Name: Playbook - James Lawrence Iron Cowboy - W5/D1 CARDIO & KETTLEBELLS - Modified
Uploaded: 2022-09-15T18:03:15.211Z
Duration: 45 min
Description: W5/D1 CARDIO & KETTLEBELLS - Modified

CARDIO & KETTLEBELLS - Modified

Follow timing instructions in each section.
1 minute rest between sections.

A. 20 sec work, 10 sec rest x 2 rounds:
- Kettlebell Jump Squats OR Racked Squats
- Kettlebell Burpees OR Walkouts
- Kettlebell Jumping Plié Squats OR Kettlebell Plié Squats
- Donkey Kicks OR Alternating Donkey Kicks OR Fast Kickbacks
- Frog Jumps OR Frog Squats OR Skater Jumps
High Knees
- Full Turn Jump Squats OR Quarter Turn Stepping Squats
- Jumping Lunges OR Reverse Lunges

B. 1 minute/exercise, no rest x 1 set each:
- Racked Squats (focus on getting even deeper/lower than usual)
- Kettlebell Plié Squats
- Bent Leg Deadlifts
- Reverse Lunges - Keeping Same Leg Forward (right)
- Reverse Lunges – Keeping Same Leg Forward (left)

C. REPEAT A

D. 20 sec work, 10 sec rest x 2 rounds:
- Horizontal Jumping Jacks with Push Ups OR Horizontal Jumping Jacks
- Mountain Climbers
- Marching Planks OR Modified Marching Planks
- Burpees with Push Ups OR Walkouts with Push Ups
- Horizontal Jumping Jacks OR Modified Horizontal Jumping Jack Burpees
- Underswitches OR Modified Underswitches
- Horizontal Jumping Jacks on Forearms OR Modified Horizontal Jumping Jacks on Forearms
- Tricep Push Ups OR Modified Tricep Push Ups (Fast Pace)

E. 1 minute/exercise, no rest x 1 set each:
- Single Arm Kettlebell Presses – Right Arm
- Single Arm Kettlebell Presses – Left Arm
- Rolling Planks 
- Overhead Tricep Extensions
- Kettlebell In and Outs OR Basic Crunches

A. 20 sec work, 10 sec rest x 2 rounds:
- Kettlebell Jump Squats OR Racked Squats
- Kettlebell Burpees OR Walkouts
- Kettlebell Jumping Plié Squats OR Kettlebell Plié Squats
- Donkey Kicks OR Alternating Donkey Kicks OR Fast Kickbacks
- Frog Jumps OR Frog Squats OR Skater Jumps
High Knees
- Full Turn Jump Squats OR Quarter Turn Stepping Squats
- Jumping Lunges OR Reverse Lunges

- Hold kettlebell by the handle in both hands at chest level with feet just wider than hip width apart.
- Bend knees, push hips back and lower into squat keeping back straight chest open and core engaged.
- Focus on squeezing the glutes and pushing through the heels to return to start position.

Racked Squats

- Stand with feet together at the back of your mat. Engage core and bend forward to place hands on the mat in front of your feet.
- Walk hand out into plank position on hands.
- Push through hands, activating muscles around shoulder blades to stabilize and push yourself back into standing position.

Walkouts

- Hold kettlebell by the handle in both hands and squat with feet much wider than hip width apart, toes and knees pointing outwards, hips low, back straight, chest open, core engaged.
- Engage glutes and push firmly through heels to return to start position.

Kettlebell Plié Squats

- Start with hands below shoulders and knees below hips. 
- Tuck toes under, engage core and lift hips upwards.
- Placing weight into your fingertips and palms (as if you are going to do a handstand), engage hamstrings (muscles in the back of your upper legs) to alternate kicking heel to buttocks.
- Keep core engaged throughout and be light on the balls of your feet.

Alternating Donkey Kicks

- Alternate lifting one knee as high as possible upwards and then the other, staying on the balls of your feet and moving as quickly as possible. Think of it as running on the spot with extra emphasis on lifting your knees high.

High Knees

- Squat with feet just wider than hip width apart, hips low, back straight, chest open, core engaged.
- Step 90 degrees and drop back down into a squat.
- Change direction and return to start position.

Quarter Turn Stepping Squats

- Stand with both feet together at the top of your mat.
- Step one foot back into lunge position: one leg forward and the other back, feet hip width apart, in a staggered stance long enough to lower into a position with both knees at 90 degrees keeping the front knee above the ankle (never passing the toes), maintaining an engaged core and straight back with torso straight, shoulders above the hips and eyes forward.
- Engage glutes in the front leg and push through heel of front foot to return to standing position.
- Repeat, leading with the opposite leg back.

Reverse Lunges

Circuit A

B. 1 minute/exercise, no rest x 1 set each:
- Racked Squats (focus on getting even deeper/lower than usual)
- Kettlebell Plié Squats
- Bent Leg Deadlifts
- Reverse Lunges - Keeping Same Leg Forward (right)
- Reverse Lunges – Keeping Same Leg Forward (left)

- Hold kettlebell in both hands with arms straight in front of the body.
- Feet are hip width apart.
- Engage core, bend knees and lead by pushing your hips back, keeping core engaged and back straight (no flexion/rounding forward in the spine) as you lower until your torso is almost parallel to the ground. Do not lower your shoulders below the knees – even if you are flexible enough to. The kettlebell should be hovering above the ground just above and in between your feet.
- Concentrate on feeling a stretch/activation in the back of the upper thighs (hamstrings), pause, squeeze glutes, push into the heels and return to start position.

Bent Leg Deadlifts

- Stand with both feet together at the top of your mat.
- Step one foot back into lunge position: one leg forward and the other back, feet hip width apart, in a staggered stance long enough to lower into a position with both knees at 90 degrees keeping the front knee above the ankle (never passing the toes), maintaining an engaged core and straight back with torso straight, shoulders above the hips and eyes forward.
- Engage glutes in the front leg and push through heel of front foot to return to standing position.
- Repeat, keeping the same leg forward for the duration of the set.

Reverse Lunges Keeping Same Leg Forward (Right)

Reverse Lunges Keeping Same Leg Forward (Left)

Circuit B

C. 20 sec work, 10 sec rest x 2 rounds:
- Kettlebell Jump Squats OR Racked Squats
- Kettlebell Burpees OR Walkouts
- Kettlebell Jumping Plié Squats OR Kettlebell Plié Squats
- Donkey Kicks OR Alternating Donkey Kicks OR Fast Kickbacks
- Frog Jumps OR Frog Squats OR Skater Jumps
High Knees
- Full Turn Jump Squats OR Quarter Turn Stepping Squats
- Jumping Lunges OR Reverse Lunges

Circuit C

D. 20 sec work, 10 sec rest x 2 rounds:
- Horizontal Jumping Jacks with Push Ups OR Horizontal Jumping Jacks 
- Mountain Climbers
- Marching Planks OR Modified Marching Planks
- Burpees with Push Ups OR Walkouts with Push Ups
- Horizontal Jumping Jacks OR Modified Horizontal Jumping Jack Burpees
- Underswitches OR Modified Underswitches
- Horizontal Jumping Jacks on Forearms OR Modified Horizontal Jumping Jacks on Forearms
- Tricep Push Ups OR Modified Tricep Push Ups (Fast Pace)

- Start in plank position on hands - place hands under shoulders, pushing the ground away to stay lifted between the shoulder blades, engage quads to keep legs straight, tuck toes under, push weight through the heels and keep core engaged throughout.
- Jump legs apart and together as fast as possible, keeping core engaged and hips level.

Horizontal Jumping Jacks

- Start in plank position on hands - place hands under shoulders, pushing the ground away to stay lifted between the shoulder blades, engage quads to keep legs straight, tuck toes under, push weight through the heels and keep core engaged throughout.
- Quickly pull one knee in towards the chest and then the other, bouncing off the balls of your feet (think high knees but in plank position) while keeping hips level in plank position.

Mountain Climbers

- Start in modified plank position on forearms - place elbows under shoulders, forearms parallel to each other, push the ground away to stay lifted between the shoulder blades, lift hips to create straight line from head to knees and keep core engaged throughout.
- Place one hand where your elbow is (below the shoulder) and the other hand where your elbow is, pushing yourself up into modified plank position on your hands.
- Lower back to forearm plank and repeat, pushing off the opposite hand every rep.

Modified Marching Planks

- Stand with feet together at the back of your mat. Engage core and bend forward to place hands on the mat in front of your feet.
- Walk hand out into plank position on hands.
- Complete a push up on your toes or knees.
- Push through hands, activating muscles around shoulder blades to stabilize and push yourself back into standing position.

Walkout to Push-ups

- Start in standing position at the top of your mat.
- Engage core as you bend forward placing hands shoulder with apart and walking your hands forward into a strong plank position.
- While in plank position, jump or step feet apart and together.
- Walk hands back up into start position.

Modified Horizontal Jumping Jack Burpees

- Start in tabletop position – hands below shoulders and knees below hips.
- Curl toes under and lift to float knees 1 inch above the ground.
- Push the ground away with your hands to stay lifted in your shoulders. 
- Engage core and push weight through one hand while lifting the other hand towards the sky as the opposite leg kicks under and across the body hovering parallel to the ground.
- Return to start position and repeat on the other side.

Modified Underswitches

- Start in plank position on forearms - place elbows under shoulders, forearms parallel to each other, push the ground away to stay lifted between the shoulder blades, engage quads to keep legs straight, tuck toes under, push weight through the heels and keep core engaged throughout.
- Step legs apart and then back together as fast as possible, keeping core engaged and hips level.
- Optional: Place knees down into modified plank as needed.

Modified Horizontal Jumping Jacks on Forearms

- Start in modified plank position on hands - place hands slightly wider than your shoulders, pushing the ground away to stay lifted between the shoulder blades, lift hips to create straight line from head to knees and keep core engaged throughout.
- Lower chest towards the grounds bringing your elbows back close to the body (think of the elbows skimming the rib cage) and keeping core engaged to maintain the straight line of modified plank.
- Use chest muscles and triceps to push back into start position.

(Fast pace)

Modified Tricep Push-ups

Circuit D

E. 1 minute/exercise, no rest x 1 set each:
- Single Arm Kettlebell Presses (Right Arm)
- Single Arm Kettlebell Presses (Left Arm)
- Rolling Planks 
- Overhead Tricep Extensions
- Kettlebell In and Outs OR Basic Crunches

- Start with feet hip width apart holding kettlebell in rack position: hand inserted into the kettlebell with the handle in a diagonal position across the palm, wrist straight, palm facing the midline of the body, elbow attached to the torso and kettlebell sitting on the chest/upper bicep (not off to the side of the shoulder/body).
- Engage core and lats (outer back muscles) to set the foundation for the press. Lead with the elbow forward, using shoulders and triceps to press the bell into lockout position (arm beside head, elbow locked out and palm facing forward).
- Leading with the elbow forward, lower to rack/start position and repeat.

Single Arm Kettlebell Press (Right)

Single Arm Kettlebell Press (Left)

- Start in plank position on forearms - place elbows under shoulders, forearms stacked alongside each other, push the ground away to stay lifted between the shoulder blades, engage quads to keep legs straight, tuck toes under, push weight through the heels and keep core engaged throughout.
- Roll open to side plank on your right arm.
Roll back to start position and then to side plank on your left arm.
- Be sure to keep hips level and returning to a proper front plank as your roll from side to side.

Rolling Planks

- Stand with feet hip width apart holding a kettlebell at chest level by the handle with the ball of the kettlebell facing upwards. Press the bell above head, keeping arms straight and close to the head. This is start position.
- Lower kettlebell behind your neck/upper back.
- Use tricep muscles (back of upper arms) to extend arms back to start position.

Overhead Tricep Extensions

- Lay on back with knees bent and feet flat.
Interlace fingers behind head or place fingertips behind each side of the head.
- Engage core, lifting head, shoulders and upper back off the floor.
- Hold at the top and complete an extra ab contraction.
- Lower back to start position with control, keeping abs engaged.

Basic Crunches

Circuit E

W5/D1 CARDIO & KETTLEBELLS - Modified

Damn that was a great leg workout.  Not enough chest or back for a full body workout so added archer pushupsx10 and kb rows for time.  Destroyed in a great way.

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So good!! Excited to start getting back into triathlon training!! Will there be any splits with squats and deadlifts to build more power for biking and running?

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Loving this program and app 🥳 definitely a keeper!

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I was awkward on the cleans but I’m learning 👏🤨🤷🏼‍♀️🙌😎

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