portion, team members will cycle through full rounds one at a time, with only one member working at any one time. The goal is to move as quickly as possible, thus minimizing your partners’ rest periods and racking up as many rounds as possible.

Friday

Warm-Up.
Wall Slides x 10 @ 3030
Lunge Matrix x 3 steps per leg to each position (forward, lateral, reverse, bowler)

Followed by…

EMOM for 6 minutes (3 sets):
Even – Tall Jerks x 3-5
Odd – Overhead Alternating Reverse Lunges x 6-8

A.
Every 2 minutes, for 16 minutes (8 sets) of:
Push Jerk + Split Jerk

Build over the course of the 8 reps to today’s heavy.

B.
Three sets for max reps of:
60 seconds of Dumbbell Box Step-Overs (55/35 lb DBs; 24″/20″)
60 seconds of Strict Handstand Push-Ups
60 seconds of Push-Ups
60 seconds of Strict Pull-Ups
Rest 60 seconds

Boom Lite

Warm-Up.
Wall Slides x 10 @ 3030
Lunge Matrix x 3 steps per leg to each position (forward, lateral, reverse, bowler)

Followed by…

EMOM for 6 minutes (2 sets):
Minute 1 – Paloff Side Steps x 5 reps* (left side)
Minute 2 – Paloff Side Steps x 5 reps* (right side)
Minute 3 – Plank Shoulder Taps x 30 seconds
*Each rep is 3 steps out then back in & totally under control

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 – Reverse Snow Angels x 20 reps (slow & controlled)
Station 4 – 100-Farmer’s Carry with Heavy Kettlebells

B.
Three sets for max reps of:
60 seconds of Dumbbell Box Step-Ups
60 seconds of L-Seated Presses
60 seconds of Push-Ups
60 seconds of Strict Pull-Ups
Rest 60 seconds

Thursday

Warm-Up.
Spinal Segmentation Drill
Inchworms x 10-15
Scapular Push-Ups x 10-15
Hip Bridges x 10 @ 20X1

Followed by…

Double-Under Practice x 3-5 minutes
*If you are solid with your dubs, then spend this time working on a gymnastics skill of your choice.

A.
Five sets of:
Barbell Hip Thrusts x 5 reps @ 20X1
(go heavy on these – a good starting weight might be around 80% of your 1-RM Deadlift)
Rest 60 seconds
Band-Resisted Face Pulls x 15 reps @ 21X1
Rest 60 seconds

B.
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
30 Double-Unders
10 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch + 2 Alternating Reverse Overhead Lunges (55/35 lbs)
(1 repetition = DB Snatch, keep DB overhead, reverse lunge left, then reverse lunge right)

Boom Lite

Warm-Up.
Spinal Segmentation Drill
Inchworms x 10-15
Scapular Push-Ups x 10-15
Hip Bridges x 10 @ 20X1

Followed by…

Double-Under (or Jump Rope) Practice x 3-5 minutes

A.
Five sets of:
Barbell Hip Thrusts x 5 reps @ 20X1
(go heavy on these – a good starting weight might be around 80% of your 1-RM Deadlift)
Rest 60 seconds
Band-Resisted Face Pulls x 15 reps @ 21X1
Rest 60 seconds

B.
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
10 Calories of Rowing
10 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch + 2 Alternating Reverse Overhead Lunges
(1 repetition = DB Snatch, keep DB overhead, reverse lunge left, then reverse lunge right)

Wednesday

Warm-Up.
Ankle Dorsiflexion x 90 seconds per side
Couch Stretch x 90 seconds per side
Thoracic Spine Isometric Holds
Bear Crawl (Robotic Dog) x 25 yards forward + 25 yards backward
Single-Leg Jumps (your choice of type) x 10 per leg

Then…

Three rounds for time of:
800 Meter Run
20 Dumbbell Squat Clean Thrusters (55/35 lbs)
20 Toes to Bar

Boom Lite

Warm-Up.
Ankle Dorsiflexion x 90 seconds per side
Hamstring + Thoracic Stretch x 10 reps per side
Thoracic Spine Isometric Holds
Bear Crawl (Robotic Dog) x 25 yards forward + 25 yards backward
Single-Arm Kettlebell Swings x 10 per arm

Then…

Three rounds for time of:
800 Meter Run
20 Kettlebell Swings
20 V-Ups
20 Push-Ups

Monday

Warm-Up.
Hip Opener + Glute Activation x 2 minutes per side
Banded Scarecrow x 60 seconds per position
Over-Under Hip Opener x 10 reps
Tabata Plank x 8 sets of 20s work/10s rest (rotate between plank positions & plank harder than you have ever planked before)

A.
Five sets of:
Bulgarian Split Squat x 6 reps each leg @ 30X1
Rest 30 seconds after each leg
Supinated-Grip Bent-Over Barbell Row x 8 reps @ 21X0
Rest 60 seconds

Use your 8-RM. If you missed that session, use a load that will be challenging, but achievable for the five sets at the prescribed tempo. Note…the tempo is very important, so please maintain a controlled descent, and concentrate on exploding back up quickly.

B.
Two sets for times of:
50 Calories of Rowing
50 Wall Ball Shots (20/14 lbs)
Rest 5 minutes

Note times for both sets.

Boom Lite

Same as above. Modify as needed.

Tuesday

Warm-Up.
Thoracic PAILs & RAILs 
Y’s, T’s & W’s x 10-15 reps per position

Followed by…

Three Sets w/ PVC or Unloaded Barbell:
Behind the Neck Shoulder Press x 5
Overhead Squat x 5
Behind the Neck Sotts Press x 5
Rest 30-60 seconds

A.
Every 2 minutes, for 12 minutes (6 sets):
Strict Press
*Set 1 – 5 reps @ 70%
*Set 2 – 3 reps @ 75%
*Sets 3-4 – 2 reps @ 80-83%
*Sets 5-6 – 2 reps @ 85-88%

B.
Partners alternate whole rounds to complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
3 Dumbbell Man-Makers (55/35 lbs)
6 Strict Pull-Ups
9 Burpees

Boom Lite

Warm-Up.
Thoracic PAILs & RAILs 
Wall Slides x 10 reps @ 3030
Y’s, T’s & W’s x 10-15 reps per position

Followed by…

Three Sets:
Donkey Kicks x 5-10 reps
L-Sit Progression x 10 reps (hold each rep for 3-5 seconds)
Rest 30-60 seconds

A.
Every minute, on the minute, for 12 minutes (3 sets):
Minute 1 – L-Seated Dumbbell Press x 10 reps @ 20X1
Minute 2 – Dumbbell Push Press x 15 reps @ 10X1
Minute 3 – Hollow Hold or Rock x 35-45 seconds
Minute 4 – Band Pull-Aparts x 30-40 seconds

B.
Partners alternate whole rounds to complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
3 Dumbbell Man-Makers
6 Strict Pull-Ups
9 Burpees

Saturday

Warm-Up.
Full Body CARs Routine

Followed by…

Static (Pronated) Hang x 30 seconds
Inchworms x 5
Static (Supinated) Hang x 30 seconds
Squat Therapy x 5
Scapular Pull-Ups x 10
Broad Jumps x 5-10

Then…

In teams of two, alternating movements throughout, complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 30 minutes of:
50 Double-Unders
40 Kettlebell Swings (24/16 kg)
30 Wall Ball Shots (20/14 lbs)
20 Overhead Squats (95/65 lbs)
10 Strict Pull-Ups

Partner A starts with 50 double-unders, Partner B then performs 40 kettlebell swings, Partner A then performs 30 wall ball shots, Partner B does 20 overhead squats, Partner A does 10 strict pull-ups, then Partner B does 50 double-unders…and so on.

Friday

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

Then…

Take 5 minutes to build to your deadlift weight and practice your cycling strategy.

Followed by…

Three Sets:
Sprint Start Practice x 5 strokes (half, half, 3/4, full, full)
Quick Release Practice x 1
Box Jumps x 3 AQAP
Rest 60 seconds

A.
“Christine”
Three rounds for time:
500 Meter Row
12 Deadlifts (Bodyweight)
21 Box Jumps (24″/20″)

Rest until relatively recovered, and then…

B.
Three sets of:
Posted Single-Leg Deadlifts x 8-10 reps each @ 3011
Rest 60 seconds
Barbell Hip Thrusts x 6-8 reps @ 20X1
Rest 60 seconds
Side Plank x 45 seconds each side
Rest 60 seconds

Boom Lite

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

Followed by…

Three Sets:
Sprint Start Practice x 5 strokes (half, half, 3/4, full, full)
Quick Release Practice x 1
Burpees x 3 AQAP
Rest 60 seconds

A.
Three rounds for time:
500 Meter Row
21 Kettlebell Swings
12 Burpees

Rest until relatively recovered, and then…

B.
Three sets of:
Posted Single-Leg Deadlifts x 8-10 reps each @ 3011
Rest 60 seconds
Barbell Hip Thrusts x 6-8 reps @ 20X1
Rest 60 seconds
Side Plank x 45 seconds each side
Rest 60 seconds

Thursday

Warm-Up.
Thoracic Spine Isometric Holds
Single-Arm (Foot Supported) Static Hang x 30 seconds per side
Toe Tap Pike x 20 reps

Part A.
Every 7 minutes, for 35 minutes (5 sets) for times of:
250 Meter Row/200 Meter Run
50 Double-Unders
50 Air Squats
25 Push-Ups

Please note times for each of your 5 sets, paying particular attention to your ability to maintain a pace, in which round pace dropped off, and on which movements you lost the most time over the course of the sets.

Boom Lite

Warm-Up.
Thoracic Spine Isometric Holds
Single-Arm (Foot Supported) Static Hang x 30 seconds per side
Toe Tap Pike x 20 reps

Part A.
Every 7 minutes, for 35 minutes (5 sets) for times of:
250 Meter Row/200 Meter Run
25 Push-Ups
30 Jumping Lunges
40 Air Squats

Please note times for each of your 5 sets, paying particular attention to your ability to maintain a pace, in which round pace dropped off, and on which movements you lost the most time over the course of the sets.