Warmup
- Dynamic Warm-up
- 5 minutes of light cardio (row, jog, or bike)
- 10 Arm Circles (each direction)
- 10 Leg Swings (each leg, forward/backward and side to side)
- Mobility Stretches
- PVC Pass-Throughs: 2 sets of 10 reps
- Overhead Squat with PVC: 2 sets of 10 reps
- Cat-Cow Stretch: 10 reps
- Hip Openers: 30 seconds each side
- Specific Warm-up for Snatches
- High Hang Power Snatch: 3 sets of 5 reps with an empty bar
- Snatch Grip Deadlift: 3 sets of 5 reps with an empty bar
- Overhead Squat: 3 sets of 5 reps with an empty bar
Prepare joints and muscles adequately for the strength session focusing on the snatch technique.
Strength
- Snatch Technique Work
- Work up to a heavy single snatch focusing on form (75-85% of 1RM)
- 3 sets of 2 reps at 80% of today’s heavy single
Focus on full extension, powerful hip drive, and a strong catch position.
Workout
- For Time:
- 15-12-9 reps of:
- Power Snatch (95/65 lbs)
- Barbell-Facing Burpees
Time Cap: 12 minutes
Increase intensity by moving quickly through the workout, focusing on fast transitions and efficient barbell cycling as a complement to the snatch strength work.
Summary
Today’s workout targets snatch proficiency, incorporating both heavy skill-building and a fast-paced conditioning piece to enhance power and metabolic conditioning. After thorough preparation with dynamic warm-up and mobility, the focus shifts to refining snatch technique, followed by a high-intensity metcon for performance under fatigue.