April 11, 2017 – Regionals Prep

Primary Strength Session
A.
Every 90 seconds, for 9 minutes (6 sets):
2 Snatch Presses from Receiving + 2 Drop Snatches

Build over the course of the 6 sets, but understand the goal is activation and positioning, not maximal loading.

B.
Every 90 seconds, for 15 minutes (10 sets):
2 Snatch Lift-Offs + Hang Snatch
(pause 2 seconds at mid patella on each of the lift-offs)

Build from approximately 70% to today’s heavy. If you miss, reduce the load and repeat that set. If you miss twice, move to the next portion of the workout.

C.
Back Squat
*Set 1 – 5 reps @ 65-70%
*Set 2 – 3 reps @ 75-80%
*Set 3 – 1 rep @ 85-90%
*Set 4 – 8 reps @ 75%
*Set 5 – 8 reps @ 75%
*Set 6 – 8 rep @ 75%
Rest 2-3 minutes between sets.

*Increase last weeks loads by 2-3% if you were able to hit all reps successfully.

Primary Conditioning Session
A.
Every minute on the minute for 21 minutes (7 Sets):
Minute 1: 15/12 Calorie Row
Minute 2: 15 Thrusters (95/65 lbs)
Minute 3: 30 Double Unders + 10 Chest-to-Bar Pull-Ups

B.
Two sets of:
100-Foot Single-Arm Sled Drag with Left Hand
immediately followed by…
100-Foot Single-Arm Sled Drag with Right Hand
Rest 2-3 minutes

C.
Two sets of:
200-Foot Harnessed Sled Pulls
(100-foot out, 100-foot back)
Rest 2-3 minutes

Optional Additional Work Sessions
*Please choose to perform only those sessions that are most focused on your weaknesses, and only perform as much of the additional work as you can recover from successfully before your next training session.

Strength Accessory Option
A.
Three sets of:
100-Foot Single-Arm Reverse Sled Drag (left)
Rest 30 seconds
100-Foot Sled Sprint
Rest 30 seconds
100-Foot Single-Arm Reverse Sled Drag (right)
Rest 30 seconds
100-Foot Sled Sprint
Rest as needed

B.
Three sets of:
Partnered Leg Curls x 15 reps @ 4020
Rest as needed
Banded Glute Bridges x 30 reps @ 10X0
Rest as needed
Partnered Side Lying Leg Raises x 15 reps @ 2020
Rest as needed

If you don’t have a partner, you can use band resistance…but you’ll get more out of this with a good partner changing the resistance as you fatigue.

C.
Three sets of:
GHD Hip Extension with Overhead “Y”

x 8 reps @ 2113
Rest 60 seconds
Prone Chinese Plank x 60 seconds
(add weight to hips if possible)
Rest 60 seconds

D.
Four rounds of:
15 seconds of Dumbbell Lateral Raises
15 seconds of Hercules Hold with Thumbs Facing Up

Rest 60 seconds, and then…

Four rounds of:
15 seconds of Dumbbell Lateral Raises with Thumbs Facing Up
15 seconds of Hercules Hold with Palms Facing Up

Rest 2 minutes, and then…

Two rounds of:
30 seconds of Dumbbell Presses
30 seconds of Dumbbell Overhead Hold
Rest 60 seconds and repeat

Aerobic/Gymnastics Skills Option
Four rounds of:
400 Meter Run (on TrueForm style treadmill if possible)
100-Foot Handstand Walk
4/3 Strict Muscle-Ups
400 Meter Run (on TrueForm style treadmill if possible)
100-Foot Handstand Walk
8 Strict Handstand Push-Ups to 6″/4″ Deficit