Spartan Run
2x
Pull Ups 20
Run Stairs (skip step) 45# /35# 8x
Pushups 100
Abs of Choice 100
Run Stairs (skip step) 45# /35# 8x
Pushups 75
Abs of Choice 75
Run Stairs (skip step) 45# /35# 8x
Pushups 50
Abs of Choice 50
2x
Pull Ups 20
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Friday, February 26, 2010
26 Feb Core Conditioning (Objective: Anaerobic Endurance)
Spartan Run (Variation)
Warm up
Stairs (skip step run) 45# /35# 8x
Pushups 50
Abs of Choice 50
Pullups 5-10
Stairs (skip step run) 45# /35# 8x
Pushups 40
Abs of Choice 40
Pullups 4-8
Stairs (skip step run) 45# /35# 8x
Pushups 30
Abs of Choice 30
Pullups 3-6
Warm up
Stairs (skip step run) 45# /35# 8x
Pushups 50
Abs of Choice 50
Pullups 5-10
Stairs (skip step run) 45# /35# 8x
Pushups 40
Abs of Choice 40
Pullups 4-8
Stairs (skip step run) 45# /35# 8x
Pushups 30
Abs of Choice 30
Pullups 3-6
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
24 Feb Advanced Core (Objective: Anaerobic Endurance)
Ball Planche (3 min)
(7 min)
Deep Squat to Pistol Switch 5
Woodchoppers 10 L/R
Pump Stretch 5
(15 Min)
Anaerobic Pulls: 5 pulls/10 squats and rest the remainder of 1 min. Continuous repeat for total time.
Tabata (4 minutes of 20sec mov.:10sec rest)
Burpees
3X
Bridge Press 10 L/R
Planche Piston & Twist 3
(7 min)
Deep Squat to Pistol Switch 5
Woodchoppers 10 L/R
Pump Stretch 5
(15 Min)
Anaerobic Pulls: 5 pulls/10 squats and rest the remainder of 1 min. Continuous repeat for total time.
Tabata (4 minutes of 20sec mov.:10sec rest)
Burpees
3X
Bridge Press 10 L/R
Planche Piston & Twist 3
24 Feb Core Conditioning (Objective: Anaerobic Endurance)
Planche
Burpees 4 min Tabata
(Tabata: 20 movement on 10 sec rest - 4 minutes total)
10 X
Horizontal Pulls 5-10
Farmer Carry 3x
Leg Throws 4 min Tabata
Burpees 4 min Tabata
(Tabata: 20 movement on 10 sec rest - 4 minutes total)
10 X
Horizontal Pulls 5-10
Farmer Carry 3x
Leg Throws 4 min Tabata
Monday, February 22, 2010
22 Feb Advanced Core (Objective: Anaerobic Endurance)
Ball Planche 3 min
Lever 1 min
Tabata:
Straight Leg Raises - Three Point Touch
10X
Burpee Pullups 5
Squat & Sots Press 5
As fast as possible
Lever 1 min
Tabata:
Straight Leg Raises - Three Point Touch
10X
Burpee Pullups 5
Squat & Sots Press 5
As fast as possible
22 Feb Core Conditioning (Objective: Anaerobic Endurance)
Anaerobic Endurance refers to the muscle's ability to function without oxygen. This occurs in high intensity performance, where there is limited time for recovery (sprinting, rock climbing, etc.)
Warm up
10X
Burpee Pullups 5
Reach Throughs 5
As fast as possible
Warm up
10X
Burpee Pullups 5
Reach Throughs 5
As fast as possible
Friday, February 19, 2010
19 Feb Advanced Core (Objective: Strength & Power)
Ball Planche 3 min
Lever 1 min
5X
Planche Pushups (5 sec neg.) 5
Pistols 5
5X
KB Clean & Press (Hvy) 5 l/r
KB High Pull 5 l/r
5X
Muscleups 5
Dbl KB Thrusters 5
5X
Typewriters – widegrip 5 l/r
KB Swings 5 l/r
Lever 1 min
5X
Planche Pushups (5 sec neg.) 5
Pistols 5
5X
KB Clean & Press (Hvy) 5 l/r
KB High Pull 5 l/r
5X
Muscleups 5
Dbl KB Thrusters 5
5X
Typewriters – widegrip 5 l/r
KB Swings 5 l/r
19 Feb Core Conditioning (Objective: Strength & Power)
Reach Throughs 30
5x
Diamond (Hands together) Pushups 5
Airborne Squats 5 l/r
5X
Tiger Pushups 5
Jumping squats 10
5X
Pullups 5
Lunges 5 l/r
5X
Chinups 5
Jumping Lunges 5 l/r
Lateral hip dips 30 l/r
5x
Diamond (Hands together) Pushups 5
Airborne Squats 5 l/r
5X
Tiger Pushups 5
Jumping squats 10
5X
Pullups 5
Lunges 5 l/r
5X
Chinups 5
Jumping Lunges 5 l/r
Lateral hip dips 30 l/r
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
17 Feb Advanced Class (Workout Objective: Strength & Power)
No Mercy
Ball Planche 3 min
Lever (1.5 min )
Active Recovery: Saxon Stretch 10 L/R
(10 Minutes)
High Pulls (Hvy) 10 L/R
Planche Pushup 10
Pyramids (1-5-1)
1 KB Clean & Mil Press (hvy)
Weighted Crunch Pulls
w/5sec neg.
5X
Windshield Wipers 3-5
Pistols 3-5 L/R
Ball Planche 3 min
Lever (1.5 min )
Active Recovery: Saxon Stretch 10 L/R
(10 Minutes)
High Pulls (Hvy) 10 L/R
Planche Pushup 10
Pyramids (1-5-1)
1 KB Clean & Mil Press (hvy)
Weighted Crunch Pulls
w/5sec neg.
5X
Windshield Wipers 3-5
Pistols 3-5 L/R
17 Feb Core Conditioning Class (Workout Objective: Strength & Power)
Planche
Jumping Squats 20
5X
Pullups 3-5
(L-sit for a challenge)
Circle Pushups 3-5 l/r
5X
Roll Ups 3-5
Lateral Dips 10 l/r
5X
Tiger Pushups 3-5
V-Sits 10
Jumping Lunges 20 l/r
Jumping Squats 20
5X
Pullups 3-5
(L-sit for a challenge)
Circle Pushups 3-5 l/r
5X
Roll Ups 3-5
Lateral Dips 10 l/r
5X
Tiger Pushups 3-5
V-Sits 10
Jumping Lunges 20 l/r
Monday, February 15, 2010
15 Feb Advanced Core (Workout Objective: Strength & Power)
Planche 5 min
Lever 1 min total
5X
Weighted Crunch Pulls w/ 5 sec negatives 5
Double KB Swing (Hvy) 5
Rest 1 min
5X
Weighted Dips (5 sec negative) 5
Double KB High Pull 5
Rest 1 min
5X
One Handed/Knife Handed Pushups 5 l/r
Double KB Clean & Press 5
Rest 1 min
Lever 1 min total
5X
Weighted Crunch Pulls w/ 5 sec negatives 5
Double KB Swing (Hvy) 5
Rest 1 min
5X
Weighted Dips (5 sec negative) 5
Double KB High Pull 5
Rest 1 min
5X
One Handed/Knife Handed Pushups 5 l/r
Double KB Clean & Press 5
Rest 1 min
15 Feb Core Conditioning (Workout Objective: Strength & Power)
Planche 3 min
Rollups 3 X 5
5X
Pullups 5 sec negatives 5
Jumping Squats 25
5X
Dips 5
Box Jumps 25
5x
Circle Pushups 5 l/r
Heel touches 25 l/r
Rollups 3 X 5
5X
Pullups 5 sec negatives 5
Jumping Squats 25
5X
Dips 5
Box Jumps 25
5x
Circle Pushups 5 l/r
Heel touches 25 l/r
Friday, February 12, 2010
12 Feb Advanced Core (Objective: Strength & Power)
Ball Planche
Lever
3X
Weighted Pullup 3-5
One Arm Pushups 3-5 l/r
Side ups 3-5
Pistols 3-5
3X
Muscleups 3-5
Clapping Pushups 3-5
Dragon Flags (5 Sec Negatives) 3-5
Thrusters 35#/55# 5
Lever
3X
Weighted Pullup 3-5
One Arm Pushups 3-5 l/r
Side ups 3-5
Pistols 3-5
3X
Muscleups 3-5
Clapping Pushups 3-5
Dragon Flags (5 Sec Negatives) 3-5
Thrusters 35#/55# 5
12 Feb Core Conditioning (Objective: Strength & Power)
Warm up
3X
Pullups w/ 5 sec negative 3-5
Circle Pushups 3-5 l/r
V- Sits w/ weight 5#/10# 3-5
Airborne Squats 5
3X
Pullups w/ 5 sec negative 3-5
Dips 3-5
Turkish Situp 3-5 l/r
Jumping Squats 5
3X
Pullups w/ 5 sec negative 3-5
Circle Pushups 3-5 l/r
V- Sits w/ weight 5#/10# 3-5
Airborne Squats 5
3X
Pullups w/ 5 sec negative 3-5
Dips 3-5
Turkish Situp 3-5 l/r
Jumping Squats 5
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
10 Feb Advanced Core Class (Objective: Strength & Power)
Hey Arg Core Class! We are into our second week of Strength & Power training - you should be feeling a difference in the workout and recovery. For this focus - we decrease reps and increase the intensity of the exercise. Focus on form and quality reps - that's more important then quantity.
Ball Planche (3 minutes)
Lever (1.5 min )
(15 Minutes)
High Pulls (Med) 15 L/R
Ball Twist 5
5X
Icecream Maker Pulls 3-5
Clapping Pushups 10
3pt Straight Leg Raise 1-3
Planche Pushups 3-5
Weighted Crunch Pulls Ladder 1-5
Ball Planche (3 minutes)
Lever (1.5 min )
(15 Minutes)
High Pulls (Med) 15 L/R
Ball Twist 5
5X
Icecream Maker Pulls 3-5
Clapping Pushups 10
3pt Straight Leg Raise 1-3
Planche Pushups 3-5
Weighted Crunch Pulls Ladder 1-5
10 Feb Core Conditioning - Core Class (Objective: Strength & Power)
Hey Conditioning Core Class! We are into our second week of Strength and Power training. You should be feeling a difference in the workouts. Focus on form and quality reps - not quantity and you'll get the most out of this workout.
Planche 5min
10 min Xfit:
3 Circle pushups / 5 Turkish Situps / 7 Goblet Squats - for 10 minutes
Supersets – (Pulls / Tiger-push 3-5) 2X
Pullups 3-5
Chinups 3-5
Commando 2-3
Bar work (2x):
Roll Ups 3-5
Sideups 3-5
L-Sits L/R/C 5 sec
Straight Leg Ext 3-5
Planche 5min
10 min Xfit:
3 Circle pushups / 5 Turkish Situps / 7 Goblet Squats - for 10 minutes
Supersets – (Pulls / Tiger-push 3-5) 2X
Pullups 3-5
Chinups 3-5
Commando 2-3
Bar work (2x):
Roll Ups 3-5
Sideups 3-5
L-Sits L/R/C 5 sec
Straight Leg Ext 3-5
Monday, February 8, 2010
8 Feb Arg Core Advanced Workout (Objective: Strength & Power)
Planche 3 min
Lever 1 min total
5X
Muscleups 3-5
Jumping Lunges 3-5
Rest 1 minute
5x
One arm Pushups 3-5 l/r
Pistols 3-5
Rest 1 minute
5x
HSPU 3-5
Windshield Wipers 3-5
Rest 1 minute
Lever 1 min total
5X
Muscleups 3-5
Jumping Lunges 3-5
Rest 1 minute
5x
One arm Pushups 3-5 l/r
Pistols 3-5
Rest 1 minute
5x
HSPU 3-5
Windshield Wipers 3-5
Rest 1 minute
8 Feb Core Conditioning Workout (Objective: Strength & Power)
Hey! As you may be noticing the exercises in each workout are getting tougher. To get the most out of this: Focus on form - not quantity! If can only do 1 or 2 reps with good form - that's perfect - focus on that. The strength will grow quickly if you stay with it.
If you need to use progressions - that is fine. Have fun!
Planche 5 minutes
5X
Circle Pushups 3- 5 l/r
Airborne Squats 3-5 l/r
High Knees 3-5
Rest one minute
5X
Pullups 3-5
Dips 3-5
Hanging Straight
Leg Extensions 3-5
Rest one minute
Arg Core Conditioning Class
If you need to use progressions - that is fine. Have fun!
Planche 5 minutes
5X
Circle Pushups 3- 5 l/r
Airborne Squats 3-5 l/r
High Knees 3-5
Rest one minute
5X
Pullups 3-5
Dips 3-5
Hanging Straight
Leg Extensions 3-5
Rest one minute
Arg Core Conditioning Class
Friday, February 5, 2010
5 Feb Advanced Core Workout (Obective: Strength & Power)
Advanced core strength work out for Friday following the Arg Core Class schedule.
Planche 3 min
Lever 1 min total
5X
KB Planche Pushups & Dips 5
(Do pushups on KB and in one
motion swing to an L-sit and do dips)
5X
Muscleups 5
Turkish Situps (4 sec down) 5 l/r
5X
Weighted Pull ups 5
Sots Press 5 l/r
Russian Twists w/ KB 25
Planche 3 min
Lever 1 min total
5X
KB Planche Pushups & Dips 5
(Do pushups on KB and in one
motion swing to an L-sit and do dips)
5X
Muscleups 5
Turkish Situps (4 sec down) 5 l/r
5X
Weighted Pull ups 5
Sots Press 5 l/r
Russian Twists w/ KB 25
5 Feb Core Conditioning Workout (Obective: Strength & Power)
Fridays workout for those following the Core Conditioning class at the ARG Core Class.
Planche
5X
Squats 10
Burpees 5
5X
Pull ups 5
Circle Pushups 5 l/r
Russian Twists 20
Planche
5X
Squats 10
Burpees 5
5X
Pull ups 5
Circle Pushups 5 l/r
Russian Twists 20
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
3 Feb Advanced Core Class (Objective: Strength & Power)
Planche (5 minutes)
Lever (1 min )
Pullups 10 - 20
(10 minutes)
KB swings (med) 30
Saxon Bends 5 l/r
(5x)
Clean & Mil Press (hvy) 5 l/r
Weighted Crunch Pulls 5
(use enough weight to be one short of failure)
(5X)
Marine Pushup (Extended Planche) 5 (20 sec)
Sideups 5 l/r
Lever (1 min )
Pullups 10 - 20
(10 minutes)
KB swings (med) 30
Saxon Bends 5 l/r
(5x)
Clean & Mil Press (hvy) 5 l/r
Weighted Crunch Pulls 5
(use enough weight to be one short of failure)
(5X)
Marine Pushup (Extended Planche) 5 (20 sec)
Sideups 5 l/r
3 Feb Conditioning Core Class (Objective: Strength & Power)
Planche
10 minutes
Clapping Pushups 5
Turkish Sit ups 3-5 L/R
Airborne Pistols 3-5 L/R
Barwork Super circuit (5X):
Bar work followed by 5 Plyo-Horizontal Pull*:
Knee Ups 5-8
Straight Leg Extensions 5-8
Jumping Jacks 5-8 L/R
L-Sits L/C/R 5 sec
"Plyo-metric" A plyometric movement is an explosive power movement - such as in clapping pushups. For the H-pull this means and explosive pull up and a slow lower back to neutral position.
10 minutes
Clapping Pushups 5
Turkish Sit ups 3-5 L/R
Airborne Pistols 3-5 L/R
Barwork Super circuit (5X):
Bar work followed by 5 Plyo-Horizontal Pull*:
Knee Ups 5-8
Straight Leg Extensions 5-8
Jumping Jacks 5-8 L/R
L-Sits L/C/R 5 sec
"Plyo-metric" A plyometric movement is an explosive power movement - such as in clapping pushups. For the H-pull this means and explosive pull up and a slow lower back to neutral position.
Monday, February 1, 2010
1 Feb Advanced Core WOD (Objective: Strength & Power)
Planche
Lever 1 min total
Planche Pushups 25
5X
Muscle ups 5
Straight Leg Raises 5
(slow and controlled down)
One Hand Pushups 5 l/r
Pistols 5 l/r
Lever 1 min total
Planche Pushups 25
5X
Muscle ups 5
Straight Leg Raises 5
(slow and controlled down)
One Hand Pushups 5 l/r
Pistols 5 l/r
1 Feb Core Conditioning Class (Objective: Strength & Power)
Lateral Hip Dips 20 l/r
6X
Pull ups 5 sec negatives 5
Clapping Pushups 5-10
Turkish Situp (4 sec return to ground) 5 l/r
Tiger Pushup 5
Airborne squats 5 l/r
6X
Pull ups 5 sec negatives 5
Clapping Pushups 5-10
Turkish Situp (4 sec return to ground) 5 l/r
Tiger Pushup 5
Airborne squats 5 l/r
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