January 17, 2018 – Masters Open Prep Program

Openers and Activation

Two sets of:
Biceps Opening Curls x 5/5/5 reps
Rest as needed
Triceps Opening Extensions x 5/5/5 reps
Rest as needed

followed by…

Rear Delt Warm Up
Two sets of:
Incline T Raises x 10 reps @ 2121 (face down, raising straight arms at 90 degrees)
Incline Y Raises x 10 reps @ 2121 (face down, raising straight arms at 45 degrees)
Incline I Raises x 10 reps (face down, raising straight arms in front)

followed by…

Glute Activation Warm-Up x 20 seconds on the rack/20 seconds off the rack x 2 sets (no rest)

A.
If you are not aware of the value of knee height during a bar muscle-up, please watch this VIDEO.

35-54:
Every minute, on the minute, for 4 minutes (2 sets) of:
Interval 1 – Arch Under Bar Jump to Support x 6-8 reps
Interval 2 – Swinging Knees-To-Bar x 3 reps

Followed by. . .

Option 1 –
Every minute, on the minute, for 4 minutes (2 sets) of:
Interval 1 – Bar Muscle-Up x 2 reps OR Bar Muscle-Up x 4 attempts
Interval 2 – Air Chair Swing x 2 reps

Option 2 –
Every minute, on the minute, for 4 minutes (4 sets) of the complex:
Toes-To-Bar x 2 reps + Bar Muscle-Up x 2 reps

55+:
Every minute, on the minute, for 4 minutes (2 sets) of:
Interval 1 – Box Jump to Full Support on Bar x 10 reps
*If this is a fear of yours you may opt to banding a barbell to the rig (as shown in this VIDEO) and jumping from the floor. In your own time, raise the bar to gradually become comfortable with being atop a higher bar.
Interval 2 – Knees-Up Option x 10 reps @ 1011
*Choose the option that best suits your level of strength.

Followed by …

Every minute, on the minute, for 4 minutes (2 sets) of:
Interval 1 – Supine Overhead Plate Lift (25#/15#) x 10-12 reps
Interval 2 – Kipping Knees-To-Chest x 10 reps

B.
Every 2 minutes, for 10 minutes (5 sets):
Back Squat
*Set 1 – 6 reps @ 65%
*Set 2 – 4 reps @ 75%
*Set 3 – 2 reps @ 80%
*Set 4 – 2 reps @ 85%
*Set 5 – Max Reps @ 80%

Max reps sets terminate with any excessive pausing at the top of the
lift. The athlete should take no more than 2 seconds at the top of the
lift to breathe, brace and start their descent for the next rep.

C.
35-49:
“Brost”
For Time:
Run 600 Meters
(315/205 lbs) Deadlift x 15 reps
Chest-to-Bar Pull-Ups x 30 reps
Handstand Walk x 100′
Chest-to-Bar Pull-Ups x 30 reps
(315/205 lbs) Deadlift x 15 reps
Run 600 Meters

50-54:
For Time:
Run 600 Meters
(275/185 lbs) Deadlift x 15 reps
Chest-to-Bar Pull-Ups x 15 reps
Handstand Walk x 50′
Chest-to-Bar Pull-Ups x 15 reps
(275/185 lbs) Deadlift x 15 reps
Run 600 Meters

55+:
For Time:
Run 600 Meters
(225/155 lbs) Deadlift x 15 reps
Pull-Ups x 20 reps
Overhead Walking Lunge x 100′ (45/25 lbs plate)
Pull-Ups x 20 reps
(225/155 lbs) Deadlift x 15 reps
Run 600 Meters

Note:
This workout is in honor of our very own phenom Cheryl Brost! These are some of Cheryl’s favorite movements mashed up into one workout so you can thank her this one. 🙂 Please modify the volume or distance of the handstand walk if needed. Looking forward to seeing everyone post their times and thoughts on Brost!

Optional Session (Best performed 3-4 hours between sessions. Only do this session if your schedule allows for a double session.)

“Concept 2 Default Pyramid”
For max meters:
1 Minute of Rowing
Rest 60 seconds
2 Minutes of Rowing
Rest 60 seconds
3 Minutes of Rowing
Rest 60 seconds
4 Minutes of Rowing
Rest 60 seconds
3 Minutes of Rowing
Rest 60 seconds
2 Minutes of Rowing
Rest 60 seconds
1 Minute of Rowing

If you turn on your Concept 2 monitor and select “Custom Workouts,” you will find this as the second workout in that list. It’s a classic, and worthy of your best effort.