Tag: snatch

Load it Up

Feeling a little beat up after yesterday. In to the gym after my chiro appointment.

1 Snatch + 1 Hang Snatch + 1 TnG Snatch

Use straps and work up to a daily max.

  • 2 sets 2×45#
  • 2 sets 95
  • 115
  • 135
  • 155
  • 165
  • 175
  • 185 – missed final rep
  • 190 – missed the hang snatch
  • 185 – missed final rep

No issues getting it overhead, but I’m just forward enough that I lose it or I put so much into the bar that it crashes on me and I can’t stabilize. Wish I could figure out a fix.

1 Clean + 1 Front Squat + 2 Jerks

Work up to a daily max.

  • 135#
  • 185
  • 215
  • 235
  • 255
  • 265

Wasn’t expecting much out of this today and wasn’t sure how dropping the bar back into the rack position would feel. Really happy with the results.

Deadlift

Work up to a heavy 2×5.

  • 5×132#
  • 5×222
  • 5×292
  • 5×342
  • 5×382
  • 5×402

We had a mix of kilos and pounds on the bar. Silly. I haven’t pulled anything big in a really long time so was happy to be able to hit over 400.

Conditioning

3 Rounds

  • 60 DU
  • 15 American KBS (53#)
  • 60 DU
  • 5 Power Cleans (225#)

I would have never picked 225 on my own for this workout, but thought it was doable with power cleans being a strength for me. Got through the first 2 sets of dubs unbroken and finished round 1 at 3:11. Started missing double unders so the other 2 rounds slowed. I did start picking up the bar sooner after each power clean during rounds 2 and 3. I was spending a fair bit of time putting on a belt for the cleans, but I need to keep my back from acting up. The swings were like a rest period with the way I do a slight pause at the top. Finished in 10:23.

I’m feeling really good and “enjoying” this programming, even after only 7 workout days so far. My recovery after finishing a metcon is night and day compared to just 3 weeks ago when I could barely stand up without getting dizzy. #HybridAF

Wake Up

Felt ok this morning, but maybe there wasn’t enough time yet for me to feel the effects of last night’s session. At the gym at 10 with the guys. I don’t remember the last time I was up and out of the house that early. I actually had to set my alarm to make sure I got up earlier than usual so I could eat something and be ready.

Snatch

Imagine that, another 3RM.

  • 2x3x20kg
  • 3×40
  • 3×50
  • 3×60
  • 3×70
  • 3×75
  • 3×80
  • 1×85, miss
  • miss, 3×85

Happy to have fought and made that final set. I’ll take it since 90+ is usually where my consistency with singles goes out the window. I think I’ve done a TnG triple with 165, but never tried multiple reps at much more than. PR ✅

Bench Press

Three working sets of doubles with 90%.

  • 10×95#
  • 6×135
  • 4×165
  • 2×185
  • 2×215
  • 2×235
  • 2×245
  • 2x2x255

Was feeling good and it’s been 18 months or so since I tried a max, so I went bumped it up on the last two sets. Got ’em, but barely.

Back Squat

Three working sets of 4 @ 80%.

  • 4×185#
  • 4×225
  • 4×275
  • 3x4x305

Not used to this, but felt better than I expected.

 

Conditioning

4 Rounds

  • 10 OHS (95#)
  • 100 DU
  • 20 Russian KBS (70#)

I scaled back from the Rx 135#. Probably should have tried 115, but I’m fine with it. I incleaned the swings up from 53#. The dubs were by far the worst part. After hitting 60 unbroken in my second set of the first round I missed about 5 times to get the last 15-20. Each round I had way too many misses after 1 or 2 reps, which costs a lot of time. Overhead squats and swings were all unbroken. Finished in 11:52.

Will try to get in my final Tabata thruster day tomorrow, but we’ll see how I feel after going out tonight.

Fifteens

Was thinking about doing “Linda” to finish out the year just like in 2015, but we weren’t up for it today and my back has been a little rough this week so would not have been the best idea. I actually didn’t even get out of bed until almost 10:30. I can’t remember the last time I was in bed past 10. Worked out with Bryan and Doug at noon. Did some bottom squat holds and shoulder stretching to warm-up.

Gymnasty

15:00 EMOM (alt)

  • 5 Strict Pull-ups
  • 7 Strict Ring Dips
  • 10 Pistols

Been a long time since doing a pistol. Always rough to get the feel for them again but then after 10 reps or so it comes back.

Conditioning

15:00 AMRAP

  • 20 T2B
  • 10 Bar-facing Burpees
  • 20 Hang Power Snatches (75#)
  • 10 Step-ups (24″)

Went much smoother than we expected. I surprised myself by being able to stick to sets of 4 toes to bars the entire way. Went 8-6-6 on the snatches and should have tried 11-9 or something like that. I figured I’d end up doing step-ups instead of box jumps and when I got to that movement in the first round it was an easy decision. Finished 3 rounds plus the T2B and burpees. Might have been able to get in one snatch, but collapsing to the ground felt like a better idea.

Feels good to be back into some kind of consistency. I think I’m going to join Bryan on the Hybrid Performance WOD program starting this week, though still finish out these last few weeks of the Thruster Attack.

37

I got some nice bruises from the Friday hang snatches and my traps were sore. Took a couple of rest days for the holiday. Today was another birthday. Drove home from “up North” and rushed to the gym to lift with Alex at 4:30.

Warm-up

  • Bottom Squat Hold
  • Snatch Complex (3 Snatch DL + 3 Muscle Snatch + 3 Snatch Press + 3 OHS)
    • 2 Sets @ 20kg
    • 1 Set @ 40kg

Snatch

  • 1x3x50kg
  • 3×60
  • 2×70
  • 1×75
  • 1×80
  • 3x1x85
  • 2x1x80

I was fighting too much with 85 and didn’t want to hurt myself so I backed off.

Clean Pull

  • 3x70kg
  • 3×90
  • 3×110
  • 3x3x115

All hook grip. Oww!

Thruster Attack Week 7 Workout 1

  • 3 Cycles
    • 4 Rounds
      • 20s Thrusters (65#)
      • 10s Rest
    • 1:00 Rest

Went with 9 reps each set again. The damn timing app I was using starting throwing up some full screen ads during my rest going into the final cycle, and then locked up, so I may have gotten some extra rest. Still sucked though. Jumped on the Airdyne for 5:00 and did 1.44 miles to cool down.

Back in the Rack

It helps me to have at least a general idea of my upcoming workouts, especially during a period like this where it’s easy for me to skip out and stay in me comfy recliner. Last night I mapped out a general idea of doing squat triples and a metcon with some snatches. As I sat in my chair this morning, drinking my coffee, and wasting time on the computer, I finally made the move. Once I take that first step I’m good to go.

My upper body is still a bit sore and I can feel my biceps more than anything this morning.

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Strength – Back Squat

  • 6×45#
  • 6×95
  • 6×135
  • 6×165
  • 6×195
  • 3×215
  • 3×235
  • 3×255
  • 3×275
  • 3×295

Fitting when “Get Low” comes on in the middle of a squat session, something is right in the world. Was wearing lifters and put the belt on for the triples. Feels good to be under some weight again.

Conditioning

10:00 AMRAP

  • 15 Push-ups
  • 10 Hang Power Snatches (75#)
  • 15 Sit-ups

Went 9-6 on all push-ups. Was trying to rush through at the end so the 6th set had some short pauses at the top of reps in the set of 6. All unbroken snatches. Really tried to rip those wrists in the turnover, which may help when I get real weight on the bar. Was able to finish the 6th round and get in 3 extra push-ups.

Just what I needed. Now I can pack up and head out of here for a few days. Worked out 3 days in a row for the first time in 3 weeks. I don’t even recognize myself. haha

With Ease

In to lift with the boys to close out my lifting focus.

Snatch

  • 5×45#
  • 3×75
  • 3×95
  • 2×115
  • 2×135
  • 1×155
  • 1×175
  • 1×185
  • 1×195
  • 1×205
  • Missed 215 4x
  • Missed 222.5
  • Missed 225
  • Missed 227.5

Well, I know I can get the weight overhead, but still my same old problem of locking it in. Wasn’t mental at all today and never hesitated with any of the pulls; got them overhead with ease.

Clean & Jerk

  • 2×135#
  • 2×165#
  • 1×195#
  • 1x95kg
  • 1x105kg
  • 1x115kg

Felt my back in that last rep and everyone else was calling it a day, so I did to. No need to get hurt before leaving the country.

Twice a Partner

Feeling a little rough from last night, but made it to class. Warmed up with a 1,000 meter run.

Strength

Romanian Deadlift

  • 7×45#
  • 7×135
  • 7×185
  • 7×205
  • 4x7x2225

Stood on a 55# competition plate and did all sets with a neutral grip.

Conditioning

8:00 Partner AMRAP (alternate rounds)

  • 10 cal Row
  • 5 Power Cleans (155#)

Paired up with Bryan. Should have tried going unbroken on the cleans from the go, but we didn’t try until our last 2 rounds each. I went first and got through 6 rounds. We got 11+4 total. Rested 3:00 before a second AMRAP…

8:00 Partner AMRAP (alternate rounds)

  • 3 Power Snatch (115#)
  • 6 Toes to Bar

Bryan went first and we got 17+6, so I was able to get through 8+6. Real nasty on the grip. Everything unbroken.

Snatch Lockout Sucks

Legs were feeling heavy this morning. Went to the gym tonight and Alex worked in with me on the snatch work. First day of Catalyst OTM Week 5.

Snatch

  • 5x20kg
  • 3×35
  • 3×45
  • 3×55
  • 1×65
  • 1×72
  • EMOM
    • 5x1x78
    • 5x1x83
    • 5x1x88
  • Heavy Single
    • Miss 90
    • 1×90
    • Miss 92
    • Miss 92

I was rushing with the first rep at 88 due to 2 of us lifting in the minute and the weight change. Picked the bar back up and made the lift though. It was getting squirelly with the 88s but I made the rest of them. Not a good performance with the heavy ones after. I can’t get that shit locked in. 😦

Snatch Pull

  • 3x90kg
  • 2x3x95

Snatch Deadlift

3 Pause reps (knee) + 1 Floating

  • 85kg
  • 2 sets @ 90

Back Squat

First rep of each set has a 5 second eccentric tempo.

  • 3x70kg
  • 3×90
  • 3×110
  • 3×122
  • 3×131
  • 3×133
  • 3×135
  • 3×137

Things were feeling rough on the way up, so I scaled back from 3 sets with 137. Actually started feeling better in those last 3 sets so I think I could have made the prescribed weight.

Midline

  • 5 Sets
    • 30s L-sit (hands on boxes)
    • 1:00 Rest
  • Rest
  • 3 Rounds (for time)
    • 5/5 Turkish Get-ups (35#)

Tried something different by using the boxes today for the L-sits. Definitely a lot easier on the arms without holding on to the rings or parallettes. I decided to go lighter on the get-ups and just get them done because I was almost at 2 hours already. Alternated arms every 5 reps. Finished in 4:55.

Make It 7

Out in the garage in the evening.

Snatch

  • 5×45#
  • 3×75
  • 3×95
  • 2×115
  • 1×135
  • 1×145
  • 1×155
  • 1×165
  • 4x1x175

Missed 155 trying something different, but reset and got it.

Clean & Jerk

  • 5×45#
  • 3×95
  • 3×135
  • 2×165
  • 1×185
  • 1×200
  • 1×215
  • 4x1x230

Cleans felt a little heavy today.

Front Squat

  • 2×235#
  • 2×260
  • 2x2x275

These felt really good! Didn’t wear a belt at all and was able to stay upright.

Accessory

28:00 EMOM (alt)

  • 5 Strict HSPU
  • 6 Evil Wheels
  • 8 Ring Rows (feet elevated)
  • 15 Lying Leg Lifts

Set the clock for 20:00, planning on 5 times through, but the handstand push-ups were holding up so I went 2 more sets through.

Put a bow on deload week. Hopefully I can get in the next full week of the program before I leave the country. Then that might be it for dedicating time to lifting.