March 3, 2020 – Competition

A.
Two sets of:
400 Meter Run or 500 Meter Row
20 Overhead Squats (20/15 kg)
60 Double-Unders
20 Thrusters (20/15 kg)
Rest 60 seconds

For the overhead squats, try to bring your grip in narrower on each set with the goal of getting to the same grip as you would use to jerk. Breathe exclusively through your nose throughout this entire portion including the 90 second rest. If you find that your mouth drops open, you’re going too hard. Slow your pace and resume breathing only through your nose.

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 2 minutes, for 10 minutes (5 sets):
Front Squat
*Set 6 – 85% x 1 rep
*Set 7 – 85-90% x 1 rep
*Set 8 – 90+% x 1 rep
*Set 9 – 90+% x 1 rep
*Set 10 – 90+% x 1 rep

For sets 6-10, let feel dictate loading. The goal is to establish today’s “heavy” lift. “Heavy” for the day is the load immediately before that at which you would lose proper mechanics and positioning. If you determine that you’ve reached that load for the day prior to set 10, stop there. You’ll have lots of opportunities over the upcoming weeks to hit new 1-RMs if and when your body is feeling good, so don’t push when your body isn’t responding to the stimulus.

C.
Every minute, on the minute, for 18 minutes:
Power Clean
*Sets 1-6 – 2 reps @ 70-75% of 1-RM Clean
*Sets 7-12 – 1 rep @ 75-80%
*Sets 13-18 – 1 rep @ 80+%

Work as heavy as possible in the final 6 sets.

D.
Every 2 minutes, for 10 minutes (5 sets):
Jerk x 1 rep @ 85-95%” “In 15 minutes or less, build to today’s “heavy”…
Back Squat x 1 rep

Followed by…

Every 2 minutes, for 6 minutes (3 sets):
Back Squat x 3 reps @ 80-85% of today’s heavy single

E.
Two sets of:
60/40 Calorie Rowing
40 Walking Lunges with 24/16 kg KBs in Farmer’s Carry
20 Burpee Box Jump-Overs (24″/20”)
40 Russian Kettlebell Swings (32/24 kg)
Rest 4 minutes