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August 11, 2022
SkillEMOM for 10 minutes:Slow pull squat snatch plus squat snatch Your barbell should take about 3 seconds to get from the floor to the liftoff point above your knees on the first rep. The intent is to practice precise positioning and force you to develop power high up in the lift. Do your best to […]
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August 10, 2022
SkillEMOM for 10 minutes:5 deadlifts This is the last skill work in this deadlifting series. We’re up one more rep from last week. This is 50 deadlifts total, which is a very high volume to be doing at any significant load; be deliberate about your weight selection, and make sure that you’re staying well within […]
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August 9, 2022
Skill10 minutes of handstand practice Invert thyself. Seek guidance from your coach, and have fun! Workout of the DayAMRAP in 15 minutes:50 sit ups35 alternating dumbbell hang power cleans20 single arm overhead lunges You should be able to do double-digit sets on your hang power cleans for the whole workout today, so pick an appropriately […]
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August 8, 2022
SkillEvery 45 seconds for 12 rounds:Hang power clean plus power clean Focus on a strong follow-through with the arms on the cleans today; your legs should always be the primary source of power on the Olympic lifts, but the arms can contribute significantly if applied with the proper timing. Workout of the Day5 rounds, 3 […]
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August 7, 2022
Workout of the DayAMRAP in 15 minutes:15 goblet squats15 kettlebell swings15 goblet squats150 single unders Pick a kettlebell that allows you to complete 15 reps of each movement at a time throughout most of the workout. standard: 20/12rx: 28/20sport: 32/24metcon: 10x 1:00 on/ 0:30 off Mobility2 rounds:2 minute pigeon per side2 minute half saddle per […]
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August 6, 2022
Workout of the DayAMRAP in 30 minutes:800 m run/row/ski, or 2000 m bike40 single arm dumbbell push presses (20 per side)400 m farmer carry (one dumbbell, one kettlebell)20 pull ups (strict or kipping) Split the dumbbell push presses so that you get an even amount of work done on each arm per round. You should […]
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August 5, 2022
Skill8 rounds:20 seconds of flutter kicks, hollow position10 seconds of rest20 seconds of alternating plank reaches10 seconds of rest For the flutter kicks, you’ll be holding in a hollow position with your hands by your side. On the plank reaches, hold in a plank on your hands and alternate reaching one hand and then the […]
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August 4, 2022
SkillEMOM for 10 minutes:10 double unders plus one squat snatch This format is similar to last week’s clean and jerk, but more compressed. Your jump rope should be an easy unbroken set, acting as a reset before each lift. If you aren’t able to comfortably do a full squat snatch, then don’t go deep. Be […]
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August 3, 2022
SkillEMOM for 10 minutes:4 deadlifts Up one rep per minute from last week. If your load last week felt quite manageable, then consider trying to duplicate that same load this week, but for a higher volume. Workout of the DayAMRAP in 12 minutes:12 devil presses24 sit ups Focus on your footwork on the devil press […]
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August 2, 2022
SkillEMOM for 10 minutes:2 squat clean thrusters Use the skill work as movement prep for the workout. Feel free to work up to a heavy double, but don’t let your back hyperextend or your shoulders shift into an asymmetric press-out. Lift pretty. Workout of the Day5 rounds:1:15 of thrusters0:15 rest1:15 of calories (row, bike, or […]