Monday 11-Nov-2024: AES-14-W.4-D.2

Written by Squad 5 Training

On October 7, 2024

Lower Body:

Station 1: 10 min

Every 2:00 x 5  sets (1 warm up + 4 working)

Cyclist Back Squat

  • Warm-up Set – 10 reps – RPE 5-6
  • Working Set 2 – 8 reps – same weight as set 1
  • Working Set 3 – 8 reps – same weight as set 1
  • Working Set 4 – 8 reps – same weight as set 1
  • Working Set 5 – Max unbroken reps at Set 1 weight

Progression Note: Increase weight by 2-5% on your first working set from Week 1.

Station 2: 10 min

5/side Split Stance Romanian Deadlift

  • Warm-up Sets
    • Warm-up Set – 5 reps/side – RPE 5-6

    Working Sets

    • Working Set 1 – 5 reps/side – RPE 7
    • Working Set 2 – 5 reps/side – same weight as set 1
    • Working Set 3 – 5 reps/side – same weight as set 1

    Effort Note: Emphasize stretching in the hamstrings and glutes during this exercise. You do not need a lot of load to get a great stimulus. Expect an increase in RPE as the sets progress.

Station 3: 10 min

4 SETS

1) 8/side Goblet Lateral Box Step Down (use box height depending on the participant mobility level)
directly into
2) 8/side Alternating Suitcase Curtsy Squats

Station 4: 10 min

3 rounds
EMOM
1)Any Cardio machine max calories
2) 15 Anchored Sit Up
3) 60 sec Forearm Plank
5 sec Break between exercises

 

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