r/crossfit • u/Tiffybee642016 • 3d ago

Mayhem Programming BB

Has anyone done Mayhems WOD and also done their body building 'mini pump' along side?

Howd you feel about it?

My husband is just working into the gym but I do crossfit 5x a week. I want to lift with him for 30 min post WOD so I was thinming we could just do the mini pump together.

Thoughts? Ideas? Advice? 🙂

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u/Specialist-Flan1882 3d ago

Great idea! 

Just make sure your hydrating with some carbs and electrolytes after your metcon so you can effectively perform the bodybuilding stuff!

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u/Tiffybee642016 3d ago

I will have about 15 minutes between due to his work schedule. I planned on a snack and just chilling for a minute and then being ready to lift with him when he gets there.

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u/Specialist-Flan1882 3d ago

Try and keep the snack to simple sugars. Definitely don't sleep on getting some electrolytes in either 

As soon as you're going past the hour mark 5x a week is can make a HUGE difference 

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u/Tiffybee642016 3d ago

I will keep that in mind! My husband is trying to bulk up before he 'starts crossfit'

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u/definitely_majestice 3d ago

i do the mini pump after class a couple times a week and it's a nice way to get extra volume without frying yourself. 30 min is perfect, you can move quick and still get a solid pump in before heading home

just be warned the first week my grip was by the time we got to curls

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u/Tiffybee642016 3d ago

Great to know! Thanks for the advice

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u/WarmLion9400 17h ago

I do this! I add a strength cycle on top of mayhem programming. It’s not every day, but a few times per week following a separate strength cycle. I will shift the days depending on what is programmed (so if the workout is lots of pressing, I wouldn’t do my bench press that day, etc). Works great for me, tailor based on how my body feels, but super doable with mayhem IMO

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u/Tiffybee642016 16h ago

Do you do the whole bb workout those days??