Tag Archives: training

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.

Jul 10 2013

7.11.13 SWOD

This workout is part of the new SwoleFIT Strength Cycle Template.

Warmup– Hey now, you can be an all star.

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- Donny Shankle from California Strength is strong like ox. You can be too.

May 28 2013

5.29.13 ARWOD

Recovery

Motivation

  • Here’s a simple, yet comprehensive guide to healthy grocery shopping for a week of swole meals. CHECK IT OUT.
  • This isn’t mentioned in the video, but make sure to add fats to your shopping list as well: i.e. nuts, avocados, olive oil, hummus, natural peanut butter.
May 23 2013

5.24.13 SWOD

Warmup

Strength

  • Bench Press
    • 2-3 warmup sets of 3 @ 50-60% 1RM
    • Working sets:  5-5-3-2-1, work up in each weight successively each set
  • Pendlay Rows
    • 3-3-3-3-3 (aka 5 sets of 3- go heavy)
  • Standing Barbell Curls
    • 3-3-3-3-3 (go heavy on this one too, make sure to maintain form and keep a static back)

Conditioning

  • “10 down- Pullups, Burpees”
    • 10 Pullups, 10 burpees, 9 pullups, 9 burpees, 8 pullups, 8 burpees, etc. …. 1 pullup, 1 burpee
  • Prescribed rest (b/t sets): 30-60 seconds

Push yourself through this conditioning workout; it may sound easy but trust me it’s pretty challenging. This Friday’s workout will push you to the limit, get you in gear to take on the weekend. Use bands/assistance on the pullups as needed to maintain form and prevent flailing.

Motivation

  • If you need a spot for your workout, look no further for advice than good ol Dom.
May 3 2013

5.4.13 ARWOD

Recovery

Motivation

  • I found this awesome channel on youtube called “Buff Dudes.” It’s essentially a bunch of clips of these bodybuilders running on beaches, playing with animals, and planting gardens*.
  • Here’s a video recipe for what looks to be some scrumpdiddlyumptious “protein peanut butter cookies.” Imma make me some o’ these bad boys this weekend. DERICIOUS.
  • Should be an outstanding, on-hand energy source while I’m at the bars flirting with disaster, squatting ass to grass on the dance floor to show all the young ladies my outstanding range of motion and explosiveness from the ground.

*Sort of

Apr 14 2013

4.14.13 MWOD

For those new readers of the blog, MWOD = Mental Workout Of the Day

Rest Day (Physical)

Swolians 6:9 “And on the 7th day, the #SwoleFIT NATION rested so that their muscles might be amply recovered for the brutal workouts that were to come in the following days.”

If your muscles are a flower, then this rest day is the equivalent of a light rainfall. It nourishes and provides valuable fuel for regeneration. During the week, however, your muscles become a Venus Flytrap, and flies are your protein shakes.

Mental Work

One of my brothers in swole showed me this site yesterday; it really helps bridge the gap of understanding between nutritional science and practical application. Give some articles a read through and learn yourself some knowledge people!

>>> http://examine.com/ <<<

Apr 10 2013

4.10.13 ARWOD

Recovery

  • 20 minutes of moderate cardio (optional)
  • 15-20 minutes of foam rolling
  • 20-40 minutes of yoga

You guessed it folks– more foam rolling followed by yoga. These are such great recovery tools that I don’t see a need to vary up the routine that often. As we say here at SwolefiT: “NaMASSte.”

My go-to Yoga routine is the “Simply Yoga” app, level II, 20 minutes. It’s not too long, covers some basic stretches and poses, and still leaves you feeling pretty refreshed.

Motivation

  •  True strength is a balance of both ferocious intensity and the zen within. We will only find the blue steel with this balancing act of yin and yang.