Friday 15-Nov-2024: AES-14-W.4-D.5

Written by Squad 5 Training

On October 7, 2024
Upper body

Strength Balance Progression

Increase the weight of the movement each week with the goal of matching the same reps. Towards the end of this progression, you may find it challenging to continue to match reps at higher weights; that is okay – perform as many reps as you can, even if that means you are falling short by 1-2 reps.

Station 1: 10 min

Max reps strict dip

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

4 Sets

1) 6 Rounds of the following DB Row Complex:
• 2 Alternating Dumbbell Bent Over Row (R + L = 2)
• 1 Dumbbell Bent Over Row
directly into
2) 8 Bulgarian Ring Row

Station 3: 10 min

EMOM

1) 6-8 1 1:4 Barbell Curl
rest 15 sec
2) 12 Dumbbell Skull Crushers

Station 4: 10 min

5 rounds

40 Sec: 15 sec Supinated Pull up Iso+15-30 sec Supinated Passive Hang (if unable to do 1 pull up, passive hanging maximum seconds. time cap 40 sec)
12-Dumbbell Pull Over

Improve your timing every week

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