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.
Scaling:
Experienced athletes should pick loads that allow them to attempt to set a PR in the later sets. Newer athletes should maintain the single repetitions of the clean and jerk, but focus on mechanics for each rep.
Practice L-sit for 10 minutes.
Practice front and back scales for 10 minutes.
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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.
Get ideas for your L-sit practice here, and check out more tips on the front scale and the back scale.
Push Jerk:
2x3 reps @ 65% 1RMJerk
3x3 @ 70% 1RM Jerk
* Bar can be taken from the rack
*10 min to build to 70%. Complete 3 successful sets at 70% or a moderate weight.
Workout:
For time 10-20-30-40-50 Dumbbell Snatches (50/35) *15 Burpee Box Jump overs (24”/20”) after each round
- 20:00 Time Cap -
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
4 strict pull-ups
8 push-ups with feet on a box
12 med-ball cleans
♀ 20-in.box, 14-lb. ball
♂ 24-in.box, 20-lb. ball
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Scaling:
Modify the pull-ups and push-ups so you can move through the reps without failing in the early rounds. Reduce workout duration and load on the medicine ball so that you can keep moving the entire time.
Intermediate Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
2 kipping + 2 strict pull-ups
8 push-ups
12 med-ball cleans
♀ 10-lb. ball
♂ 14-lb. ball
Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 15 minutes of:
4 assisted pull-ups
8 assisted push-ups
12 med-ball cleans
AMRAP in 20 minutes 0:00-4:00: 25 Toes-to-Bars 50 Double Unders 15 Squat Cleans (135/85 lb) If completed before 4:00, then until 8:00: 25 Toes-to-Bars 50 Double Unders 13 Squat Cleans (185/115 lb) If completed before 8:00, then until 12:00: 25 Toes-to-Bars 50 Double Unders 11 Squat Cleans (225/145 lb) If completed before 12:00, then until 16:00: 25 Toes-to-Bars 50 Double Unders 9 Squat Cleans (275/175 lb) If completed before 16:00, then until 20:00: 25 Toes-to-Bars 50 Double Unders 7 Squat Cleans (315/205 lb)