Sunday 15-Sep-2024: AES-13-W.2-D.1

Written by Squad 5 Training

On August 13, 2024

Upper Body Push:

Tip:

Early Cycle Approach

Approaching the first and second weeks of a new training cycle differs from how you will approach weeks five and six. Although we want you to push the effort every week, starting a new training cycle with a little room in the tank is essential to allow you to progress for the remaining 4 to 5 weeks of the program. With every new training block comes new exercises, rep and set formats, and conditioning styles. To get the most out of the six-week training block, we recommend taking the first and second weeks closer to RPE 7-8 on most exercises to allow for progressing towards RPE 9-10 in the later weeks. Following this structure eliminates the need for de-load weeks and allows for long-term sustainable progress.

Station 1: 10 min

4 sets
10reps Alternating Low Incline Dumbbell Bench Press

Station 2: 10 min

3 sets
6/arm Half Kneeling Single Arm Dumbbell Press
12/arm Landmine Meadows Row

Station 3: 10 min

5 working sets
1) 12 DB Curl
rest 15 sec
2) 12 Prone Rear Delt Swing

Station 4: 10 min

4 working sets
1) 12-20 Dumbbell Skull Crushers
directly into
2) 30m Dumbbell Farmer Carry OR 30 sec March in Place

 

 

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