Just what the doctor Rx'd Workouts

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We have tens of training programs focusing on different aspects of the sport. If you are looking for additional challenge or to fix a weakness, check out our training programs!

Training programs
  • Competition Strength

    B.
    Every minute, on the minute…
    Back Squat
    *Set 1 – 40% x 1 rep
    *Set 2 – 50% x 1 rep
    *Set 3 – 60% x 1 rep
    *Set 4 – 70% x 1 rep
    *Set 5 – 80% x 1 rep

    and then….

    Every 2 minutes…
    *Set 6 – 85% x 1 rep
    *Set 7 – 90% x 1 rep
    *Set 8 – 95% x 1 rep

    and then…
    One set of:
    80% Back Squat x Max Reps @ 20X1
    (no excessive pause at the top – you get one full breath cycle, exhale, inhale, brace and descend – if you take longer than that your set is over)

  • Fitness Workout

    A.
    Three sets of:
    Single-Leg Deadlift x 6-8 reps each leg
    Rest 45 seconds
    Russian Kettlebell Swings x 15 reps
    Rest 45 seconds
    Bottom’s Up Kettlebell Walk x 25 yards each arm
    Rest 45 seconds

    B.
    Five sets for max reps:
    45 seconds of Rowing (for calories)
    Rest 15 seconds
    45 seconds of Goblet Squats
    Rest 15 seconds
    45 seconds of Strict Pull-Ups
    Rest 15 seconds

  • Competition Workout

    D.
    Every 6 minutes, for 24 minutes (4 sets) of:
    Run 400 Meters
    10 Alternating One-Arm DB Snatch (70/50 lbs)
    20/15 Ring Dips (ladies, 15 reps)
    Run 400 Meters

    Note times for each set, and any modifications.

  • Competition Strength

    C.
    Strict Overhead Press
    * Set 1 – 5 reps @ 50%
    * Set 2 – 5 reps @ 60%
    * Set 3 – 5 reps @ 70%
    * Set 4 – 3 reps @ 85-90%
    * Set 5 – 3 reps @ 85-90%
    * Set 6 – 3 reps @ 85-90%
    * Set 7 – 10 reps @ 70-75%
    Rest 2 minutes between sets.

    Choose the same load for all three sets of 3 reps. The load used should be challenging to successfully press for three, but if you have more than one failed rep it is too heavy.

  • Competition Strength

    B.
    Every 90 seconds, for 15 minutes (10 sets):
    Split Jerk x 2 reps
    (Pause for 2 full seconds in the receiving position before recovering – make notes and adjustments to your footwork and weight distribution)

    Loads per set (by %): 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 85, 85

  • Competition Workout

    **Note about time management – for today’s session, get right into it. The loading is progressive, so you shouldn’t need a lot of extraneous warm-up time. Mobilize what needs to be prioritized, and get to work.
    A.
    Every minute, on the minute, for 12 minutes:
    Minute 1 – Strict Handstand Push-Ups x 4-10 reps
    (if you’re proficient, aim for the high end of the range, if you don’t have them yet, perform 3 reps of negatives – a 4-6 second eccentric on each rep)
    Minute 2 – L-Seated Dead Hang x 30-45 seconds
    (assume the bottom of an L-Pull-Up with heels above horizontal plane of buttocks and hang from the pull-up bar holding position for 30-45 seconds)
    Minute 3 – Unbroken Double-Unders x 30-40 reps

  • Competition Workout

    D.
    Four sets for max reps of:
    45 seconds of Alternating Reverse Lunges (185/125 lb – back rack)
    Rest 45 seconds
    45 seconds of Supinated-Grip Strict Pull-Ups
    Rest 45 seconds

    **OPTIONAL CONDITIONING WORK
    If you have the ability to perform two sessions in one day, and you identify yourself as someone who is stronger than they are well-conditioned, add in this optional work…preferably 3-4 hours prior to or after today’s primary work.

    Three sets of:
    Row 1500 Meters @ 80% of your 500m pace
    Rest 4-6 minutes

  • ABS Workout

    10 Rounds of:

    10 GHD Situps
    10 Toes-to-bar

  • 4X8 Banded Strict Ring Dips Strength

    4X8 Banded Strict Ring Dips (band attached to KB on floor, and around waist) – use heaviest band that will still allow for completion of 8 reps, rest 90 sec.

  • Invictus September 3 2014 Strength

    Total 105 min

    2 sets of:
    10 double KBS 12 kg, 8 box step ups with 12 kg KB, 10 wall ball 9 kg

    A.
    Every 2 minutes, for 12 minutes (6 sets):
    Front Squat
    *Set 1 – 2 reps @ 75%
    *Set 2 – 2 reps @ 80%
    *Set 3 – 2 reps @ 85%
    *Set 4 – 1 rep @ 90%
    *Set 5 – 1 rep @ 92-95%
    *Set 6 – 1 rep @ 95-98%

    B.
    Every 90 seconds, for 15 minutes (10 sets):
    Power Clean + Front Squat + Clean
    Build over the course of the ten sets.

    C.
    Every minute, on the minute, for 30 minutes:
    Minute 1 – 15 Double Kettlebell Swings (24/16 kg)> 12 kg
    Minute 2 – 15 Box Step-Overs with Front-Racked Kettlebells (24/16 kg) >
    6 box step ups 12 kg
    Minute 3 – 15 Unbroken Wall Ball Shots (30/20 lbs) > 10

    Avg/max HR 180/188

    D.
    2000 m row

    3 sets for quality:
    15 unbroken pull ups
    10 push ups
    Rest 2 min between sets.