This is the seconds mesocycle (phase) out of three 6 week phases. It is designed to target the glutes & back. It is a very balanced program which incorporates a balanced mix of cardio, lower body, upper body, and rest days. Special attention is given to working the glutes & back in both shortened and lengthened positions.
This program includes 4 strength training days/week & 1 optional cardio day. It also includes 2 optional short HIIT sessions at the end of the workout. With rest days built in for optimal recovery & muscle growth.
I highly recommend finishing phase 1 before starting this phase as this phase builds off the first phase.
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All Fours Breathing Drill
Mobility Warm Up
B
1-2 rounds of: 1.Wall RDLs x 5-8 reps/side 2. Side Lying Hip CAR's x 3-5 reps/side 3. Shoulder CAR's x 3-5 reps/side 4. Banded Deadbugs x 5-8 reps/side
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Explosive Step Ups
D1
Deadstop Barbell Hip Thrust
D2
30° Anterior Delt DB Press
E1
Cable Side Lying Hip Abductions
E2
SA Cable Y-Raise
Finisher
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This superset is going to be done 1 leg at a time. So you'll start with the right foot doing dumbbell step ups for 8-12 reps. Then straight to a set of glute med banded rotations. Then move to the other leg for step ups & repeat another set of glute med banded rotations. Then rest 2 minutes and complete another round. 2 rounds totals of: -8-12 reps - Dumbbell leaning step up (R side) 15-20 reps Glute medius banded internal rotation -8-12 reps - Dumbbell leaning step up (L side) 15-20 reps Glute medius banded internal rotation Rest 2 minutes after a full round
Conditioning
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Optional HIIT
(If time & energy allots:) 30 seconds all out! Choose from: -Running -Bike -Rowing -Sled sprints Rest: 1 minute between sprints 3-8 rounds *For beginners, start with 3 and work your way up.
Cool Down
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1. 2-3 minutes walk/slow bike/slow row to bring the heart rate down 2. Then decompression: 2x30 seconds/side of each movement: -Pigeon Stretch -Banded Hamstring Stretch -Foam Roll Glute 3. Recovery breathing 3-5 minutes. Preferably laying on back, head resting on ground, elevate legs on box/bench, to above heart level with knees slightly bent. Focus on bringing heart rate down with your breathing: 4 second inhale, 3 second hold at the top of your breath, 8 second exhale. The goal of every cool down is to walk out of the gym with your heart rate the same as when you walked in (not elevated).
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Seated Breathing Drill
Mobility Warm Up
B
1-2 rounds: 1. Squat Therapy x 10/movement 2 .Hip Airplane x 8-10 reps/side 3. Windmills x 3-5 reps/side 4. Weighted Weight shifts 8-10 reps/side
C
Power Land Box Jump
D1
Barbell Deficit Lunge
D2
Lying DB Tricep Extension
E1
Machine Hack Squat
E2
B-Stance RDL with Rotation
F
Standing Pallof Press
Cool Down
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1. 2-3 minutes walk/slow bike/slow row to bring the heart rate down 2. Then decompression: 2x30 seconds/side of each movement: - Glute Smash -Hamstring Smash -Couch Stretch 3. Recovery breathing 3-5 minutes. Preferably laying on back, head resting on ground, elevate legs on box/bench, to above heart level with knees slightly bent. Focus on bringing heart rate down with your breathing: 4 second inhale, 3 second hold at the top of your breath, 8 second exhale. The goal of every cool down is to walk out of the gym with your heart rate the same as when you walked in (not elevated).
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Standing Breathing Drills
Mobility Warm Up
B
1-2 rounds: 1. YTW x 5-8 reps/position 2. KB Deadbugs x 5-8 reps/side 3. Neck ROM x 5/direction 4. Swimmers x 5-8 reps 5. T Spine rotations x 3-5 reps/side
C
Plyo Push Up
D1
Rack Pull ups
D2
DB Seated Shoulder Press
E1
Band-Assisted Push-Up
E2
Rear Delt Cable Pull Apart
F
Hollow Body Hold
Optional HIIT
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(If time & energy allots:) 30 seconds all out choose from: -Running -Bike -Rowing -Sled sprints 3-8 rounds. *For beginners start with 3 and work your way up. Rest: 1 minute between sprints
Cool Down
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1. 2-3 minutes walk/slow bike/slow row to bring the heart rate down 2. Then decompression: 2x30 seconds/side of each movement: -Wall Supported Lat Stretch -Cobra + Childs Pose -Foam Roll Pecs 3. Recovery breathing 3-5 minutes. Preferably laying on back, head resting on ground, elevate legs on box/bench, to above heart level with knees slightly bent. Focus on bringing heart rate down with your breathing: 4 second inhale, 3 second hold at the top of your breath, 8 second exhale. The goal of every cool down is to walk out of the gym with your heart rate the same as when you walked in (not elevated).
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Half-Kneeling Breathing Drill
Mobility Warm Up
B
1-2 rounds: 1. Seated Hip IR x 8-10 reps/side 2. Side Lying Hip Abduction x 8-10 reps/side 3. Standing Hip Shift x 30 seconds/side 4. Adductor Rock backs x 8-10 reps
C
KB swings
D
Deadlift
E1
Barbell Hip Thrust Pulses
E2
DB Incline Bicep Curl
F1
Bent Knee Glute Raise
F2
Standing single leg DB calf raises
(Optional) Finisher
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This superset is going to be done 1 leg at a time. So you'll start with the right foot planted on the floor, 10-15 reps working the right glute in the Rotating Bulgarian split squat. Then straight to work the right glute in the glute bridge (right leg stays planted on the floor) 10-15 reps. Then move to the other leg & repeat. Rest 2 minutes, then repeat the whole thing for another round RIR: 0 This superset targets both the glute max in both movements. -Rotating Bulgarian split squat (R leg) x 10-15 reps (Tempo: 3010) -Single leg glute thrust (R leg) x 10-15 reps (Tempo: 3022) -Rotating Bulgarian split squat (L leg) x 10-15 reps (Tempo: 3010) -Single leg glute thrust (L leg) x 10-15 reps (Tempo: 3022)
Cool Down
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1. 2-3 minutes walk/slow bike/slow row to bring the heart rate down 2. Then decompression: 2x30 seconds/side of each movement: --Calf Stretch -Foam Roll Hamstrings -90/90 stretch 3. Recovery breathing 3-5 minutes. Preferably laying on back, head resting on ground, elevate legs on box/bench, to above heart level with knees slightly bent. Focus on bringing heart rate down with your breathing: 4 second inhale, 3 second hold at the top of your breath, 8 second exhale. The goal of every cool down is to walk out of the gym with your heart rate the same as when you walked in (not elevated).