Leg and Shoulders:
Back Squat Box Squats 225 by 6, 245 by 6, 275 by 4
Leg Press 3 sets of 10 reps
Strict press 95lb 3 sets of 8 reps
One arm Dumbbell Snatch 70lb 3 sets of 5 reps
Front raises 25lb 3 sets of 8 reps
Stepmill 20mins 100 floors climbed
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Sniper RX
Dec 30th Wednesday:
Guns a Blazing:
Dumbbell Hammer curls 3 sets of 8 reps @50lbs, then drop set 50, 40, 30, 25...
Dumbbell Skull Crushers 3 sets of 8-10 reps
Triceps Rope Extension 3 sets of 8-10 reps
Hammer Strength Preacher curl 3 sets of 8 reps
Hammer Strength dips 3 sets of 8-10 reps
Cable bicep curls super-set with cable triceps extensions 3 sets of 8-10 reps
Straight bar curls 95lbs 3 sets of 5 reps
Reverse curls 3 sets of 8 reps @ 65lbs
Guns a Blazing:
Dumbbell Hammer curls 3 sets of 8 reps @50lbs, then drop set 50, 40, 30, 25...
Dumbbell Skull Crushers 3 sets of 8-10 reps
Triceps Rope Extension 3 sets of 8-10 reps
Hammer Strength Preacher curl 3 sets of 8 reps
Hammer Strength dips 3 sets of 8-10 reps
Cable bicep curls super-set with cable triceps extensions 3 sets of 8-10 reps
Straight bar curls 95lbs 3 sets of 5 reps
Reverse curls 3 sets of 8 reps @ 65lbs
Benji Rx: Wednesday December 30th
15-Overhead Squat(45#)
10-Knees-To-Elbows
5-Handstand Push Ups
AMRAP in 20 minutes: 8 RDS
50" Stone Load: 120/180/190/210
Abmat Sit Ups: 50!
*First time doing HSPU since "Diane" about
6 months ago. Felt stronger, working on
my left shoulder stability.
10-Knees-To-Elbows
5-Handstand Push Ups
AMRAP in 20 minutes: 8 RDS
50" Stone Load: 120/180/190/210
Abmat Sit Ups: 50!
*First time doing HSPU since "Diane" about
6 months ago. Felt stronger, working on
my left shoulder stability.
Benji Rx: Monday December 28th
Speed Bench: 135@9 x 3, 225@1 x 1, 255@1 x 1(close grip)
DB Row: 110 x 5, 120 x 5, 130 x 5, 140 x 3/3
KB Press(strict): 20 x 8, 30 x 6/6, 35 x 6
KB Bottoms Up: 30 x 8
Wt. Pull Ups: 50 x 5/5/4
Butterfly Pull Ups: skillwork
DB Row: 110 x 5, 120 x 5, 130 x 5, 140 x 3/3
KB Press(strict): 20 x 8, 30 x 6/6, 35 x 6
KB Bottoms Up: 30 x 8
Wt. Pull Ups: 50 x 5/5/4
Butterfly Pull Ups: skillwork
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Sniper RX
Dec 29th Tuesday:
Back:
50 Pull ups various grips
deadlift 225 x 8 reps 3 sets
One arm rows 100lb for 3 sets of 8 reps
Iso row machine 3 sets of 8 reps
Lat pulldown 3 sets of 8 reps
reverse grip bent over row 3 sets of 8 reps
Seated cable rows 3 sets of 8 reps
Back:
50 Pull ups various grips
deadlift 225 x 8 reps 3 sets
One arm rows 100lb for 3 sets of 8 reps
Iso row machine 3 sets of 8 reps
Lat pulldown 3 sets of 8 reps
reverse grip bent over row 3 sets of 8 reps
Seated cable rows 3 sets of 8 reps
Monday, December 28, 2009
Benji Rx: Sunday December 27th
Back Squat: 95 x 5, 135 x 5, 185 x 5, 225 x 3,
275 x 1, 315 x 1, 335 x 1, 365 x 1, 385 x F
Rack Zercher Squat: 315 x F, 275 x 10
45" Box Jump(broad): 12 Jumps
Tuck Jumps: 10/10
*Tried to hit a new PR in the squat, failed halfway.
Although 365# felt easier than before. I need to incorporate
more plyometrics and jumping into my routine. Bodyweight today
was 173#.
275 x 1, 315 x 1, 335 x 1, 365 x 1, 385 x F
Rack Zercher Squat: 315 x F, 275 x 10
45" Box Jump(broad): 12 Jumps
Tuck Jumps: 10/10
*Tried to hit a new PR in the squat, failed halfway.
Although 365# felt easier than before. I need to incorporate
more plyometrics and jumping into my routine. Bodyweight today
was 173#.
Friday, December 25, 2009
Benji Rx: Friday December 25th
"X-Mas Gone Bad"
Waiter's Lunge Step Ups(25#)
KB Swings(35#)
Sit Ups
DB Thruster(25#)
Jumping Pull Up
5 Stations, 1 min each: 3 RDS
1 min rest between RDS
Score total reps = 327
Waiter's Lunge Step Ups(25#)
KB Swings(35#)
Sit Ups
DB Thruster(25#)
Jumping Pull Up
5 Stations, 1 min each: 3 RDS
1 min rest between RDS
Score total reps = 327
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Benji Rx: Thursday December 24th
Muscle Snatch: 89 x 5
Hang Snatch: 89 x 3, 111 x 3, 133 x 1
Power Snatch: 89 x 3, 111 x 3, 133 x 3,
155 x 1, 165 x 1, 175 x 1, 187 x F/F/1/1/F,
177 x 1
*New PR on the Snatch, reached my of goal
of 185# by X-mas, although an ugly PR the 2nd successful
rep was much better. My BW also went down to 174.5#, I was
around 180-184# several months ago.
Hang Snatch: 89 x 3, 111 x 3, 133 x 1
Power Snatch: 89 x 3, 111 x 3, 133 x 3,
155 x 1, 165 x 1, 175 x 1, 187 x F/F/1/1/F,
177 x 1
*New PR on the Snatch, reached my of goal
of 185# by X-mas, although an ugly PR the 2nd successful
rep was much better. My BW also went down to 174.5#, I was
around 180-184# several months ago.
Benji Rx: Wednesday December 23rd
100-Burpees
For Time: 7:06 + 30 Burpees
*Today I worked out with the class,
the burpees weren't that bad. They were
easier than Karen. I did 30 more because
one of my members wasn't done yet, so I
did some more till he was finished.
For Time: 7:06 + 30 Burpees
*Today I worked out with the class,
the burpees weren't that bad. They were
easier than Karen. I did 30 more because
one of my members wasn't done yet, so I
did some more till he was finished.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Sniper RX
Barn Door Back Day:
70 Pull Ups various grips/styles- kipping,strict,reverse,wide,clapping...
Deadlifts 3 sets 8 reps last set 405 for 4 reps
One Arm Rows 3 sets of 8 reps
ISO Row Machine 4 sets of 8 reps
Lat Pulldown 3 sets of 8 reps
Rope rows 3 sets of 8 reps
Back extensions 3 sets of 15 reps
Reverse grip barbell row 3 sets of 8 reps
70 Pull Ups various grips/styles- kipping,strict,reverse,wide,clapping...
Deadlifts 3 sets 8 reps last set 405 for 4 reps
One Arm Rows 3 sets of 8 reps
ISO Row Machine 4 sets of 8 reps
Lat Pulldown 3 sets of 8 reps
Rope rows 3 sets of 8 reps
Back extensions 3 sets of 15 reps
Reverse grip barbell row 3 sets of 8 reps
Benji Rx: Tuesday December 22nd
Afternoon Session
"Karen"
150-Wall Ball Shots(20#)
For Time: 12:15
Evening Session
60-Fat Grip Pull Ups(strict)
Sit Ups: 30/15/15
GHD Sit Ups: 20/10/10
Face Pulls: 3 x 12
Upright Row: 2 x 12
KB Shrugs(70#): 2 x 20
*Karen was a biotch, my arms were fatigued
more than my legs.
"Karen"
150-Wall Ball Shots(20#)
For Time: 12:15
Evening Session
60-Fat Grip Pull Ups(strict)
Sit Ups: 30/15/15
GHD Sit Ups: 20/10/10
Face Pulls: 3 x 12
Upright Row: 2 x 12
KB Shrugs(70#): 2 x 20
*Karen was a biotch, my arms were fatigued
more than my legs.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Sniper RX
Monday Dec 21st:
Chest~
Reverse Band Bench 2 sets at 225 for 8 reps/ 5 by 3 @ 335lbs
Incline Dumbbell (Palms in) 3 sets of 8 reps
Reverse grip flat bench 3 by 10 reps
Decline Hammer Strength Bench 4 sets of 12,10,8,6 superset with KB floor press 3 by 8 reps
Cable fly's 4 sets of 10 reps
Chest~
Reverse Band Bench 2 sets at 225 for 8 reps/ 5 by 3 @ 335lbs
Incline Dumbbell (Palms in) 3 sets of 8 reps
Reverse grip flat bench 3 by 10 reps
Decline Hammer Strength Bench 4 sets of 12,10,8,6 superset with KB floor press 3 by 8 reps
Cable fly's 4 sets of 10 reps
Benji Rx: Sunday December 21st
2000 M Row(3): 8:25
Hip Extension: 25/25/25
Knees to Elbows: 15/15/15
Standing Abs: 70 x 10, 75 x 10, 80 x 12, 85 x 10
Back Extension: 20/20/20
Suitcase DL-Holds: 30 sec x 100/125/150
Good Mornings: 135 x 10/20
800 M Run(6.0 incline/7.0 speed): 4:25
Hip Extension: 25/25/25
Knees to Elbows: 15/15/15
Standing Abs: 70 x 10, 75 x 10, 80 x 12, 85 x 10
Back Extension: 20/20/20
Suitcase DL-Holds: 30 sec x 100/125/150
Good Mornings: 135 x 10/20
800 M Run(6.0 incline/7.0 speed): 4:25
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Benji Rx: Saturday December 19th
Shoulder Rehab: pullparts/overhead/upright row@5 x 10-15
CoC#T: 10/10
CoC#1.5: 3/3/3/3
CoC#2: 1(R)/1(R)
Overhead Press(strict): 65 x 3, 95@3 x 3, 115 x 1, 135 x 1,
155 x 1, 180 x F, 175 x F, 135 x 5
DB Row: 130 x 12
Close Grip Bench: 135 x 12, 155 x 8, 185 x 8, 205 x 5
Mini Band Pressdown: 20 x 8, 30 x 8, 25 x 8, 30 x 6,
Triceps Pressdown: 72.5 x 8
BB Row: 135 x 20
*Tried for a new PR on my overhead press, I
couldn't lock out. Need more triceps power!!
CoC#T: 10/10
CoC#1.5: 3/3/3/3
CoC#2: 1(R)/1(R)
Overhead Press(strict): 65 x 3, 95@3 x 3, 115 x 1, 135 x 1,
155 x 1, 180 x F, 175 x F, 135 x 5
DB Row: 130 x 12
Close Grip Bench: 135 x 12, 155 x 8, 185 x 8, 205 x 5
Mini Band Pressdown: 20 x 8, 30 x 8, 25 x 8, 30 x 6,
Triceps Pressdown: 72.5 x 8
BB Row: 135 x 20
*Tried for a new PR on my overhead press, I
couldn't lock out. Need more triceps power!!
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Benji Rx: Friday December 18th
Power Cleans: 111 x 5, 133 x 5, 155 x 5, 175 x 5,
199 x 5, 221 x 3, 243 x 1, 265 x F/F
Hang Snatch: 111 x 3, 133 x 3/1
Squat Cleans: 111 x 3, 133 x 3, 175 x 1, 221 x F/1
25-20-15 reps
KB Swings(70#)
20-15-10 reps
Waiter's Lunge(44#)
3 RDS
*Power cleans are getting better as my flexibility
improves. New PR on squat cleans, the KB swings and
waiter's lunge was a tough combo.
199 x 5, 221 x 3, 243 x 1, 265 x F/F
Hang Snatch: 111 x 3, 133 x 3/1
Squat Cleans: 111 x 3, 133 x 3, 175 x 1, 221 x F/1
25-20-15 reps
KB Swings(70#)
20-15-10 reps
Waiter's Lunge(44#)
3 RDS
*Power cleans are getting better as my flexibility
improves. New PR on squat cleans, the KB swings and
waiter's lunge was a tough combo.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Sniper RX
Friday Dec 18th:
Crossfit Wod:
5 front squat
15 kettlebell swings
10 wall balls
4 rounds for time
6:45.....
250 jump rope
3 sets of 12 reps of abmat
Later Wod:
"Cindy"
5 pull ups
10 ring push ups
15 air squats
AMRAP 20 mins
16 rounds completed
today I did my first clapping kipping pull up....
Crossfit Wod:
5 front squat
15 kettlebell swings
10 wall balls
4 rounds for time
6:45.....
250 jump rope
3 sets of 12 reps of abmat
Later Wod:
"Cindy"
5 pull ups
10 ring push ups
15 air squats
AMRAP 20 mins
16 rounds completed
today I did my first clapping kipping pull up....
Benji Rx: Thursday December 17th
1000 M Row(3): 4:22
Stone Load 50" platform: 180 x 5, 190 x 5, 210 x 5,
235 x 2, 240 x 1
GHR: BW x 25
Ab Wheel/Sit Up: 25/25
*New PR with the 235# & 240# stone.
Stone Load 50" platform: 180 x 5, 190 x 5, 210 x 5,
235 x 2, 240 x 1
GHR: BW x 25
Ab Wheel/Sit Up: 25/25
*New PR with the 235# & 240# stone.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Sniper RX
Guns:
Hammer curls 3 by 8 reps / drop sets 60 by 5, 50 by 5, 40 by 5, 30 by 5, 25 by 5
Overhead triceps extensions 3 sets of 8 reps
Cable curls superset with cable triceps extensions 3 by 8 reps
Preacher curl machine superset with hammer strength dip 3 sets of 8 reps
Straight bar curls 3 sets of 8 reps superset with dumbbell regular curl
Sets of kipping pull ups 4 sets of 8 reps
Hammer curls 3 by 8 reps / drop sets 60 by 5, 50 by 5, 40 by 5, 30 by 5, 25 by 5
Overhead triceps extensions 3 sets of 8 reps
Cable curls superset with cable triceps extensions 3 by 8 reps
Preacher curl machine superset with hammer strength dip 3 sets of 8 reps
Straight bar curls 3 sets of 8 reps superset with dumbbell regular curl
Sets of kipping pull ups 4 sets of 8 reps
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Benji Rx: Tuesday December 15th
Wt. Pull Ups(strict): 25 x 5, 45 x 5, 60 x 3/3, 70 x 2, 80 x 1,
90 x 1/1/1, 100 x F, 100 x 1(underhand grip)
Speed Overhead Press: 95@3 x 3, 105@3 x 3, 115@3 x 3
DB Row: 130 x 10
*New PR on Wt. pull ups, overhead press is getting
more power.
90 x 1/1/1, 100 x F, 100 x 1(underhand grip)
Speed Overhead Press: 95@3 x 3, 105@3 x 3, 115@3 x 3
DB Row: 130 x 10
*New PR on Wt. pull ups, overhead press is getting
more power.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Sniper RX
Back:
Pull ups 60 reps total various grips-kipping, reverse, wide, straight bar, strict...
Deadlifts 4 sets of 8 reps
One arm rows 3 sets of 8 reps
Iso row machine 4 sets of 8 reps superset with machine pulldowns
Lat Pulldown 2 sets wide grip/2 sets reverse grip superset with rope cable seated row
Reverse grip smith machine bent over row superset with back extensions 4 sets of 10-15 reps
Pull ups 60 reps total various grips-kipping, reverse, wide, straight bar, strict...
Deadlifts 4 sets of 8 reps
One arm rows 3 sets of 8 reps
Iso row machine 4 sets of 8 reps superset with machine pulldowns
Lat Pulldown 2 sets wide grip/2 sets reverse grip superset with rope cable seated row
Reverse grip smith machine bent over row superset with back extensions 4 sets of 10-15 reps
Benji Rx: Sunday December 13th
Front Squat(rack position): 95 x 5/5, 135 x 5, 155 x 5, 185 x 5,
225 x 3, 245 x 3, 275 x 2
Overhead Squats: 89 x 8, 111 x 8, 121 x 5, 155 x 5
*New PR on front squats, trying to get comfortable
in the bottom of an overhead squat. Held for a couple
of seconds of the last rep on each set.
225 x 3, 245 x 3, 275 x 2
Overhead Squats: 89 x 8, 111 x 8, 121 x 5, 155 x 5
*New PR on front squats, trying to get comfortable
in the bottom of an overhead squat. Held for a couple
of seconds of the last rep on each set.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Sniper RX
Monday:
Incline barbell press 4 sets of 8 reps
Dumbbell Flat bench 3 sets of 10 reps
Decline straight bar bench 3 sets of 8 reps
Bamboo bar flat bench 4 sets of 8-10 reps
Decline machine press 4 sets of 10 reps superset with Kettlebell floor press.
Flat bench flys 3 sets of 10 reps
Incline barbell press 4 sets of 8 reps
Dumbbell Flat bench 3 sets of 10 reps
Decline straight bar bench 3 sets of 8 reps
Bamboo bar flat bench 4 sets of 8-10 reps
Decline machine press 4 sets of 10 reps superset with Kettlebell floor press.
Flat bench flys 3 sets of 10 reps
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Sniper RX
Sunday:
Day off.....
Morning:
coffee 20oz
Banana
Afternoon:
chicken sandwich
red beans and rice
Dinner:
Mac and cheese with 1 can tuna fish
2 whole chicken breasts
Bedtime:
v8 juice with 20 grams whey protein
Day off.....
Morning:
coffee 20oz
Banana
Afternoon:
chicken sandwich
red beans and rice
Dinner:
Mac and cheese with 1 can tuna fish
2 whole chicken breasts
Bedtime:
v8 juice with 20 grams whey protein
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Sniper RX
Shoulders:
Strict Press 4 sets of 5 reps
Dumbbell Press 3 sets of 8-10 reps
Dumbbell Snatch 3 sets of 5 reps
Machine Shoulder Press 4 set of 10 reps
Front Raises 3 sets of 12 reps
Strict Press 4 sets of 5 reps
Dumbbell Press 3 sets of 8-10 reps
Dumbbell Snatch 3 sets of 5 reps
Machine Shoulder Press 4 set of 10 reps
Front Raises 3 sets of 12 reps
Friday, December 11, 2009
Benji Rx: Friday December 11th
10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 reps
Hang Cleans(135#)
20-19-18-17-16-15-14-13-12-11 reps
Push Ups
For Time: 12:28
Evening Workout:
Incline Press: 95 x 5, 135 x 5, 155 x 5, 185 x 5
DB Shrugs: 60/65/70 x 12
KB Bottoms Up/High Pull(30#): 3 x 6/10
KB Floor Press(30#): 2 x 12
Sniper Rx:
"Cindy w/20# vest"
5-Pull Ups
10-Push Ups
15-Air Squats
AMRAP in 20 minutes: 15 RDS
Hang Cleans(135#)
20-19-18-17-16-15-14-13-12-11 reps
Push Ups
For Time: 12:28
Evening Workout:
Incline Press: 95 x 5, 135 x 5, 155 x 5, 185 x 5
DB Shrugs: 60/65/70 x 12
KB Bottoms Up/High Pull(30#): 3 x 6/10
KB Floor Press(30#): 2 x 12
Sniper Rx:
"Cindy w/20# vest"
5-Pull Ups
10-Push Ups
15-Air Squats
AMRAP in 20 minutes: 15 RDS
Benji Rx: Thursday December 10th
Speed Deadlift: 155@5 x 1, 199@3 x 1, 243@5 x 1, 287@5 x 1
Deadlift: 353 x 10, 1/1/1
42" Box Squat Jumps: 5/5/5
DB Row: 125 x 5/5, 130 x 5/5
Standing Abs: 85 x 10/10, 100 x 8
Suitcase DL: 125 x 30sec, 130 x 30sec
Hip Extension: BW x 50
Back Extension: BW x 25/25
Deadlift: 353 x 10, 1/1/1
42" Box Squat Jumps: 5/5/5
DB Row: 125 x 5/5, 130 x 5/5
Standing Abs: 85 x 10/10, 100 x 8
Suitcase DL: 125 x 30sec, 130 x 30sec
Hip Extension: BW x 50
Back Extension: BW x 25/25
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Benji Rx: Monday December 7th
5-Pull Ups(strict)
7-Push Press(115#)
9-Knees to Elbows
7 RDS for time: 10:10
7-Push Press(115#)
9-Knees to Elbows
7 RDS for time: 10:10
Benji Rx: Saturday December 5th
Power Snatch + Overhead Squat: 89 x 1/5 x 3 sets,
111 x 3/5 x 3 sets, 121 x 3/5 x 3 sets, 131 x 3/5 x 3 sets
Power Snatch: 155 x 1/1/1/1/1, 177 x 1
Snatch High Pulls: 177 x 5
Snatch Grip DL: 177 x 5
Snatch: 89 x 1/1/1/1/1
Overhead Squat: 89 x 20
*New PR on the Power Snatch, very ugly
and was pressed to lockout.
111 x 3/5 x 3 sets, 121 x 3/5 x 3 sets, 131 x 3/5 x 3 sets
Power Snatch: 155 x 1/1/1/1/1, 177 x 1
Snatch High Pulls: 177 x 5
Snatch Grip DL: 177 x 5
Snatch: 89 x 1/1/1/1/1
Overhead Squat: 89 x 20
*New PR on the Power Snatch, very ugly
and was pressed to lockout.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Benji Rx: Friday December 4th
Overhead Press(strict): 95 x 5, 115 x 3, 135 x 3, 155 x 2/F/F/F
Wt. Pull Ups(45#): 5/5/5/5
One Arm DB Push Press: 95 x 5, 105 x 1/1/1/1/1
KB Press/Bottoms Up/Floor Press(30#): 8/6/12
Wt. Pull Ups(45#): 5/5/5/5
One Arm DB Push Press: 95 x 5, 105 x 1/1/1/1/1
KB Press/Bottoms Up/Floor Press(30#): 8/6/12
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Sniper RX
Dec 2nd :
Front Squat 4 sets of 8 reps
Step ups 80lb bar 3 sets of 8 reps
KB Swings 40lb 2 sets 12 reps
Leg Press 3 sets of 12 reps
Knee Jumps 3 sets of 8 reps
Back extensions 3 sets of 12 reps
Front Squat 4 sets of 8 reps
Step ups 80lb bar 3 sets of 8 reps
KB Swings 40lb 2 sets 12 reps
Leg Press 3 sets of 12 reps
Knee Jumps 3 sets of 8 reps
Back extensions 3 sets of 12 reps
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Benji Rx: Tuesday December 1st
Back Squats: 185 x 5, 225 x 5, 245 x 5, 275 x 5,
295 x 5, 315 x 7
Good Mornings: 225 x 5/5/5
Speed Deadlift: 243@ 10 x 1
Deadlift: 353 x 1/1/1/1/1
Standing Abs: 85 x 10/10/10
DB Side Bends: 85/95/105 x 5
DB Suitcase DL-Holds: 125/150
295 x 5, 315 x 7
Good Mornings: 225 x 5/5/5
Speed Deadlift: 243@ 10 x 1
Deadlift: 353 x 1/1/1/1/1
Standing Abs: 85 x 10/10/10
DB Side Bends: 85/95/105 x 5
DB Suitcase DL-Holds: 125/150
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