CrossFit Armed – Mayhem Affiliate – Bodybuilding
Bodybuilding RPE Scale
RPE 1-3 || This should be a weight that an athlete can move with ease throughout the intended rep range.
RPE 4-5 || This is a weight that provides a moderate amount of resistance but the athlete feels like they could double the intended rep range with the weight they chose
RPE 6-7 || This is a moderate-moderate/heavy weight for the athletes. This should provide a challenge for the intended rep range but should not be something that they are worried of failing. The rest needed between sets should be minimal.
RPE 8-9 || This is a near maximal effort for the intended rep range. Athletes should need and want adequate amount of rest between the sets at this RPE.
RPE 10 || This is a max effort for the intended rep range. The athlete should be fully taxed at the end of each set.
Arms and Core Warm-up (Checkmark)
3 Rounds
15/12 cal Row
15 Banded Bicep Curls (light band – fast reps)
15/12 cal Ski
15 Banded Tricep Extenstions (light band – fast reps)
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3 rounds:
5 Alt. V-ups (each side)
10 Lying Heel Taps (each side)
5 Cat/Cows
Demo Videos
Banded bicep curls (light band – fast reps)
Banded tricep extensions (light band – fast reps)
Alt Leg V-ups (each side)
Lying Heel Taps (each side)
Cat/Cows
Focus: Move with intention and focus on each movement you are performing
Ring Push-ups (5 sets: 10 reps – RPE 7)
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Focus: Set up a pair of rings on a pullup bar and lower them until they are 2-3 inches from the floor. Assume a pushup position on the rings, with the hands/rings positioned below the shoulder and feet on the floor. Maintaining an engage core throughout, lower into a push until the chest makes contact with the top of the rings and then push up. Elevate the height of the rings to make this movement easier.
Ring Push-ups
https://youtu.be/PbuNnPueHHU
Ring Row – Feet Elevated (5 sets: 10 reps – RPE 8)
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Focus: Athletes will need a set of rings and some type of item (bench, box, or stacked plates) to elevate their feet. Rings should be set up so that the bottom of the rings are at the top of the athlete’s hip when standing. Foot platform should be at a height that allows athlete to be completely parallel when athletes are at the top of the rep (with rings making contact with the outside of the chest). Another measurement that typically works is using a platform that is right at knee level. Athlete should lie back hanging from rings with straight legs on their elevated platform and row until rings make contact with the outside of the chest. Core should stay engaged and legs straight. Athletes should avoid “kipping” the rep.
Tricep Dips (4 sets: 10 reps – RPE 8)
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Focus: Dips can be performed on either dip bars or two high boxes (allowing the body to pass between the boxes). Keep shoulders in an engaged position throughout the dips and the rest of the body in a strong “hollow position” if not using assistance. A band can be attached across the bars or one foot can be placed on the floor to assist.
Tricep Dips
https://youtu.be/o2qX3Zb5mvg
Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curls (4 sets: 10 reps – RPE 8)
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
*Build to a light/moderate weight. Stay the same and focus on strict control throughout
Focus: Done with athlete laying on their back on an incline bench with dumbbells in both hands. The movement places a large amount of isolation on the bicep so do not be tempted to go too heavy with this movement. Unlike a regular curl, there is no rotation of the dumbbell on the way up. Do not sacrifice form/control for weight.
Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl
https://youtu.be/mtqJkGTyzWo
Standing Tricep Extension w/ band (4 sets: 10 reps – RPE 8)
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
*Build to a moderate weight, stay the same or build across sets
Focus: Attach band to pull-up bar overhead. ALWAYS INSPECT BANDS FOR SIGNS OF POTENTIAL BREAKAGE BEFORE USING. Resistance should allow for control throughout the extension. Avoid going to complete lockout at the bottom: focusing on stopping just before full extension. Focus on engagement of triceps with each rep and stop before failure is reached. Torso should be slightly bent forward arms/elbows slightly in front of body
Single Dumbbell Waiter Hold Curl (4 sets: 10 reps – RPE 7)
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Focus: Using one dumbbell, grasp by one head of the dumbbell with both hands (allowing the second head to hang below the hands so dumbbell is vertical). Hand position should be so that the palms are facing more towards the sky rather than palms facing each other. Curl the dumbbell, showing control throughout.
Single Dumbbell Waiter Hold Curl
https://youtu.be/QtMs6Kf2nwE
Core (Time)
4 Rounds
15 GHD’s
30yd Single DB Overhead Carry (Left– as heavy as possible)
30yd Single DB Overhead Carry (Right – as heavy as possible)
:45 Second Plank
30yd Single DB Overhead Carry (Left– as heavy as possible)
30yd Single DB Overhead Carry (Right – as heavy as possible)
15 Oblique twists with medball (each side)
30yd Single DB Overhead Carry (Left– as heavy as possible)
30yd Single DB Overhead Carry (Right – as heavy as possible)
:45 second Chinese Plank
*Rest 2:00 b/t sets
Scoring: Time
Demo Videos
GHD Sit Up
Plank
Seated Oblique Twists with Med Ball
Face Up Chinese Plank
Isolateral Overhead DB Carry
Cooldown/Mobility (Checkmark)
1 min Seal Pose
1 min Bicep Stretch on Wall
1 min Tricep Smash (each side)
Mayhem Mini-Pump
Mini-Pump Sessions are used as a supplement to another Mayhem Athlete track or on days when you are pressed for time and cannot complete the full day’s bodybuilding session as programmed. You should NOT complete today’s bodybuilding program AND the mini-pump session. Choose one or the other.
Arms and Core (Time)
4 rounds:
10 Ring Pushups @ moderate weight RPE 7
10 Ring Row – Feet Elevated @ moderate weight RPE 7
10 Standing Tricep Extension w/ band @ moderate weight RPE 7
10 Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curls @ moderate weight RPE 7
15 GHD’s
:45 Second Plank
15 Oblique twists with medball (each side)
:45 second Chinese Plank
30yd Single DB Overhead Carry (Left– as heavy as possible)
30yd Single DB Overhead Carry (Right – as heavy as possible)
*Rest 3 minutes b/t rounds
Scoring: Time
Demo Videos
Ring Pushups
Ring Row – Feet Elevated
Standing Tricep Extensions w/band
Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curls
GHD Sit Up
Plank
Seated Oblique Twists with Med Ball
Face Up Chinese Plank
Isolateral Overhead DB Carry
