Monday, August 10, 2015

Surviving the Sports Desert and the Workout of the Day


Last night the Minnesota Vikings beat the Pittsburgh Steelers in the annual NFL Hall of Fame Game 14-3. Now, I really do not care about those teams, the game or the score. It does however signify that I have survived the journey through the summer sports desert: NBA finals, golf, baseball... Thank goodness for the Women's World Cup... I may not have made it otherwise. But, football is back!!!

Warm-up:
3 minutes Weighted Sled Push (moderate weight, general warmer)
5 minutes AMRAP (Paced, warm-up style):
10 Barbell Squat Snatch
25m Lateral Side Steps
10 Barbell Strict Press to Behind the Neck Press
30 seconds Elbow Plank
Strength:
Back Squat 4 sets of 12 repetitions (One set every three minutes)
Workout of the Day:
Metabolic Conditioning for Time:
15-10-6 repetitions each of:
Strict Pull-Ups (No kip, band if necessary)
Thrusters
Cool Down:
3 minutes Jump Rope
50 AbMat Sit-Ups
Mobility:
Quadriceps Stretch

Have a Great Day!!

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