Introduction
For todays strength session as part of your training plan. You are in the “transitional strength phase” the goal is to build a muscular base with increasing intensity from the anatomical phase (~early base phases).
-Considered “base 2” or the transitional phase.
-Lasting ~4-8 weeks and of moderate intensity.
-There is a large range of upper body, lower body strength and core exercises done 1-2 times per week.
-Approximately 2 sets with 40seconds of rest between each.
-13 to 18 reps for each exercise.
Routine sets reps and instructions
Please scroll down for pictures and descriptions.
Standing straight arm pulldown,
Sets: 2
Reps: 15
Rest: 40 sec.
Rate of perceived effort 5
Tricep extension machine
Sets: 2
Reps: 15
Rest: 40 sec.
Rate of perceived effort 5
Tricep dip machine
Sets: 2
Reps: 11
Rest: 40 sec.
Rate of perceived effort 5
Lat Pulldown
Sets: 2
Reps: 15
Rest: 60 sec.
Rate of perceived effort 5
Seated Rows
Sets: 2
Reps: 18
Rest: 40 sec.
Rate of perceived effort 5
Biceps Curls
Sets: 2
Reps: 15 (Per arm)
Rest: 60 sec.
Rate of perceived effort 5
Side Bends
Sets: 2
Reps: 14 (total includes both sides)
Rest: 60 sec.
Rate of perceived effort 5
Reverse Back Extension
Sets: 2
Reps: 14
Rest: 60 sec.
Rate of perceived effort 5
Start seated on your left hip with your left leg bent and resting on the mat. Your right leg is bent and in front of your left leg with the sole of your right foot flat on the mat. The knee of the right leg is lifted and pointing upwards. The eight hip is open and laterally rotated. The torso is supported by the left hand which is almost (but not quite) directly below the shoulder. Instead, the bottom hand is far enough out to the side so that the shoulder and wrist will be in one line once the hips are lifted (during the more active part of the exercise). The top (right) arm rests on the top knee, palm facing up.
Inhale and lift the pelvis up, bringing the top arm overhead and squeezing the legs together. The body is supported by the right hand and the soles of the feet.
Return to the starting position.
Lie face-down on the ball, and walk your body forward so it supports your hips only, hands on the floor. Squeeze your glutes and raise your legs behind you until they’re level with your torso.