Aerobic Bodybuilder
Aerobic Bodybuilder
Aerobic Bodybuilder
AEROBIC BODYBUILDER
Welcome to the program!
Over the course of the next 8 weeks, these aerobic and strength progressions will build
your engine and your ability to sustain efforts over longer and longer durations. But first,
some background on the program:
The training philosophy that has become known as Functional Bodybuilding by so many
got its origins from my own training during the time frame of October 2016 through
October 2017. I did a deep exploration of the principles of blending functional fitness and
Bodybuilding, which still stands as the most profound training evolution of my entire life.
My perspective on training changed dramatically during this period and as a result, the
programs that I have offered to the world through Awaken Training Series, Base Camp,
and FBB: Persist, have taken on a unique look and feel.
One thing that is common amongst the previously mentioned programs is that they are all
single-session training programs. An interesting fact is that when I was busy developing
FBB concepts with my coach for the better part of 2017, I was in fact training double
sessions throughout most of the year. We were segmenting my training into morning
aerobic work and afternoon resistance training. Since the vast majority of individuals that
we coach and that follow our programs are not able to perform 2 workouts a day multiple
days a week, the thought of writing double day training programs didn't seem to meet the
needs of many. So I blended the most critical concepts into 60-90 min sessions in the
previously mentioned programs, and the results have been astounding.
Over the past year, I've been itching to put together something for you all that would
really get back to the essence of what started this whole FBB revolution. The true blending
of mixed modal and monostructural aerobic work with Bodybuilding principles and the
flare that is now easily identifiable as FBB. Where we have arrived is the Aerobic
Bodybuilder Program.
• 8 Weeks Long
• AM Aerobic Sessions - Mixed Modal 2x/week and Monostructural 2x/week
• PM Bodybuilding Sessions - Body part splits - Upper and Lower
• 4 Days a week
• 64 total workouts that are progressive in nature from Week 1 to 8!
Marcus Filly
Getting Started
First, if you are new to Tempo training and reading workouts, head to https://revival-
strength.com/program-information/ first for detailed explanations on tempo,
supersets, and approaching loading, as well as common substitutions you may run into.
(Any aerobic equipment can be subbed as needed.) The tempos are important, so be sure
you understand how to execute them.
Not everyone can do double sessions and that is completely fine. Segmenting your
training is valuable still. You will have the ability to focus in on one aspect of the training
progression each time you come into the gym. Or if you are feeling ambitious, you could
do the two sessions a back to back.
Questions? The movements are linked to demo videos in most pdf readers, or can be found at
youtube.com/functionalbodybuilding/. If you have any questions, email us at
support@revival-strength.com, or you can also post in the Awaken Training Series Facebook
group. Let’s get to it!
NOTES
B1) Semi Supinated Strict Ring Pull Up: 1.1.1.1; rest 6sec/rest 30sec x 4
• These should be 4 tough reps for you - I suggest weighted reps if you find these at
bodyweight to be much too easy
• Scale back to Negatives - 5 second lowering
B2) Parallette HSPU Negatives: 5sec lowering; 5,5,5,5; rest 90sec
• Be sure you are able to control the whole range of motion - you may need to build up some
mats under your head between the parallettes to cut the range of motion down
In this build you are encouraged to choose one modality you wish to grow and build for yourself.
Run, Bike, or Row. If you choose Biking (assault bike, echo bike, bike erg, etc) then multiply
distances by 2.5. A 400m run would = 1000m Assault Bike.
Your aim this week is to keep all sets very consistent. Find a repeatable pace so that when you
finish your 6th set you feel as though you could have done more.
B1) Single Arm Incline Dumbbell Bench Press: 8-10/arm; 20X1; rest 60sec x 3
B2) Incline Bench Bicep Curl: 30X1; 10-12reps; rest 60sec x 3
A) Thoracic Flow: Flow with the movements shown in the video for about 5mins prior to starting
your aerobic work today.
• With these longer intervals today it is our principal focus to maintain our pacing. 75%
Aerobic is something that feels like it can sustain well beyond the given interval duration. If
1000m of running takes you 4mins at this pace, then I want you to pace for something you
could do for 10mins.
AB 5 min EASY
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AB 15 cals @ 75-80% effort
20sec sec L-Sit on Parallettes
25 Double Unders
20m Single arm KB Rack Carry/arm
x 8 Rounds Continuous
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Row 5mins Easy
NOTES
WEEK 2 DAY 3 - AEROBIC NOTES
C1) Split Stance Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift: 21X0; 8-10/leg; rest 60sec x 3
C2) Dumbbell Suitcase RNT Split Squat: 20X0; 10-12/leg; rest 60sec x 3
B) Semi Supinated Strict Ring Pull Up: 1.1.1.1.1.1 (6 total reps); rest 5sec/rest 30sec x 4
• We are increasing reps again this week
• Scale back to Negatives - 3-5 second lowering
D1) Single Arm Dumbbell Bench Press : 20X1; 8-10/arm; rest 30sec x 3
D2) Dual Kettlebell Rack Carry: 40m; rest 60sec x 3
WEEK 3 DAY 2 - AEROBIC NOTES
A) Wide Stance Banded Hip Thrust: 10X1; 15-20reps/reps; rest 60sec between sets x 3
C1) Single Leg Landmine Romanian Deadlift : 20X0; 10-12 reps; rest 60sec x 3
C2) Rower Hamstring Curl on Bench: 20X0; 12-15 reps; rest 60sec x 3
D1) Kettlebell Rack RNT Reverse Lunge: 10X0; 10-12/leg; rest 30sec x 3
D2) Extended Plank: 45-60sec; rest 30sec x 3
D3) Single Arm Ring Row Hold: 30sec/arm; rest 90sec x 3
WEEK 3 DAY 3 - AEROBIC
Assault Bike 2mins EASY + Assault Bike 2mins Moderate + Assault Bike 2mins Easy
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Run 200m @ 75-80% Aerobic Effort
10 Dumbbell Box Step Over 24/20" (35/20lbs)
15sec Star Plank R
15m Single Arm KB OH Carry R 70/53
15sec Star Plank L
15m Single Arm KB OH Carry L 70/53
rest 60sec
x 6-8 Sets
• Please scale loads down on the box step over and carry as needed. The weight should be such
that you can grab them and go even under a little fatigue. This should not slow you down too
much.
B1) Alternating Dumbbell Incline Bench Press (Bottom Up): 31X0; 6-8/arm; rest 60sec x 3
B2) Seated Hammer Curl: 2020; 10-12 reps; rest 60sec x 3
A) Thoracic Flow: Flow with the movements shown in the video for about 5mins prior to starting
your aerobic work today.
• 10 Sets this week! that means pick your WORST movement of the 3 and do 4 sets of that
exercise. The others only get 3 sets.
A1) Romanian Deadlift: 4010; 8-10 reps; rest as needed x 3 - prefatigue reps
• Still keep the loads light, but you can increase a little from last week
A2) Banded Hip Thrust: 10X0 (fast reps); 20 reps; rest as needed x 3
• Moderate loading - ensure you hit the tempo perfectly and hold a very active position at the
bottom of the squat for the full 5 seconds. Do not sit passively at the bottom of the squat.
WEEK 4 DAY 1 - AEROBIC NOTES
B1) Lean Away Strict Ring Pull Up: 21X1; 6-8 reps; rest 30sec x 3
• Scale back to Lean Away Negatives - 3-5 second lowering
B2) Strict Handstand Push-up: 21X1; 6-8 reps; rest 90sec x 3
• Scale back as needed to Pike Strict HSPU with the same tempo
• Scale up to Deficit Strict HSPU
C1) Single Arm Dumbbell Bench Press : 30X0; 7-9/arm; rest 60sec x 3
C2) Mixed KB Rack Overhead Carry: 25m/arm; rest 60sec x 3
WEEK 4 DAY 2 - AEROBIC
• Scale loads down on the carry as needed. The weight should be such that you can grab
them and go even under a little fatigue. This should not slow you down too much.
B1) Alternating Dumbbell Incline Bench Press Top Down: 31X0; 6-8/arm; rest 60sec x 3
B2) Zottman Curls: 2020; 10-12 reps; rest 60sec x 3
C1) Turkish Get Up Complex: 2 Single Arm Turkish Sit Up R + 1 Turkish Get Up R x 2 Rounds
+ 2 Single Arm Turkish Sit Up L + 1 Turkish Get Up L x 2 Rounds; rest 30sec x 3
C2) Side Plank DB Powell Raise: 30X0; 8-10/arm; rest 30sec x 3
C3) Strict Knees to Elbows: 30X1; 8-10reps; rest 90sec x 3
• Scaling option is Supine Toes to Bar
WEEK 4 DAY 4 - AEROBIC
A) Thoracic Flow: Flow with the movements shown in the video for about 5mins prior to starting
your aerobic work today.
A1) Snatch Grip Romanian Deadlift: 3110; 8-10 reps; rest as needed x 3 - pre-fatigue reps
• Still keep the loads light, but you can increase a little from last week
A2) Barbell Glute Bridge: 10X1; 15 reps; rest as needed x 3
10-20mins
300m Run
12 Alternating Step Ups
15m Reverse Sled Drag (moderate load; move fluidly)
20-30mins
21/16 Cal Assault Bike
30m KB Front Rack Carry
15m Quadruped Crawl
B1) Lean Away Strict Ring Pull Up: 21X2; 3-5 reps; rest 30sec x 3
• Scale back to Lean Away Negatives - 3-5 second lowering
B2) Push Up Complex: 3-5 Strict HSPU; 31X1; rest 15sec +
7-9 Ring Push Ups; 2020; rest 90sec before B1 x 3 sets
• Scale back as needed to Pike strict HSPU with the same tempo and regular push ups with the
same tempo
• Scale up to Deficit Strict HSPU
C1) Alternating Dumbbell Bench Press (Top Down): 2020; 8/arm; rest 30sec x 3
C2) Filly Carry: 25m/arm; rest 60sec x 3
WEEK 5 DAY 2 - AEROBIC NOTES
Warmup: 10mins Easy and Continuous Movement
100m Run
8 Alt. World’s Greatest Stretch
4/arm KB Single Arm Flow (Row + Split Clean + Kneeling
Press + Overhead Lunge)
• Choose a light KB and just flow through the movements
A) Seated Good Morning: 2011; 12-15 reps; rest 60sec between sets x 3
C1) Deficit Landmine Single Leg RDL: 20X0; 10-12/leg; rest 60sec x 3
• Stand on 2-4" plates for added ROM this week
C2) Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift: 10X0; 12-15 reps; rest 60sec x 3
• Fast reps - keep DB in front of legs
• Scale loads down on the carry as needed. The weight should be such that you can grab them and
go even under a little fatigue. This should not slow you down too much.
• Week 5 marks a switch to longer mixed modal sets. These individual sets will be taking more time
than previous weeks and therefore we have lowered the volume to 5 sets.
B1) Single Arm Dumbbell Floor Press: 20X0; 12-15/arm; rest 60sec x 3
B2) Dumbbell Hammer Curl to Press: 3030; 10-12 reps; rest 60sec x 3
C1) Turkish Get Up Complex: 8 Dual Arm Turkish Sit Up + 4 Alternating Turkish Get Ups
rest 30sec x 3
• Load the Turkish Sit Ups lighter and the Turkish Get Ups heavier
C2) DB Star Plank: 20-30sec/arm; rest 30sec x 3
C3) Semi Supinated Strict Ring Pull Up: 20X1; 8-12 reps; rest 90sec x 3
• Scaling option is Ring Rows
WEEK 5 DAY 4 - AEROBIC NOTES
A) Thoracic Spine Opener: T Spine Can Opener x
2mins
T Spine Shoulder Sweep x 10/side SLOW x 2 sets
T Spine Extension on Foam Roller x 10 reps x 3 sets
A1) Front Foot Elevated DB Suitcase Split Squat: 20X0; 8-10/leg; rest as needed x 3 - pre-fatigue
reps
• 2-4" Step for Front Foot
• Still keep the loads light
A2) Kang Squat: 8-10reps; rest as needed x 3
C1) Death March: 30X1; 5-7 steps/leg (10-14reps total); rest 60sec x 3
C2) Barbell Glute Bridge: 20X1; 10-12reps; rest 60sec x 3
FBB (Continued)
B1) Mixed Grip Strict Ring Pull Up: 31X1; 2.2; rest 30sec x 3
• 2 reps then switch grip and do 2 more (4 reps each set)
• Scale back to Lean Away Negatives - 3-5 second lowering
B2) Push Up Complex: AMRAP Strict HSPU Unbroken without Pauses;
rest 30sec + AMRAP Clapping Push Ups Unbroken without Pauses;
rest 90sec before B1 x 3 sets
• Scale up to deficit Strict HSPU
• Scale back as needed to Pike Strict HSPU and regular Push Ups
C1) Glute Bridge Single Arm DB Bench Press: 20X1; 10-12/arm; rest 30sec x 3
C2) KB Cross Body Carry: 25m/arm; rest 60sec x 3
WEEK 6 DAY 2 - AEROBIC
A) Seated Wide Stance Good Morning: 3010; 10-12 reps; rest 60sec between sets x 3
B) Front Squat: 40X0; 3,3,3; rest 3mins each set building in weight - make your final sets quite TOUGH
C1) Deficit Landmine Single Leg RDL: 20X0; 8-10/leg; rest 60sec x 3
• Stand on 2-4" plates for added ROM this week
• Increase load from last week a touch
C2) Single Arm DB Cross Body RDL: 2010; 8-10/arm; rest 60sec x 3
D1) Single Arm Dumbbell Overhead Walking Lunge: 10X0; 10-12 steps/arm; rest 30sec x 3
D2) Rower Pike Ups: 2020; 10-12 reps; rest 30sec x 3
D3) Banded Face Pull: 20X2; 10-12 reps; rest 90sec x 3
WEEK 6 DAY 3 - AEROBIC
Assault Bike 30sec EASY: Assault Bike 30sec Moderate; Assault Bike 30sec Tough Aerobic Effort
rest walk 60sec x 3
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5 Sets @ 75-85% - Progressive (start at a 75% effort and progress to 85% on the last set) All should
feel sustainable for the full time.
A1) Z Press Complex: Barbell Z Press 30X1; 3,2,2; rest 15sec + Single Arm KB Z Press 20X0; 5-6/arm;
rest 60sec x 3
A2) Chainsaw Row: 20X0; 10-12/arm; rest 60sec x 3
B1) Single Arm Dumbbell Floor Press: 20X0; 10-12/arm; rest 60sec x 3
B2) Tall Kneeling Zottman Curls: 3030; 10-12 reps; rest 60sec x 3
C1) Bottoms Up Kettlebell Turkish Get Up: 3 Bottom Up Turkish Get Up R + 3 Bottom Up Turkish Get
Up L; rest 30sec x 3
C2) Semi Supinated Strict Ring Pull Up: 30X0; 7-10reps; rest 30sec x 3
• If you feel strong with your bodyweight to get the Rx reps and tempo - you can add a little weight
to your body in the form of a DB between the legs.
• Scaling option is Ring Rows - move closer to a horizontal position this week to make them harder
C3) Incline Bench Prone Reverse Fly: 20X0; 12-15reps; rest 90sec x 3
WEEK 6 DAY 4 - AEROBIC NOTES
A) Thoracic Spine Opener: T Spine Can Opener x 2mins
T Spine Shoulder Sweep x 10/side SLOW x 2 sets
T Spine Extension on Foam Roller x 10 reps x 3 sets
A1) Front Foot Elevated DB Suitcase Split Squat: 30X0; 6-8/leg; rest as needed x 3 - pre-fatigue reps
• 2-4" Step for Front Foot
• Still keep the loads moderate to light, but you can increase a little from last week
A2) Sumo Stance Good Morning: 20X0; 8-10 reps; rest as needed x 3
10-20mins
21/16 Cal Row
5 Burpee Box Jump 24/20"
7 Hand Release Push Ups
15sec Ring Row Hold
20-30mins
.5 Mile Assault Bike
10m Lunge
2 Wall Walks
10sec Wall Facing HS Hold at top of last rep of Wall Walk
A) Sumo Stance Good Morning: 3010; 10-12 reps; rest 60sec between sets x 3
C1) Dumbbell Single Leg Romanian Deadlift: 3010; 8-10/leg; rest 60sec x 3
C2) Snatch Grip Romanian Deadlift: 20X0; 10-12 reps; rest 60sec x 3
D1) Mixed KB Rack Overhead Walking Lunge: 10X0; 10 steps/arm x 3 sets; rest 30sec
D2) Weighted Ring Body Saw: 2020; 8-10 reps; rest 30sec x 3
D3) Single Arm Dumbbell Upright Row: 20X2; 8-10/arm; rest 90sec x 3
WEEK 7 DAY 3 - AEROBIC
Run 30sec EASY: Run 30sec Moderate; Run 30sec Tough Aerobic Effort; rest walk 60sec x 3
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5 Sets @ 75-85% - Progressive (start at a 75% effort and progress to 85% on the last set) All should
feel sustainable for the full time.
Row 300m
30m Dual KB Farmers Carry 70/53lbs
5 Wall Walks
30m Dual KB Rack carry 70/53lbs
Row 600m
rest walk 2:30 (decrease rest by 15sec every round)
• Scale loads down on the carry as needed.
• With decreasing rest on every set we are adding some intensity in these final 2 weeks of the build.
The goal should be to sustain your effort on every set and still progress your pace slightly as you go
despite the shortened rest. Control yourself from the start.
• Rest periods:
Between 1st and 2nd Set - 2:30
Between 2nd and 3rd Set - 2:15
Between 3rd and 4th Set - 2:00
Between 4th and 5th Set - 1:45
A1) Landmine Press Variety: 5 Standing Landmine Press R 30X0 + 5 Half Kneeling Landmine Press R
30X0 + 5 Standing Landmine Press L 30X0 + 5 Half Kneeling Landmine Press L 30X0;
rest 60sec x 3
A2) T-Bar Row: 20X1; 12-15 reps; rest 60sec x 3
• Loop a towel or ring strap around the bar if you don’t have a T-Bar attachment
NOTES
WEEK 7 DAY 4 - AEROBIC
A1) Front Foot Elevated KB Front Rack Split Squat: 20X0; 8-10/leg; rest as needed x 3 - pre-fatigue
reps
• 2-4" Step for front foot
• Still keep the loads moderate to light, but you can increase a little from last week
A2) Sumo Stance Romanian Deadlift: 30X0; 8-1 0reps; rest as needed x 3
10-20mins
1/.8 Mile AB
5 Box Jump Over 24/20"
10 Ring Push Up
15sec Chin Over Bar Hold
20-30mins
400m Run
10 Jump Lunge
15sec Extended Plank
30 Double Unders
A1) Half Kneeling DB Cross Body Press: 20X0; 10-12/arm; rest 30sec x 3
A2) L-Sit on Rings: 20-30sec; rest 30sec x 3
A3) Banded Pendlay Row: 20X0; 12-15 reps; rest 90sec x 3
C1) Close Grip Bench Press: 20X0; 10-12 reps; rest 30sec x 3
C2) Single Arm KB Bottom Up Carry: 30m/arm; rest 60sec x 3
WEEK 8 DAY 2 - AEROBIC
Warmup: 10mins Easy Continuous Movement
200m Row Damper at #1
8 Inchworms (no push ups)
4 KB Clean to Goblet Halo Flow/side
*keep the KB Light
A) Split Stance Good Morning: 2010; 10/leg; rest 45sec between legs x 2/side
B) Front Squat: 1 rep @ 4040 + 2 reps @ 3030 + 3 reps @ 2020; rest 2:30 x 3 sets
• 6 reps per set with tempo changing
C1) Dumbbell Cross Body Romanian Deadlift: 3010; 8-10/leg; rest 60sec x 3
C2) Clean Grip RDL: 10X0; 12-15 reps; rest 60sec x 3
D1) Dual KB Overhead Walking Lunge: 12-16 steps; rest 30sec x 3 sets
D2) Weighted Ring Body Saw: 15sec OUT, 15sec HOLD, 15sec IN;1 rep TOUGH; rest 30sec x 3
D3) Dual Dumbbell Upright Row: 3011; 8-10/reps; rest 90sec x 3
WEEK 8 DAY 3 - AEROBIC
A) Row 30sec: Run 30sec; Assault Bike 30sec; rest walk 60sec x 3
• First set easy, second set moderate, last set higher pace
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5 Sets @ 75-85% - Progressive (start at a 75% effort and progress to 85% on the last set) All should
feel sustainable for the full time:
• Scale loads down on the carry and Snatch as needed. The weight should be such that you can
grab them and go even under a little fatigue. This should not slow you down too much.
• If you feel strong with your bodyweight to get the Rx reps and tempo - you can add a little weight to
your body in the form of a DB between the legs.
• Scaling option is Supinated Grip Body Rows - reps are 20X1 x 10-12 reps
C3) Dual Dumbbell Upright Row: 20X2; 10-12reps; rest 90sec x 3
NOTES
WEEK 8 DAY 4 - AEROBIC
A1) Front Foot Elevated Front Rack Split Squat: 20X0; 6-8/leg; rest as needed x 3 - pre-fatigue reps
*2-4" Step for Front Foot
*Still keep the loads moderate to light
A2) Dual KB Banded Sumo Deadlift: 20X0; 12-15 reps; rest as needed x 3
C1) Single Leg Barbell Romanian Deadlift: 21X1; 6-8/leg; rest 60sec x 3
C2) B-Stance Barbell Hip Thrust: 20X0; 10-12/leg; rest 30sec between legs; rest 60sec before C1 x 3
D1) Barbell Windshield Wipers: 2020; 16-20 reps total; rest 60sec x 3
D2) Kettlebell Rack Split Stance Half Squat Isometric: 30-40sec/side; rest 30sec between sides; rest
60sec x 3
Where to next?
If you have completed the program, congratulations! We would love to support you in the
next step of your fitness journey. Visit our website at https://revival-strength.com for more
training options (and be sure to sign up for our email list for valuable resources while
you’re there).
FBB: Persist
Similar to Awaken Training Series, but 3x/week workouts that are shorter (about 1 hr each)
and use less specialty equipment. 12 week cycles available on a monthly subscription
basis; join/cancel anytime.
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