Functional training Macrocycle 2-A

Weeks 19-24 of Macrocycle 2 for Functional training. This is a double split program(Monday-Thursdays for lower body, Tuesdays-Fridays for upper body), with Wednesdays/Saturdays for speed/agility training. Sundays off. Do 5-10 minutes of a dynamic warm-up to start workout. Complete in supersets of 2-3 exercises with 60 seconds rest between exercises. Rest 1-2 minutes between sets.

Squat Throw from Chest

1. Stand with feet slightly wider than hip-width apart. Knees should be slightly bent.
2.Hold medicine ball at chest level and squat down to a parallel position.
3.Quickly explode up and jump as high as you can. As you start your jump you should start to shoulder press the ball up and reach full extensions with the arms when you are at the peak of your jump. Push ball as high as possible into the air. Try to minimize the time spent in the squatted position. It should be a real quick squat and jump.
Catch ball on the bounce and repeat according to prescribed repetitions.

Box Step with Barbell & Knee Drive

1. Stand behind box and place one foot on top of box, heel close to the closest edge. Hold a barbell on your shoulders.
2. Push off the box and explode vertically and drive your other knee up towards your chest. Complete the prescribed number of reps.
3. Repeat with other leg and continue according to prescribed number of repetitions.

DB Lunge Crossover

1) Start position: Stand with feet hip width apart. Grasp DB’s and hold out in front of body
2) Step forward 2-3 feet forming a 90° bend at the front hip and knee. DO NOT allow front knee to extend past the big toe - may cause injury. As you are lunging swing dumbells across body towards the hip.
3) Pushing off front foot, return to start position with legs and dumbells. Continue with same leg or alternate as prescribed.
4) Remember to keep head and back upright in a neutral position. Shoulders and hips should remain squared at all times.
5) Watch for proper knee alignment - do not let front knee extend past big toe or deviate laterally or medially. Back knee should not come in contact with floor.

Prone Opp Arm Opp Leg Raise on ball

1. Lie on your stomach across the top of the stability ball.
2. Simultaneously raise your left leg up with your right arm.
3. Return to the starting position and repeat with the other leg and arm.
4. Focus on controlling the movement.

Glute-Ham Raise

1. Position body face down on apparatus placing hips and ankles on respective pads.
2. Place hips (and not stomach) on pad. Place lower leg or achilles tendon area on pad. Cross arms and place on chest holding a weight plate.
3. Start position: Back should be parallel to ground with knees slightly bent.
4. Raise your body using your hamstrings until your upper body is vertical.
5. Return to start position.

Kneeling Hip Extension

Starting Position: Place forearms on upper pad and place one knee on the lower pad.
Take the working leg and place on the foot plate.
Kick straight back and up to activate the glute with the working leg.
Return to starting position

Reverse Curl

1. Start position: Lie with back on floor or bench with hips flexed at 90° and feet in air holding onto a medicine ball. Position arms at sides with palms down on floor.
2. Leading with the heels towards the ceiling, raise glutes (butt) off floor or bench.
3. Return to start position.
4. Remember keep legs from swinging to prevent momentum throughout the exercise.

Standing Machine Calf Raise

1) Step into provided shoulder pads. Adjust lever arm so that plates do not touch when lowering the weight.
2) Stand with feet hip width apart or stand on the edge of a step on the balls of feet with heels hanging over edge. Toes should be pointing forward.
3) Contract calves by pushing off balls of feet to raise heels up in air (standing on toes)
4) Lower heels and repeat.
5) Remember to keep knees slightly bent throughout movement to prevent any knee strain. Adjust weight load accordingly.

Reverse Wood Chop with bands or cable

1. Start by standing parallel to the band or cable.
2. Hang onto the handle in front of your body. Keeping your arms semi straight rotate your body out and away from the band.
3. Keep your feet planted and twist from your trunk or core. Remember to keep your arms semi straight throughout the movement.
4. Return to the starting point and repeat according to the required repetitions.
5. Repeat with the other side.

Wood Chop with band or cable

1. Start by standing parallel to the band or cable.
2. Hang onto the handle in front of your body but up above your head and over the shoulder. Keeping your arms semi straight rotate your body down and away from the band.
3. Keep your feet planted and twist from your trunk or core. Remember to keep your arms semi straight throughout the movement.
4. Return to the starting point and repeat according to the required repetitions.
5. Repeat with the other side.