Tuesday, June 25, 2013

06.24.13

Fitness
3 rounds for time
20 thrusters @ 65/45
20 burpees
20 pull-ups

Performance
A. Hang power snatch + OHSQ X 2 X 4; 2:00
B. Front squat X 3 X 3; rest 2:00
C1. Strict, supinated pull-ups @ 1030 X 5-10 X 4; rest 0 seconds
C2. 20 seconds hollow plank X 4; rest 60 seconds

Friday, June 21, 2013

06.21.13

Fitness
@ 85% of MPE
AMRAP in 10:00
row 250 meters
10 burpees
20 double unders
rest 5:00
AMRAP in 10:00
10 wall ball shots @ 20/14
10 ring rows
12 box step-ups @ 24/20

Performance
@ 85% of MPE
AMRAP in 10 minutes
row 250 meters
10 burpees
20 double unders
rest 5:00
AMRAP in 10 minutes
10 box jumps @ 24/20
20 wall ball shots @ 20/14
run 200 meters

06.20.13

Fitness
A. back squat X 3 X 3; rest 2:00
B1. 1 arm overhead press X 5 ea X 3; rest 0
B2. Hollow rocks X 20 X 3; rest 90 seconds
*1 arm press may be done w/ barbell, dumbbell or kettlebell.


Performance
A1. 5 muscle-up transitions (low rings) X 5; rest 30 s
A2. Run 400 meters + 5-10 ring dips X 5; rest 90 seconds
B. muscle-ups X 1-3 X 3; rest 60 seconds

Thursday, June 20, 2013

06.19.13

Fitness
“Helen”
3 rounds for time
run 400 meters
21 kb swings @ 55/35
12 pull-ups

Performance
15-12-9-6 reps for time
power clean @ 135/95
handstand push-ups

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

06.18.13

Fitness
A. clean X 3 X4 (moderate); rest 90 seconds
B1. Ring push-ups X 10 X 3; rest 30 seconds
B2. Pull-ups X 5-10 X 3; rest 90 seconds

Performance
A. snatch X 1.1.1.1 X 3; rest 2:00
B. back squat X 3 X 3; rest 2:00
C. ring rows @ 1030 X 5-10 X 5; rest 90 seconds

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

06.17.13

Fitness
A. 3 sets for times
run 400; rest 90 seconds
B. 3 sets for times
row 500 meters; rest 90 seconds
C. 3-D plank—30 seconds each X 2 (front, side, side); rest as needed

Performance
for time @ 97%
15 thrusters @ 75/45
15 pull-ups
10 thrusters @ 75/45
10 pull-ups
5 thrusters @ 75/45
5 pull-ups
*3:00 cap
rest 8:00
for time @ 97%
row 800 meters
rest 8:00
for time @ 97%
repeat thruster/pull-up combo from above

Monday, June 17, 2013

06.14.13

Fitness
for time/calories
15-12-9
deadlift @ 185/95
burpees over the bar
+
AD for calories for 2:00 after the 9th burpee

Performance
for time
50 box jumps @ 24/20 (step-down)
500 meter row
50 power cleans @ 85/45
500 meter row
50 wall ball shots 20/14

Friday, June 14, 2013

06.13.13

Fitness
@85% of MPE
amrap in 8:00

row 250
10 release push-ups
10 knees-to-elbows
rest 4:00
amrap in 8:00
5 pull-ups
10 swings @ 55/35
20 walking lunge steps
rest 4:00
amrap in 8:00
run 200 meters
front plank hold 20 seconds


Performance
@85% 0f MPE
amrap in 8:00
row 250 meters
15 release push-ups
10 toes-to-bar
rest 4:00
amrap in 8:00
7 pull-ups
14 walking lunge steps
21 HTF sit-ups (butterfly)
rest 4:00
amrap in 8:00
run (meters)


Wednesday, June 12, 2013

06.12.13

Fitness
A. front squat X 5 X 3; rest 2:00
B. push-press X 5 X 3; rest 2:00
C. 50 weighted sit-ups @ 25/15#s


Performance
A. In 12 minutes, work to a heavy 3 rep deadlift.
B. push-jerk X 3 X 3; rest 2:00
C1. Ring dips X 10-15 X 4; rest 0 seconds
C2. Run 400 meters X 4; rest 90s

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

06.11.13

Fitness
AMRAP in 15:00
10 burpees
15 wall ball shots @ 20/14
20 double unders


Performance
4 sets for times @ 97%
10 kb swings @ 70/55
12 jump squats
row 250 meters
rest 6-7minutes



06.10.13

Fitness
A. power snatch X 1 + OHSQ X 1 X 6; rest 60 seconds-light
B. barbell bent over row X 5 X 3; rest 90 seconds
C. 1-7 strict pull-ups EMOM X 7

Performance
A. hang snatch X 2 X 5 (drop each); rest 2:00
B1 front squat X 3 X 4; rest 30 seconds
B2. L-pull-ups X 5-10 X 4; rest  2:00

06.07.13

Fitness
obj: MAP (MM)
@ 85% of MPE
AMRAP in 6:00
10 box step-ups @ 24/20
10 release push-ups
10 sit-ups
rest 3:00
AMRAP in 6:00
run 400
row remainder of 6 minutes for meters
rest 3:00
AMRAP in 6:00
5 strict toes-to bar
10 burpees
15 wall ball shots @ 20/14 or 10#

Performance
obj: MAP (MM)
@ 85% of MPE
AMRAP in 6:00
10 box jumps @ 24/20 (step down)
15 release push-ups
20 sit-ups
rest 3:00
AMRAP in 6:00
run 800 meters
row remainder of 6 minutes for meters
rest 3:00
AMRAP in 6:00
5 strict toes-to-bar
10 burpees
15 wall ball shots @ 20/14 
rest 3:00
AMRAP in 6:00
AD for calories w/ 6 chest-to-bar pull-ups at the top of each minute (mins 1,2,3,4,5,6)

Friday, June 07, 2013

06.06.13

Fitness
obj: squat (int)
clean (technique)
horizontal pull (stamina)
A. back squat X 5 X 3; rest 2:00
B. power clean X 2 X 6 EMOM (light--technique focus)
C. ring rows X 10-15 X 3; rest 90 seconds

Performance
obj: snatch (CP stamina)
squat (int)
vert press (int)
A. snatch cluster X 1.1.1.1 X 3; rest 2:00
B1. back squat X 3 X 4; rest 30 seconds
B2. deficit HSPU (strict) X AMRAP-1 X 4; rest 2:00

Wednesday, June 05, 2013

06.05.13

Fitness
obj: MAP (mono/cyclic)
5 sets for times
row 200 meters
rest 60 seconds
run 200 meters
rest 60 seconds
*fast AND consistent


Performance
obj: ANL/E
4 sets for times @ 97%
10 power snatches @ 75/45
7 burpee pull-ups
run 200 meters FAST
rest 6:00 b/t each set

Tuesday, June 04, 2013

06.04.13

Fitness
obj: hinge (int)
vert press (int)
midline stability
A. deadlift X 5 X 3; rest 2:00
B. overhead press X 5 X 3; rest 2:00
C. hollow plank 30 seconds X 3; rest 60 seconds


Performance
obj: snatch (int)
horizontal push (stamina)
midline stability
A. snatch X 3-2-2-2; rest 2:00
B1. ring push-ups @ 3010 X 10-15 X 4; rest 0
B2. hollow plank 30 seconds X 4; rest 90 seconds

06.03.13

Fitness
obj: aerobic tester (mm)
4 rounds for time
10 front squats @ 95/45
10 pull-ups
run 400 meters
*20 minute cap


Performance
obj: CP/Aerobic combo tester
for time
100 double unders
25 front squats @ 135/95
10 strict pull-ups
15 front squats @ 135/95
15 strict pull-ups
10 front squats @ 135/95
25 strict pull-ups

Sunday, June 02, 2013

05.31.13

A. clean and jerk X 3-2-2; rest 2:00
B1. ring dips X 10-15 X 4; rest 30 seconds
B2. L-pull-ups X 7-12 X 4; rest 30 seconds
B3.run 400 meters X 4; rest 90 seconds (goal of run is speed and consistency within 5 seconds)

Friday, May 31, 2013

05.30.13

@ 85% of MPE
AMRAP in 5:00
20 wall ball shots @ 20/14
run 200 meters
rest 3:00
AMRAP in 5:00
10 release push-ups
15 butterfly HTF sit-ups
20 double unders
rest 3:00
AMRAP in 5:00
7 pull-ups
14 lunge steps
row 200 meters
rest 3:00
AMRAP in 5:00
Airdyne for calories

Thursday, May 30, 2013

05.29.13

5 sets @ 97%
For 90 seconds
10 thrusters @ 75/45
7 burpees over the rower
row for calories w/the remaining time
rest 5-6 minutes b/t sets

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

05.28.13

A. snatch pull @ 105% of snatch X 3 X 3; rest 90 seconds
B. In exactly 10 minutes, work to a heavy 3 rep overhead squat.
C1. 5-10 ring rows @ 1131 X 3; rest 30 seconds
C2. 15-20 hollow rocks X 3; rest 90 seconds

05.24.13

Memorial Day Training

Choose one of the following:
#1 "Murph"
for time
run 1 mile
100 pull-ups
200 push-ups
300 squats
run 1 mile
*wear 20 # vest if you have it--partition reps as you wish

#2 "Abbate"
for time
run 1 mile
21 clean and jerks @ 155/100
run 800 meters
21 clean and jerks @ 155/100
run 1 mile

#3 "Loredo"
6 rounds for time of-
24 squats
24 push-ups
24 walking lunge steps

run 400 meters

Friday, May 24, 2013

05.23.13


A. snatch balance X 3 X 3; rest 2:00
B. In exactly 10 minutes, work to a heavy 3 repetition back squat.
C. AMRAP handstand push-ups (strict) X 3; rest 90 seconds

Thursday, May 23, 2013

05.22.13

6 sets @ 97% for times
10 KBS @ 70/55
run 200 meters
rest 4-5 minutes

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

05.21.13

A. clean X 1.1.1.1 X 3; rest 2:00 (increase each cluster if possible)
B. In exactly 10 minutes, work up to a heavy 3 repetition floor press.
C. 5-12 strict pull-ups X 4; rest 60 seconds

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

05.20.13

2 sets @ 85% of MPE (18 minutes of work total)

AMRAP in 3 minutes
5 toes-to-bar
7 burpees
9 russian swings @ 55/35
rest 3:00

AMRAP in 3:00
10 thrusters @ 45/25
30 double unders
rest 3:00

AMMAP in 3:00
row (meters)
rest 3:00

Saturday, May 18, 2013

05.17.13

A. hang clean X 3 X 3; rest 2:00
B. Work to a heavy 3 rep push jerk in 10 minutes.
C. 3 sets
run 400 meters; rest 90 seconds
row 500 meters; rest 90 seconds

Friday, May 17, 2013

05.16.13

Test #6

AMRAP in 15 minutes
15 KB swings @ 55/35
15 wall ball shots @ 20/14
15 burpees

05.15.13

60 seconds on/60 seconds off @ 85% MPE for 5 sets

row (calories)
box jumps @ 24/20 (step down)
10 ring rows + AMRAP HTF sit-ups with time remaining
running man jump rope

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

05.14.13

Test #5

15-12-9 reps for time
thrusters @ 75/45
pull-ups

rest exactly 12 minutes
15-12-9 reps for time
thrusters @ 75/45
pull-ups

05.13.13

A. snatch X 3 X 3; rest 2:00
B. Work to a heavy 5 rep overhead squat in 10 minutes.
C1. pistols X 10 (alternating--5 each) X 3; rest 0 seconds
C2. 20 hollow rocks X 3; rest 90 seconds

Friday, May 10, 2013

05.10.13

@ 85% of MPE 30 seconds on/30 seconds off X 5
burpees (no jump)
5 toes-to-bar + alternating lunges w/time remaining
double unders
box step-ups @ 24/20
wall ball shots @ 20/14

05.09.13

Test #4
A. Build to a 1RM back squat in 10 minutes or fewer.
B. Build to a 1RM front squat in 10 minutes or fewer.
C. 100 butterfly HTF sit-ups (for completion--not part of the test)

Thursday, May 09, 2013

05.08.13

Test #3
A.Quickly work to a heavy 1RM weighted pull-up (record hand position)
B. Quickly work to a 1RM barbell overhead press (10 minutes or fewer).
C. row 1000 meters (male) 800 meters (female) for time

Tuesday, May 07, 2013

05.07.13

Test #2
A. standing broad jump (best of 3 attempts)
B. In 8 minutes, work up to a heavy 1 rep power clean.
C. AMRAP in 4:00 power cleans @ 90% of part 'a'
*rest exactly 2 minutes b/t parts 'b' and 'c.'

05.06.13

Testing Week
test #1

run 3000 meters for time

Friday, May 03, 2013

05.03.13

A. deadlift X 3-2-1; rest 2-2:30
B. overhead press X 3 X 3; rest 2:00
C. 20 turkish get-ups (10 each side)

05.02.13

A1. 10 chest-to-bar pull-ups X 3; rest 30 seconds
A2. 10-15 ring push-ups X 3; rest 90 seconds
B. run 600 meters X 2; rest 2:30

Wednesday, May 01, 2013

05.01.13

4 sets for times
5 touch-and-go power cleans @ 145/100
row 150 meters
rest 4-5 minutes b/t each set

04.30.13

A. back squat X 3-2-2; rest 2:00
B. weighted pull-ups X 3 X 3; rest 2:00
C. 4-D plank--30 seconds each X 2; rest as needed

04.29.13

for 25 minutes @ 85% MPE

row 500 meters
10 burpees (no jump)
10 ring rows
10 wall ball shots @ 20/14
10 sumo deadlift high-pulls w/ 55/35 #kb
run 400 meters

Monday, April 29, 2013

04.26.13

A1. clean and jerk X 3 X 3--first set at 70%--increase each set if possible; rest 10 seconds
A2. high box jumps (step down) X 4 X 3; rest 2:00
B. run 100 meters @97% X 6; rest ~2:00-2:30

Friday, April 26, 2013

04.25.13

A. row 600 meters; rest row time
row 400 meters; rest row time
row 200 meters; rest row time
run 600 meters; rest run time
run 400 meters; rest run time
run 200 meters
B. accumulate 180 seconds in front leaning rest (push-up position) on rings

04.24.13

A. snatch X 3 X 3; rest 2:00 --first set at 70%-increase each set if possible;
B. floor press X 3 X 4; rest 2:00
C. ring dips (strict) X AMRAP-1 X 5; rest 90 seconds

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

04.23.13

continuous progress for 40 minutes @ 85% of MPErun 800 meters
10 russian kb swings @ 70/55
10 burpee box jumps @ 24/20 (jump up/step down)
10 toes-to-bar
5 wall walks
30 double unders

04.22.13

A. front squat X 3 X 4; rest 2:00
B. barbell bent over row X 3 X 4; rest 2:00
C. 50 weighted sit-ups (plate) @ 25, 15 or 10#s

Saturday, April 20, 2013

04.19.13

for time
row 800 meters
25 wall ball shots @ 20/14
50 double unders
25 pull-ups
50 double unders
25 wall ball shots @ 20/14
run 800 meters

Friday, April 19, 2013

04.18.13

A. romanian (stiff leg) deadlift @ 1131 X 5 X 3; rest 2:00
B. overhead press X 5 X 4; rest 2:00
C. run/row/AD for 15 minutes @ Z1

Thursday, April 18, 2013

04.17.13

A1. hang snatch X 3 X 3 @ 65-70% of snatch; rest 10 seconds
A2. standing broad jump X 3 X 3; rest 2:00
B.hang clean X 3 X 3 @ 65-70% of clean; rest 2:00
C. row ALL OUT in 15 seconds (meters) X 6; rest 2:00

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

04.16.13

A. back squat X 5 X 4; rest 2:00
B. weighted pull-ups X 5 X 4; rest 2:00
C. hollow rocks X 20 X 3; rest 60 seconds

Monday, April 15, 2013

04.15.13


continuous progress for 30 minutes @ 85% of MPE
10 turkish get-ups-moderate weight (5 each side)
row 500 meters
20 box step-ups @ 24/20 (10 each side)
run 600 meters
25 sit-ups (butterfly/HTF)

Friday, April 12, 2013

04.12.13

A1. clean @ 70% X 3 X 3; rest 10 seconds
A2. high box jump X 3 X 3; rest 2:00
B. snatch @ 70% X 3 X 3; rest 2:00
C. AD 10 seconds ALL OUT for cals X 5; rest b/t 90 and 120 seconds

04.11.13

@85%
A. run 200 meters X 5; rest 60 seconds
B. row 200 meters X 5; rest 60 seconds

Keep all intervals within 5 seconds of each other (within their given modality).

04.10.13

A. deadlift X 5 X 3; rest 2:00
B. floor press X 5 X 4; rest 2:00
C. accumulate 120 seconds in the front leaning rest on the rings

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

04.09.13

@ 75% of MPE
for 25 minutes
200 meter plate carry @ 45/25
400 meter row
10 burpees (no jump)
400 meter run
80 reps of running man jump rope

04.08.13

A. front squat X 5 X 4; rest 2:00
B. barbell bent over row @ 1130 X 5 X 4; rest 90 seconds
C. 100 butterfly HTF sit-ups

Monday, April 08, 2013

A New Cycle

The 2013 CrossFit Open is over!  I am exceedingly proud of the focus, determination and skill displayed at the gym over the past five weeks.  Now, it is time to get back to training.

Below, you will find the objectives of the first four weeks of your new twelve week cycle.  Additionally, we will perform some diagnostic testing in the near future to facilitate a higher degree of precision in the programming.  There will also be a few fun, surprise events around the corner.  Stay tuned!

TPG Cycle 1304 Objectives (weeks 1-4)

  • Build a deep aerobic base using sub-maximal, continuous work incorporating mixed modalities and monostructural modality sessions.
  • Increase force production in pressing, pulling, squatting and hinging.
  • Increase rate of force production and neuromuscular efficiency by training moderate intensity Oly lifts coupled with jump training.
  • Increase anaerobic power output (alactic) using monostructural modalities.
  • Incorporate a few testers for fun.

Open 13.5

Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 4 minutes of:
100 pound Thruster, 15 reps
15 Chest to bar Pull-ups


If 90 reps (3 rounds) are completed in under 4 minutes, time extends to 8 minutes.
If 180 reps (6 rounds) are completed in under 8 minutes, time extends to 12 minutes.
If 270 reps (9 rounds) are completed in under 12 minutes, time extends to 16 minutes.
Etc.

04.03.13


A. 1 power clean + 1 hang power clean X 8 @ 55% of power clean EMOM
B. @ 85% of MPE
run 400 meters; rest run time
run 600 meters; rest run time
run 800 meters

Wednesday, April 03, 2013

04.02.13


@ 85% of MPE
21-15-9 reps of
goblet squat @ 55/35
burpees

rest 3:00

3 sets
20 single arm russian swings (10 each side) @ 55/35
50 double unders

rest 3:00

20 STOH @ 75/45
row 750 meters
20 STOH @ 75/45

Tuesday, April 02, 2013

04.01.13


A. In 10 minutes, work up to a heavy single snatch.
B. back squat X 6-4-2; rest 2:00
C.pull-ups X 5-15 X 3; rest 90 seconds

Open 13.4


Complete as many reps as possible in 7 minutes using the rep scheme below:

3 Clean and jerk
3 Toes-to-bar
6 Clean and jerk
6 Toes-to-bar
9 Clean and jerk
9 Toes-to-bar
12 Clean and jerk
12 Toes-to-bar
15 Clean and jerk
15 Toes-to-bar
18 Clean and jerk
18 Toes-to-bar...
etc.

03.27.13


A. hang snatch @ 50% of snatch X 2 X 8 EMOM
B. @ 85% of MPE
amrap in 15 minutes
run 400 meters
row 400 meters
AD 90 seconds
rest 60 seconds

*15 minutes includes rest times.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

03.26.13


AMRAP in 20 minutes @ 85% of MPE

20 box jumps @ 24/20 (step down)
20 kb swings @55/35
20 squats
20 push-ups (release)
run 200 meters
rest 60 seconds

*The 20 minutes includes rest times.

03.25.13


A. Work up to ~ 80% of you 1RM clean.  Then--1 X 5 clean @ 80% EMOM
B. front squat @ 75% X 5 X 3; rest 2:00
C. ring rows X 10-15 X 3; rest 60 seconds

Friday, March 22, 2013

Open 13.3

Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 12 minutes of:
150 Wall ball shots, 20/14 pound ball, 10/9 ft. target
90 Double-unders
30 Muscle-ups

Analysis
This workout primarily tests aerobic power as well as muscular endurance through repetition 240 (the final double under).  Once the athlete gets to the muscle-ups, this tester becomes a creatine phosphate stamina test as more overall contractile force is necessary to successfully complete a muscle-up than is required for the previous movements.  The high number of eccentric contractions (squats) means that this test may lead to significant delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) in many athletes.  

My advice is to make your first set of wall ball shots your largest.  Do not redline or go anywhere near muscular failure.  Then, break the remaining wall ball shots into manageable sets (preferably of 10 or more).  Obviously, the specific numbers are unique to the athlete.  Remember your wall ball technical cues.

Upon reaching the double unders, make sure you maintain your composure if you miss.  Throwing a fit (internally OR externally) is a terrible waste of energy.  Breathe.  Spin.  Jump.  

Most athletes will need b/t 20-30 seconds to adequately clear lactate and re-synthesize ATP to have success with muscle-ups.  The main fault I observe is the tendancy for athletes new to muscle-ups (particularly muscle-ups while in a fatigued state) to get on the rings before they are ready.  Chalk up.   Switch mental gears from a low contractile, cyclic movement (double unders) to a movement that will require more concentration per repetition.  It is similar to transferring from burpees to a heavy snatch.  I can provide advice for volume per set at the gym. Breathe.  Focus.

Food
Small protein and carb meal 90 minutes-2 hours before.  Protein and carb immediately after  (liquid ok).  Protein, carb and fat meal 60 minutes after.  Something with some sodium/electrolytes if you eat a strict paleo/ancestral diet.  Perhaps coconut water/sea salt on your food.


Have fun!

03.20.13


A. clean @ 55% X 2 X 8 EMOM
B. @ 85% of MPE
2 sets
AD 60 seconds for calories
rest 60 seconds
run 200 meters
rest 60 seconds
row 250 meters
rest 60 seconds

03.19.13


@ 85% of MPE

A.3 sets 30/30 (30 seconds on/30 seconds off)
wall ball shots @ 20/14
rest 30 seconds
burpee (no jump)
rest 30 seconds

rest 3 minutes after the final burpee

B. 3 sets 30/30
double unders
rest 30 seconds
HTF sit-ups (butterfly)
rest 30 seconds

rest 3 minutes after final sit-up

C. 10 turkish get-ups (moderate weight/5 each side)
run 600 meters

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

03.18.13


A. In 10 minutes, work to a heavy 2 repetition snatch.
B. overhead press X 3 X 3; rest 2:00 (start moderately heavy--increase weight each set)
C1. 20 hollow rocks X 3; rest 15 seconds
C2. side plank (L & R) X 30 seconds each X 3; rest 60 seconds

Open 13.2

10 minute AMRAP of:
5 Shoulder to overhead, 115 / 75 lbs
10 Deadlift, 115 / 75 lbs
15 Box jump, 24 / 20 inch

03.13.13


A.split jerk X 2 X 8 EMOM @ 55% of jerk
B. 2 sets @ 85% mpe
run 400 meters; rest 90 seconds
row 500 meters; rest 90 seconds
AD 2 minutes (calories); rest 90 seconds

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

03.12.13


@85%-90% of MPE

30-20-10 reps
thrusters @ 65/45
double unders

rest 3 minutes

21-15-9 reps 
deadlift @ 155/105 
push-ups (release)

rest 3 minutes

run 800 meters

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

03.11.13


A. In 10 minutes, work up to a heavy 2 repetition power clean.
B. In 10 minutes, work up to a heavy 3 repetition back squat.
C. 5-20 pull-ups EMOM X 3 (attempt to maintain the same number unbroken throughout)

Thursday, March 07, 2013

13.1 Analysis

17 minute AMRAP of:
40 Burpees
30 Snatch, 75 / 45 lbs
30 Burpees
30 Snatch, 135 / 75 lbs
20 Burpees
30 Snatch, 165 / 100 lbs
10 burpees
Max rep Snatch, 210 / 120 lbs


This workout tests the aerobic power system as well as the stamina of the creatine phosphate system.  For those lacking horizontal pressing endurance, there will be a muscular endurance component within the burpees.

The tester begins with an aerobic power piece.  The goal will be to go as quickly as possible without delving into anaerobic land.  For most athletes, the first weight (along with burpees immediately after) will be light enough to sustain this aerobic power focus.  The second tier of the snatch ladder will result in a creatine stamina focus.  Your breathing will not be as rapid. Some athletes will do a portion of this touch-and-go.  A majority of athletes need to approach this as a cluster.

Participants who have a relatively high absolute snatch force production capacity along with a well developed aerobic engine will perform the best.  The well developed aerobic engine (think MAP training) allows for the quick recovery necessary to express the CP system (think cluster).  You will see plenty of athletes out there with great snatch 1RMs who under perform as a result of a substandard aerobic base.  

Fueling suggestions   

Don't do anything you haven't attempted in training.  This is not the time to try that herbal tea your grandmother picked up on a street corner in Indonesia.  The energy system demands are not overly glycolytic, so for most folks 20-25 grams of carbs and 20 g of protein 1.5-2 hours prior should be fine.  No fat 2 hours prior (slows gastric emptying).  If you like coffee/caffeine, 30 minutes-1 hour prior would be good to stimulate the CNS (important for the snatch).  You want to go in with an optimal level of arousal.  You don't want to be panicking, however you should not feel as though you are about to take a nap.  

Have fun!


Wednesday, March 06, 2013

03.06.13


@ 85% of mpe

AMRAP in 10 minutes
run 600 meters then w/time remaining...
10 kb swings @ 55/35
12 wall ball shots @ 20/14
14 burpees (no jump)

rest 5 minutes

AMRAP in 10 minutes
row 700 meters then w/time remaining...
6 STOH @ 85/45
9 box jumps @ 24/20
12 HTF sit-ups (butterfly)

Tuesday, March 05, 2013

03.05.13


A. In 14 minutes, work to a heavy 3 repetition clean and jerk.
B. weighted pull-ups X 5 X 3; rest 2 minutes
C. accumulate 120 seconds in front leaning rest on the rings

03.04.13


for 20-30 minutes @ recovery intensity (60% MPE)

row 500 meters
10 hindu push-ups
5-7 reps hang power snatch w/pvc or bar
10 ring rows
run 400 meters
60 seconds of inversion practice (athlete/coach choose)
4-D plank--20 seconds each
AD 60 seconds
pigeon--20 seconds each

Friday, March 01, 2013

03.01.13


A. front squat X 3-10-3-10; rest 2:00
B1. AMRAP-1 muscle-ups X 5; rest 30 seconds
B2. 60 seconds of alternating pistols X 5; rest 90 seconds

Thursday, February 28, 2013

02.28.13


for time
row 1000 meters
run 1000 meters
150 running man jump rope reps
21-15-9
push-up kick throughs
kb swings @ 55/35

02.27.13


A.AMRAP in 9:00
1 snatch @ 135/95
1 ring dip
2 snatches @ 135/95
2 ring dips
3 snatches @ 135/95
3 ring dips
etc.

*Any safe, known version of snatch is ok (full, power, split, etc.). Clean and jerk is not ok.

B.2-3 sets
4-D plank 30 seconds each; rest as needed
(hollow, side, front, side)


Wednesday, February 27, 2013

02.26.13


3 sets
 12-9-6 repetitions for time
thrusters @ 75/45
pull-ups
rest 8-10 minutes b/t sets
*4 minute cap on each interval  

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

02.25.13


@ 90% of MPE

for meters in 9:00
8 burpees @ the top of the minute 
row for the remainder of the minute

rest 4:00

for wall ball shots in 9:00
run 400 meters
25 wall ball shots @ 20/14

rest 4:00

for cals/double unders in 9:00
AD 60 seconds
double unders 60 seconds

Saturday, February 23, 2013

02.22.13


A. hang snatch @ ~ 50% of snatch X 2 X 8 EMOM
B. AMRAP in 9 minutes
10 burpees
5 pull-ups

02.21.13


A. In 14 minutes, work up to a heavy 2 repetition deadlift.
B. For 10 minutes (practice)--no shoes
shoulder roll
bear crawl (down)
crab crawl (back)
5 tuck jumps for height/quietness 
C. w/partner
tennis ball reaction catches X 20 each partner

02.20.13


A. clean and jerk @ 55% X 2 X 6 EMOM
B. clean and jerk X 1.1.1.1.1 X 3; rest 2:00 --start @ ~ 80% and increase each cluster if possible
C. AMRAP of handstand push-ups in 6 minutes (no more than 60 reps)

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

02.19.13


@ 85%-90% MPE

AMRAP in 6 minutes
run 100 meters
10 toes-to-bar
10 box jumps @ 24/20

rest 3:00

AMRAP in 6 minutes
10 kb swings @ 55/35
10 release push-ups
10 HTF sit-ups (butterfly)

rest 3:00

AMCAP in 6:00
50 wall ball shots @ 20/14
airdyne for calories with time remaining

02.18.13


A.3 rounds for time
10 overhead squats @ 115/75
50 double unders
*9 minute cap

rest 10 minutes

B. for time
10 front squats @ 135/95
run 400 meters
10 front squats @ 135/95

Friday, February 15, 2013

02.15.13


3 rounds for repetitions rotating every 60 seconds (60 seconds at each station)
60 second rest after 5th station

double unders
row (calories)
burpees (no jump)
butterfly HTF sit-ups
power clean @ 85/55

02.14.13


A. front squats X 10-3-10-3; rest 2:00
B1. strict pull-ups X AMRAP-1 X 5; rest 30 seconds
B2. run 200 meters X 5; rest 30 seconds

Thursday, February 14, 2013

02.13.13


15-12-9 for time
kb swing @ 55/35
burpees

rest 9 minutes

for effort/calories in 3:00
30 jump squats
20 pull-ups
airdyne for calories for the remainder of the 3 minutes

rest 9 minutes

15-12-9 for time
kb swings @ 55/35
burpees

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

02.12.12


for time
20 shoulder to overhead @ 135/95 
row 500 meters
50 wall ball shots @ 20/14
run 400 meters
20 shoulder to overhead @ 135/95

Monday, February 11, 2013

02.11.13


A. snatch @ 55% X 2 X 6 EMOM
B. snatch cluster X 1.1.1.1.1 X 3; rest 2:00 (start @ 80% for 1st cluster and increase each cluster if possible)
C. ring push-ups X AMRAP-1 X 5; rest 90 seconds

Friday, February 08, 2013

02.08.13


A. In 12 minutes, work to a heavy 2 repetition clean.
B. Work to a heavy 5 repetition overhead squat in 6-7 sets.
C. Ring L-sit X 5 hard attempts (not-to-failure); rest 60 seconds

Thursday, February 07, 2013

02.07.13


for time
row 800 meters
100 double unders
50 pull-ups
40 wall ball shots @ 20/14
30 kettlebell sumo deadlift high pulls @ 55/35
20 ring push-ups
run 800 meters
20 box jumps @ 24/20
30 kettlebell swings @ 55/35
40 butterfly htf sit-ups
50 burpees (no jump)
100 double unders

*40 minute cap

02.06.13


A. snatch @ 60% X 5 X 5 (touch and go); rest 60 seconds
B1. handstand push-ups X 5-12 X 5; rest 30 seconds
B2. ring rows X 10 X 5; rest 2:00

Tuesday, February 05, 2013

02.05.13


A1. run 400 meters X 6; rest 0 seconds
A2. 15-20 hollow rocks X 6; rest 2 minutes
B. 4-D plank (front, side, hollow, side) 30 seconds each X 2; rest as needed

Monday, February 04, 2013

02.04.13



A. death by clean and jerk
1 clean and jerk @ 135/95 1st minute
2 clean and jerks @ 135/95 2nd minute
3 clean and jerks @ 135/95 3rd minute
etc. until the clock wins and the athlete cannot complete the round he/she is on in the minute.
*score is total number of reps

B. row 1200 meters for time

Saturday, February 02, 2013

02.01.13


@ 85% of maximum perceived exertion

AMRAP in 20 minutes
run 400 meters
20 wall ball shots @ 20/14
15 kb swings @ 55/35
10 alternating overhead walking lunge steps @ 45/25 plate (5 steps each side)

01.31.13


3 sets for meters/effort

As many meters as possible (AMMAP) in 2:30
15 thrusters @ 65/35
15 pull-ups
row for meters with time remaining
rest 7:00



Wednesday, January 30, 2013

01.30.13


A. In 12 minutes, work to a heavy 2 repetition snatch.
B. 5-10 rope climb ascents--technique focus; rest as needed
C. 5 sets for quickness/agility
box jump over from prone position @ 24/20
2 laps shuttle run to cones

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

01.29.13

A. front squat X 3 X 3; rest 2:00 (start moderately heavy, increase each set)
B. AMRAP in 7 minutes
5 power cleans @ 145/95
10 bar facing burpees