2 Sets: 30 Second Dowel Lat Stretch OR Partner Thoracic/ Lat Stretch (optional) 10 Scapular Circles (5 rotations forward, 5 backwards) 10 Beat Swings (start small, increase intensity with each rep) 10 Slow Butterfly Motion Pull-ups with Two Feet on Box Coach’s Note: This will be one of our standard warm ups for technique days. We are priming the shoulders and introducing the butterfly motion. Sub out the dowel stretch for the partner stretch if a partner is available. REMINDER to pay close attention to the video demos (click on 3 dots/tips), and movement cues!

Test: Butterfly Pull-Ups

@ 2:00

Every 2 Minutes x 5 10 Reverse bicycles from the hang (AGGRESSIVE “SCOOP”) + 5 Scoop + Hip Extensions (singles) Coach’s Note: Reverse bicycles (no swinging on this one today) are going to engrain the motion needed with the legs/feet to complete butterflies. For the following 5 reps we want a similar scoop, followed by a full hip extension (squeeze glutes HARD), no need to pull with the arms. Drop down from the bar and reset between each rep. Rest remainder of 2 minutes.

EMOM (Every Minute on the Minute) x 5 10 Butterfly Pull Ups With Single Foot on Box (5 on one foot, then switch) Coach’s Note: With a SINGLE foot on a bench/box, we will be able to go through the full range of motion and at FULL SPEED. Allow the elbows to flair out to the side as you pull towards the bar. If you lose the rhythm, stop and reset.

1 Minute/side Banded Lat Stretch 2 Minute Foam Roll of thoracic Spine Coach’s Note: We want to make sure we are making time for mobility which is crucial to our success over the next 6 weeks! Give yourself a high-five, Day 1 is complete!

2 sets: 10 Prone Swimmers 30 Second Banded Pull-Overs from Foam Roller 30 seconds Arm Circles 10 Push-up to downward dog

Horizontal Banded Strict Pull-Ups

4 x 7

Pull-up Negative

4 x 3

20 Seconds Work/40 Seconds Rest Alternating Movements for 6 Minutes: On Odd Minutes: Hollow Hold (with band under back) On Even Minutes: Arch Hold with Overhead Band Tension Coach’s Note: Without these two key positions, a butterfly pull-up does not exist! Staples in the gymnastic world, we will use these two positions to dial in our core strength. You will end up performing each movement 3 times.

Accumulate 2 Minutes in an Active Hang Coaches Note: Take no longer than 4 minutes to accumulate 2 minutes in the hold. Knuckles pointing at the ceiling. A strong grip allows for bigger butterfly pull up sets! Keep shoulders activated (pull shoulder blades down/ back towards the spine)

1 Minute Seal Pose 1 Minute/side Lacrosse Ball to Anterior Shoulder

2 Sets: 10 Scap Push-Ups to Alternating Toe Touch 10 Banded dowel butterfly circles from seated position 10 Scapular Pull ups (2 second hold in retraction) 10 Butterfly chest-to-bar pull-ups with two feet on box

EMOM x 6 Minutes 20-30 Seconds: Small Butterfly Pull Ups Coach’s Note: This is almost ALL arms/lats doing the work, don’t worry about feet or hips today. Looking to find that circular motion unassisted with partial reps. Maximum height is top of head even-level with the pull up bar. If you lose your momentum, drop and reset. DO NOT work past the 30 second mark.

8 sets: 2 beat swings + 1 kipping pull up + 1 Butterfly pull up *rest as needed between sets Coaches note: We are looking to really differentiate between the kipping pull up and the butterfly pull up. With the kip we “push away” from the bar once we get our chin over, versus a continuous motion as we “fall through” with the butterfly.

Accumulate 20 reps: Single repetition butterfly pull ups *resting as needed Coach’s Note: Lots of pull up volume today, but finishing with full/single reps. One of the biggest issues athletes have with the butterfly is continuing the circular motion as they tense up and don’t allow the body to continue with the forward fall. Take your time on this one and watch the demo athlete more than once if needed.

2 Minute Dowel Lat Stretch 1 Minute per side Lacrosse ball to Posterior Shoulder 1 Minute Per Side Banded Bicep/ Shoulder Stretch