Warmup
- General Warm-up
- 5 minutes of light cardio (jump rope, rowing, or jogging).
- Dynamic Stretches
- Arm Circles: 20 forward, 20 backward.
- Leg Swings: 15 each leg, front to back and side to side.
- Hip Circles: 10 circles each direction.
- Mobility
- PVC or Broomstick Pass Throughs: 15 reps.
- Cat-Cow Stretch: 10 reps.
- Thread the Needle Stretch: 30 seconds each side.
- Specific Warm-up for Cleans
- Hang Power Clean with PVC or Empty Barbell: 3 sets of 5 reps.
Strength
5 sets of 3 reps of Squat Cleans
- Gradually increase weight each set, focusing on maintaining proper form.
- Rest 2-3 minutes between sets.
Workout
Metcon: 4 Rounds for Time
- 12 Power Cleans (135/95 lbs)
- 15 Box Jumps (24/20 in)
- 18 Toes-to-Bar
Notes:
- Scale weight as appropriate for power cleans.
- Box jump height can be adjusted based on ability.
- Substitute knee raises if unable to perform toes-to-bar.
Summary
Today's workout focuses on cleans, providing a strength component that builds with squat cleans. The metcon complements this by incorporating power cleans to reinforce the day's strength work. Overall, this session blends skill, power, and metabolic conditioning.