The focus between now and December 31 should be mental and physical restoration. You’ll still be training, but be sure to prioritize your recovery. Our new cycle will officially start on December 31, but the first week will be priming everyone for the week of January 7, so don’t stress if your travel plans prevent you from starting before January 7. It is extremely important that you are healthy and excited going into the beginning of that cycle so that you’ll be prepared for the Open or any upcoming qualifiers in which you intend to participate.
Primary Strength Session
Empty Barbell Movement Primer
Three sets of:
Overhead Squat x 5 reps
(use a progressively narrower grip for every set)
Rest as needed
Followed by…
Two sets of:
Front squat x 5 reps @ 2210
Rest as needed
Followed by…
Two sets of:
1+1/4 Front Squat x 5 reps
Rest as needed
A.
Every two minutes, for 16 minutes (8 sets):
Push Press + Power Jerk + Split Jerk
(Pause for 2-3 seconds in the split jerk receiving position before recovering.)
Rest 2 minutes
Build over the course of the 8 sets.
B.
Bench Press
*Set 1 – 6 reps @ 65%
*Set 2 – 4 reps @ 75%
*Set 3 – 2 reps @ 85%
*Set 4 – 6 reps @ 70%
*Set 5 – 4 reps @ 80%
*Set 6 – 2 reps @ 90%
*Set 7 – Max Reps @ 75%
C.
Three sets of:
Incline Dumbbell Bench Press x 8 reps
Rest as needed
Supinated-Grip Bent Over Barbell Rows x 6-8 reps
Rest as needed
D.
Three sets of:
20 Dumbbell Skull Crushers
20 Dumbbell Tate Press
20 Dumbbell Floor Press
(perform as a complex laying flat on the floor.)
Rest 30 seconds
60 seconds Hollow Hold
Rest 60 seconds
Primary Conditioning Session
A.
Every 6 minutes, for 24 minutes (4 sets):
20/15 Calorie Row or Bike Erg
15 Burpee Box Jump-Overs (24″/20″)
10 Ground to Overhead (205/145 lbs)
B.
Three sets of:
Weighted GHD Hip Extensions x 8 reps @ 2013
Rest as needed
Bat Wings x 5 reps @ 1515
(go as heavy as possible, but maintain good scap mechanics and range of motion, and stick to the tempo – 5 second rest at the bottom, 5 second hold at top)
Rest as needed