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HomeGrown AthletX - Functional Fitness

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Body Heat, Mobility, Activation (5 min)

2:00 Row

:30/:30 Active Pigeon Stretch

:20/:20 Samson Stretch

:30 Dead-Bug

:30 Bird Dogs

General Prep (8-10min)

2 Sets: For Quality

:30 Jump Rope

5/5 Worlds Greatest Stretch

6 Compression Sit-Ups

:20 Hollow Hold

10 Deep Lunge Mountain Climbers

Specific Barbell Prep + Get to Working Loads (5-7 minutes)

Back Squat

5 Reps @ 50%

3 Reps @ 60%

3 Reps @ 70%

2 Reps @ 75%

Back Squat (10:00 EMOM
1 Rep @ 80%+

Build over the course of 10 reps with the goal of ending with 3 sets @ 90%+
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% of 1RM Back Squat

Stimulus: Absolute Strength

*Building to some heavy singles by the last few minutes here with the goal of touching 90% for the final 1-3 reps.

RPE: 8/10 … Volume is low, but loading is heavy

Key focus areas:

Global Tension / Bracing

Root through the feet.

Modifications:

We can adjust to a Box Squat for those with knee issues

We can adjust to a Split Squat for those with back issues.

"Existential Burden" (3 Rounds for time)

15:00 EMOM

minute 1: 50 Double Unders (A: 100 singles)

minute 2: 12 Up Downs

minute 3: 15 GHD Sit-Ups (A: V-Ups)

minute 4: Max Forearm Plank

minute 5: Rest
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"Existential Burden" is a midline-focused EMOM combining jump rope coordination, aerobic bodyweight conditioning, core endurance, and isometric strength. The design challenges athletes to stay consistent under fatigue while balancing dynamic movement with static holds. The key is smooth execution, controlled breathing, and smart pacing, especially in the max plank hold.

Goal: Consistent completion of work across all four active minutes

Stimulus: Midline endurance, aerobic capacity, stamina under sustained tension

RPE: 7.5–8.5/10

Focus: Stay relaxed and composed through high-skill double unders and transitions, manage core fatigue carefully

Key focus areas:

Control breathing through all movements to prevent early burnout

Move efficiently in dynamic pieces (double unders, up downs) to allow a strong plank effort

Stay mentally disciplined during the forearm plank hold