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These WODs are not intended to be full workouts but as exercises or techniques to add to your existing workouts.
BICEP BABA YAGA
Single Arm Bicep Curls L/R
4 sets x 8 reps + drop set (2-0-1-0) rest 45 sec
- (2 sec lower - 0 - 1 sec lift/curl - 0)
- drop set = reduce one pin/set all the way down
HELLUVA LUNGES
Walking Kettlebell Lunges
6 sets x 20 steps (10 steps/leg) rest 45 seconds
- alternate kettlbell support with each set
- long step for glutes & short step for quads
- extra savage: add chains for more weight
LAT ORDER 66
Seated Cable Lat Rows W/ V-Handle
6 sets x 11 reps - rest only 30 seconds
- use the same weight for all sets
DEADLIFT CLOWN CLINIC
Barbell (Sumo) Deadlifts
A. 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90% x 3 reps
B. 3 sets x 6 reps at 70% - rest 60-90 seconds
- percentages % are based on confident 1 rep max
- use sumo or conventional stance
SAVAGE CLIMBERS
Mountain Climbers
4 sets x 45 seconds rest 45 seconds
- keep intensity high - alternating feet quickly
- add at the end of a circuit or super set
HOCUS POCUS B!TCHES
1 Arm Dumbbell (Db) Shoulder Press L/R
Pyramid Up & Down 4 sets x 6, 6, 6 reps
- 1st, 3rd set pyramid up: light, medium, heavy db
- 2nd, 4th set pyramid down: heavy, medium, light db
- left 6, 6, 6 reps; right 6, 6, 6 reps; rest 60 seconds
THIS IS SQUATA!
Barbell Squats
4 sets x 6 reps rest 60 seconds
- use approx 70-80% of 1 rep max
I HAVE THE SWOLE POWER!
Hammer Strength Chest Press - Dirty 30s
4 Sets X 10 Top ½, 10 Bottom ½, 10 Full Reps
- top ½ = top to mid; bottom ½ = mid to bottom
- complete top, bottom & full reps then rest 60 sec
PIPES LIKE AN EGYPTIAN
Pharaoh Push Ups
4 sets x 10 reps (3-0-1-1) rest 45 sec
- (3 sec lower - 0 - 1 sec lift - 1 sec pause at top )
- tuck elbows in & place hands further forward
PLATE SMASHERS
Plate Ribbons
4 sets x 10 reps (2-0-1-0) rest 45 seconds
- (2 sec lower - 0 - 1 sec lift - 0)
- alternate left to right, right to left ribbon motion
SPARTAN LADDER OF HELL
A1. 2 Kettlebell Squats 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 reps
- total squat weight: men 60lbs+; women 30lbs+
A2. Push Ups 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 reps
- eg: 10 squats, 1 push up, 9 squats, 2 push ups, etc...
- no rest between exercises
LUCK STARTS AFTER YOU GIVE 100
Barbell Squats 10 sets x 10 reps - rest 60 sec
- use approx 70% of 1 rep max
- if successful (10 x10) increase weight 5-10lbs next time
- recommended only once a week or every 2 weeks
FEAR THE UNREPPED LIFE
Cable Lat Pulldowns - Wide Grip
10 reps, 10 sec rest, 20 reps, 20 sec rest,
30 reps, 30 sec rest, 40 reps
- use approx 40-50% 1RM - do not change weight
SAVAGE CHEST SPEED
Barbell Speed Bench Press
8 sets x 3 reps (30-40% of 1rm) rest 45 seconds
- use 30%-40% of 1 rep max to work on explosivity
- 2-3 reps only to press as explosive as possible
MAXIMUM EFFORT BRO
Dumbbell (DB) Bicep Curls - Up & Down
6 sets x 6, 6, 6 reps (light, med, heavy)
- 1st, 3rd, 5th set pyramid up: light, med, heavy DB
- 2nd, 4th, 6th set pyramid down: heavy, med, light DB
- 5lb increases (eg: 20, 25, 30 lbs)
PRESS OF HUMILITY
Barbell Shoulder Press - Floor Seated
4 sets x 10 reps (2-0-1-0) rest 60 seconds
- (2 sec lower - 0 - 1 sec lift/press - 0)
- set rack safety bars an inch below collar bone
SAVAGE PULL UP CHALLENGE
Pull Ups: 100 reps total
- complete 100 pull ups in shortest amount of time
- perform as many reps per set and rest as you like
- 1st to finish is alpha savage; 2nd is a beta b!tch