Warmup
- 5 minutes of light cardio: Jogging or jump rope.
- Dynamic stretches:
- Arm circles: 10 forward, 10 backward
- Leg swings: 10 each side
- Hip circles: 10 each direction
- Ankle circles: 10 each direction
- Mobility drills:
- Pigeon pose: Hold 30 seconds each side
- Couch stretch: Hold 30 seconds each side
- Scorpion stretch: 10 each side
- Warm-up sets for cleans:
- Empty barbell clean drills: 3 x 5 reps focusing on form.
Strength
Cleans:
- 5 sets of 3 reps
- Work to a heavy triple for the day.
- Focus on technique: Keep the bar close, ensure full extension, and rapid elbow turnover.
- Rest 2-3 minutes between sets.
Workout
For time:
- 15 Power Cleans (135/95 lbs)
- 30 Box Jumps (24/20 inches)
- 15 Hang Cleans (135/95 lbs)
- 30 Toes-to-Bar
- 15 Squat Cleans (135/95 lbs)
Time cap: 15 minutes
Summary
Today's workout focuses on improving your clean technique with a strength session of 5 sets of 3 reps, building to a challenging weight. The metcon 'For time' workout incorporates power, hang, and squat cleans with bodyweight movements such as toes-to-bar and box jumps to enhance explosive power and cardio endurance.