Tuesday, aug. 29
Strength:
Bench Press 1x5 at 70% 1RM
Bench Press 1x5 at 75% 1RM
Bench Press 1x5 at 80% 1RM
Bench Press 1x5 at 85% 1RM
Rest as needed between sets.
Athlete Instructions
Complete sets every 2 mins.
Athlete Notes
The focus today is to build up to a heavy set of 5 reps on the Bench Press today at 85% of your 1RM or somewhere around 90% of your 3RM from a couple weeks back. Create tension through the hips, lats, and back. Set your body and then proceed to actively bring the barbell to your chest then press through your hips and back as we raise the barbell back to extension.
"Patriarchy"
For time:
50 Double Unders
9 Strict Handstand Push-ups
50 Double Unders
12 Strict Handstand Push-ups
50 Double Unders
15 Strict Handstand Push-ups
50 Double Unders
18 Strict Handstand Push-ups
Athlete Instructions
Goal: 7-11 mins
Time cap: 14 mins
Athlete Notes
Primary Objective: Achieving fastest overall time
Secondary Objective: Complete each set of Handstand Push-ups in under 90 secs
Stimulus: Shoulder Burn / Muscular Stamina
RPE: 6/10