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MDX Workout Challenge

MDX Workout Challenge

Dan Soso29 Mar 2021 - 02:35
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Looking for a challenge? Mix & match some of these exercises. Always consult a doctor before starting any other workout schedule....

"Never put passion in front of principle. Even if you win, you lose"
- Sensei Miagi --- Miagido Karate

Workout #1: Speed and Conditioning
On a rugby pitch – progressively lengthening sprints

  • 4 x 30 meters falling starts – start with your feet together, hands by your sides. Lean forward and then take your first step as your body approaches 45-degrees. Walk back recovery.
  • 4 x pitch lengths – going on each minute, i.e. if it takes you 15 seconds to sprint the length of the pitch, you get 45 seconds’ rest between reps.
  • 4 x triangles – run corner to corner diagonally across the pitch. Jog back along the side touchline. Walk the width of the pitch to recover, and repeat.
  • 1 x lap of pitch – run all the way around the pitch as fast as possible. Go for it – this is your last exercise.

Workout #2: Full Body Explosive Strength
These lifts are supersets and paired to complement each other

  • 1a. Back squats – 3 sets of 5 reps, 60-90 seconds’ recovery
  • 1b. Box jumps – 3 sets of AMRAP, 60-90 seconds’ recovery
  • 2a. Bench press – 3 sets of 5 reps, 60-90 seconds’ recovery
  • 2b. Plyo push-ups – 3 sets of AMRAP, 60-90 seconds’ recovery
  • 3a. Weighted pull-ups – 3 sets of 5 reps, 60-90 seconds’ recovery
  • 3b. Medicine ball slams – 3 sets of AMRAP, 60-90 seconds’ recovery
  • 4. Cable Russian twists – 3 sets of 8-12 reps, 60-90 seconds’ recovery
  • 5. Finisher: Treadmill push – Turn the power o on a treadmill. Stand on the belt holding the handle. Lean forward and push the belt around as fast as you can for 30-seconds, just like you are pushing a sled. Rest for 60-seconds and then repeat one more time.

Workout #3: Rest and Recover

  • Yoga
  • Jog one mile
  • Stretch and Recover

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