Monday 082514

Workout of the Day
A.
Every minute, on the minute, for 10 minutes:
Back Squat x 1 rep

*Sets 1-2 – 55%
*Sets 3-4 – 65%
*Sets 5-6 – 75%
*Sets 7-8 – 80%
*Sets 9-10 – 85%

I know your legs are sore, trust me, this is designed to help a little bit.

B.
Every 90 seconds, for 15 minutes (10 sets):
Split Jerk x 1 rep

Loads per set (by %): 55, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 95+, 95+

C.
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 12 minutes of:
40 Double-Unders
2 Muscle-Ups
4 Power Cleans (185/135 lbs)
8 Push Press (185/135 lbs)

D.
Three sets of:
Glute-Ham Raises x 8-10 reps @ 3011
Rest as needed
Weighted Plank Holds x 60 seconds
Rest as needed

Saturday 082314

Workout of the Day
A.
Every minute, on the minute, for 6 minutes:
Front Squat x 1 rep

Loads per set (by %): 50, 60, 70, 75, 80, 85
(To be clear, you probably don’t need warm-up sets before you lift 50% of your 1-RM.)

B.
Every 2 minutes, for 20 minutes (10 sets):
Clean x 1 rep

Loading per set (by %): 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 85-90, 90, 90-95, 95-98

C.
Every minute, on the minute, for 30 minutes:
Minute 1 – 20 Jumping Lunges with Barbell (75/55)
Minute 2 – 15 Unbroken Wall Ball Shots (30/20 lbs)
Minute 3 – 10 Toes to Bar

D.
Three sets of:
Weighted GHD Hip Extension x 6-8 reps @ 2014
Rest 30 seconds
Seated Leg Curls with Band x 12-15 reps
Rest as needed

Friday 082414

Workout of the Day
A.
Five sets of:
Narrow-Grip Overhead Squat x 3 reps @ 3311
(you should be getting more comfortable with these now, so start to challenge the loading if you’ve just been focused on positioning)
Rest 90 seconds
Weighted Chest-to-Bar Pull-Ups x 4-6 reps @ 21X0
(all sets must exceed loads used on August 5, 2014)
Rest 90 seconds

B.
Bench Press
*Set 1 – 5 reps @ 60% of tested 1-RM
*Set 2 – 3 reps @ 75%
*Set 3 – 1 rep @ 85%
*Set 4 – 3 reps @ 80%
*Set 5 – 3 reps @ 85%
*Set 6 – 2 reps @ 90%
*Set 7 – 8 reps @ 75-78%
*Set 8 – 8 reps @ 75-78%
Rest exactly 2 minutes between sets.

This is the same rep scheme as last week. If you made all sets, bump the loading on sets 7 and 8 by 2-3%. If you didn’t make all sets last week, keep the loads the same and make it a goal to hit every rep.

C.
Two sets for max reps of:
4 Minutes of Rowing (for meters)
3 Minutes of Ring Dips @ 10X1
(pause for one second at full extension)
2 Minutes of Chest-to-Bar Pull-Ups
Rest 4 minutes

Make the ring dips legit – elbow fully extended and hold for a count of “one-one thousand”. I care about you improving by performing the movement correctly and emphasizing the proper range of motion and tempo; if that means your score doesn’t look very impressive, I am fine with that. Enter your results as follows:
Set 1 – 1220/46/61
Set 2 – 1208/38/42

Thursday 082114

Workout of the Day
A.
Every two minutes, for 10 minutes (5 sets):
Muscle Snatch x 1 rep
(building over the course of the 5 sets to a heavy single)

immediately followed by…

Every two minutes, for 10 minutes (5 sets):
Power Snatch x 1 rep
(building over the course of the 5 sets to a heavy single)

immediately followed by…

Every two minutes, for 10 minutes (5 sets):
Snatch x 1 rep
(building over the course of the 5 sets to a heavy single)

B.
Every 2 minutes and 30 seconds, for 20 minutes (8 sets):
Back Squat
*Set 1 – 6 reps @ 60% of 1-RM
*Set 2 – 4 reps @ 70%
*Set 3 – 2 reps @ 80%
*Set 4 – 6 reps @ 70%
*Set 5 – 4 reps @ 80%
*Set 6 – 2 reps @ 90%
*Set 7 – 4 reps @ 85%
*Set 8 – 4 reps @ 85%

C.
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 12 minutes of:
6 Strict Handstand Push-Ups
12 Heavy Russian Kettlebell Swings
(as heavy as you can make these – go to double kettlebell swings if they’re not challenging)

Optional Additional Conditioning Session
If you have the ability to perform two sessions in one day, and you identify yourself as someone who is stronger than they are well-conditioned, add in this optional work. Preferably this work would be performed early in the day, at least 3-4 hours prior to today’s primary work.

Six sets of:
Run 800 Meters @ your 1600 meter PR pace
Rest 90 seconds

Workout of the Day
A.
Three sets of:
60 Seconds of L-Seated Ring Support Hold (accumulate as much time under tension as possible)
Rest 30 seconds
60 Seconds of Handstand Walk (accumulate as much distance as possible)
Rest 30 seconds

B.
Take 10-15 minutes to build to a heavy-ish Clean,
and then…

C.
Every 3 minutes, for 24 minutes (8 sets):
Run 400 Meters
10 Box Jump-Overs (30″/24″)
1 Clean (Power or Full)

Scoring – Your total score is the sum of your heaviest successful cleans performed within each of the 3-minute increments (e.g., 255 + 265 + 275 + 275 + 265 + 265 + 0 (FAIL) + 255 = 1855). You may take multiple attempts within the 3-minute increment, but only the heaviest successful attempt will count.

D.
Three sets, not for time, of:
Weighted GHD Hip Extension x 8 reps @ 2013
Rest as needed
GHD Sit-Ups x 15 reps
Rest as needed

Monday 081814

Workout of the Day

A.
Every two minutes, for 16 minutes (8 sets):
Push Press + Split Jerk
(Pause for 3-4 seconds in the split jerk receiving position before recovering.)
Rest 2 minutes

Build over the course of the 8 sets.

B.
Every 3 minutes, for 18 minutes (6 sets):
Back Squat
*Set 1 – 4 reps @ 70% of 1-RM
*Set 2 – 3 reps @ 80%
*Set 3 – 2 reps @ 85%
*Set 4 – 2 reps @ 90%
*Set 5 – 2 reps @ 90%
*Set 6 – 2 reps @ 90%

C.
Five rounds for time of:
3 Muscle-Ups
6 Shoulder to Overhead (185/135 lbs)
9 Strict Handstand Push-Ups
12 Chest-to-Bar Pull-Ups

D.
Three sets of:
Glute-Ham Raises x 6-8 reps @ 3011
Rest as needed
Push-Ups x 20-40 Unbroken reps
(make these perfect – they’re not for time, so don’t rush through them)
Rest as needed

Friday 081514

Workout of the Day
A.
Five sets of:
Narrow-Grip Overhead Squat x 3 reps @ 3311
(goal is to set your hands in your jerk-grip position or even narrower, slowly descend and hold the bottom position for 3 full seconds – see if you can build to more than you did last week)
Rest 90 seconds
L-Seated Legless Rope Climb
(accumulate 15′ – if you can do it in one attempt, do so, if you only make it up 5′, drop back down and repeat two more times)
Rest 90 seconds

B.
Bench Press
*Set 1 – 5 reps @ 60% of last week’s 1-RM
*Set 2 – 3 reps @ 75%
*Set 3 – 1 rep @ 85%
*Set 4 – 3 reps @ 80%
*Set 5 – 3 reps @ 85%
*Set 6 – 2 reps @ 90%
*Set 7 – 8 reps @ 75%
*Set 8 – 8 reps @ 75%
Rest exactly 2 minutes between sets.

C.
Every 8 minutes, for 24 minutes (3 sets) of:
Row 1000 Meters
20 Burpees Over the Erg
20 Push Press (115/75 lbs)

Thursday 081414

Workout of the Day
**Program Note – The repetition of movements/rep schemes in the program this week is by design! I want to see you all adapt and feel the difference in finding more comfort on the second exposure. Don’t worry…we’re not giving up on variance, just need you to come back to some movements and make progress.

A.
Every two minutes, for 16 minutes (8 sets):
High Hang Snatch + Snatch with No Foot Movement @ 65-75% of 1-RM Snatch

For the Snatch with No Foot Movement, set your feet in your receiving position, and try not to let the ball of your foot leave the ground throughout the snatch. You will need to be aggressive in your turnover and quick in your descent.

B.
Every 2 minutes, for 10 minutes (5 sets):
4-Stop Halting Snatch Deadlift @ 95-105% of 1-RM Snatch
(Pause for 3 seconds at each of the following positions: 2″ off the floor, mid-patella, mid-thigh, “pockets”/high hang – USE STRAPS)

C.
Every 2 minutes and 30 seconds, for 20 minutes (8 sets):
Back Squat
*Set 1 – 6 reps @ 60% of 1-RM
*Set 2 – 4 reps @ 70%
*Set 3 – 2 reps @ 80%
*Set 4 – 6 reps @ 70%
*Set 5 – 4 reps @ 80%
*Set 6 – 2 reps @ 90%
*Set 7 – 6 reps @ 80%
*Set 8 – 4 reps @ 80%

Same loads as last week for those that missed any lifts. If you made all lifts last week, you may increase the weight – but do not increase by more than 3%.

D.
Every minute, on the minute, for 15 minutes:
Minute 1 – 45 seconds of Strict Handstand Push-Ups
(if you don’t have strict HSPUs, sub L-Seated DB Presses)
Minute 2 – Bent-Over Barbell Row x 8-10 reps @ 21X0
Minute 3 – Glute-Ham Raises x 6-8 reps @ 3011

This is exactly the same as last week…be better this week.

Optional Additional Conditioning Session
If you have the ability to perform two sessions in one day, and you identify yourself as someone who is stronger than they are well-conditioned, add in this optional work. Preferably this work would be performed early in the day, at least 3-4 hours prior to today’s primary work.

Six to Eight sets of:
Run 600 Meters @ your 1600m PR pace
Rest 60 seconds

Example – If you run a 7-minute mile (1:45/400m), you should be aiming to run 2:35 to 2:40 for each 600 meters.

Wednesday 081314

Recovery Day
A.
Mobility and Maintenance
* Choose 1-2 Thoracic Mobility Drills from Kelly Starrett’s Mobility WOD and spend 5-10 minutes with them.
* Choose 1-2 Upper Extremity Mobility Drills from Kelly Starrett’s Mobility WOD and spend 5-10 minutes with them.
* Choose 2-3 Lower Extremity Mobility Drills from Kelly Starrett’s Mobility WOD and spend 10-12 minutes with them.

B.
Nutrition Preparation
* Ensure that you have quality foods prepared in the appropriate quantities to fuel your efforts for the remainder of the week.

C.
Mental Restoration
* Different for everyone – could be meditation or could be gathering with friends; the key is to engage in activities that make your life full and help you recharge your batteries.

Tuesday 081214

Workout of the Day
A.
Every minute, on the minute, for 15 minutes:
Clean
*Minutes 1-3 – 55-65%
*Minutes 4-6 – 65-75%
*Minutes 7-9 – 75-80%
*Minutes 10-12 – 80-85%
*Minutes 13-15 – 85-90%

B.
Five rounds for time of:
5 Squat Cleans (225/155 lbs)
10 Burpees Over the Barbell
15 Wall Ball Shots (30/20 lbs)

C.
Rowing or AirDyne
2 Minutes at 70% effort
2 Minutes at 80% effort
2 Minutes at 85-90% effort
2 Minutes at 75-80% effort
2 Minutes at 65-70% effort

Monday 081114

Workout of the Day
A.
Five sets of:
Front Squat x 2 reps
Rest as needed

Loads per set (by %): 60, 70, 80, 85, 90

B.
Every 90 seconds, for 15 minutes (10 sets):
Split Jerk x 2 reps
(Pause
for 2 full seconds in the receiving position before recovering – make
notes and adjustments to your footwork and weight distribution)

Loads per set (by %): 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 85, 85

C.
Complete as mnay rounds and reps as possible in 6 minutes of:
10 Strict Handstand Push-Ups
20 Ring Dips
30 Chest-to-Bar Pull-Ups

Rest 4 minutes, and then…

Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 4 minutes of:
5 Strict Handstand Push-Ups
10 Ring Dips
15 Chest-to-Bar Pull-Ups

D.
Three sets of:
Glute-Ham Raises x 6-8 reps @ 3011
Rest as needed
Weighted Plank Holds x 60 seconds
Rest as needed

Friday 080814

Workout of the Day
A.
Five sets of:
Front Squat x 2 reps
Rest as needed

Loads per set (by %): 60, 70, 80, 85, 90

B.
Every 90 seconds, for 15 minutes (10 sets):
Split Jerk x 2 reps
(Pause
for 2 full seconds in the receiving position before recovering – make
notes and adjustments to your footwork and weight distribution)

Loads per set (by %): 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 85, 85

C.
Complete as mnay rounds and reps as possible in 6 minutes of:
10 Strict Handstand Push-Ups
20 Ring Dips
30 Chest-to-Bar Pull-Ups

Rest 4 minutes, and then…

Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 4 minutes of:
5 Strict Handstand Push-Ups
10 Ring Dips
15 Chest-to-Bar Pull-Ups

D.
Three sets of:
Glute-Ham Raises x 6-8 reps @ 3011
Rest as needed
Weighted Plank Holds x 60 seconds
Rest as needed

Thursday 080714

Workout of the Day
A.
Every 90 seconds, for 15 minutes (10 sets):
Hang Clean + Clean

Build over the course of the ten sets.

B.
Every 2 minutes, for 16 minutes (8 sets):
Front Squat
*Set 1 – 2 reps @ 75%
*Set 2 – 2 reps @ 80%
*Set 3 – 2 reps @ 85%
*Set 4 – 1 rep @ 90%
*Sets 5-8 – 1 rep @ 90-95%

C.
Every minute, on the minute, for 30 minutes:
Minute 1 – 15 Heavy Russian Kettlebell Swings (use the heaviest bell you can find, or switch to Double Kettlebell Swings if you don’t have adequately heavy bells)
Minute 2 – 10 Walking Lunges with Kettlebells or Dumbbells (you choose the load)
Minute 3 – 12 Burpee Box Jump-Overs (24″/20″)

Tuesday 080514

Workout of the Day
A.
Five sets of:
Narrow-Grip Overhead Squat x 3 reps @ 3311
(goal is to set your hands in your jerk-grip position or even narrower, slowly descend and hold the bottom position for 3 full seconds – the priority should be on mobility and movement mechanics, not load used)
Rest 90 seconds
Weighted Chest-to-Bar Pull-Ups x 6-8 reps @ 21X0
(go as heavy as possible while still making the rep range)
Rest 90 seconds

B.
Take 20 minutes to build to today’s 1-RM Bench Press

C.
Four sets for max reps of:
3 Minutes of Rowing (for max Meters)
2 Minutes of Double-Unders
1 Minute of Muscle-Ups
Rest 3 minutes

Note sets as follows:
742m/177/14
735m/165/11
etc…

Monday 080414

 

Warm Up

Myofascial Release (4-6 min)
Band-Assisted Mobility (6-8 min)

Dynamic Mobility and Activation (4-6 min)

Read This: Tempo Training

Workout of the Day
A.
Every 2 minutes, for 16 minutes (8 sets):
Snatch x 1.1.1
(rest 10 seconds between singles)

Loading by set (by %): 50, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 80, 85

B.

Every 2 minutes, for 10 minutes (5 sets):

Halting Snatch Deadlift + 2 Snatch Pulls @ 85-95% of 1-RM Snatch

- Stop just above the knee, and make sure you feel tension through your hamstrings, lats engaged and chest over the barbell. I like a little bend in the elbows on the pull to keep the barbell right next to the body.

C.
Every 2 minutes and 30 seconds, for 20 minutes (8 sets):
Back Squat
*Set 1 – 6 reps @ 60% of 1-RM
*Set 2 – 4 reps @ 70%
*Set 3 – 2 reps @ 80%
*Set 4 – 6 reps @ 70%
*Set 5 – 4 reps @ 80%
*Set 6 – 2 reps @ 90%
*Set 7 – 6 reps @ 80%
*Set 8 – 4 reps @ 80%

D.
Every minute, on the minute, for 15 minutes:
Minute 1 – 45 seconds of Strict Handstand Push-Ups
(if you don’t have strict HSPUs, sub L-Seated DB Presses)
Minute 2 – Bent-Over Barbell Row x 8-10 reps @ 21X0
Minute 3 – Glute-Ham Raises x 6-8 reps @ 3011

OPTIONAL Additional Conditioning Session
If you have the ability to perform two sessions in one day, and you identify yourself as someone who is stronger than they are well-conditioned, add in this optional work. Preferably this work would be performed early in the day, at least 3-4 hours prior to today’s primary work.

Eight to Ten sets of:
Run 400 Meters @ 5-10% faster than your 1600m PR pace
Rest 60 seconds

Example – If you run a 7-minute mile (1:45/400m), you should be aiming to run 1:30 to 1:35 for each 400 meters.

Sunday 080314

Aerobic Restoration

25-40 minutes of one of the following performed at 60-70% effort - easy, restorative pace:

* Swim (this is my first choice)

* Row (focus on mechanics, smooth and efficient with a very low stroke per minute pace)

* AirDyne (keep the pace conversational and relaxed)

* Cycling (get outdoors and enjoy the scenery as you ride)

* Hike (nothing crazy here, go for a walk outdoors)

Mobility and Maintenance

* Choose 1-2 Thoracic Mobility Drills from Kelly Starrett's Mobility WOD and spend 5-10 minutes with them.

* Choose 2-3 Lower Body Mobility Drills from Kelly Starrett's Mobility WOD and spend 10-12 minutes with them.

* Choose 1-2 Upper Extremity Mobility Drills from Kelly Starrett's Mobility WOD and spend 5-10 minutes with them.

Inflammation Maintenance

* This could be a lot of things, but think in terms of compression, contrast baths, salt baths, castor oil packs, etc....

Saturday 080214

Warm Up

Myofascial Release (4-6 min)
Band-Assisted Mobility (6-8 min)

Dynamic Mobility and Activation (4-6 min)

For time:
20 Deadlifts 315/205
30 Box Jump-Overs 24/20
40 Kettlebell Swings 70/53
50 Double-Unders
50 Calorie Row
50 Double-Unders
40 Kettlebell Swings 70/53
30 Box Jump-Overs 24/20
20 Deadlifts 315/205

Friday 080114

Warm Up

Myofascial Release (4-6 min)
Band-Assisted Mobility (6-8 min)

Dynamic Mobility and Activation (4-6 min)

A) Take 15-20 minutes, not more, to establish a 1-RM Snatch

B) Take 15 minutes, not more, to establish a 1-RM Clean & Jerk

(You may elect to do either a power or full - which ever allows you to lift 

more, but please note below next to the weight lifted whether it was a 

full or power clean.)

Rest exactly 10 minutes after session B, and then...

Against an 8-minute running clock, perform the following, in order:

C) “Fran”

Complete rounds of 21, 15 and 9 reps for time of:

95 lb. Thruster

Pull-Ups

D) and then, using the same barbell, build the barbell and establish a 1-RM Clean & Jerk in the remainder of the 8 minutes.