As a reminder our RPE weight scale is as follows:
Light: technique focus. controlled movement. won't be sore the next day
Medium: challenging but can complete all reps and all sets with perfect technique
Heavy: Can barely compete the last rep in each set
Vheavy: Maxed out. Likely needs a spot to finish the last rep
Dynamic: Light but quick, precise movements. Lifting as quick as you can
Aerobic warm up 5-15 min
Activation circuit - any order x2 | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6 |
cable row overhead press | x10 | x10 | x10 | x10 | x10 | x10 |
Downard dog to spider | x 8 each side (hold 5 sec) | x 8 each side (hold 5 sec) | x 8 each side (hold 5 sec) | x 8 each side (hold 5 sec) | x 8 each side (hold 5 sec) | x 8 each side (hold 5 sec) |
Reverse warrior lunge w/ reach | x 8 each side (hold 5 sec) | x 8 each side (hold 5 sec) | x 8 each side (hold 5 sec) | x 8 each side (hold 5 sec) | x 8 each side (hold 5 sec) | x 8 each side (hold 5 sec) |
Front Bridge w/ ankle band | x 15 steps each side | x 15 steps each side | x 15 steps each side | x 15 steps each side | x 15 steps each side | x 15 steps each side |
Band skate jumps (light) | x16 total | x16 total | x16 total | x16 total | x16 total | x16 total |
Plyo circuit 3 rounds - at least 30 sec rest between exercises. 1-2 min rest between rounds | | | | | | |
Weighted Curtsy Squat | x8 each leg med | x8 each leg med | x8 each leg med | x8 each leg med | x8 each leg med | x8 each leg med |
Hurdle jump | x 8 hurdles | x 8 hurdles | x 8 hurdles | x 8 hurdles | x 8 hurdles | x 8 hurdles |
Classic bounds | x12 total | x12 total | x12 total | x12 total | x12 total | x12 total |
Jump for height | x6 | x6 | x6 | x6 | x6 | x6 |
*** always add a light warm up set *** | | | | | | |
General Lifts (no circuit, any order) | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6 |
Weighted pull up | 3 x 5 med | 3 x 4 med/ heavy | 3 x 4 heavy | 3 x 4 heavy | 3-4 x 3 Vheavy | 3-4 x 3 Vheavy |
RFE split squat (DB or BB) | 3 x 6 med | 3 x 5 med/heavy | 3 x 5 med/heavy | 3 x 4 heavy | 3-4 x 4 heavy | 3-4 x 4 heavy |
Bench Press | 3 x 6 med | 3 x 5 med / heavy | 3 x 5 heavy | 3 x 4 heavy | 3-4 x 3 Vheavy | 3-4 x 3 Vheavy |
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opional add: | | | | | | |
Dead lift | 3 x 6 med | 3 x 5 med/heavy | 3 x 5 med/heavy | 3 x 4 heavy | 3-4 x 4 heavy | 3-4 x 4 heavy |