If performed right, this is a technically professional movement to the extent of being a wonderful blend of art and science. It is worth spending time perfecting the different components of this movement before focusing on the complete movement of the Clean.
MBS:
3 Jerk Balance + 3 Behind the neck Jerk + 3 Behind the neck press in split x 3 sets.
*Keep this light. Technique work.
Clean High Pull + Power Clean to 2" Squat + Power Clean to Parallel + Clean + Jerk 3x5
1 Clean high Pull + 1 Power Clean to 2” Squat + 1 Power Clean to Parallel + 1 Clean + 1 Jerk x 3 sets @ 75-80% 1 RM Clean and jerk.
Clean and Jerk
Clean and Jerk: Build to a heavy single in 10 minutes.
Deficit Clean Pull 5x3
3 Deficit Clean Pull x5 sets @ 95% 1RM Clean.
*In between sets perform a 100m sled pull.
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Complete as many rounds as possible in 60 minutes of:
17 power cleans
75 squats
♀ 95 lb. ♂ 135 lb.
Unload the barbell and carry it 200 meters away.
Return to the plates and then carry one forward to the barbell.
Retrieve the second plate, carry it forward, and reload the barbell for the next round.
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Compare to 160614.
Scaling:
This is another longer-style workout, but this one involves unloading and carrying equipment forward — grunt work. Similar to Grace, the barbell should be loaded so you can perform multiple reps unbroken. Newer athletes should reduce the duration.
Intermediate Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 60 minutes of:
17 power cleans
75 squats
♀ 85 lb. ♂ 115 lb.
Unload the barbell and carry it 200 meters away.
Return to the plates and then carry one forward to the barbell.
Retrieve the second plate, carry it forward and reload the barbell for the next round.
Beginner Option:
Complete two rounds of:
17 power cleans
75 squats
♀ 55 lb. ♂ 75 lb.
Unload the barbell and carry it 200 meters away.
Return to the plates and then carry one forward to the barbell.
Retrieve the second plate, carry it forward and reload the barbell for the next round.
Etc., adding 1 muscle-up and 5 med-ball cleans each round.
Use a 14/20-lb. ball for both exercises.
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Compare to 170726.
Scaling:
This couplet starts out quick in the earlier rounds, and tests muscle stamina as the reps increase. Pick a muscle-up modification that works both a pull and a push.
Intermediate Option:
Complete as much as possible in 12 minutes of:
1 muscle-up
5 medicine-ball cleans
2 muscle-ups
10 medicine-ball cleans
3 muscle-ups
15 medicine-ball cleans
4 muscle-ups
20 medicine-ball cleans
Etc., adding 1 muscle-up and 5 med-ball cleans each round.
Masters
3 Rounds
75’ Handstand Walk
12 Power Snatches (135/95)
-Rest 5 Minutes-
3 Rounds
75’ Handstand Walk
12 Power Clean and Jerks (135/95)
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Touch and go at the floor only. Even a re-grip off the floor is a foul. No dumping. Use the same load for each set. Rest as needed between sets.
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Scaling:
Experienced athletes should perform this benchmark workout as written. The beginner should focus on mechanics and consistency instead of loading. Warm up by adding weight slowly, ensuring the load allows you to maintain great technique. Newer athletes should ignore the touch-and-go requirement and instead take a second or two to establish a sound setup position.
Scaling:
Most athletes can attempt the power cleans as prescribed. Newer athletes should start light and treat the early larger sets as practice. More experienced athletes should try for the heaviest load they can at each set of reps.