Warmup
- General Warmup:
- 5-minute light jog or row
- 30 seconds of high knees
- 30 seconds of butt kickers
- 30 seconds of jumping jacks
- Dynamic Stretching:
- 10 leg swings each leg (front to back)
- 10 leg swings each leg (side to side)
- Arm circles: 10 forward and 10 backward
- Hip circles: 10 each direction
- Specific Warmup:
- 2 rounds:
- 5 Empty Barbell Deadlifts
- 5 Empty Barbell Bench Press
- 5 Push-ups
- 5 Air Squats
Strength
Bench Press:
- 5 sets of 5 reps at 75% of your 1RM
Deadlift:
- 5 sets of 3 reps at 80% of your 1RM
Focus on maintaining strong form throughout the lifts, especially under fatigue.
Workout
MetCon: AMRAP in 15 minutes:
- 10 Deadlifts (155/105 lbs)
- 10 Push-ups
- 10 Box Jumps (24/20 inch)
Repeat the cycle as many times as possible within 15 minutes, maintaining good form throughout the exercises. Choose a weight that challenges you but allows for steady movement.
Summary
Today's workout focuses on building strength in the bench press and deadlift, followed by a high-intensity metcon that incorporates deadlifts with bodyweight and plyometric movements for a balanced session.