Friday 24-Jan-2025: AES-16_W.2-D.5

Written by Squad 5 Training

On November 25, 2024

Full Body Pull (Upper and Lower Body)

Today, there will be new variations of the deadlift

Station 1: 10 min L

Every 2:30 x 4 Working Sets

T Bar Row (If a client has a back pain he can perform Incline DB Prone Row)

Working Sets:

Working Set 1 – 15 reps  – RPE 7
Working Set 2 – 12 reps – RPE 7
Working Set 3 – 10 reps  – RPE 7
Working Set 4 – Drop back to your Set 1 weight and perform MAX unbroken reps @ 20X1 (aim for 15+ reps)

Station 2: 10 min L

4 Working Sets

Conventional Deadlift

Warm-up Sets:

Warm-up Set – 6 reps  – Easy
Working Sets:

Working Set 1 – 6 reps- RPE 7
Working Set 2 – 5 reps – RPE 7
Working Set 3 – 4 reps – RPE 7
Working Set 4 – 3 reps  – RPE 7

Station 3: 10 min L

4 sets

1) 15-25 Zottman Curl
2) 15-25 DB Skull Crusher

  • Progression Note: Every other week, the reps will decrease to allow for an increase in weight.
  • Loading Note: Perform a few reps of each movement to determine the starting weight. Aim for each set to be to failure.

Station 4: 10 min C

6 ROUNDS (switch arms each round):
• 15/12 cal Bike
• 5 Single Arm Kettlebell Suitcase Deadlift
• 5 Single Arm Kettlebell Clean
• 5 Single Arm Kettlebell Snatch

  • Loading Note: This training section will explore some unique kettlebell movements while prioritizing cardiovascular training. Select a weight that allows you to perform each movement unbroken but is challenging enough to force you to focus.

 

 

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