CrossFit FC East – Bodybuilding
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 Core Warm-up (Checkmark)
3 Rounds
15/12 cal row
15 banded bicep curls (light band – fast reps)
15/12 cal ski
15 banded tricep extenstions (light band – fast reps)
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3 rounds:
5 Alt. V-ups (each side)
10 Lying Heel Taps (each side)
5 Cat/Cows
Athletes Notes
Focus: Move with intention and focus on each movement you are performing
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.
5 sets: 10 reps – RPE 7
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Body Row on Racked Barbell
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
*Build to a moderate weight, stay the same or build across sets
Focus: Set up a bar at waist height. It is advised to secure the bar to the rig with bands on either side so that bar will not unrack during sets. Approach bar from inside of rig. Extend legs out and grab bar from underneath, assuming a solid plank position. Pull towards the bar, making contact just below the sternum. Adjust feet as needed for correct position. Difficulty should allow for solid reps without “kipping” reps. Raise height of the bar to decrease difficulty. Feet can be placed on a bench or stacked plates to increase difficulty.
5 sets: 10 reps – RPE 7
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Tricep Dips
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Focus: Dips can be performed on either dip bars or two high boxes (allowing the body to pass between the boxes). 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 bars or one foot can be placed on the floor to assist.
3 sets: 15 reps – RPE 8
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Standing Barbell Curl
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
*Build to a light/moderate weight. Stay the same and focus on strict control throughout
Focus: Stay with a weight that will allow for control and minimal kipping of reps. Keep barbell slightly in front of the body at the bottom position to keep tension on the biceps throughout set (don’t go to complete loss of tension at bottom).
3 sets: 15 reps – RPE 8
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Standing Tricep DB French Press
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
*Build to a moderate weight, stay the same or build across sets
Focus: In a standing position, take one dumbbell and hold it by the upper DB head with arms extended overhead. Keeping the elbows tucked and pointed at the ceiling, lower the weight behind the head. Extend back overhead to complete. Be sure to keep core engaged and avoid overextension in the low back.
3 sets: 15 reps – RPE 8
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Seated Alternating DB Hammer Curl
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
*Build to a light/moderate weight. Stay the same and focus on strict control throughout
Focus: Stay with a weight that will allow for control and minimal kipping of reps. Sit on the edge of a bench or surface that will allow for the hands to be lowered to the sides of the body rather than being stopped by the surface that athlete is sitting on (ex. if the athlete sat in the middle of the bench). Keep dumbbells slightly in front of the body at the bottom position to keep tension on the biceps throughout set. When curling, turn the arm thinking about getting the pinky finger close to the shoulder to maximize contraction with each rep.
3 sets: 15 reps – RPE 8
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Core Work (4 Rounds for time)
4 sets:
15 Strict Abmat Situps (hands next to head or across chest)
15 Pulse Ups
10 Alt. Leg V-Up + V-Up (R+L+Both=1)
60 sec Superman Hold
30yd Offset Overhead Farmer Carry (left overhead/right farmer hold)
30yd Offset Overhead Farmer Carry (right overhead/left farmer hold)
*Rest 2:00 b/t sets
Athletes Notes
Strict Sit Up
Alternating Leg V-Up + V -Up : Left leg + right leg + both legs = 1 rep.
Pulse Ups
Superman Hold
Double Dumbbell Walk – One Overhead & One Farmer Carry
Cooldown/Mobility (Checkmark)
1 min seal pose
1 min bicep stretch on wall
1 min tricep smash (each side)
Athlete Notes
Bicep Wall Stretch
Tricep Smash
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.
Arms and Core (4 Rounds for time)
4 rounds:
10 Deficit Pushups @ moderate weight RPE 7
10 Body Row on Racked Barbell @ moderate weight RPE 7
10 Standing Tricep DB French Press @ moderate weight RPE 7
10 Standing Barbell Curl @ moderate weight RPE 7
15 Strict Abmat Situps (hands next to head or across chest)
15 Pulse Ups
10 Alt. Leg V-up + V-up (R+L+Both=1)
60 sec Superman Hold
30yd Offset Overhead Farmer Carry (left overhead/right farmer hold)
30yd Offset Overhead Farmer Carry (right overhead/left farmer hold)
*Rest 3 minutes b/t rounds
Athletes Notes
Deficit Pushups
Body Row on Racked Barbell
Standing Tricep DB French Press
Standing Barbell Curl
Strict Sit Up
Alternating Leg V-Up + V -Up : Left leg + right leg + both legs = 1 rep.
Pulse Ups
Superman Hold
Double Dumbbell Walk – One Overhead & One Farmer Carry
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