Full Body Physique Training is for individuals who want to move beyond traditional bodybuilding and increase total strength and physical literacy.
The program is built around 3 full-body splits and 2 conditioning days. The full-body session focus on squat, push, pull; and, each workout starts with an intense core workout. The conditioning is more traditional style cardio with a twist. Cardio is built around interval work and heavy carries and drags.
Series 1 Specs:
Skill Level - Beginner to intermediate. No Olympic lifting required.
Equipment Needed - Barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, pulley system, SkiTrainer, Rower, AirBike, Treadmill, wall ball, slam ball, sled.
Focus - Bodybuilding, Strength and Conditioning, Functional Training
Training Days per Week - 5
Program Length - 4 Weeks, but can be repeated if desired.
Excerpt from Day 5 Full Body Session Push Pull Arms:
Double KB Clean and Jerk 4x10
(superset)
Multi Grip Bar Close Grip Bench Press 3x12
EZ Bar Curl to Press 3x12
FeaturesPrep
A
Reach Warmup
Complete one set of every movement: 1) Alternating Lunge and Twist x10/per leg 2) PVC Passthroughs x10 3) DB 3-Angle Shoulder Rotation x15/per arm 4) DB Alternating Arnold Press x15 With Bands 5) Ys and Ts x20 each 6) Rows x 20 7) Chest Press x20 On Turf 8) High Knees x20m 9) Carioca x20m/both ways 10) Side Shuffle x20m/both ways
Conditioning
B
Functional Core Circuit 1
4 Rounds: Plank Side Tuck Jumps x10/side Plank KB Pull Through x10/side Psoas March x10/side Adductor Side Plank x20 seconds/side *Rest 30 seconds between rounds
C1
Push-Up
2 x 10
C2
Romanian Deadlift
2 x 10 @ 45 lb
D
Bench Press
4 x 10
E
DB Deadlift
3 x 12
F1
Feet Elevated Push-Up
3 x 12
F2
Seated Row
3 x 12
Recovery
G
Reach Cooldown
Perform 2 sets of 30 seconds of each stretch: 1) Modified Pigeon 2) Kneeling Lunge 3) Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch 4) Extended Lizard 5) Fragon 6) Thread the Needle 7) PVC to Box Lat & Pec Stretch 8) Couch Stretch *Stretch any additional muscles, as needed.
A
Air Bike
1 x 3:00 @ 5
B
Dowel Pass-Throughs
1 x 20
C1
Dead Hang
2 x 0:20
C2
Plank
2 x 0:20
Air Bike and Carry
D
5 Rounds: Air Bike Fast x30 seconds Air Bike Slow x30 seconds (after completing 5 rounds, then) 2 Rounds: OH KB Carry and Single Arm Farmer's Carry x50yds (switch arms half way) @70% RPE (after completing 2 rounds, then) 5 Rounds: Air Bike Fast x30 seconds Air Bike Slow x30 seconds
Recovery
E
Reach Cooldown
Perform 2 sets of 30 seconds of each stretch: 1) Modified Pigeon 2) Kneeling Lunge 3) Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch 4) Extended Lizard 5) Fragon 6) Thread the Needle 7) PVC to Box Lat & Pec Stretch 8) Couch Stretch *Stretch any additional muscles, as needed.
Prep
A
Reach Warmup
Complete one set of every movement: 1) Alternating Lunge and Twist x10/per leg 2) PVC Passthroughs x10 3) DB 3-Angle Shoulder Rotation x15/per arm 4) DB Alternating Arnold Press x15 With Bands 5) Ys and Ts x20 each 6) Rows x 20 7) Chest Press x20 On Turf 8) High Knees x20m 9) Carioca x20m/both ways 10) Side Shuffle x20m/both ways
Conditioning
B
Functional Core Circuit 2
4 Rounds: Crawl to KB Drag x20yds Sandbag Resisted Drag x10/side Band Pull Through x20 Banded Deadbug x10/side *Rest 30 seconds between rounds
C1
Third World Squat Hold
2 x 0:30
C2
Alternating Bodyweight Lunge
2 x 5
D
Back Squat
4 x 10
E
Lat Pulldown
3 x 12
F1
DB Reverse Lunge (Front Foot Elevated)
3 x 8
F2
Pendlay Row
3 x 12
Recovery
G
Reach Cooldown
Perform 2 sets of 30 seconds of each stretch: 1) Modified Pigeon 2) Kneeling Lunge 3) Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch 4) Extended Lizard 5) Fragon 6) Thread the Needle 7) PVC to Box Lat & Pec Stretch 8) Couch Stretch *Stretch any additional muscles, as needed.
A
SkiErg
1 x 2:00 @ 5
B1
Front Rack Walking Lunge
2 x 25 @ 15 lb
B2
Hinge Jump
2 x 3
Ski and Drag
C
5 Rounds: Ski Trainer Fast x30 seconds Ski Trainer Slow x30 seconds (after completing 5 rounds, then) 2 Rounds: Shoulder Strap Sled Drag x50yds @heavy weight (after completing 2 rounds, then) 5 Rounds: Ski Trainer Fast x30 seconds Ski Trainer Slow x30 seconds
Recovery
D
Reach Cooldown
Perform 2 sets of 30 seconds of each stretch: 1) Modified Pigeon 2) Kneeling Lunge 3) Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch 4) Extended Lizard 5) Fragon 6) Thread the Needle 7) PVC to Box Lat & Pec Stretch 8) Couch Stretch *Stretch any additional muscles, as needed.
Prep
A
Reach Warmup
Complete one set of every movement: 1) Alternating Lunge and Twist x10/per leg 2) PVC Passthroughs x10 3) DB 3-Angle Shoulder Rotation x15/per arm 4) DB Alternating Arnold Press x15 With Bands 5) Ys and Ts x20 each 6) Rows x 20 7) Chest Press x20 On Turf 8) High Knees x20m 9) Carioca x20m/both ways 10) Side Shuffle x20m/both ways
Conditioning
B
Functional Core Circuit 3
4 Rounds: Half Kneeling Ball Slam x5/per side @10-15lbs MB OH Sit-Up x10 @10-15lbs TRX Atomic Push-Up x10 Ring Body Saw x10 (use TRX) *Rest 30 seconds between rounds
C1
Standing Arnold Press
2 x 10 @ 15 lb
C2
Dowel Pass-Throughs
2 x 15
D
Double KB Clean & Jerk
4 x 10
E
Underhand Bent Barbell Row
3 x 12
F1
Multi Grip Bar Close Grip Press
3 x 12
F2
EZ Bar Curl to Press
3 x 12
Recovery
G
Reach Cooldown
Perform 2 sets of 30 seconds of each stretch: 1) Modified Pigeon 2) Kneeling Lunge 3) Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch 4) Extended Lizard 5) Fragon 6) Thread the Needle 7) PVC to Box Lat & Pec Stretch 8) Couch Stretch *Stretch any additional muscles, as needed.
USAW L1, Spartan SGX Coach, TBXM Advanced Youth Coach Obstacle Course Racer, Captain of Team Reach