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BuildRx: High Intensity Bodybuilding - 8 Week Program

TrainRx Performance Programming

Bodybuilding
Coach
Rick Gorrell

Increase overall strength, build lean muscle mass, torch body fat, and improve muscular endurance with daily Full Body, high intensity interval based strength & hypertrophy training. Each training day is carefully designed to optimize the total amount of volume you perform for each major muscle group, challenge you with highly effective weights for every rep you perform, and guide you through the most bang for your buck exercises so you see the results you want to see.

This is not your typical bodybuilding program. BuildRx workouts operate on interval based formats known as EMOMs. The EMOM format is guaranteed to add a layer of intensity that may be missing from your current training, will help you stay on task, eliminate wasted time, and provide a unique daily challenge that breaks up the monotony of more traditional strength training.

If you are tired of the same old 3x10's, 5x5's, or 4x8's then you need to check out BuildRx. Every single day presents a new challenge, varied intensities, exciting exercises, and a new opportunity to push your physical capabilities.

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Build Serious Strength
Everything is easier when you're strong. It's not always all about 1 Rep Max strength, on BuildRx we focus on getting strong across a broad range of repetitions and use a wide variety of exercises to help you increase overall strength, build positional strength, and improve structural balance.
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Build Lean Muscle Mass & Shed Body Fat
Daily training sessions are designed to include the best bang for your buck exercises and incorporate proven rep ranges for building lean muscle. Intensity drives results. Most people are fully unaware of how hard they are actually training, with daily EMOMs applied to your strength training sets, you are guaranteed to train hard enough for the results you want to see.
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Time Efficient & Highly Effective
Gone are the days of spending 2+ hours in the gym. You're not a professional bodybuilder, and that means you don't need to be doing 20+ work sets of the same muscle group each day. Full Body Strength Training is proven to be just as effective as body part splits, but without the serious side effects of soreness. Less soreness = better workouts and better results!
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Programming 7 days per week
5 Full Body Strength & Hypertrophy sessions + 2 Rest Days each week.
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Exercise Video Guidance
Demo videos are provided to ensure you are moving correctly through every rep you perform.
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Detailed Daily Workout Instructions
Training stimulus, Progressive Overload Tactics, format instructions, and more are always covered.
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Committed Teammates
A dedicated community that will keep you pushing to unlock your best.
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
Your coache and team will push you harder, know you better, and keep you going longer, all through an app.
Equipment
Required
Barbell & Weight Plates // Dumbbells // Pull Up Bar // Flat Bench or Adjustable Bench
Recommended
Stationary Dip Bar or Rings // Plyo Box
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 10-week program
Sunday
Benchmark Week - Day 1

Optional Warm Up

A

Pre-Fatigue: 3 Sets; For Quality; Rest As Needed Between Sets 5 Box Jump Step Down - Box Height: 24"/20" 15m Dual KB Farmer's Carry (20 Steps); Moderate Loads 7 Ring Row 7 Russian KB Swing; Moderate Loads + Warm Up Sets: Prior to starting any "max effort build" perform 1-2 warm up sets at low-moderate weights and build your way up to a weight you feel comfortable starting with.

B

Back Squat

1 x 1

C

Back Squat; Muscular Efficiency

D

Deficit Barbell Straight Leg Deadlift

1 x 8

E

Dual DB Incline Row

1 x 8

Monday
Benchmark Week - Day 2

Optional Warm Up

A

Pre-Fatigue: 3 Sets; For Quality; Rest As Needed Between Sets 5 Burpee 15m Prisoner Walking Lunge (20 Steps); Body Weight 15m Bear Crawl (10 Steps Forward/10 Steps Backward 7 Ring Row + Warm Up Sets: Prior to starting any "max effort build" perform 1-2 warm up sets at low-moderate weights and build your way up to a weight you feel comfortable starting with.

B

Barbell Seated Overhead Press

1 x 1

C

Dual DB Rear Foot Elevated Split Squat

1 x 8

D

Weighted Pull Up

1 x 1

Conditioning

E

Ring Front Leaning Rest; Midline Endurance Test

Instructions: Accumulate 4:00 minutes in the Ring Front Leaning Rest in as few sets as possible. RX: Accumulate 4:00 Minutes In As Few Sets As Possible; Rest 1:00 Minute Between All Work Sets Ring Front Leaning Rest Scaled: Accumulate 4:00 Minutes In As Few Sets As Possible; Rest 1:00 Minute Between All Work Sets Plank Score the total time it takes to accumulate 4:00 minutes in the Ring Front Leaning Rest (rest intervals included).

Tuesday
Benchmark Week - Day 3

Optional Warm Up

A

Pre-Fatigue: 3 Sets; For Quality; Rest As Needed Between Sets 15m Dual KB Front Rack Carry (20 Steps); Moderate Loads 5 Burpee 5 Box Jump Step Down - Box Height: 24"/20" 15m Bear Crawl (10 Steps Forward/10 Steps Backward) + Warm Up Sets: Prior to starting any "max effort build" perform 1-2 warm up sets at low-moderate weights and build your way up to a weight you feel comfortable starting with.

B

Front Squat

1 x 1

C

Close Grip Bench Press

1 x 1

Conditioning

D

Weighted Midline Endurance

Instructions: Complete as many repetitions of the Weighted Sit Up as possible in 5:00 minutes. 5:00 Minutes; AMRAP Weighted Sit Up; 10X1 Recommended Scaling Option: RX: 25/10 lb Scaled: Body Weight Scoring Guideline: • Scores for both men and women will vary depending on RX/Scaled weights and individual capacity Score the total number of repetitions completed in 5:00 minutes.

Wednesday
Rest Day
Thursday
Benchmark Week - Day 4

Optional Warm Up

A

Pre-Fatigue: 3 Sets; For Quality; Rest As Needed Between Sets 5 Single Arm Arm Ring Row/Side 7 Hand Release Push Up 7 Jump Lunges/Side 15m Dual kB Front Rack Carry (20 Steps); Moderate Loads + Warm Up Sets: Prior to starting any "max effort build" perform 1-2 warm up sets at low-moderate weights and build your way up to a weight you feel comfortable starting with.

B

DB Incline Bench Press

1 x 8

C

Single Arm DB Row

1 x 8

Conditioning

D

Knee Dominant; Single Leg Muscle Endurance Test

Instructions: Complete the prescribed distance for the Walking Lunge as listed "For Time". RX: For Time; 9:00 Minute Time Cap 200m Dual DB Walking Lunge (260 Steps); 50/30 lb per Hand Scaled: For Time; 9:00 Minute Time Cap 200m Dual DB Walking Lunge (260 Steps); 35/20 lb per Hand Scoring Guideline: • Scores for both men and women will vary pending RX/Scaled versions and the individual's overall lower body muscle endurance

Friday
Benchmark Week - Day 5

Optional Warm Up

A

Pre-Fatigue: 3 Sets; For Quality; Rest As Needed Between Sets 15m Dual KB Hamstring March (20 Steps); Moderate Loads 15m Bear Crawl (10 Steps Forward/10 Steps Backward) 5 Box Jump Step Down - Box Height: 24"/20" 7 Ring Row + Warm Up Sets: Prior to starting any "max effort build" perform 1-2 warm up sets at low-moderate weights and build your way up to a weight you feel comfortable starting with.

B

Deadlift

1 x 1

Conditioning

C

Gymnastic Pull/Press Muscular Endurance

Instructions: • Choose Option 1 or Option 2 for this specific Benchmark Test • Complete as many repetitions of each individual movement in each 5:00 minute AMRAP - Choose the RX or RX+ version of this test based on your own skill/ability. Option 1 Part 1: 5:00 Minutes; AMRAP Strict Pull Up + Rest 3:00 Minutes + Part 2: 5:00 Minutes; AMRAP Push Up Option 2 Part 1: 5:00 Minutes; AMRAP Strict Pull Up + Rest 3:00 Minutes + Part 2: 5:00 Minutes; AMRAP Stationary/Ring Dip Scoring Guideline: • Excellent scores for both male and females are 60 repetitions or more for both movements • Good scores for both male and females are 45 repetitions or more for both movements • Poor scores for both male and females fall below 45 repetitions for both movements • General Scoring: To demonstrate structural balance between pulling and pressing individuals should look for similar counts for both movements to determine whether or not their pull vs press strength/strength endurance is balanced Score the number of repetitions completed in both AMRAPs combined - Note the rep counts completed for each individual movement.

Saturday
Rest Day
Coach
coach-avatar Rick Gorrell

Owner - TrainRx Performance Programming: Certified Functional Strength & Conditioning Coach with 10 years experience training/coaching on and off the gym floor.

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Your Results Matter

The results you see from your training are a direct reflection of my ability as a coach and trainer. I take writing this program very seriously, and will always go above and beyond to provide you with the best possible training I can provide.

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FAQs
What is WMR?
WMR is the standard prescription for choosing the heaviest weight you can use for specific rep count for your work sets Example: WMR8 = Max Weight for 8 Repetitions
What is an EMOM?
An EMOM is a training format that controls work to rest ratios. The acronym stands for "Every Minute On the Minute" and directs you to perform a work set at the start of a new minute.
How long are the workouts?
Daily workouts range from 35-50 minutes each day.
If I have questions about my training how do I receive help?
The TrainHeroic App has a built in chat function that will allow you to communicate with me directly. Simply send me message and I will help you with everything you need!
The Proof
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Proud New Father & Home Gym Owner

Verified Athlete

""This program has been a game changer for me, I'm so glad I found it when I did!""

BuildRx: High Intensity Bodybuilding - 8 Week Program