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Heavy Metal CrossFit Competitor’s Blog: Thursday 2/5/15

Wave 2a-Week 2 of 3
Note:
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.
AM Workout (or move to Sunday or: 1 upper maintenance day on Friday)
Upper Strength: (30-45+ min)(rest as little as possible between exercises, and no more than 60s between each superset-use stop watch)
A1) Military Press (or DB Press):
*Recommended warm-up sets in parenthesis may be adjusted as needed
(x10  w/u (bar))
(x5 @ ~50% (of 5RM))
(x5 @ ~75% (of 5RM))
(x5 @ ~90% (of 5RM))
x5 RM
x5 RM (-1 rep is ok)
x5 RM  (-1-2 reps is ok)
x10-F (@85% of 5 RM)
x15-F (@70% of 5RM)
A2) Chest to Ring Pullups: (3/4 tempo)
*Recommended warm-up sets in parenthesis may be adjusted as needed
(x10  w/u (bar))
(x5 @ ~50% (of 5RM))
(x5 @ ~75% (of 5RM))
(x5 @ ~90% (of 5RM))
x5 RM
x5 RM (-1 rep is ok)
x5 RM  (-1-2 reps is ok)
x10-F (@85% of 5 RM)
x15-F (@70% of 5RM)
B1) HSPU-Kips:  *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
(x10  w/u (bar))
(x5 @ ~50% (of 5RM))
(x5 @ ~75% (of 5RM))
(x5 @ ~90% (of 5RM))
x5 RM
x5 RM (-1 rep is ok)
x5 RM  (-1-2 reps is ok)
x10-F (@85% of 5 RM)
x15-F (@70% of 5RM)
B2) Ring Pullups (to chin): (w/regular tempo & normal grip)
*Recommended warm-up sets in parenthesis may be adjusted as needed
(x10  w/u (bar))
(x5 @ ~50% (of 5RM))
(x5 @ ~75% (of 5RM))
(x5 @ ~90% (of 5RM))
x5 RM
x5 RM (-1 rep is ok)
x5 RM  (-1-2 reps is ok)
x10-F (@85% of 5 RM)
x15-F (@70% of 5RM)
C1) Ring Dips:  (w/3&4 tempo)
*Recommended warm-up sets in parenthesis may be adjusted as needed
(x10  w/u (bar))
(x5 @ ~50% (of 5RM))
(x5 @ ~75% (of 5RM))
(x5 @ ~90% (of 5RM))
x5 RM
x5 RM (-1 rep is ok)
x5 RM  (-1-2 reps is ok)
x10-F (@85% of 5 RM)
x15-F (@70% of 5RM)
C2) Ring Rows (or DB Rows): (w/3&4 tempo)
*Recommended warm-up sets in parenthesis may be adjusted as needed
(x10  w/u (bar))
(x5 @ ~50% (of 5RM))
(x5 @ ~75% (of 5RM))
(x5 @ ~90% (of 5RM))
x5 RM
x5 RM (-1 rep is ok)
x5 RM  (-1-2 reps is ok)
x10-F (@85% of 5 RM)
x15-F (@70% of 5RM)
HS/HS Walk Skill Work (~10-15min)(May save for PM if needed.)
(see below for details)
PM Workout
(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!
Plan A: ‘I feel good, let’s do it!’                                                                                                                            
Follow listed workout as stated.
Or:
Plan B: ‘I’m wrecked, what should I do?’
Technical Tighteners: technical tightening and active recovery-should feel great, tighten positions, technique, and no pain. No weight, just bar and tech plates.
(note: Rep 1: Hip/Power position-static position, no down & up momentum, Rep 2: Hang at knees-down & up action starting upright, come down to knee, then go , Rep 3: Floor-full lift from floor w/smooth tempo).
NOTE: just bar and technique plates.  If use weight: no more than 40%.
1) Snatch:  3 Part Top Down (starting in hang position): Rep 1: Hip/Power position, Rep 2: Hang at knees , Rep 3: Floor (full snatch)
NOTE: just bar and technique plates.  If use weight: no more than 40%.
2) Clean:  3 Part Top Down (starting in hang position): Rep 1: Hip/Power position, Rep 2: Hang at knees , Rep 3: Floor (full clean)(optional: can power jerk last rep)
(Note: this replaces the lift specific work only.  The upper body and auxiliary work should all be done)
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Plan A:
A)     Clean Sotts (jerk grip) x5*3 x 3 sets (10 min)
B)      Muscle Snatch: work to top set of x3, x2, x1
C)      NHNF Sn up to top 321 (~80% of regular snatch +) (NHNF: No hook, no feet movement-feet start with receive position
a.       Purpose: Cutting out the fat of the lift by improving center of gravity with the bar and timing getting under the bar without excessive 2nd pull.
D)     Snatch-Pick one based on needs (30 min):
a.       Technical/recovery:
                                                   i.      Snatch High Pull + Pw Snatch (or full) : to top x1+1 (~70-75%+) x 3-5 sets (90 sec rests)
b.      Snatch from blocks at knee to top x3,2,1
1.       Purpose: Power/speed development in 2nd pull, speed under the bar, recovery
c.       Speed/Consistency/Recovery: Pw Sn-to top x3,2,1 (or 3 Part top down pw)
d.      Consistency/Specific Conditioning: Sn x3,2,1 (all at 80-85%+ of Monday with NO misses)
E)       C&J-Pick one based on needs (15-20 min):
a.       1) Technical:
                                                   i.      3 Part (top down) Clean Series (or power) (Power Jerk last rep): 3,2,1 (x3: Rep 1: High hang, Rep 2: Hang at knees Rep 3: Floor, x2: Rep 1: Hang at knees, Rep 2: Floor, x1: Floor)
1.       Purpose: Consistent 2nd to 3rd pull transition, speed under the bar, meeting the bar high with chest/elbows up fast.  Working top down to develop speed at hip and transfer to lift from the floor.
b.      Speed/Consistency: Pw C& Pw J 3&1, 2&1, 1&1
c.       Consistency/Specific Conditioning: Clean 321 at ~70-80% of Monday’s lifts (no more).
D) Rack Jerks (if didn’t do yesterday): to top 2×3-5 sets.  Work to top x2, then drop ~5-10% for 2-4 more sets.  Sets/Warm-ups (% based on 3rm): 40% x3, 50% x 3, 60%x3, 70%x3, 80%x2-3, ~85-90% x2, 92-95%x2, ~95-100%+ x2…(keep going if good).  Then:  drop 5-10% or 5-10kg+ and 2s x2-4 more sets w/2-3 min rest.
E) Optional: Jerk Support/Aux: Recoveries/Lockouts 321*3 or Jerk Drives x3x3 (if didn’t do Tuesday)
*Optional: Jerk corrective: if experiencing hip/leg rotation/dominance issues-perform 3+ sets x5-10 reps (bw->weighted optional) of opposite leg split squats (opposite of forward split leg w/optional bar overhead).
F) Push Press: 5s x1-3 sets (or x5rm, -5%x5, -10%x5, OR x5rm, then set 2: 4+ reps, then set 3: 3+ reps, OR just to 5rm) (~10-15 min)
G) Optional: Snatch Grip BN Push Press: 5s x1-3 sets (or x5rm, -5%x5, -10%x5, OR x5rm, then set 2: 4+ reps, then set 3: 3+ reps, OR just to 5rm) (~10-15 min)
~7:00-7:30pm
MU Skill Work:
*note: perform warm-up sets FIRST!
Personal Quota work-follow sheet
~7:30-7:45pm
WOD 1:  (15 min+)
Note: may edit any exercises for individual needs
100 Problems But a Bitch Ain’t One
Pullup 40
Wall Ball 40 & 40 DU
CTB 30
Wall Ball 30 & 30 DU
T2B 20
Wall Ball 20 & 20 DU
Bar MU 10
Wall Ball 10 & 30 10
~7:45-8:00pm
WOD 2/Cond: (15 min+)
Note: may edit any exercises for individual needs
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
~8:00-8:15+pm (OPTIONAL CONDITIONING)
WOD 2/Cond: (15 min+)
Note: may edit any exercises for individual needs
10>1 (-1) OH Squats/HPSU/Pullups/T2B, etc
Sprint 100ft
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