Sunday, July 12, 2015

Training Plan for Monday July 13, 2015

A. Snatch Pull
     - 3 reps x 3 sets @ 100% of your best Snatch

B. Overhead Squat
     - 3 reps x 4 sets @ 75-80%

C. Snatch - Every Minute on the Minute x 8 minutes
     - Go no heavier than 75%

Sunday, July 5, 2015

Training Plan for Monday July 6, 2015

A. Snatch Complex: 
     - Snatch High Pull( 2 reps) + Power Snatch( 2 reps) x 5 sets, rest as needed between sets.


B. Snatch Deadlift
     - 3 reps x 3 sets @ 100-110% of best Snatch Weight

C. Snatch Balance *
     - Sets of 3-2-1-1-1 reps. Work up to challenging weight
     * If you cannot do Snatch Balance, work Snatch Grip Push Press

Sunday, June 28, 2015

Training Plan for Monday June 29, 2015



A. Work up to a heavy 1 Rep Thruster (15:00 Time Limit)

B. "Macho Man"
  Every minute on the minute for as long as possible - 3 Power Clean, 3 Front Squat, 3 Jerks
  Use a weight that is no more than 60% of your Max Clean & Jerk

** Compare results to June 23, 2014

Sunday, June 21, 2015

Training Plan for Monday June 22, 2015

A. Snatch complex of the following....
     Snatch High-Pull + Muscle Snatch + Power Snatch
     - 6 sets of this complex. Keep weights light and focus on aggressive extension and timing of the pull under.

B1. Overhead Squat
     - 4 sets of 3 reps @ 75%-80% best snatch weight, Rest 1:30

B2. Back Extension @ 30x1
     - 4 sets of 8-12 reps @ above tempo, Rest 1:30

Sunday, June 14, 2015

Training Plan for Monday June 15, 2015

A. Pause Front Squat (2 count pause @ bottom)
     - 5 sets of 2 reps. Work up to moderate to heavy weight

B. Jerk Balance
    - 4 sets of 4 @ light weight (focus on perfect receiving position and getting shoulders and hips underneath the bar)

C. Clean and Jerk
     - 1 rep @ 75% Every minute on the minute for 10:00


Sunday, June 7, 2015

Training Plan for Monday June 8, 2015

A. Snatch Grip Deadlift
     - 3 reps x 3 sets @ 90-100% of best Snatch

B. Pause Snatch (either Power or full Squat is OK)
     - 2 reps x 5 sets @ moderate weight

C. Snatch Balance
     - Work up to heavy single in remaining time. No more than 6 "work sets"

Sunday, May 31, 2015

Training Plan for Monday June 1, 2015



The Big Clean Complex  (courtesy of CrossFit New England)
6 sets of the following Complex :
- High Hang Squat Clean + Hang Squat Clean + Squat Clean + Push Press
- High Hang Squat Clean + Hang Squat Clean + Squat Clean + Push Jerk
- High Hang Squat Clean + Hang Squat Clean + Squat Clean + Split Jerk


  • One set consists of all 12 reps.
  • Try not to drop the bar during the entire set; if you must drop after
  • the Overhead movements, it’s allowed – just be quick to get back on the bar.
  • Rest as needed between sets and try to increase weight after each set.
  • High Hang – Start with the bar at “the pockets.”
  • Hang – Start with the bar just above the knee.
  • Squat Clean – Start with the bar on the ground.
  • Your "score" is heaviest weight you successfully complete for all 12 reps !!!
** Compare to results from January 26, 2015