400 meter Run 50 Back Squats 50 Front Squats 50 Overhead Squats 400 meter Run 50 Shoulder Presses 50 Push Presses 50 Push Jerks 400 meter Run 50 Hang Power Cleans 50 Hang Power Snatches 400 meter Run
Perform all barbell movements with an olympic bar only (45/35 lb). Run without the bar.
For time:
5 overhead squats
400-meter run
10 overhead squats
400-meter run
15 overhead squats
400-meter run
20 overhead squats
400-meter run
25 overhead squats
400-meter run
♀ 145/125/95/75/65 lb
♂ 205/185/135/115/95 lb
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Scaling:
Today’s workout is a twist on the classic benchmark workout, Nancy. The weight starts heavy, but as the reps increase, the weight decreases. We’ll start with the barbell on the ground, which means you must be able to safely snatch it — reduce the load if this is not possible as written. The first barbell should be challenging, but you should be able to hold it overhead for an unbroken set. Some athletes may be able to go unbroken in the remaining sets — if you have to break, it should only be once. Keep the runs to 2:15 or less.
Intermediate option:
For time:
5 overhead squats
400-meter run
10 overhead squats
400-meter run
15 overhead squats
400-meter run
20 overhead squats
400-meter run
25 overhead squats
400-meter run
♀ 105/95/75/65/55 lb
♂ 155/135/115/95/75 lb
Beginner option:
For time:
2 overhead squats
200-meter run
4 overhead squats
200-meter run
6 overhead squats
200-meter run
8 overhead squats
200-meter run
10 overhead squats
200-meter run
♀ 35 lb
♂ 45 lb
Resources:
The Overhead Squat
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♀ 95-lb barbell and 35-lb dumbbells
♂ 135-lb barbell and 50-lb dumbbells
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Scaling:
Today’s workout pairs grunt work with barbell stamina. The barbell movement in this workout increases in technical difficulty to add a unique challenge. As you become more tired, can you maintain your technique to power through the workout? The loading of the barbell should feel moderate and allow you to complete the shoulder presses in 4 sets or less. The incorporation of the hips in both the push press and push jerk should make the loading feel easier. Choose a load that allows you to perform the movements as written and practice the more technically demanding exercises. Work hard and have fun.
7 rounds for time:
7 deadlifts
7 hang power cleans
7 front squats
Rest 1:00 between rounds.
♀ 105 lb
♂ 155 lb
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Goal: 10-12 minutes.
Notes From Michele:
Jan Kozak, our newest addition to the team at Deka Comp, gave us this one. Kozak has a love for barbell cycling and here are some of his notes:
Pulling, cleaning, squatting — all the barbell fun in one good, clean rodeo. Athletes should attempt to go unbroken on the bar throughout, but it’s likely many will break the reps up late in the workout.
Fast in this triplet means efficient. You can’t rush this load if you struggle to have control over the basic elements of each movement: Bar path, upper-back engagement, and for the cleans, proper turnover mechanics. To set yourself up for success, move cleanly on the deadlifts (pun intended), be snappy when receiving the bar in the cleans, and keep your weight in your heels on the front squats.
Intermediate option:
7 rounds for time:
7 deadlifts
7 hang power cleans
7 front squats
♀ 75 lb
♂ 115 lb
Intermediate athletes should focus on moving through the hang power cleans as efficiently as possible.
Beginner option:
7 rounds for time:
7 deadlifts
7 hang power cleans
7 front squats
♀ 45 lb
♂ 65 lb
Beginners should focus on the setup position in the deadlift. Rather than aiming for unbroken reps, take strategic breaks to reset. A strategy could be to drop the bar on the sixth deadlift, then perform the last rep with the plan to go straight into the hang power cleans. Focus on a big jump and shrug in the hang power cleans — break around reps 4 or 5 if needed. Go for unbroken front squats if possible.
Resources:
The Deadlift
The Hang Power Clean
The Front Squat
In Defense of High-Rep Olympic Lifts
Complete as many reps as possible in 12 minutes of:
2 ring dips
2 burpees
5 hang power cleans
4 ring dips
4 burpees
5 hang power cleans
6 ring dips
6 burpees
5 hang power cleans, etc.
*Continue adding 2 reps to the ring dips and burpees until time expires.
♀125 lb
♂185 lb
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Scaling:
Today we have an ascending ladder of ring dips and burpees paired with a consistent number of hang power cleans. The load of the barbell is moderately heavy and should allow you to complete 5 reps in 2 sets or less. Advanced athletes may be able to maintain unbroken reps throughout the workout. Athletes performing the ring dips as prescribed should be able to maintain consistent sets of 3-5 unbroken reps. Expect the ring dips and burpees to cause localized muscle fatigue and the hang power cleans to be a welcomed “break.” Work hard and have fun today!
Intermediate option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 12 minutes of:
1 ring dip
2 burpees
5 hang power cleans
2 ring dips
4 burpees
5 hang power cleans
3 ring dips
6 burpees
5 hang power cleans, etc.
*Continue adding 1 rep to the ring dips and 2 reps to the burpees until time expires.
♀95 lb
♂135 lb
Beginner option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 12 minutes of:
2 foot-assisted ring dips
2 burpees
5 hang power cleans
4 foot-assisted ring dips
4 burpees
5 hang power cleans
6 foot-assisted ring dips
6 burpees
5 hang power cleans, etc.
*Continue adding 2 reps to the ring dips and burpees until time expires.
♀35 lb
♂45 lb
Resources:
The Ring Dip
The Burpee
The Hang Power Clean
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