WORKOUT

Upper Body Workout with Aerobic Tabata

Upper body strength session with barbell row variation and Aerobic Tabata finisher on Assault Bike or Rower. 3 sets of 6–12 per exercise.

Barbell, cable machine, resistance band, landmine, Assault Bike or Rower, foam roller, lacrosse ball
PREPARATION
# Exercise Dosage Progression Modification
01 Shoulder Prayer Stretch on Wall x 10 Add lift-off Decrease range
02 Cross Body Shoulder Stretch 1 x 30 sec Lean side into wall, lacrosse ball between shoulder and wall Lower arm position
03 Serratus Push Up Plus 30x Push-up position Perform on wall standing
04 Shoulder Modified Prone Cobra 10 sec x 5 (up to 10x)

x 10

Progression Add lift-off
Modification Decrease range

1 x 30 sec

Progression Lean side into wall, lacrosse ball between shoulder and wall
Modification Lower arm position

30x

Progression Push-up position
Modification Perform on wall standing

10 sec x 5 (up to 10x)

MAIN WORKOUT
# Exercise Dosage Progression Modification
01 Bench Press 3 sets of 6–12 Increase weight, pause Bench block
02 Barbell Bent Over Row 4 sets of 6–12 (2 underhand / 2 overhand) Increase weight Reverse Row
03 Tall Kneel Lat Pull Down 3 sets of 6–12 Increase weight, pause Perform in 1/2 kneel
04 1/2 Kneel Landmine Overhead Press 3 sets of 6–12 Increase weight Decrease weight
05 Bent Over IYT 3 sets of 6 I, Y, T Increase weight Lie on bench
06 Assault Bike or Rower — Aerobic Tabata Tabata: 8 total reps, 20 sec ON / 10 sec rest Perform 1-min light warm-up and cool down N/A

3 sets of 6–12

Progression Increase weight, pause
Modification Bench block

4 sets of 6–12 (2 underhand / 2 overhand)

Progression Increase weight
Modification Reverse Row

3 sets of 6–12

Progression Increase weight, pause
Modification Perform in 1/2 kneel

3 sets of 6–12

Progression Increase weight
Modification Decrease weight
05 Bent Over IYT

3 sets of 6 I, Y, T

Progression Increase weight
Modification Lie on bench

Tabata: 8 total reps, 20 sec ON / 10 sec rest

Progression Perform 1-min light warm-up and cool down
Modification N/A
COOL DOWN
# Exercise Dosage Progression Modification
01 Thoracic Spine Foam Rolling 30 sec each zone + stretch Styrofoam or softer foam roller
02 Shoulder Over Unders 10x each arm, no holds Add hold
03 Hands Clasped Behind Back Per protocol
04 Shoulder Sleeper Stretch — Lacrosse Ball 1 x 30 sec Lower arm position
05 Pec Minor Lacrosse Ball Stretch 1 x 30 sec Use softer ball

30 sec each zone + stretch

Modification Styrofoam or softer foam roller

10x each arm, no holds

Progression Add hold

1 x 30 sec

Modification Lower arm position

1 x 30 sec

Modification Use softer ball

Exercise is not without its risks. As with any exercise program, if at any point you begin to feel faint, dizzy, or have physical discomfort, stop immediately and consult a physician.

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