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Heavy Metal CrossFit Competitor’s Blog: Tuesday 1/26/16
Note:
May split day into 2 sessions if possible:
1) AM: Upper Strength, Gymnastics Skills (HS, HS Walks, and optional: MU, Pullup Quota), optional conditioning/WOD, &/or other quota work. Daily stretch/mobility.
2) PM: Oly lifts & Auxiliary ,Gymnastics Skills (MU, HS, & Pullups, etc), WOD 1 (Sprint/Heavy), WOD 2 (Conditioning type), Quota & Skill Work: Pullups, and optional HS, HS Walks, etc.
~5-6pm: Weightlifting
Wave 3 of 4 (Level 3, Week 2 of 3): Base Volume/Prep & Accum 2: ‘Daily 321 Specific’
*Goal each week/wave: match or beat last week/past numbers
*Note: Lift % based on top classical lifts. In some cases Work sets listed only)
*Individual edits and adjustments can be made for your needs (to program and %). Communicate with your coaches and never assume!
Select either: 1) Weightlifting Performance/Technique Option or 2) CrossFit Hyrbid Option based on current competitive needs
*Note: may do wave 2/back-offs immediately after respective lift, or after all wave 1/main lifts are done. Example: Snatch, C&J, Snatch Wave 2 or C&J, Snatch, C&J Wave 2, etc.)
Optional/recommended-Snatch Sotts (If your positions/flexibility is poor or your stiff from yesterday-DO THEM. May do here to prepare positions for lifts or after lifts w/upper auxiliary strength work):
x4rm x1-3 sets (To top x4rm, OR: x4rm then 2 more sets for AMAP, OR: x4RM, -5-10%x4, -10-20%x4) (*Brief pause at the top of every rep)
Weightlifting Performance/Technique Option: Snatch
Snatch: Either-Plan A: Snatch x321, OR: Plan B: Pw Snatch + Snatch, OR: Plan C: Pause @ Knee Snatch + Snatch
Snatch x3, x2, x1…(Up to ~90% of Monday’s lifts) (~30-45 min)
(OR: Option B: Power Snatch + Snatch to top 1+1, then Snatch x1 to ~90% of Monday) (OR: Option C: Pause @ Knee Snatch + Snatch to top 1+1, then Snatch x1 to ~90% of Monday)
(Optional back offs: Option A: 1s x3-5 sets @~90%+ of top x1. For options B & C: 1+1 x2-4 sets @~90%+ of top 1+1 on today’s ramp up (if 4 sets, may drop down ~5-10% more on last 2 sets) (if miss any add another set at same or less weight)
Snatch Pulls (‘may’ drop pulls if do back off sets):
x3, x2, x1 (~100-105%+, 105-110%+, 110-115%+ of today’s lifts) (90s-2min rests) (~10 min)
Clean Pulls (and/or wave 2/back-off options):
Crossfit Hyrbid Option: Snatch
TnG Pw Sn: Work to top x3rm, then drop 7.5% x6, then drop 15% x9-f
To top x3,x2,x1 (~15 min+) (Based on lifters needs pick-‘hard build up’: push the 3,2,1 to a top or ‘loose build up’: don’t push the 3 & 2 as hard as the 1)(examples: ‘hard’-work to 3rm, add ~5% x2, add ~5% x1, if feeling good add ~5% x1, or ‘loose’:x3 @~80-85% of top x1, x2@~85-90% of top x1, x1@~90-95%of top x1, and if feeling good: x1@~100%+ of top x1). Note: Yes, after you hit your top x3, you can do multiple sets of 2s and 1s while ramping up. (optional/recommended-on initial ramp up sets: pause on rep 1 up to about 80-90% of top work sets)
(OR: to 4rm, then optional/recommended: 2 more sets for AMAP w/same weight (or may drop 5%, then drop 10%) (If go with this option may also do after Back Squats)
Optional/recommended-Jerk/Clean Grip Sotts Press (Optional: Jerk Sotts TO Split Press)(If your positions/flexibility is poor or your stiff from yesterday-DO THEM. May do here to prepare positions for lifts or after lifts w/upper auxiliary strength work):
x4rm x1-3 sets (To top x4rm, OR: x4rm then 2 more sets for AMAP, OR: x4RM, -5-10%x4, -10-20%x4) (*Brief pause at the top of every rep)
x4rm x1-3 sets (To top x4rm, OR: x4rm then 2 more sets for AMAP, OR: x4RM, -5-10%x4, -10-20%x4)(or switch for Sn. Balances x3rm x1-3 sets (To top x3rm, OR: x3rm then 2 more sets for AMAP or x3RM, -5%x3, -10%x3)
Weightlifting Performance/Technique Option: Clean & Jerk
Clean & Jerk: Either-Plan A: Clean & Jerk x321, OR: Plan B: Pw Clean + Clean, OR: Plan C: Pause @ Knee Clean + Clean (Opt. Jerk last rep)
(Opt. Jerk last rep) x3, x2, x1…(Up to ~90% of Monday’s lifts) (~30 min)
(OR: Option B: Power Clean + Clean to top 1+1, then Clean x1 to ~90% of Monday) (OR: Option C: Pause @ Knee Clean + Clean to top 1+1, then Clean x1 to ~90% of Monday)
(Optional back offs: Option A: 1s x3-5 sets @~90%+ of top x1. For options B & C: Drop 5-10% x1+1, then 10-15% x1+1 of top 1+1 on today’s ramp up (if miss any add another set at same or less weight)
Clean Pulls (‘may’ drop pulls if do back off sets):
x3, x2, x1 (~100-105%+, 105-110%+, 110-115%+ of today’s lifts) (90s-2min rests) (~10 min)
Crossfit Hyrbid Option: Clean & Jerk
TnG Pw Cl + Pw Jerk: Work to top x3rm, then drop 7.5% x6, then drop 15% x9-f
Power Jerks (or Split Jerks out of squat racks/no blocks)
x3, x2, x1, then optional: 2s x3 sets @ 90%+ of top x2 (OR: x2rm, then: drop 5-10%x2, then 10-15%x2), OR: 3rm, then 2s x2-4 sets @~90%+ of 2rm (if 4 sets, may drop down ~5-10% more on last 2 sets) (if miss any add another set at same or less weight) (90s-2min rests) (~20 min)
BTN Push Press or Sn Grip Push Press:
x4rm x1-3 sets (To top x4rm, OR: x4rm then 2 more sets for AMAP, OR: x4RM, -5-10%x4, -10-20%x4)
~6-6:30pm: Muscle Ups & HS Skill
MU Skill Work:
*note: perform warm-up sets FIRST!
Personal Quota work-follow sheet: http://www.labgym.com/muscle-up-quota-rep-progressions/
9 min EMOM (perform all of one exercise before moving on)
~7:20-7:30pm
HS Walk Skill Work:
HS Walk Practice-
Beginner/Intermiedate:
‘Walk too wall’: (warm-up: ~1-2 sets of hand raises/hs)
Start at 2 feet away: take 3 consecutive attempts to walk to wall. When complete 3 successful in a row MAY back up 1-2 more feet (continue same approach: at new distance, once complete 3 successful MAY back up 1-2 feet further)
(*Also for WOD if aiming to optimize daily recovery from typical WODs)
Advanced:
10 Min-AMRAP: (warm-up: ~1-2 sets of hand raises/hs)
HS Walk for Max distance, rest 60s
50 Bradford Thrusters (alternate front and back thrusters=each time locking out oh =1 rep) (65/95) (goal: only rest bar after every 10 reps if needed)
~6:30-7:30pm: Upper/Quota (***or quota after WOD/s)
Upper Strength:
*may superset push and pull exercises below(better for conditioning) (ex: A-Bench Press w/ D-BB Row) or run through one at a time (beter for strength).
A) Bench Press: 5s x3-5 work sets (w/optional high rep strict work back offs)
*Recommended warm-up sets in parenthesis may be adjusted as needed
Reps/Work:
(x10 w/u (bar))
(x5 @ ~50% (of 5RM))
(x5 @ ~75% (of 5RM))
(x5 @ ~90% (of 5RM))
x5 RM
x5 RM (or AMRAP,-1-2 reps is ok)
x5 RM (or AMRAP,-1-2 reps is ok)
(x5 RM (or AMRAP,-1-2 reps is ok))…or: 85% of 5rm x10-f)
(x5 RM (or AMRAP,-1-2 reps is ok))…or: 70% of 5rm x15-f)
Hypers/Rev Hypers: Weighted (barbell/dumbbells/plate): x25+ then BW x25+
B) HSPU-Strict: 5s x3-5 work sets (w/optional high rep strict work back offs) *HSPU Scales (progress/regress): *bands/blocks/cannon>deficit>parallettes>ring HSPU>free>weighted (Kips to negatives plan B only)
*Recommended warm-up sets in parenthesis may be adjusted as needed
Reps/Work:
(x5 @ ~50% (of 5RM))
(x5 @ ~75% (of 5RM))
(x5 @ ~90% (of 5RM))
x5 RM
x5 RM (or AMRAP,-1-2 reps is ok)
x5 RM (or AMRAP,-1-2 reps is ok)
(x5 RM (or AMRAP,-1-2 reps is ok))…or: 85% of 5rm x10-f)
(x5 RM (or AMRAP,-1-2 reps is ok))…or: 70% of 5rm x15-f)
Negatives? Negatives w/defecit?
C) Bar Dips (*may do ring dips both days if needed): 5s x3-5 work sets (w/optional high rep strict work back offs) (tempo: 3 sec lockout & 4 sec neg. OR: 3sec lockout & 3 sec pause at bottom & controlled neg.)
*Recommended warm-up sets in parenthesis may be adjusted as needed
Reps/Work:
(x5 @ ~50% (of 5RM))
(x5 @ ~75% (of 5RM))
(x5 @ ~90% (of 5RM))
x5 RM
x5 RM (or AMRAP,-1-2 reps is ok)
x5 RM (or AMRAP,-1-2 reps is ok)
(x5 RM (or AMRAP,-1-2 reps is ok))…or: 85% of 5rm x10-f)
(x5 RM (or AMRAP,-1-2 reps is ok))…or: 70% of 5rm x15-f)
Negatives?
D) Barbell Rows 5s x3-5 work sets (w/optional high rep strict work back offs) (tempo: 3 sec lockout & 4 sec neg.)
*Recommended warm-up sets in parenthesis may be adjusted as needed
Reps/Work:
(x5 @ ~50% (of 5RM))
(x5 @ ~75% (of 5RM))
(x5 @ ~90% (of 5RM))
x5 RM
x5 RM (or AMRAP,-1-2 reps is ok)
x5 RM (or AMRAP,-1-2 reps is ok)
(x5 RM (or AMRAP,-1-2 reps is ok))…or: 85% of 5rm x10-f)
(x5 RM (or AMRAP,-1-2 reps is ok))…or: 70% of 5rm x15-f)
E) Strict Bar MU (baned>bw>weighted, etc) or High Pullups (bar/strict) (w/fingerless false grip): 5s x3-5 work sets (w/optional high rep strict work back offs) (tempo: 10s hold at top & controlled neg.)
*Recommended warm-up sets in parenthesis may be adjusted as needed
Reps/Work:
(x5 @ ~50% (of 5RM))
(x5 @ ~75% (of 5RM))
(x5 @ ~90% (of 5RM))
x5 RM
x5 RM (or AMRAP,-1-2 reps is ok)
x5 RM (or AMRAP,-1-2 reps is ok)
(x5 RM (or AMRAP,-1-2 reps is ok))…or: 85% of 5rm x10-f)
(x5 RM (or AMRAP,-1-2 reps is ok))…or: 70% of 5rm x15-f)
Negatives?
F) Chest to Bar Pullups(strict) (w/fingerless/fingertip/false grip): 5s x3-5 work sets (w/optional high rep strict work back offs) (tempo: 3s pause at chest & 4 sec neg.)
*Recommended warm-up sets in parenthesis may be adjusted as needed
Reps/Work:
(x5 @ ~50% (of 5RM))
(x5 @ ~75% (of 5RM))
(x5 @ ~90% (of 5RM))
x5 RM
x5 RM (or AMRAP,-1-2 reps is ok)
x5 RM (or AMRAP,-1-2 reps is ok)
(x5 RM (or AMRAP,-1-2 reps is ok))…or: 85% of 5rm x10-f)
(x5 RM (or AMRAP,-1-2 reps is ok))…or: 70% of 5rm x15-f)
Negatives? Negatives w/defecit?
E) Pullups (bar/strict) (w/false grip): 5s x3-5 work sets (w/optional high rep strict work back offs) (tempo: 3s pause at chest & 4 sec neg.)
*Recommended warm-up sets in parenthesis may be adjusted as needed
Reps/Work:
(x5 @ ~50% (of 5RM))
(x5 @ ~75% (of 5RM))
(x5 @ ~90% (of 5RM))
x5 RM
x5 RM (or AMRAP,-1-2 reps is ok)
x5 RM (or AMRAP,-1-2 reps is ok)
(x5 RM (or AMRAP,-1-2 reps is ok))…or: 85% of 5rm x10-f)
(x5 RM (or AMRAP,-1-2 reps is ok))…or: 70% of 5rm x15-f)
Negatives?
Quota/Skill Work (***or quota after WOD/s):
*If problem is skill/technique/strength/power/speed do less reps per set
**If problem is endurance or speed endurance do more reps per set and less sets
***If working on pacing: rest 5s between sets a slong as possible, then 10s, 15s, 30s and so on.
****If trying to increase avg # per set-general guideline: if avg 3 or less reps = 7 sets minimum, if avg 5 or more = 5 sets minimum, if avg 10+ 3 sets minimum)
*****If Ninja (20+ reps) add 5lb+ vest, if Camille (30+) add 10lb+ vest, if Froning (50+) add ~25lb+ vest
Kip Quota (***or quota after WOD/s):
Pulling Kips-(may alter order as needed)
1) CTB Pullups (Butterfly?) ~25-50+
2) Kipping Pullups (Butterfly?) ~25-50+
3) T2B (kipping) ~25-50+
(or may practice all styles: CTB Butterfly: ~20, Butterfly: ~30, CTB Regular Kip: ~20, Regular Kip: ~30)
Pushing Kips & Push Quota-(may alter order as needed)
1) HSPU (kip) ~20+
2) Ring Dips (kip) ~30+
3) HR Pushups (HR/TnG) ~30+
Hand Stand Walk/Handstand: Quota/Capacity
1) Hand Raises: 3 Rounds of 50 reps (optional weighted) (R&L =2)
2) Accumulate: 3-5+ min in HS. (wall>1 foot>free>weighted>walk to wall & hold, etc)
OPTIONAL QUOTA WORK: May do Tuesday and/or Thursday
Optional: Ring MU Negatives: ~5-10+ (1 rep every 30s)
Optional: Rope climb x5-10+ ascents and/or x3-5+ (legless)
(for ‘push work’ may save for after HS work If needed).
Optional Strict Quota (bw/banded-with goal of all bw unassisted): (May perform after kip work and superset push and pull sets. Note: if kip base strength is poor this should be a priority)
(note: could divide up strict on Tuesday and Kip on Thursday)
A1) HSPU: ~10-20+
A2) Pullups: ~10-20+
B1) Ring Rows: ~20+
B2) Ring Dips: ~20+
(HR Pushups if not performed above ~30+)
(or simply: 1-3 sets AMRAP each)
Endurance bonus (optional):
Rings-Big Kips x5-10+ x2-3 sets, Swings x10-15+ x2-3 sets
Hand Stand Walk/Handstand: Quota/Capacity
1) Hand Raises: 3 Rounds of 50 reps (optional weighted) (R&L =2)
2) Accumulate: 3-5+ min in HS. (wall>1 foot>free>weighted>walk to wall & hold, etc)
OPTIONAL QUOTA WORK: May do Tuesday and/or Thursday
Optional: Ring MU Negatives: ~5-10+ (1 rep every 30s)
Optional: Rope climb x5-10+ ascents and/or x3-5+ (legless)
(for ‘push work’ may save for after HS work If needed).
Optional Strict Quota (bw/banded-with goal of all bw unassisted): (May perform after kip work and superset push and pull sets. Note: if kip base strength is poor this should be a priority)
(note: could divide up strict on Tuesday and Kip on Thursday)
A1) HSPU: ~10-20+
A2) Pullups: ~10-20+
B1) Ring Rows: ~20+
B2) Ring Dips: ~20+
(HR Pushups if not performed above ~30+)
(or simply: 1-3 sets AMRAP each)
Endurance bonus (optional):
Rings-Big Kips x5-10+ x2-3 sets, Swings x10-15+ x2-3 sets
~7:30-8:00pm+: WODs/Conditioning
WODs
WOD/s (Optional based on current goals: may do listed WODs or out of Season Quota/Conditioning WODs):
(*May adjust/scale/switch exercises as needed)
2014 Games Open WOD 14.5
21-18-15-12-9-6-3
Thruster (95)
Burpees
World Wide -Men:
#1:#1 7:49 Josh Bridges
#52: 9:24 Lacee Kovacs
Regional-Men:
#1: 8:42 Charlie Donohue
#20: 10:03 Brian Llewellyn
World Wide -Women:
#1: Samantha Briggs 8:31
#50: 9:44 kara paslay
Regional-Women:
#1: 8:51 Kelley Jackson
#20: 10:37 Melissa Dinsmore
Optional: ‘Out of Season’ Quota Conditioning
(*May use this for your quota work if skills are sharp. If need more quota work/skill practice after, go for it)
(*Also for WOD if aiming to optimize daily recovery from typical WODs)
(*May adjust/scale/switch exercises as needed)
Round 1:
10>2 (-2) (30 Reps): CTB
10>2 (-2) (30 Reps): HSPU
10>2 (-2) (30 Reps): PW Snatch (65/95)/OH Squat (65/95)/GTOH 65/95), Thruster (65/95)Pistol/Box Jump/DU x20 every round, Swings x20 every round
Rest 3-5 min, then:
Round 2:
10>2 (-2) (30 Reps): Pullups
10>2 (-2) (30 Reps): Dips
10>2 (-2) (30 Reps): Anything not from round 1: PW Snatch (65/95)/OH Squat (65/95)/GTOH 65/95), Thruster (65/95)Pistol/Box Jump/DU x20 every round, Swings x20 every round
Conditioning: Rowing
Max Effort Row & Recovery Series: 18 Min
6 Rounds: Sprint 15s, Recovery pace 15s (3 min)
6 Rounds: Sprint 30s, Recovery pace 30s (6 min)
3 Rounds: Sprint 1 min, Recovery pace 1 min (6 min)
6 Rounds: Sprint 15s, Recovery pace 15s (3 min)
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