The PT Studio - Ruth Pottinger, Bsc Hons, ASCC

Functional Fitness
Coach
Ruth Pottinger

8 Week Base Building Hyrox Plan for the gym.
Are you still a few months away from your 1st Hyrox Event?? If so jump on this 8 week plan to help build a base.
Get started with this x 2 Gym Sessions per week. This plan is specifically designed so that you can still continue with other activities you do and/or add extra running to your week. We are far enough away to be less specific.

The base programme is split over 2 sessions

Session 1 focuses on strength & strength endurance giant sets, rowing and running supersets and Mini AMRAPs.
Session 2 focuses on By ins and outs of various running distances with conditioning circuit in the middle

Build your base so when you get to the specifics your body is stronger and you are fitter

Features
2 sessions per week
Must use App app to view and log training
Program Training
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Lay the Foundations
By building on the foundations and making your body robust for the more specifics of Hyrox training you are giving your self a great start. Reducing the chances of injury and improving your basic strength and endurance for the event as well as pushing on your competitive edge on your By ins and outs.
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Benefits
Fitter, Stronger, Move Better, Challenge your pace, build confidence for the next part of your training
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Build confidence
Know you are in preparation for your end goal HYROX!!
Features
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Programming 2 days per week
x2 sessions per week S&C. Allows you to continue with other activities or/add in extra running. Build a base prior to more specific Hyrox Training
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Exercise Video
Video Demos so you know how to perform the exerices
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
Track via your phone. This Plan will push you harder, know you better, and keep you going longer, all through an app.
Equipment
Recommended
Required = Dumbbells // Rower // TreadmillRecommended = Strength Band // Plyo Box
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 8-week program
Sunday
Hyrox Day 1

Prep

A

Circuit warm up

Warm - up. 4mins of any CV followed by x 5 each side Greatest Stretch x 5 Deep squat holds x 5 inch worm shoulder taps x 10 each side bridge

B

Box Jump

3 x 5

C1

Run

2 x 500

C2

Rowing

2 x 500

D1

DB Bench Press

3 x 14

D2

Seated Row

3 x 14

D3

Split Squat

3 x 14

Circuit

E

15min AMRAP x 1min Run x 10 DB Thrusters x 30sec Marching on the Spot Holding Heavy DB x 10 E/S Mountain Climber planks x 5 burpees

Wednesday
Hyrox Day 2

Prep

A

Circuit warm up

Warm - up 4mins of any CV followed by x 5 each side Greatest Stretch x 5 Deep squat holds x 5 inch worm shoulder taps x 10 KB/DB RDL x 10 Bird Dog

B

Run

1 x 1500

Circuit

C

3-5 Rounds x Pull -ups @ RPE 7 (3 reps left in the tank) (use suspension trainer or underneath a bar to make it easier) x 10 DB step ups x 10 Push - ups x 20 KB Swings (DB swing if no KB available) x 20 Lateral Raise x 250m Rower

D

Run

1 x 1500

E

Side Plank

2 x 30

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Get started

Build a solid base and smash your next Hyrox

Get 8 Weeks Base Building Hyrox Training
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FAQs
No wall balls or Ski Erg in the plan
Not at this stage as we are building a base for preparation of movement prior to specific training and keeping it accessible for use in home and local gyms.
8 Weeks Base Building Hyrox Training