Mayhem Affiliate Bodybuilding 7/29/2022
Announcements
New class time – M,W,F 9am
Starting August 1st
CrossFit Natomas – Open Gym
Mayhem Bodybuilding Goals
Mayhem Bodybuilding is a stand alone hypertrophy focused program. You may layer this on top of some of the other Mayhem Athlete Program, but it is not designed to be performed on top of all other tracks each day. We will include pieces of some days in other programs as “ACCESSORY”. The goals are to stay focused and rest just long enough so that you can perform the next set with quality and control unless stated otherwise. Keep your attention of each set and keep your phone in your bag. Sessions are not done “for time” but treat them like you are limited on time. Keep a visible clock running to keep you accountable.
Warm-up
Warm-up (No Measure)
Shoulder and Glutes
Crossover Symmetry Warm-up
-into-
Hip Halo Warm-up
Focus: Move with intention and focus on each movement you are performing
Strength
Shoulder Press (7/5/3/1/3/5/7) (7 sets: 7/5/3/1/3/5/7)
*Rest 2:00-2:30 b/t sets
*Attempt to add a small amount of weight (5-10lbs) from last week’s loading
7 Sets
Set 1: 7 reps
Set 2: 5 reps
Set 3: 3 reps
Set 4: 1 reps
Set 5: 3 reps
Set 6: 5 reps
Set 7: 7 reps
Focus: Take barbell from the rig. Keep abs and glutes engaged to prevent over-extension of the low back. Use a slightly staggered stance if needed to prevent over extension. Barbell should make contact with the upper chest/shoulders between reps but you should not lose tension between reps by resting the bar in the front rack. Attempt to add a small increase from previous week’s loading.
*Pyramid sets. Athletes have 7 sets of building and reducing weight across sets. Weight selected should be moderately challenging for the reps on that set. This means that athlete should be able to complete the required number of reps but would experience a form breakdown if attempting more reps at that weight for that set. Weight increases as reps decrease and athletes will use the same weight for both 7 rep sets. Slightly heavier weight is used for 5 reps sets (same weight for both). Slightly heavier weight is used for 3 reps sets (same weight for both). Heaviest weight is used for 1 rep set.
Seated Alternating Double DB Shoulder Press (4 sets: 10 reps per side)
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
*Build to a moderate weight; stay the same or build across
Focus: From a seated position, raise a dumbbell in each hand to the shoulders. Press overhead to full lockout and return to shoulders. Leaving one dumbbell extended overhead, lower the other dumbbell to the shoulder and press overhead. Repeat on the opposite side. For comfort in range of motion, dumbbell can come to the shoulder in more of a neutral grip position and finish in a pronated grip overhead (similar to an Arnold press motion without the full supinated grip at the shoulder).
Seated Alternating Double DB Shoulder Press
https://youtu.be/vV-Z2lYFduI
Plate Front Raise (4 sets: 10 reps)
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Focus: Grab a weight plate at 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock positions. Keeping the arms extended (but not locked out), raise the plate until the hands reach eye level and then return back down. Athletes should keep the core braced and should not be tempted to go heavier than what they can show control with throughout entire range of motion.
Plate Front Raise
https://youtu.be/XacHxjD7am8
Crossover Symmetry Iron Scap Protocol
Complete Iron Scap Protocol
Focus: Use band weight that is challenging but allows for quality of movement. If you do not have access to a crossover symmetry set, substitute 4 sets of 10 bent over lateral dumbbell raises.
GHD Hip Extension (4 sets: 10 reps)
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Focus: Set up GHD so hips are slightly past the hip pad. Go down to 90 degrees and raise to parallel. Avoid using excessive momentum to complete reps and squeeze glutes at the top of each rep.
GHD Hip Extension
https://youtu.be/-C2OcAP9fg4
Lateral Band Walk (4 sets: 15 yards per side)
*Rest 2:00-2:30 b/t sets
Focus: Using a moderate weight resistance band around the legs (just above the knees), stand with knees slightly and bent and out against the band. Perform lateral steps for the required number of repetitions, insuring that the knees do not dip in during steps.
Lateral Band Walk
https://youtu.be/ARIKLvhK5hY
Kneeling Banded Hip Extension (4 sets: 15 reps)
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
*Build to a moderate resistance; stay the same or build across sets
Attach a moderate weight band to the rig at knee height. Loop the free end around the body and face away from the rig. Band should be placed across the hip and a kneeling setup position should be assumed. Place a box or band in front of the box to stabilize against with the hands. Extend the hips forward, away from the rig by engaging/squeezing the glutes. Pause momentarily at full extension and return to start position.
Kneeling Banded Hip Extension
https://youtu.be/jKmOxSXTpDo
Cooldown/Mobility
Cooldown/Mobility
1 min Banded Overhead Shoulder Distraction (each side)
1 min Thread the Needle (each side)
1 min Pigeon Pose (each side)
30 sec Cross Leg Forward Fold (repeat with opposite leg on top)
1 min Foam Roll Glutes (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.
Metcon (Time)
Shoulder/Glutes
4 Rounds
10 Barbell Strict Press @ moderate weight
10 Seated Alternating Double DB Shoulder Press @ moderate weight
10 Plate Front Raise @ maintain quality
10 GHD Hip Raise @moderate wight
15 Kneeling Banded Hip [email protected] moderate weight band
-Rest 3 min b/t rounds-
Scoring: Time