June 17, 2015 – Competition

Workout of the Day
A.
Every 90 seconds, for 15 minutes (10 sets):
High Hang Clean + Power Clean + Clean

Build over the course of the ten sets.

B.
Every minute, on the minute…
Back Squat
*Set 1 – 40% x 1 rep
*Set 2 – 50% x 1 rep
*Set 3 – 60% x 1 rep
*Set 4 – 70% x 1 rep
*Set 5 – 80% x 1 rep

and then….

Every 2 minutes…
*Set 6 – 85% x 1 rep
*Set 7 – 90% x 1 rep
*Set 8 – 95% x 1 rep

and then…

One set of:
80% Back Squat x Max Reps @ 20X1
(no excessive pause at the top – you get one full breath cycle, exhale, inhale, brace and descend – if you take longer than that your set is over)

Use the same weight as last week, and aim to beat last week’s score.

C.
Every minute, on the minute, for 12 minutes:
Speed Deadlift x 3 reps @ 65%

Here’s a good example of how I would like to see these done…work on generating as much speed and power as possible once the barbell is separated from the floor. Reset the barbell every time on the floor…do not perform these touch and go.

D.
Four sets for times of:
10 Thrusters (135/95 lbs)
20 Chest-to-Bar Pull-Ups
30 Russian Kettlebell Swings (32/24 kg)
40 Double-Unders
Rest 4 minutes
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SCHEDULING NOTE – If you’re looking for an off-season competition to test yourself, the Kill Cliff Granite Games is a great competition. It’s well-organized, well-timed and the events are good, safe tests of fitness. Many of our athletes will be participating, so accordingly, I will be programming the Kill Cliff Granite Games Qualifier Workouts each Friday for the next several weeks. I encourage anyone with an interest in competing to get registered.