CrossFit Mile Zero – Bodybuilding
Mayhem Bodybuilding Goals
Mayhem Bodybuilding is a stand alone hypertrophy focused program. You may layer this on top of some of the other Mayhem Athlete Program, but it is not designed to be performed on top of all other tracks each day. We will include pieces of some days in other programs as “ACCESSORY”. The goals are to stay focused and rest just long enough so that you can perform the next set with quality and control unless stated otherwise. Keep your attention of each set and keep your phone in your bag. Sessions are not done “for time” but treat them like you are limited on time. Keep a visible clock running to keep you accountable.
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Warm-up
Warm-up (No Measure)
Upper Body Posterior (Back & Triceps)
3 Rounds
15/12 cal Row
10 Scap Pull-ups
15 Bent Over Barbell Rows (empty bar)
5 Iron Cross (each side)
5 Down Dog/Seal Pose Transitions
Focus: Effort should be easy building into moderate. Get yourself moving and opened up for upcoming work.
Strength
Strict Pull-ups (5 sets: 7 reps)
*Rest 2:00-2:30 b/t sets
Focus: Control should be shown across sets. Athlete should keep core engaged and avoid kipping. Band across rig is encouraged if strict reps are not possible and should be set at a height that allows for desired number of rep but no more. If using a band, make note of the hole that you are placing the back across the rig to keep consistency on resistance assistance across workouts.
* Warm up and keep the same weight across all 5 sets. The sets should be at 7/10 RPE.
Bent Over Barbell Row (4 sets: 10 reps)
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
*Build to a moderate weight, stay the same or build across sets
Focus: With a double overhand grip, deadlift bar to waist and then lower to a hang position (right above the knees) to start each set. Aim to pull with the elbows (rather than the hands) and bringing the bar to the hips (do not pull high towards the upper abdomen). Focus on getting a strong back contraction with each rep. Minimize the amount of kipping used between reps and feel the stretch in the lats/upper back when lowering the bar back to the hang position with each rep.
Bent Over Barbell Row
https://youtu.be/TJiouaKew_k
Single Arm Lat Pulldown (4 sets: 10 reps)
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
*Build to a moderate weight, stay the same or build across sets
Focus: On a seated lat pull machine, attach a single handle. Grasp with one hand and pull down to shoulder height. Keep the torso balanced during the pull, meaning that you shouldn’t lean away or towards the handle as the movement is performed. Position of the hand will be more neutral rather than a prorated grip like a traditional lat pulludown. Knees are locked under the leg pad and arm is extended overhead. Focus on a strong contraction of the back/pulling back with the elbow not the hands. If you do not have access to a lat pulldown machine, attach a single band to a pullup bar and perform this movement. ALWAYS INSPECT BANDS FOR SIGNS OF POTENTIAL BREAKAGE BEFORE USING.
Single Arm Lat Pulldown
https://youtu.be/YTH-0rrQ9RU
Bent Over Barbell Row – Underhand Grip (4 sets: 12 reps )
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Focus: With a double underhand grip, deadlift bar to waist and then lower to a hang position (right above the knees) to start each set. Aim to pull with the elbows (rather than the hands) and bringing the bar to the hips (do not pull high towards the upper abdomen). Focus on getting a strong back contraction with each rep. Minimize the amount of kipping used between reps and feel the stretch in the lats/upper back when lowering the bar back to the hang position with each rep.
Seated Tricep DB French Press (4 sets: 10 reps)
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Focus: In a seated position, take one dumbbell and hold it by the upper DB head with arms extended overhead. Keeping the elbows tucked and pointed at the ceiling, lower the weight behind the head. Extend back overhead to complete. For ease of setup, have a partner load and unload the DB from your hands before and after sets.
Seated Tricep DB French Press
https://youtu.be/tpAWX6mmyOE
Single Arm DB Skull Crusher (4 sets: 10 reps per side)
4 sets: 10 reps (each side)
*Rest 1:00-1:30 b/t sets
Cooldown/Mobility
1 min Standing QL Doorway/Rig Stretch (each side)
1 min Foam Roll Lats
1 min Thread the Needle (each side)
1 min Tricep Lacrosse Ball Smash (each side)
Mayhem Mini-Pump
Mini-Pump Sessions are used as a supplement to another Mayhem Athlete track or on days when you are pressed for time and cannot complete the full day’s bodybuilding session as programmed. You should NOT complete today’s bodybuilding program AND the mini-pump session. Choose one or the other.
Metcon (Time)
Upper Body Posterior
4 Rounds
10 Strict Pullups @ use band to maintain quality if needed
12 Bent Over Barbell Row @ moderate weight – maintain quality
12 Seated Tricep DB French Press @ moderate weight – maintain quality
10 Single Arm DB Skull Crusher @ moderate weight – maintain quality
-Rest 3 min b/t rounds-
Scoring: Time