200330 wk14 Gym Programming and Surviving the Coronapocalypse
Hey Everyone!
In case you missed it when it came out on social media, here is our “Corona Virus Gym Owner Survival Guide”.
Also, don’t forget to review our “Online Coaching and Accountablity Series” to brush up on your one-on-one and remote skills!: https://gymprogrammingbasic.zenlearn.com/categories/337202-customized-programming-program
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As many parts of the world are going into shut down mode for the COVID-19 Corona virus, there is a lot of uncertainty about how this will affect our own individual lives. This includes what we should do about our fitness businesses.
In some locations, gyms are closing or limiting hours to prevent the spread of the contagion. In others, people are selectively deciding to not go out (known as ‘social distancing’).
No matter how you feel about the virus, it is important that we acknowledge that prevention of the spread is important. Businesses that decide to have reduced operating hours or limited capacity are making a choice to take a financial hit to help reduce the spread of the virus. Individuals who are opting to stay home are disrupting their own lives (and possibly taking a financial hit) to do their part as well.
We should not judge these folks too harshly. Because of the exponential nature of the spread, even small steps early on can make a big difference over the long term.
My personal opinion at this point is that the biggest threat isn’t to most people’s personal health, but the fast growth overwhelming medical system (and secondarily the economy). There are a limited number of care givers, medicines, devices, space, that can be used to treat people. If this gets out of hand in many areas, like it did in parts of China and Italy, the amount of people getting sick and/or dying will go up significantly because treatment will be more difficult. It will also extend the duration of the impact to people’s lives and the economy.
As a gym owner, there are multiple things you can do to navigate this time of uncertainty to minimize any setbacks to your business and/or create opportunities for the future.
(If you want more help deciding if you should close or not, try using this tool from the article linked above to estimate your risk. Employees = members. EDIT: It was a spreasheet you could ‘make a copy’ of, but it might be overloaded due to traffic. It still has great information to help you decide).
Situation 1: Gym Stays Open (mostly)
If you are in an area where there is limited exposure and low chances of an outbreak, you may decide to stay open.
First and foremost, people need to feel safe. Make sure you are educating people on how to minimize the risk and what steps you are taking to minimize the risk. Disinfecting equipment, keeping doors open to maximize airflow from outside, keeping people spread out, doing as much as possible in the sunshine, etc.
That said, there is still a chance that some people will decide to stay home rather than go to the gym. If you decide to stay open but attendance is down, consider changing you hours.
Reduce the number of classes each week because they are not filling up.
Create more Open Gym opportunities for those who want to train but do not want to be near crowds. Arrange sign-up slots like a class so the gym is limited capacity based upon your square footage. It is recommended that people stay 2m (6ft) apart. That means roughly 4-5 square meters or 46-40 square feet of space per person. Divide your training area by these numbers to get your capacity (4000 sq.ft / 40 sq.ft = 10 maximum, 6-8 might make more sense due to people sticking around longer than an hour).
Provide ‘at home’ workout options for people who are coming to the gym less frequently (or not at all). See below for more details.
Situation 2: Gym Only Open Very Limited Hours
Another way to provide value to members is to be closed completely (or Open Gym only) on certain days. Thursday and Sunday are the easiest to be closed on, but you could also look at Tuesdays and Saturdays.
For example:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 6am Class, 9am Class, 10am-2pm Open Gym, 5pm class, 6-7pm Open Gym.
Tuesday: 9am-7pm Open Gym
Saturday: 9am Class, 10am-12pm Open Gym
Thursday, Sunday: Closed (at home programming provided)
This will allow people to come to the gym 1-3 days per week and do the movements/programming they cannot do at home (use the rowing machine, use the pull up bar, lift heavy barbells, etc.).
The programming should reflect this. Avoid doing movements in the programming that are little to no equipment on the days you are open. Save the limited/no equipment movements for when people will be training from home.
Situation 3: Gym is Closed
If you decide to close the gym, or are forced to because of the risk, there are still things you can do to provide value and piece of mind.
One of the best things you and your coaches can do is reach out to each member and find out what equipment they have access to. You can even recommend a list of things for them to pick up (a dumbbell, jump rope, resistance band, Yoga mat or some sort of training surface).
Side Note: I don’t recommend ‘loaning’ equipment out to people. Chances are, you won’t have enough for everyone, and there is a good chance that you’ll have a hard time getting it back in a timely manner once you re-open (or it will come back damaged). Think twice if you decide to do this.
When you talk to them, ask them what their plan is to keep up with their fitness (if they have one). Set up a schedule with them on which days they’ll be training. Keep an organized file with each person detailing what equipment they have access to, and what their training schedule will be.
At A Minimum
Create ‘at home’ workouts for people to do based upon what people have access to. Post them on your FB Community page and in your tracking app. Encourage people to post their results/experiences in the FB group.
A note on programming for home workouts: Don’t get crazy. Because of the limited amount of movements and equipment, many movement patterns will be repeated more frequently. If you create workouts with high volumes of reps, and they do these workouts 4-5 times per week (like they normally would), they are likely to accrue overuse injuries or muscle imbalances. Keep the rep counts on the small side, and mix it up with days where there is just mobility and/or skill work (think: handstands, round offs, static holds, etc.)
The key is to maximize online and personal engagement to make up for the lack of in person contact.
You and the coaches should set up a plan for posting online, making helpful videos, and reaching out to clients.
Staff
You may have to cut payroll somewhat, but if your coaches are helping the clients and the gym, you should still be able to budget some payroll for them to keep people engaged.
If you go this route with some of your coaches, set clear guidelines of what is expected (specific people they are responsible for, number of posts per week, hours contributing, if they are doing individual programming, etc.)
Talk to Your Landlord
Do not forget to reach out to your landlord and ask for eliminated, deferred, or reduced rent. Every situation will be different, but many landlords have insurance for this type of thing. One of the best options for both parties may be to extending the lease by 2-3 months at the end of your contract in exchange for 2-3 months unpaid (if you left after your lease was up, they’d probably lose that revenue anyway).
Even if you aren’t anticipating losing a lot of members, the difference in rent and payroll can help offset the lack of new members that will be signing up. There is also a chance that new sign ups will be impacted for a long time after the emergency passes due to its effects on the economy.
Take a good look at your finances and make sure you have a decent ‘burn rate’ (your expenses are less than you are brining in, or if the expenses are more, you decide how much you are going to spend to stay in business for the next 3-6 months).
Using Pods/Teams
Organize people into ‘pods’ based upon their relationships with each other, their abilities, their equipment, and their schedule. It doesn’t have to be perfect matches, but more ‘matched’ people will be, the more fun it will be for them.
The pods should be 3-6 people, up to about 10. Too few people, and it will be harder to manage and engagement will be low. Too many, and people will fall through the cracks. Have them start a WhatsApp or Facebook chat (even a text chat could work). A coach should be in each pod.
Separate the pods into programming categories based on ability and equipment. Try to keep the categories to a minimum (3-5). You will send each pod a version of the programming tailored to their category. Some days, the whole group will be doing the same thing, other days each pod will have something changed.
Use the pods to create additional accountability and community. Have each pod come up with a name. Check in with them often. Have them post their results/experiences/questions within the pod. Keep people engaging and training.
Team Challenges
There is also an opportunity to create ‘team challenges’ for each pod (or even just individuals) to participate in. The challenges can change each week to keep things fresh. This topic needs its own article but here are a few ideas:
Post a picture of you workout area or selfie post-workout to the gym FB group (each pic is a point for the team)
Get a point for each ‘web video’ workout with a coach or teammate (or anyone else for that matter)
Earn 1 point for every 10 minutes of mobility/yoga you do at home
Earn 1 point for each healthy recipe you try at home (take pictures)
Using the “Sleep WOD” points system, see which pod can get the most points in a week.
Give a point each day for 1 or more comments on the community forum (maximum 1 point per day no matter how many posts they make).
Earn 1 point for 10 minutes of breathing or mediation work
Keep a leaderboard on your FB group. Announce winners and runners up each week. You may even rank the pods for an overall score (combined for multiple weeks).
The Good News About a Forced Closure
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This is an opportunity to show your clients that you offer more than just classes.
You are providing a service that is independent of a physical location.
This is the perfect time to get people engaged with you online and demonstrate your ability to provide value even if they can’t come into the gym.
As we move past this, you will be able to retain more clients that cannot make it to the gym as often as they like. You may also get some ‘remote’ clients who have moved away or who can never make it to the gym for whatever reason (remote coaching).
It is also a time to educate people about maintain their health outside of the gym. Staying active, eating healthier, focusing on sleep, etc.
It may also be a good time for you as a gym owner.
If you are leading people remotely as outlined above, you’ll still be fairly busy. But there is a good chance you’ll have more down time than usual.
Spend this time to work on projects you have been putting off. Update the website. Work on some of your marketing. Have some meetings with your coaches. Take an online course.
You can also focus on getting some rest. Spending time with family. Talking to relatives and friends on the phone. Getting some projects done around the house. Finish reading those books. Trying some new recipes. Working out yourself!
Challenges and Opportunities
I hope this article helps you get prepared and gives you some piece of mind. There are a both challenges and opportunities ahead.
With the some preparation and the right mindset, there is a good chance you’ll weather this storm, maybe your business will end up even better than before.
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be putting out resources for you and for regular folks to use during unique time. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram so you can get ahead of it and possibly come out even better than before!
Also, share this with any other gym owners who might find it helpful!: https://thrivestry.simplero.com/blog/37499-corona-virus-covid-19-gym-owner-survival
Thrive on.
-jj
Programming Display Link and Weekly Summary:
Programming Display: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y57g315OSG6eSN5R3LoHBP5jleymgO422ORiiD3cXPw/edit?usp=sharing
Weekly Overview: Programming_Overview_200330_wk_13_and_wk_14.pdf
What I am reading/watching (content for you or to share on your social media):
Strength training can protect brain from degeneration in those at risk of Alzheimer’s – The New Daily
Pumping iron can save your marbles. “There was no grey zone about these results There was a clear difference in terms of brain anatomy and linked to that, those people doing strength exercises had far better cognitive outcomes than otherwise.”
https://thenewdaily.com.au/life/wellbeing/2020/02/12/alzheimers-disease-weights-training/
Ten Habits of People Who Lose Weight and Keep It Off – The Conversation
Most people who diet will regain 50 percent of the lost weight in the first year after losing it. Much of the rest will regain it in the following three years. The study found weight-loss interventions that are founded on habit-change, (forming new habits or breaking old habits) may be effective at helping people lose weight and keep it off.
https://getpocket.com/explore/item/ten-habits-of-people-who-lose-weight-and-keep-it-off
How to transform your to-do list into a productivity power tool – Fast Company
“A to-do list can be a helpful tool for running your day, but it can also be a place where tasks go to linger and die. If you end the day with things undone or if you keep carrying tasks forward to the next day or week, you need a to-do list makeover—a reality check on how you spend your time, as well as your expectations.”
https://www.fastcompany.com/90473217/how-to-transform-your-to-do-list-into-a-productivity-power-tool
Growing old is inevitable, growing strong is a choice – Health News
“Society considers pensions so important that many sectors operate a mandatory pension contribution scheme. Yet, as much as we prepare for future loss of income, we rarely consider a loss of strength. Rather than financial futureproofing, why not think about functional futureproofing? There are small ‘contributions’ we can make to our body strength over our lifetime that will accumulate into a bounty worthy of ‘interest’.”
https://www-healthnews-ie.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.healthnews.ie/your-later-life/growing-old-is-inevitable-growing-strong-is-a-choice/amp/
Dance, garden and swim your way to a better brain as you age, study says – CNN Health
“Judging by the MRI scans, the adults who engaged in the highest levels of activity had 1.4% more total brain volume than those who were inactive, which was the equivalent of slowing brain aging by about four years, the report said.”
https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/05/health/activity-prevents-brain-shrinkage-older-adults-wellness/index.html
Anatomy of a Weightlifter: What are their Biggest Strengths? – Olympic YouTube
Ukraine’s star Olympian Dmytro Chuma reveals his explosive power and immensely balanced leg, arm, and grip strength in weightlifting.
3 Mental Blocks That Keep You From Doing What You Say You Want to Do – TED Ideas
We all face mental blocks, here are three big ones and they all have to do with “Defensive Failure”. Use these frameworks to make some changes on things you have been struggling with!
https://getpocket.com/explore/item/3-mental-blocks-that-keep-you-from-doing-what-you-say-you-want-to-do
On to the Programming!
VIDEOS:
Monday: 200330 Mon wk14 30s Barbara – https://youtu.be/70S_6uxxZrk
How the rep scheme is good for testing but still provides a good training stimulus, what to do with absolute beginners and people with shoulder issues, notes on class timing, notes for mobility/activation, how to get the most out of the metcon, weekly overview
Tuesday: 200331 Tue wk14 Street Food – https://youtu.be/705w5MCnMpo
Why using the glutes on pistols and step ups is important, how to do step ups that are most closely related to pistols, notes on the glute med and lateral shuffles, people should slow down for the TGU, reminding people of the change in programming for weeks 5 & 6 of the strength focus
Wednesday: 200401 Wed wk14 Lone Runaway – https://youtu.be/IJq0P5QgiA0
Teaching people to keep the bar close and the use of the lat muscle on deadlifts, notes for straight leg deadlifts, using advanced variations earlier in the rounds is better long term, notes for the Game Changer
Thursday: 200402 Thu wk14 Shining Lights – https://youtu.be/kqbDGhDAgGc
Why staying active during rest periods is important for recovery before the next effort, how to structure the double under skill practice, notes on shoulder press vs HSPU, what to do if you don’t have enough rowers, pushing the intensity with the row
Friday: 200403 Fri wk14 Dog Days – https://youtu.be/yhS5-sxTHe4
Getting people to understand percentages (why the wide range), the differences between men and women, what 80-90% should feel like, how they should adjust their loads for the day based upon how they feel, teach people why the barbell complexes in the warm ups are so good, knees to elbows tips and how they are different than toes to bar
Saturday: 200404 Sat wk14 Parks and Rec – https://youtu.be/A09xjqARWJk
Static hold partner workouts can be very different than work/rest workouts because both people must rest at the same time during the former vs the latter, notes on fatigue and safety, some points about the indy version
Sunday: 200405 Sun wk14 Googley Moogley – https://youtu.be/bXOPnKn4V4Y
Teaching people the different primary movement patterns of the hip and which one is correct for KB swings, scaling the pull up for maximum effect
GYM PROGRAMMING
Monday – March 30, 2020 – 200330
Context: Competition – Go for a true Jerk max.
Dynamic Warm Up Option: 3 rounds: 8 Ring Rows, 8 Push Ups, 8L/8R Reverse Lunge, 8 KB Swings, 2 Inch Worms, then 4 sets of 5 with an empty bar: Straight Leg Deadlifts, Hang Muscle Clean, Shoulder Press, Tall Jerk
Mobility/Activation/Prehab: Shoulder
Skill Practice Warm Up: Spend 8 minutes working on Pistol progressions (sets of 3-5 per side).
Strength: 3-2-2-2-1-1-1-1 Jerk (8 sets, adjust load each set)
Super Set: None.
Metabolic Conditioning: “30s Barbara”
FGB Style. 3 rounds, 30 secs per station, of:
Kipping Pull Up
Push Up
Sit Up (Butterfly)
Air Squat
*Women’s “Performance” weights and reps (Rx)
Scaling Guide: 120 – 220 reps, about 50-60 reps per round. Scale Up: Add a 4th round.
Compare to: October 21, 2019
Coaching Tips: Make sure you are thoroughly warmed up and practiced each movement for this one because there won’t be time to ‘get into the groove’. Move fast but keep your reps legit. Try to maximize your best movement and do damage control on your worst movement.
Optional ‘Cash Out’ or Hypertrophy: 15 KB Swings, 15 Cal Row, 4 rounds, OR 3 sets of 15-20 Banded Face Pulls in a super set with 15 Banded Good Mornings
“By the Numbers” Book References: Pistol p. 453, Push Jerk p. 424, Split Jerk p. 470, Kipping Pull-up p. 258, Push-up p. 126, Butterfly Sit-up p. 133, Air Squat p. 103
Tuesday – March 31, 2020 – 200331
Context: Practice – Using your glutes on Pistols and step ups
Dynamic Warm Up Option: 2 min Row/Airdyne or Jump Rope, then 3 sets: 10 KB Swings, 10 KB Front Rack Reverse Lunges, 100′ Suitcase Carry. Then 5,4,3,2,1 with the empty bar: Good Morning, Push Press, Bent Over Row, Back Squat
Mobility/Activation/Prehab: Hip
Skill Practice Warm Up: Spend 8 minutes working on Toes to Bar and Bar Muscle Up progressions
Strength: 4×6 Back or Box Squat 9 of 12 (4 sets of 6 reps, same weight across, 75-85%)
Super Set: 4×8 Single Arm Ring Row or DB Bent Over Row (4 sets of 8 reps, each side, same challenge with all sets)
Metabolic Conditioning: “Street Food”
AMRAP in 8 min
6 Pistols or Box Step Ups (Health: 12”/ Athletic*: 20”/ Performance: 24”) -alternate as desired
6 DB Push Press (Health: 15lb/ Athletic*: 30lb/ Performance: 45lb)
10 Lateral Shuffle 20′ (5 round trips)
INTERMISSION: at one point during the 8 minutes, stop and do 2 Turkish Get Ups per side.
*Women’s “Performance” weights and reps (Rx)
Scaling Guide: 5 – 7 rounds, about 1:10 per round and 45s for the Intermission. Scale Up: +35/50lb Single DB Pistols, 35/50lb DBs
Compare to: NEW WORKOUT!
Coaching Tips: With the small sets, it is important to move fast between the transitions. Focus on pushing through the heel on the Pistols/Step Ups. Make sure you hit lock out on the Push Presses. It is recommended you stop for your Intermission between min 3 and 6. Slow down and take your time on the TGU, then get back to where you left off.
Optional ‘Cash Out’ or Hypertrophy: 10 Medball Slams, 30 Double Unders, 4 min, OR 3 sets of 12 Tricep Extensions in a super set with 10-15 Calf Raises
“By the Numbers” Book References: Toes to Bar p. 434, Bar Muscle Ups p. 524, Back Squat p. 171, Ring Row p. 122, Pistol p. 453, Push Press p. 292
Wednesday – April 1, 2020 – 200401
Context: Practice – Keep the bar close on Deadlifts (especially in metcons)
Dynamic Warm Up Option: 200m Run with Medball or 1 min Jump Rope. Then 3 rounds of: 10 Ring Rows, 10 Squat Jumps, 10 Sit Ups with legs straight, 10 Scap Pull Ups. Then 3 sets of 5 with a KB: Bootstrappers, Halos, Single Arm Single Leg Deadlift
Mobility/Activation/Prehab: Ankle
Skill Practice Warm Up: Spend 8 minutes working up to a challenging set of 3 Straight Leg Deadlifts out of the rack.
Strength: None.
Super Set: None.
Metabolic Conditioning: “Lone Runaway”
Health 4 rounds, Athletic/Performance: 5 rounds
15 Deadlifts (Health: 65lb/ Athletic*: 105lb/ Performance: 155lb) or 15 reps with a pair of KBs (26lb/53lb*/70lb)
15 Box Jumps (Health: 12”/ Athletic*: 20”/ Performance: 24”)
15 Toes to Bar (Health: Hanging Knee Raise)
400m Run or 2 rounds of 40 Single Unders, 4 reps of 20′ (6m) out and back shuttle
Scaling Guide: 20 – 28 minutes, about 5 min per round. Scale Up: 125/185lb Deadlifts, 5/7 Bar MU instead of T2B
GAME CHANGER (Performance scaling only, if you finish before 24 min): Row for Calories between minute 21 and 24. For example, if you finish at minute 19, you will wait 2 minutes to start Rowing. If you finish at min 23, you will have one minute to get to the rower and get some calories. Subtract one second from your time for each calorie rowed.
*Women’s “Performance” weights and reps (Rx)
Scaling Guide: 19 – 27 minutes
Compare to: August 22, 2018
Coaching Tips: Be very aware of your back and keep the spine neutral/flat. Break up the Deadlifts often. Take your time when you start the Box Jumps so you don’t have a ‘spill’ and make sure you stand up all the way on the top. Get through the Toes to Bar fast, and then pace the Run so you can get right back to the Deadlift without being too fatigued.
Optional ‘Cash Out’ or Hypertrophy: None.
“By the Numbers” Book References: Deadlift p. 151, Box Jump p. 351, Toes to Bar p. 434, Running p. 269
Thursday – April 2, 2020 – 200402
Context: Competition – Staying active during the rest periods.
Dynamic Warm Up Option: 2 min Jumping Jacks or Jump Rope, then 3 sets of 10 KB swings, 10 Goblet Squats, 5L/5R Single Arm KB Press, 2 Crab Bridges, 3 per side Spiderman Lunges, 5 per side Toy Soldiers
Mobility/Activation/Prehab: Shoulder
Skill Practice Warm Up: 40s on, 20s off, for 5 min of Jump Rope/Double Under practice.
Strength: None.
Super Set: None.
Metabolic Conditioning: “Shining Lights”
5 Cycles:
2 Min (for reps):
6 Shoulder Press (Health: 35lb/Athletic*: 55lb/Performance: 95lb) or Strict HSPU (Athletic*: 3 to one Abmats/Performance: 5 reps)
14 Single Arm KB Swing (Health: 18lb/Athletic*: 26lb/Performance: 35lb)
2 min Row for Cal
2 min Rest
*Women’s “Performance” weights and reps (Rx)
Scaling Guide: (28 min total) 250 – 350 ‘reps’, about 60 reps per round (each rep and Cal count as one ‘rep’). Scale Up: 3″ deficit HSPU, 35/53lb KB
Compare to: NEW WORKOUT!
Coaching Tips: Perform this in the order written (not Rowing first). Take your time on the first 2 min interval (keep the HSPU/Presses strict). Push the pace on each round. Try to keep this at 85-95% of your 500m pace.
Optional ‘Cash Out’ or Hypertrophy: None.
“By the Numbers” Book References: Double Unders p. 213, Press p. 199, Kettlebell Swing p. 277, Rowing p. 142
Friday – April 3, 2020 – 200403
Context: Practice – How hard 80-90% should be on Squats (and 1 more week in the strength focus)
Dynamic Warm Up Option: 2 min Row or Airdyne, then 3 sets of 10 Reverse Lunges, 10 Weighted Sit Ups, 10 High Knees. Then 5,4,3,2,1 with an empty bar of: Straight Leg Deadlift, Hang Power Clean, Bent Over Row, Back Squat
Mobility/Activation/Prehab: Hip
Skill Practice Warm Up: None.
Strength: 7×3 Back or Box Squat 10 of 12 (7 sets of 3 reps, same weight across, 80-90%)
Super Set: 7×5 Single Arm Ring Row or DB Bent Over Row (7 sets of 5 reps, each side, same challenge with all sets)
Metabolic Conditioning: “Dog Days”
In 8 minutes:
40 Knees to Elbow (Health: Hanging Knee Raise)
Then Run as far as possible with a sandbag or plate(s): (Health: 30lb SB, Athletic*: 45lb SB, Performance: 60lb SB, or Health: 25lb plate, Athletic*: 45lb plate, Performance: 45+15lb plate)
*Women’s “Performance” weights and reps (Rx)
Scaling Guide: 600 – 1000m, about 2-3 minutes for the KTE
Compare to: July 28, 2019
Coaching Tips: You may do the Knees to Elbows on the rings if you have shoulder issues. For these to be ‘legit’, your knees must actually TOUCH your elbows (or slightly higher on the forearm). Break these up into even sets. You may hold the sandbag/plates any way you want.
Optional ‘Cash Out’ or Hypertrophy: 4 min max Cal Row or Airdyne OR 3 sets of 12 DB Bench Press in a super set with 10-15 Single Leg DB Deadlift
“By the Numbers” Book References: Back Squat p. 171, Ring Row p. 122, Knees to Elbows p. 239
Saturday – April 4, 2020 – 200404
Context: Practice – The difference between team workouts with static holds and with work/rest
Dynamic Warm Up Option: Coaches Choice
Mobility/Activation/Prehab: Hip
Skill Practice Warm Up: Spend 10 minutes working up to a challenging Power Clean plus 2 Jerks
Strength: None.
Super Set: None.
Metabolic Conditioning: “Parks and Rec”
AMRAP in 20 min – With a partner
16 Clean and Jerks (Health: 55lb/ Athletic*: 85lb/ Performance: 135lb) while partner is in wall sit, or 20 C&J with DBs (20lb/35lb*/50lb)
16 DB Burpee Box Step Ups -One DB, held anyway you want- (Health: 15lb/12″, Athletic*: 30lb/20″, Performance: 45lb/24in) while partner hangs
*Women’s “Performance” weights and reps (Rx)
INDY VERSION: 8 Clean and Jerks, 30s wall sit, 8 DB Burpee Box Step Ups, 30s hang, 30s rest. 20 min AMRAP
Scaling Guide: 3 – 6 rounds, about 4.5 min per round. Scale up: 95/155lb bar, 35/50lb DB.
Compare to: August 17, 2019
Coaching Tips: Break up both movements early and often. The reps only count once the partner is in the correct ‘holding’ position. Communication is key. These are Power Clean and Jerks. For the DB Burpee Box Step Ups, use only one DB, drop and touch your chest to the ground before standing up, stepping to the box and stepping up. Switch arms as desired.
Optional ‘Cash Out’ or Hypertrophy: 100m DB/KB Farmer Carry, 30 Cal Row, 3 rounds OR 3 sets of 12 DB Bent Over Row in a super set with 15-20 loaded Hip Extensions
“By the Numbers” Book References: Power Clean p. 368, Push Jerk p. 424, Burpee p. 415
Sunday – April 5, 2020 – 200405
Context: Practice – The difference between a hip hinge and dip for the Push Press
Dynamic Warm Up Option: 3 rounds: 10 Ring Rows, 10 Push Ups with shoulder tap, 5 Bird Dogs Per Side, 10 Glute Bridges, 10 Jumping Jacks, Then 3 sets of 5 with an empty bar: Hang Power Clean, Front Squat, Push Press
Mobility/Activation/Prehab: Shoulder
Skill Practice Warm Up: None.
Strength: 3-3-3-3-3-3 Push Press (6 sets of 3 reps, adjust load each set)
Super Set: 4-4-4-4-4-4 Weighted Strict Pull Up or progression (6 sets of 4 reps, adjust load/difficulty each set)
Metabolic Conditioning: “Googley Moogley”
AMReps in 8 min
3 Strict Chin Up (Health: Assisted, Athletic*: 3, Performance: 3+15lbs)
3-6-9…
Russian KB Swing (Health: 26lb, Athletic*: 35lb, Performance: 53lb)
30 Single Unders
*Women’s “Performance” weights and reps (Rx)
Scaling Guide: 210 – 372 reps (finishing the 5th round to finishing the 8th). R3)117 reps. R4)162 reps. R5)210. R6)261. R7)315. R8)372. R9)432. Scale Up: +15/+25lb Chin Ups, 53/70lb KB
Compare to: NEW WORKOUT!
Coaching Tips: Keep the Chin Ups strict the entire workout, even if it means that you’ll need to break them up or change the progression. Go hard on the Swings and the Single unders so you’ll have time to break up the Chin Ups.
Optional ‘Cash Out’ or Hypertrophy: 10 DB Thrusters, 100m Run, 4 min, OR 3 sets of 12 Jones Squats in a super set with 10-15 weighted Ring Dips
“By the Numbers” Book References: Push Press p. 292, Pull-up p. 192, Kettlebell Swing p. 277