Warmup
- General Warmup:
- 5 minutes of light rowing or jogging to elevate heart rate.
- Dynamic Stretches:
- Arm Circles: 10 forward/10 backward each arm.
- Leg Swings: 10 forward/10 side-to-side each leg.
- Hip Circles: 10 each direction.
- Specific Warmup:
- PVC Pipe Pass-Throughs: 10 reps.
- PVC Overhead Squats: 10 reps.
- Empty Barbell Clean Warmup:
- 5 Power Cleans
- 5 Hang Cleans
- 5 Front Squats
- Stretching:
- Lizard Pose: Hold 1 minute each side.
- Pigeon Pose: Hold 1 minute each side.
- Thoracic Spine Rotation: 10 reps each side on all fours.
Strength
Clean Technique and Strength
- Work up to a heavy single or 1RM of the following complex:
- 1 Hang Clean + 2 Full Cleans
Sets:
- 5 sets of the complex, progressively building in weight.
- Rest 2-3 minutes between sets to ensure full recovery.
Workout
Metcon: "Clean Sprint"
For Time:
- 10-8-6-4-2 reps of:
- Power Cleans (weight: 155/105 lb)
- Bar-Facing Burpees
Instructions:
- Perform 10 power cleans, then 10 bar-facing burpees, followed by 8 power cleans, 8 bar-facing burpees, and continue decreasing by 2 each round until 2 of each are completed.
- Aim for quick transitions and maintain a steady pace on the burpees. Adjust the weight if necessary to maintain form.
Summary
Begin with a thorough warmup focusing on mobility and barbell movement preparation. The strength component of the session involves practicing a complex to enhance clean technique and strength. The Metcon complements the strength work by incorporating power cleans with a high-intensity conditioning piece. Aim for quick, efficient movements throughout.