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What is the 'Core?'

The core is the source of true strength & power. Many core muscles were also designed to protect the body and create stability. For our purposes we are referring to your body from your hips to your shoulders.

While we like mirror muscles too – we train for performance. Fitness that was meant to be used. All the other benefits follow. Our training gives you the strength, stamina and mobility to play & work hard. Designed as cross-training for climbers - we also attract lots of skiers, runners, bikers, snowboarders, military and folks who just want to be in better shape.

Our training is both performance and injury-prevention minded. We’ll train you to be strong now – and for a long time to come.

Conditioning Class (Wednesdays @ 7pm): The starting point. Students in the conditioning class span from those just wanting to get back into shape to mt. guides and military. The class is challenging. But we'll take the time to make sure that each person's workout is adapted to where they are at.

Advanced Class (Wednesdays @ 6pm): Instructor permission is needed for the Advanced class. I’ll look for safely demonstrated kettlebell technique for the swing, clean & press and snatch. Men should be able to do 10 unassisted pullups. Women should be able to do 5. The primary difference between the Conditioning & Advanced classes is the intensity level (and the advanced group complains more!) Come to this class when you are really ready to work.

These classes are designed for motivated people. I lead once a week – and then it us up to you to decide if and how to incorporate the regimen into your normal training. I’m happy to talk you through ways to make sure you are getting the most out of it.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

31 August (Obj: Overall Gorilla Strength)

Movement # of Reps Optional
1) Set One
Pull Ups 15 L-Sit
Push Ups 20
Crunches – Full Ext. 25
One Leg Squats 15 (Each leg)

2) Set Two
Curl Ups Wide Grip 15 L-Sit
Push Ups One Arm 10 (knife edge if one arm is too much)
V-Sits 25
Squats w/45# 30

3) Set Three
Pull Ups Closed Grip 15 L-Sit
Push Ups Clap 20
Rockers 25
Squat Thrusts 30

4) Set Four
Switches PU/CU 8
Push Ups Circle 10 (each arm)
Side Dips 25 (each side)
Squat Jumps 30

5) Set Five
Curl Ups Closed Grip 15 L-Sit
Push Ups - Tiger 10
Bridges 25
Burpees 30

6) Set Six
Pull Ups Wide Grip 15 L-Sit
Push Ups Diamond 20
Wipers (floor) 25 (both ways)
Prisoner Squats 30

7) Set Seven
Curl Ups (Slow) 15 L-Sit
Push Ups Wide 20
Back Extension

Friday, August 26, 2011

26 August Combined Core (Obj: Strength)



6X
Pistols or Airborne Squats 3-5 l/r
Weighted Dips (hvy) 3-5
Windshield Wipers 3-5
Weighted Pullup 3-5

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

24 August Combined Core (Obj: Strength)

Warm up & Planche 15 min total

6x
1 Leg KB mil press 8-10
3pt Straight Leg Raise 3
Dbl KB Front Squat 8-10
Castle Pushups
(Pleasant Spanish) 8-10 total
Milkman Carry 4 Laps

Monday, August 22, 2011

22 August Combined Core (Obj: Strength)

Be sure to warm up well

6X
Walking Tactical Lunges (30 sec)
Dips (30 sec)
Windshield Wipers (30 sec)
Sumo Thrusters (30 sec)
Russian Twist & Press (30 sec)
Alternating Swings (30 sec)

Friday, August 19, 2011

19 August Combined Core (Objective: Strength)

warm up

6 Rounds.
- One Leg Romanian Deadlift (30 sec)
- Bridge Press Alternating (30 sec)
- Windmill (30 sec)
- Bent Over Row (30 sec)
- Split Stance Lift Up (30 sec)
- Clean (30 sec)
- Rest 1 minute

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

17 August Combined Core (Objective: Strength)

warm up

6 Rounds.
- Rear Lunge tri Extension (30 sec)
- Bridge Press Double HMR (30 sec)
- Windmill (30 sec)
- Incline Row (30 sec)
- Lunge Twist Press (30 sec – L one round, R the next)
- Push Press (30 sec)
- Rest 1 minute

Monday, August 15, 2011

15 August Combined Core (Objective: Strength)

Warm up (Make sure all major joints & muscle groups are warm) 6- 10 minutes

6X
Walking Tactical Lunges (30 sec)
Dips (30 sec)
Sumo Thrusters (30 sec)
Russian Twist & Press (30 sec)
Alternating Swings (30 sec)

Pullups 50

Friday, August 12, 2011

12 August Combined Core (Obj: Strength)

Warm up: 6 minutes

6 Rounds
- Rear Lunge tri Extension (30 sec)*
- Bridge Press Double HMR (30 sec)**
- Windmill (30 sec)
- Incline Row (30 sec)***
- Lunge Twist Press (30 sec – L one round, R the next)****
- Push Press (30 sec)
- Rest 1 minute

3X
Frenchies 1-3
2 min rest

*Start in beginning lunge position, dumbells in racked position. Rear lunge. As you step back lean forward to nearly a 45degree. As you lean forward lower the dumbells until the arms are straight - arms should follow the same line as the body. Curl as you come out of the lunge.

**Bridge position - double press. Bring dumbbells up, palms out. Towards the top turn palms towards each other and bring dumbbells together. Reverse on the way down.

***Like a bent over row but at about a 45 degree angle.

****As you lunge forward - twist and press over your opposite shoulder. (Like a standing twist press but with the lunge.)

Friday, August 5, 2011

5 August Combined Core (Obj: Strength)

warm up


6X - 30 sec each movement.

Elephant Walk
Squat Thrusts
V-Up Legs w/ Push
Pull-In
Shin Squat Switch
Knee Push
Knee U
Rest 1 minute

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

3 August Combined Core (Obj: Strength)

Warm Up

6X
Walking Tactical Lunges (30 sec)
Dips (30 sec)
Windshield Wipers (30 sec)
Sumo Thrusters (30 sec)
Russian Twist & Press (30 sec)
Alternating Swings (30 sec)

Pullup Ladders 2X
2,4,6,8,10

Monday, August 1, 2011

1 August Combined Core (Obj: Strength)

Warm Up

Choosing weights or intensity for all exercises: On a scale from 1(easy) - to 10 (Hardest) you should be working in the 8 - 10 range.

6 Rounds.
- Front Lunge Curl (30 sec - switch legs)
- Bridge Double Overhead Press (30 sec)
- Saxon Side Bend (30 sec)
- Upright Row (30 sec)
- Standing Twist Press (30 sec - left one round, right the other)
- Swings (30 sec)
- Rest 1 minute

Pullups: 6 sets of 3 - 5.
(If you need assistance do 3- 5 sec negatives. If they are easy add weight)
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