Scaling:
All athletes can attempt relatively heavy thrusters. Experienced athletes can go as heavy as possible, and attempt a PR. Newer athletes can use this workout as an opportunity to drill the movement.
Scaling:
Heavy overhead squats challenge your strength while demanding solid mechanics and good flexibility. Athletes at all skill levels should attempt overhead squat triples. Experienced athletes can go as heavy as possible, while newer athletes will use this workout as an opportunity to drill the movement, potentially increasing the reps for more practice.
For load:
Back squat, 1 rep
Shoulder press, 1 rep
Deadlift, 1 rep
Post loads to comments.
Compare to 220810.
Scaling:
Today is an opportunity to go heavy relative to your capacity. The loads today should require all of your attention and focus. The load is not heavy if you can carry on a conversation mid-lift. Advanced and intermediate athletes may attempt max-effort lifts for each movement and shoot for a personal record if the “iron” is hot. Newer athletes should treat today as an opportunity to practice technique and get comfortable with heavy lifts.
Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d
Beginner option:
For load:
Back squat 3-3-1-1 reps
Shoulder press 3-3-1-1 reps
Deadlift 3-3-1-1 reps
Resources:
The Back Squat
The Shoulder Press
The Deadlift
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Scaling:
Heavy overhead squats challenge your strength while demanding solid mechanics and good flexibility. Athletes at all skill levels should attempt overhead squat triples. Experienced athletes can go as heavy as possible, while newer athletes will use this workout as an opportunity to drill the movement, potentially increasing the reps for more practice.
Scaling:
Heavy overhead squats challenge your strength while demanding solid mechanics and good flexibility. Athletes at all skill levels should attempt overhead squat triples. Experienced athletes can go as heavy as possible, while newer athletes will use this workout as an opportunity to drill the movement, potentially increasing the reps for more practice.