March 5, 2020


SKILL

EMOM for 10 Minutes

1 Hang squat snatch from below the knees + 1 Hang squat snatch from above the knees

Today’s skill work is positional snatch work. That means we’ll focus primarily on technique with a light to moderate load.  If you tackle this correctly you should never miss because the load is too heavy.  We’ll start by deadlifting the bar with a snatch grip and lowering the bar to below the knee caps. From there drive the bar upwards and drop under the bar recieving it in your deepest squat. Stand up and perform another lift after lowering the bar to above the knee caps.  This is meant to be a complex so settle in with your hook grip and hang on to the bar for both reps. If the squat snatch isn’t happening today practice by catching in the power position but work on getting as deep into a squat as you are able.

WOD

AMRAP in 10 Minutes
20 Dumbbell sit-ups (hold at chest) 50/35 lb
10 Left arm overhead walking lunge steps 50/35 lb
10 Right arm overhead walking lunge steps 50/35 lb

WORKOUT NOTES

We’re pairing a weighted sit-up with the difficult one arm overhead walking lunge. The one arm overhead walking lunge will require you to carry a heavy load overhead with one arm while keeping your elbow straight and stacked above your shoulder.  Focus on keeping your overhead arm and torso perpendicular to the floor and move through the full range of motion with your legs.  If shoulder mobility is an issue consider using a kettlebell held overhead or a dumbbell held at the chest. For the sit-ups our benchmark is going to be holding the dumbbell at your chest which is much harder than a standard sit-up!  You are adding load and removing momentum created by throwing your arms forward.


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