| 10/06/2017 |
Q1-W1 - BENCHPRESS BENCHMARK#1 |
Intro to Barbell Bench Press:
Barbell Bench Press - Medium Grip
Lie back on a flat bench. Using a medium width grip (a grip that creates a 90-degree angle in the middle of the movement between the forearms and the upper arms), lift the bar from the rack and hold it straight over you with your arms locked. This will be your starting position.
From the starting position, breathe in and begin coming down slowly until the bar touches your middle chest.
After a brief pause, push the bar back to the starting position as you breathe out. Focus on pushing the bar using your chest muscles. Lock your arms and squeeze your chest in the contracted position at the top of the motion, hold for a second and then start coming down slowly again.
Tip: Ideally, lowering the weight should take about twice as long as raising it.
Repeat the movement for the prescribed amount of repetitions.
When you are done, place the bar back in the rack.
Caution:
If you are new at this exercise, it is advised that you use a spotter. If no spotter is available, then be conservative with the amount of weight used.
Also, beware of letting the bar drift too far forward. You want the bar to touch your middle chest and nowhere else.
Don't bounce the weight off your chest. You should be in full control of the barbell at all times.
https://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/detail/view/name/barbell-bench-press-medium-grip
WORKOUT
Determining 1-Rep Max Benchpress
Warm-up with a light weight or push ups to reduce injury. When ready, follow the directions below:
If comfortable, use a spotter and attempt a max weight.
If new, use a spotter and rep with a comfortable weight then utilize One-Rep Max calculator to determine approximate one-rep max weight.
http://www.exrx.net/Calculators/OneRepMax.html
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135 lbs
Performed as RX |
| 10/06/2017 |
Q1-W3 - JUMP ROPE BENCHMARK #1 |
2 MINUTE JUMP ROPE BENCHMARK TEST
For 2 mins you will jump rope to achieve as many reps as possible
Once you have completed your 2 minutes, log your reps online and with Mr. V. |
1 reps
Performed as RX |
| 10/06/2017 |
Q1-W4 - Max Standing Vertical Jump Benchmark #1 |
Today is a test of explosive lower body power.
Using your standing reach as your zero, jump as high as you can from a standing position. Measure your highest point of flight. The difference between those two numbers equals your standing vertical jump.
Measure in inches. |
1.00 mi
Performed as RX |
| 10/06/2017 |
Q1-W2 - DEADLIFT BENCHMARK #1 |
The Deadlift
Approach the bar so that it is centered over your feet. You feet should be about hip width apart. Bend at the hip to grip the bar at shoulder width, allowing your shoulder blades to protract. Typically, you would use an over/under grip.
With your feet and your grip set, take a big breath and then lower your hips and flex the knees until your shins contact the bar. Look forward with your head, keep your chest up and your back arched, and begin driving through the heels to move the weight upward.
After the bar passes the knees, aggressively pull the bar back, pulling your shoulder blades together as you drive your hips forward into the bar.
Lower the bar by bending at the hips and guiding it to the floor.
https://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/detail/view/name/axle-deadlift
WORKOUT
Determining 1-Rep Max Deadlift
Warm-up with a light weight to reduce injury. When ready, follow the directions below:
If comfortable, use a spotter and attempt a max weight.
If new, use a spotter and rep with a comfortable weight then utilize One-Rep Max calculator to determine approximate one-rep max weight.
http://www.exrx.net/Calculators/OneRepMax.html |
305 lbs
Performed as RX |
| 09/29/2017 |
Q1-W7 - SPRINT TEST BENCHMARK #1 |
1 Length of Gym Sprint Test
TWO ATTEMPTS, use your fastest time!
End line to End Line
Feet must start behind the black baseline of basketball court
Stop clock when chest breaks the opposite baseline of basketball court
Log online to the nearest tenth of a mile |
0.50 mi
Performed as RX |
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