March 30, 2019 – Competition

This week will be an opportunity to reset both physically and mentally after 5 weeks of the Open. Please take this time to rest and rehab any niggling injuries, aches or pains so that you feel great going into the start of the next cycle beginning April 1.

A.
Two sets of:
20 seconds of Banded Palloff Hold (Left)
20 seconds of Banded Palloff Hold (Right)
30 seconds of Banded Lateral Monster Walk (Left)
30 seconds of Banded Lateral Monster Walk (Right)
30 seconds of Single-Leg Prone GHD Plank (Left)
30 seconds of Single-Leg Prone GHD Plank (Right)
20 seconds of Dynamic Bulgarian Split Squat Jumps (Left)
20 seconds of Dynamic Bulgarian Split Squat Jumps (Right)
Rest 60 seconds

You should be able to complete this entire Glute Activation Circuit in less than 12 minutes. Move from one movement immediately to the next.

B.
Every minute, on the minute, for 5 minutes:
Front Squat
*Set 1 – 2 reps @ 60%
*Set 2 – 2 reps @ 65%
*Set 3 – 2 reps @ 70%
*Set 4 – 1 rep @ 75%
*Set 5 – 1 rep @ 80%

Rest one minute, and then…

Every two minutes, for 6 minutes (3 sets):
Front Squat
*Set 6 – 1 rep @ 85%
*Set 7 – 1 rep @ 85-90%
*Set 8 – 1 rep @ 90+%

C.
Every two minutes, for 12 minutes (6 sets):
Power Clean + Hang Clean + Jerk

Build to today’s heaviest set.

D.
Four rounds for time of:
10 Strict Handstand Push-Ups to 4″/2″ Deficit
15 Thrusters (135/95 lbs)
20 Bar Facing Burpees

E.
Four sets for max reps of:
30 seconds of GHD Sit-Ups
Rest 60 seconds