Monday (Session One)
A.
Every 75 seconds, for 6:15 (5 sets):
Snatch Balance
x 2 reps
Building in weight, but don’t go heavier than you can comfortably and safely bring back down to your back rack.
B.
Every 2 minutes, for 8 minutes (4 sets):
Snatch Lift-Off
+ Snatch
*Sets 1-2 = 2 reps @ 75% of 1-RM Snatch
*Sets 3-4 = 2 reps @ 80% of 1-RM Snatch
(Perform a snatch pull to the knee with a 2 second pause, then lower the bar to the ground, pause for 1 second, then perform a snatch. That is 1 rep of the complex.)
At the 10 minute mark…
Every 90 seconds, for 6 minutes (4 sets):
Snatch x 1 rep @ 85% of 1-RM Snatch
C.
In 17 minutes, establish a 10 Rep Max Back Squat
Rest 3 minutes, then perform:
Two sets of:
Back Squat x 12 reps @ 80-85% of today’s 10 Rep Max
Rest 3 minutes between sets
D.
Three sets of:
Chinups x 8 reps
Single Arm DB Row x 8 reps
Glute Ham Raise x 6-8 reps
Rest 30-45 seconds
Wednesday (Session Two)
A.
Every 90 seconds, for 9 minutes (6 sets):
Hang Power Snatch x 2 reps
*Sets 1-3 = @ 75% of 1-RM Power Snatch
*Sets 4-6 = @ 80% of 1-RM Power Snatch
B.
Every 90 seconds, for 9 minutes (6 sets):
Hang Power Clean x 2 reps
*Sets 1-3 = @ 75% of 1-RM Power Clean
*Sets 4-6 = @ 80% of 1-RM Power Clean
C.
Every 90 seconds, for 7:30 (5 sets):
Behind The Neck Split Jerk
*Sets 1-2 = 2 reps @ 80% of 1-RM Split Jerk
*Sets 3-5 = 1 rep @ 85% of 1-RM Split Jerk
D.
Every 3:30, for 14 minutes (4 sets):
Deadlift x 10 reps @ 80-85% of 10-RM Deadlift weight
*If you don’t know your 10-RM Deadlift, establish that today instead of doing these sets.
E.
Three sets of:
Barbell Lunges x 6 reps each leg
DB Shoulder Lateral Raises x 15 reps
Rest 45 seconds
Friday (Session Three)
A.
Every 90 seconds, for 6 minutes (4 sets):
Tall Jerk x 3 reps
Build over the course of the 4 sets. This is a warmup / positional exercise, the focus is not on heavy weight.
B.
Every 2:30, for 10 minutes (4 sets):
2 Cleans + 2 Front Squats + 1 Jerk x 1 rep
*Sets 1-2 = @ 70% of 1-RM Clean & Jerk
*Sets 3-4 = @ 75% of 1-RM Clean & Jerk
(Perform a clean, drop the bar, perform another clean, followed by 2 front squats & 1 jerk)
At the 12 minute mark. . .
Every 90 seconds, for 4:30 (3 sets):
Clean & Jerk x 1 rep @ 85% of 1-RM Clean & Jerk
C.
Every 4 minutes, for 16 minutes (4 sets):
Back Squat x 10 reps @ 88-90% of your 10-RM Back Squat weight
*if you don’t know your 10-RM Back Squat, establish that today instead of doing these sets
D.
Three sets of:
Push Press x 8 reps
L-Sit x 15-20 seconds
Bicep Curls x 15 reps
Rest 30-45 seconds
Build in weight as you go for the Push Press. You should be warm enough to jump in and use the first set as your relative “Warm up” set. Aim for 2 heavier working sets after that.
Tackling my last day of week 2 tomorrow back squats definitely gonna be strong after this cycle holy cow!! ??
Man, I love this programming!!!
Glad to hear it!!
This is all the same as last week! Is this a mistake?
There are some differences, but mostly the same. Gotta build that foundation to get stronger
Percentages are higher for snatches and cleans. Also another attempt to achieve a higher 10 RM back squat and then 2 sets of 12 this time following. Some slight differences in accessories as well.
Hey Giovanni, It is not the same as last week. All of the Snatch/CJ percentages are 5% higher and the drop sets for the squats are different. Along with adding some accessories. We are keeping the SN/CJ relatively light early in the cycle as the main focus is on increasing our base strength early in the cycle.
Are we trying to establish a new 10rm from last weeks?
I have the same question
Just replied above.
Yes! Try to go heavier this time.
Yep, we did another 10RM to try to go higher than last week! Very rarely do you ever find a true 10RM the first time you try it. That, plus all of the drop set work we did base on the 10RM will set you up nicely to increase your 10RM!