Strength
3-4 sets:
Floor press x 5-7 @ 21×1 tempo
Eccentric Pull Up x 1-3 with :7-:10 negative
Weighted Straddle Pancake 3-6 reps with :05 descent and :05 pause in bottom
Notes
Use the 3 different scores to note your weight on the floor press, your setup and reps for the pull up negative, and your setup and feel on the straddle pancake.
The floor press has all the elements of the bench press, just with a shorter range of motion. Be sure to lower the bar with control to avoid letting the arms crash against the ground. Use the same weight for working sets and aim for the top of the rep range on each set. If you reached the top of the rep range across all sets last week, you may go heavier this week.
For the eccentric pull up you may use whatever grip you want (supinated/pronated) and may switch grips as desired. Choose a variation that allows you have a 7-10 second descent using an even speed throughout the entire ROM. You may spot yourself with a foot on the box if you need to. If you are unable to do this, you may do the same tempo and rep scheme with ring row negatives.
Aim to get 3 reps per set. If you were able to get sets of 3 with :10 descent you may either use less assistance this week, or add weight if you were already doing this unassisted. If you were only able to hold the tempo for 1-2 reps on any of your sets last week, use the same setup and try to get all the way to 3 reps across all sets.
For the weighted straddle pancake, elevate your hips as much as necessary to allow for a neutral spine throughout the movement. Start with a light-moderate weight on your upper back to help assist in the stretch. Take :05 to work into your deepest position, and then spend another :05 in that position on each rep. Gently try to work into deeper positions across these reps and sets. Prioritize increasing range of motion and control rather than weight.
Conditioning
3 Rounds for Time
20 Push Ups
20 Toes to Bar
20 Alternating arm Hang DB Snatch
9 minute cap
Notes
Today’s workout is 3 rounds for time of 20 pushups, 20 toes to bar, and 20 alternating arm dumbbell snatches. Your score is the time to complete all 3 rounds or the number of rounds and reps completed before the 9 minute time cap.
The pushups should take no more than 2-3 quick sets per round. Elevate your hands as necessary.
The toes to bar should also be completed in no more than 2-3 sets per round. You may scale to hanging knee raises, straight leg raises, situps, or v-ups.
The dumbbell snatch should be completed unbroken across all 3 rounds. Use a light to moderate weight.