Powerbuilding Cycle Week 9 - (3/15)

Day 1 – Lower Posterior and Upper Body Pull

Part A and B repeat week to week. Track metrics



A. Deadlift

Reps performed with STOP briefly on ground, providing time to reset and ensure optimal movement

pattern



Build to one top set of 3 Reps (with a QUALITY 0-1 RIR)

*Top set should be heavier than prior week as RIR decreases

Then complete 3 sets of 2 reps

First one at same weight as top set

Next two sets at 90-93% of top set



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B. Weighted Pull-ups (@21X0) (Scaling below)

21X0 = 1-sec pause at bottom (full hang position)

***Choose neutral, pronated, supinated, or rings, and stay consistent week to week



Build to one top set of 3 Reps (with 0-1 RIR)

*Top set should be heavier than prior week as RIR decreases



Then complete 3 sets of 2 reps

First two at same weight as top set

Final set at about 90% of top set

(Remember to take percentage of total: BW + added weight)



SCALING:

Weighted “negatives” (lowers)

4 sets of 3 Reps

Use heaviest weight to start, and lower weight set to set as needed to ensure QUALITY

***Prioritize the portion of the movement where you STRUGGLE the most. Really make sure you take 3-4 seconds to lower through that top part of the rep (and obviously keep control throughout the entire lowering process) (total time should be around 5-6 seconds per rep)



If you cannot yet perform Pull-up Lowers in 5-6 seconds per rep, then use:

Band-Assisted Pull-ups

Rack Pull-ups (foot assisted)



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C. 2 Rounds:

Both are “work rounds” so take a set or two and build to the challenging load for the day



Single-Leg LANDMINE Hip Thrust (weak side) x 15 Reps

Bentover Row + RDL Complex x 5 Reps

(One Rep = Bentover Row + stand + RDL + stand)

Single-Leg LANDMINE Hip Thrust (strong side) x 15 Reps

Bentover Row + RDL Complex x 5 Reps

Rest 2-3+ min



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D. 2 Rounds:



10 DB Hang Power Cleans

10 Cal Row

10 Russian KBS (heavy)

10 EZ or BB Spider Curls

Rest 2-3 min between rounds



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Day 2 – Upper Body Push + Core

Part A and B repeat week to week. Track metrics



A. Pause Bench Press

Reps at 21X0 tempo, meaning 1-sec pause at bottom, and minimal or no pause at top of rep



Build to one top set of 3 Reps (with 0-1 RIR)

*Top set should be heavier than prior week as RIR decreases

Then complete 3 sets of 2 reps

First one at same weight as top set

Next two sets at 90-93% of top set



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B. Incline DB Bench Press

Build to one TOP set of 4-6 Reps (0-1 RIR)

Then 2 additional sets (with rest between):

10% less than top set for 4-6 Reps

20% less than top set till 0-1 RIR



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C. Giant Set x 3 Rounds:

First sets of each lighter, than two challenging rounds at same load



Close-Grip Incline Bench Press x 12-20 Reps

DB Snatch (alternate arms) x 10-12 Reps (alt arms each rep)

Bentover Rear Delt Raises (pinkies up) x 15-20 Reps

Rest 2-3 min



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D. Seated EZ or Barbell Overhead Tricep Extensions

Quickly find weight for one challenging set of 15 Reps

Then complete 8-10 Reps EMOM x 5 min @ same weight



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E. Plank on Rings

6 minute running clock to accumulate as much “HOLD TIME” as possible

Anytime you break, complete 10 Reverse Crunches before returning to Planking (clock keeps running)



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Day 3 – REST DAY



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Day 4 – Full Lower Body (Quad focus) + Core

Part A and B repeat week to week. Track metrics



A. Back Squat

(choose LOW BAR or HIGH BAR and stay consistent week to week)



Build to one top set of 3 Reps (with a solid 1 RIR)

*Top set should be heavier than prior week as RIR decreases

Then complete 3 sets of 2 reps

First one at same weight as top set

Next two sets at 90-93% of top set



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B. Choose Movement (stay consistent week to week)

5 sets of 6-10 Reps

Once you can achieve all 5 sets in the 8-10 range, add weight on just the first 2 sets. Over the next couple weeks, match that loading on the other sets. Work towards all 5 sets achieving the 8-10 rep range with the new loading, then repeat process



Weighted Hip Extensions

OR

45-Degree Hip Extension (add load as feasible)

OR

45-Degree Hip Extension + GHR finish (add load as feasible)

OR

Glute-Ham Raise (add load as feasible)

OR

Reverse Hyper (if available)



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C. Work period for 90 seconds (Rest 2 min) x 4 sets:

Split Squat sets should be smooth and unbroken (approx 20-25 seconds per 10 reps)



One-Arm DB Rear-Foot Elevated Split Squat x 10 Reps (weak leg)

Decline/GHD Sit-ups x 10 Reps

One-Arm DB Rear-Foot Elevated Split Squat x 10 Reps (weak leg)

Decline/GHD Sit-ups x Max Reps in remaining time



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D. 2 Rounds:

Each round quickly, then rest 3+ min as needed to ensure optimal performance on next round



10/7 Cal Bike (male/female) (hard effort)

Dual KB Front Rack Walk x 50m (heavy, unbroken)

Spanish Squat x 10-15 Reps

Dual KB Front Rack Walk x 50m (heavy, unbroken)

10/7 Cal Bike (male/female) (hard effort)



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Day 5 – Full Upper Body

Parts A and B repeat week to week. Track metrics



A. Alternate Movements x 4 sets each:

For both exercises, build to one top set of 3 Reps (with 0-1 RIR)

*Top set should be heavier than prior week as RIR decreases

Then complete 3 sets of 2 reps

First one at same weight as top set

Next two sets at 90-93% of top set



Strict Overhead Press

Hang Power Clean OR Hang Clean High Pull

(choose and stay consistent week to week)



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B. Alternate Movements x 3 sets each:

For both exercises, build to one top set of 4-7 Reps (with 0-1 RIR)

Then complete 2 x 10-15 Reps @ reduced weight (BW or scaled as needed for dips)

Rest 2-3+ min between each as needed



Strict Pendlay Row

Weighted Dips (@21X0) (scaling below)



***If scaling dips, you should perform PUSH-UPS. If you can do “weighted” push-ups, that would be a great option, too. You could also perform the TOP set of 4-7 Reps with a Dip and then use the push-ups for the lighter backoff sets.

See video below for demo of a weighted Push-up that allows for small loading increases week to week

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJtKTfVjYac



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C. Strict Pull-ups and/or Band-Assisted Pull-ups OR Rack Pull-ups

1 set of 6-8 Reps (challenging variation)

Then 1 set of 15-20 Reps at easier variation



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D. DB Fly/Press Hybrid

1 x 12-15 (tough set)

+ Superset with MAX UNBROKEN Push-ups

Push-ups @ 20X0 tempo (no pause at top of rep, 2 sec lowering phase)

(elevate hands as needed to ensure 6+ reps unbroken)



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E. DB Preacher “Hammer” Curls

50 Reps as in as few sets as possible.

Start with a tough set of 15-20 Reps unbroken

Rest 45 seconds anytime you break a set



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Day 6 – OPTIONAL Conditioning



A. 600m Farmers Carry “For Time” (heavy DB/KB in each hand)

***Choose weight where you believe you could make the first 200m unbroken without reaching failure

Every time you set the weights down, complete:

10 Burpee Deadlifts (with DB/KB in each hand)

20 Air Squats



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B. AMRAP 15 min:



Run 200m

5 High Box Jumps (step down)

15 Cal Row

15 Russian KBS (unbroken)

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