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Jul 29 2013

7.30.13 SWOD

Warmup- Stretch Armstrong

Dynamic- EMOM (Every Minute On the Minute) for 8 minutes- Flat Bench- 3 explosive reps @ 50-60% 1RM

Volume (3-0-3 tempo: 3 seconds down, 3 seconds up, 60-90 seconds b/t supersets)

Last week of the bodybuilding micro-cycle as part of the SwoleFIT strength template. Push yourself to the ultimate edge. Don’t let go. Never let go.

Motivation- Kali Muscle gets asked to leave Planet Fitness for being too swole. What an absurd commercial.

Jul 18 2013

7.19.13 SWOD

Warmup– Feel the swole, feel the rhyme, come on now, it’s bobsled time.

Strength

  • Flat Bench: 10 sets of 2 @~85-90% 1RM
    • Second week of 4-week bench strength cycle, add 10-20 lbs from weight used last week.
    • Rest should be 60-90 seconds between sets.
  • Split Stance Rows (from pins)- 5 x 5

Conditioning BROADSWOD- “Upton”

  • 5 rounds- 5 pull-ups,  10 dips, 10 alternating dumbbell curls, 10 burpees
  • Prescribed rest (b/t rounds): 30-60 second

This Friday’s BROADSWOD is named for the infamously hot model/human being,  Kate Upton. Having graced the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition twice, she’s established herself as one of the premier smokeshows of our day and age. However, her talent extends beyond her looks–she’s also an award winning dancer. Search for “Kate Upton Cat Daddy” on Youtube and see for yourself.

Motivation

  • Exclusive! Exclusive! Kate eloquently takes us through her (clearly super effective) workout routine. (a bit NSFW)
Jul 17 2013

7.18.13 SWOD

Second week of this workout as part of the SwoleFIT Strength Cycle Template. Increase the weights 5-10 lbs from last week.

Warmup– Started from the bottom, now we are lifting heavy weights.

Dynamic + Lower Body Power Accessory

  1. EMOM (Every Minute on the Minute) for 8 minutes, 3 explosive Pause Squats @ 50-60% 1RM
    • Pause Squat = set the pins such that the bar will rest on them when you are at parallel. Pause for a second at the bottom of each squat, then explode upwards.
  2. Barbell Step-ups: 2 sets, 8-10 reps (use a fairly heavy weight here, goal is to improve power)
  3. Romanian Deadlift: 3 sets, 8-12 reps (heavy weight here as well)

Volume (Shoulders + Traps, 3-0-3 tempo, 3 seconds up, 3 seconds down for each lift, use lighter weights to maintain form, 60-90 seconds rest between sets)

  1. Seated Dumbbell Military Press– 4 sets of 8-10 reps
  2. Barbell Shrugs– 4 sets of 8-10 reps
  3. Dumbbell Lateral Raises– 2 sets of 8-10 reps
  4. Dumbbell Reverse Fly’s– 2 sets of 8-10 reps

Ab Circuit- (2 rounds, 8-12 reps): Weighted Sit-Ups, Lying Leg Raise, Barbell Ab Rollers, Dumbbell Side Bends

Motivation- These guys from California Strength are both absurdly strong and hilarious.

Jun 24 2013

6.25.13 SWOD

Warmup

Dynamic

  • EMOM for 8 minutes- Flat Bench– 3 reps @ 50-60% 1RM

Volume

For the third week of this bodybuilding micro-cycle, decrease the reps and add on that weight. Push yourself to the limit and learn to tolerate the burning sensation as your muscles are broken down. In the words of a famous movie quote, “If you build it, they will come.” “It” of course refers to muscles and “they” refers to ladies. Science people.

Motivation

  • Watch this weird dude consume over 8000 calories in one day as he documents his two month “epic bulk” progression.
Jun 16 2013

6.17.13 SWOD

Warmup

Strength

  • Back Squat
    • 2-3 warmup sets @ 50-60% 1RM
    • 5 sets of 3 @ ~85-90% 1RM

Conditioning

Use the same weight (as appropriate to your strength level) for the deadlifts and power cleans. Deadlifts should be fast and relatively easy, but maintain good form and engage your muscles as if you were pulling heavy.

Motivation

  • This video montage showing some of history’s greatest recorded displays of strength should get your mind in the right place for Monday’s swole sesh:
May 26 2013

5.27.13 SWOD

Warmup

Strength

  • Work up to 3 rep max in hang clean
    • Here’s how I “work up” to my 3 rep max (on a good day):
      • 3×3 @ 135 lbs (warmup sets)
      • 1×3 @ 165 lbs
      • 1×3 @ 185 lbs
      • 1×3 @ 205 lbs
      • 1×3 @ 225 lbs
    • Take at least 3 minutes rest b/t heavy sets

Conditioning

Motivation

  • Check out this video of one of powerlifting’s greats: Ed Coan. Note his fluidity and near perfect biomechanics completing these super heavy lifts. Also note, the inspiring 80’s montage music. Beast mode.
May 22 2013

5.23.13 SWOD

Warmup

Dynamic

  • EMOM for 7 minutes (EMOM = Every Minute On the Minute)

Volume (Rest periods should be 60-90 seconds b/t supersets)

Same volume workout as last week, yo. Increase all weights 5-10 lbs. Maintain perfect form, feel that pump, get awesomed out. If you are feeling extra confident, practice your bodybuilding poses. These are great to whip out while in the classroom, at a meeting, or if you just need to brighten someone else’s day in general.

Motivation

  • This video is great– these bros are just trying to get their workout on in public, and for some reason, people are scared, grossed out, and generally have adverse reactions. What a society we live in, huh?
May 19 2013

5.20.13 SWOD

Warmup

Strength

  • Thrusters
    • 2 warmup sets @ ~50% 1RM
    • Workings sets: 5-5-3-3-2-1 (work up in weight each set)

Conditioning

Work up to heavy weight during the strength portion on the thrusters. If you are new to the movement, focus on technique and work up to a weight you feel comfortable using.

The conditioning workout should help you sweat out that hangover from the three day bender you decided to go on for no apparent reason. Choose weights appropriate to your strength level.

Motivation

  • Watch this riveting short documentary about a man, from extremely humble beginnings, whose life’s course was altered by his physical training.