Wednesday 13-Nov-2024: AES-14-W.4-D.3

Written by Squad 5 Training

On October 7, 2024

Upper Body:

Strength Balance Progression

Each week, expect a slightly different stimulus as the bicep and upper trap exercises will change often. One overlooked benefit of this combination is that the bicep works in a lengthened position in the carry and shrug.

Station 1: 10 min

Max pronated Pull ups in 10 minutes.

Beat your record every week. If you plan to use resistance band, keep the same type of band for the entire cycle. the progression here is to try to achieve a higher number of reps every week

Station 2: 10 min

8 working sets (4 sets/side)

1) 8 Single Arm Dumbbell Row Right
2) 8 Single Arm Dumbbell Row Left

  • Working Set 1 – 8 reps/side – RPE 7
  • Working Set 2 – 8 reps/side – same weight as set 1
  • Working Set 3 – 8 reps/side – same weight as set 1
  • Working Set 4 – Max unbroken reps/side at Set 1 weight

Station 3: 10 min

EMOM

12 dual db bicep Curl
rest 10 sec
15 seated Dumbbell Shrugs

Station 4: 10 min

3 rounds

1) 60 sec Superman Hold
2) 30sec/side Dumbbell Side Bends+ 1min intense cardio

 

 

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