March 13, 2019 – Competition

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.
Five sets of:
Narrow-Grip Overhead Squat x 3 reps @ 3311
Rest 2 minutes between sets

The 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.

B.
Every two minutes, for 6 minutes (3 sets):
Power Jerk x 1 rep

Immediately followed by…

Every two minutes, for for 6 minutes (3 sets):
Split Jerk x 2 reps
(pause for 2-3 seconds in the receiving position after the second rep)

Immediately followed by…

Every two minutes, for for 6 minutes (3 sets):
Split Jerk x 1 rep

C.
Two sets of:
50-Foot Overhead Yoke Carry

(add load from last week if possible)
Rest 2-3 minutes
100-Foot Hand-Over-Hand Rope Pulls
Rest 2-3 minutes

*Ideally this should be performed with a yoke but if you do not have access to a yoke use a barbell loaded with chains or kettlebells attached using bands. BE SAFE! If you do not have access to a 100-Foot Rope then perform 2 legless rope climbs from a seated position.

D.
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
15 Calorie Row
12 Toes to Bar
9 Push Press (155/105 lbs)