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Workout

Back Squat 

On the 3:00 x 3 Sets:  

5 Back Squats 

* Same Weight Across

* Aim For ~78%

"Nacho Libre" 

AMRAP 9: 

6 Front Squats 

6 Push Jerks 

[Every Break]: 

30 Double Unders 

Barbell: (115/85)

KG | 52/38

AGE GROUP

13-15 & 55+ | (95/65)

KG | 43/29

Open-Games

AMRAP 9: 

5 Power Cleans

7 Push Jerks 

9 Front Squats 

[Every Break]: 

30 Double Unders 

Barbell: @weight(115/85)

KG | 52/38

For the Coach

Resource Drive

Workout Overview

Stimulus

In part 1, This week we’re moving into our next strength cycle. This is an 8 week linear progression strength cycle that’s focused on volume training with the same loading across all sets. Keep in mind that all our percentages are based on technical failure and not simply completion regardless of mechanics and quality.  Essentially the name of the game with this cycle is that it starts challenging and stays challenging. The challenge only increases due to fatigue, not due to increased load.  In part 2, we have classic barbell cycling broken up by double unders.  We should choose loading that allows for at least 6 front squats and 6 push jerks unbroken before putting the bar down, even better if we can do more.  Every time the barbell touches the ground, you perform 30 double unders.  Always pick up where you left off following the barbell break. 

Scoring

Score | Total rounds + reps on the barbell.

Movements

Front Squats | 6 unbroken.

Push Jerks | 6 unbroken. 

Double Unders | 0:30 or less, aim for unbroken.

Strategies

The One | Teaching Focus

Chest Up

Cue athletes to keep their chest lifted and shoulders back throughout the movement.

Maintaining an upright torso helps prevent forward lean and keeps the bar path over the midfoot for better balance and control.

Modifications

FRONT SQUAT

Reduce Percentages
Squat to Box/Target
Sub Dumbbells
Back Squats
Overhead Squats
Lunges        

PUSH JERKS

Reduce Reps/Loading
Sub Dumbbells/Kettlebells
Split Jerk
Push Press
Push-Ups
Handstand Push-ups

DOUBLE UNDERS

Reduce Reps
45 Single Unders
Plate Hops
6 Burpees 
0:30 Effort On Any Machine 

Logistics

Athletes will need their own equipment today.  

Lesson Plan
(0-3 minutes)

(0-3 minutes)

Whiteboard Brief

  • Refer to coaches stimulus notes
  • Provide workout overview & stimulus
  • Provide mods & subs overview
  • Ask for injuries & limitations

General Warm-Up
(3-9 minutes)

(3-9 minutes)

General Flow 0:20-0:30 Each

  • Jump Rope (Single Unders)
  • Samson Stretch
  • Scorpions
  • Bootstraps
  • Jump Rope (Double Under Practice)
  • Good Mornings
  • Arm Circles
  • Spiderman Lunges
  • Jump Rope (Double Unders or Workout Movement)
  • Air Squats
  • Lateral Leg Swings
  • Shoulder Taps (in Plank Position)

Specific Warm-Up
(9-21 minutes)

(9-23 minutes)

Empty Barbell Warm Up

  • 0:20 Each
  • Back Rack Good mornings
  • Back Rack Elbow Rotations
  • Front Rack Elbow Rotations
  • Tempo Front Squats
  • Front Squats

Push Jerk Establish stance & grip

  • Feet with hip-width apart
  • Bar on shoulders
  • Elbows slightly in front of the bar
  • Full grip on the bar 
  • 5 Dip & hold
  • Focus on upright toros 
  • 5 Dip & drive
  • Focus on quick turnover from dip to drive
  • 3 Push jerks with empty bar
  • Focus on timing of jumping fully before punching the bar overhead and landing with bar locked out

Back Squat | tell, show, do, check

  • Establish stance, grip, & set-up
  • Feet shoulder width apart
  • Bar on traps with full grip on bar 
  • Arms pressing into bar 
  • Stomach squeezed 
  • 5 Good mornings
  • Focus on gripping the ground with the foot throughout 
  • 3 Cued back squats
  • “Squat and hold” 
  • Focus on gripping the ground with the foot throughout 
  • 3 Cued back squats
  • “Squat and hold” 
  • Focus on an upright torso in the squat 
  • Cue athletes to press up into the bar with the arms to control the load
  • 3 Cued back squats
  • Count out the tempo for each rep, so athletes understand what we are looking for.
  • Move to rack & teach sound un-rack and re-rack

Strength
(21-33 minutes)

(23-35 minutes)

  • 6:00 to Build to Working Weight
  • 6:00 to Complete 3 Working Sets
  • 3 Sets of 3 at 78%
  • Transition to part 2

Primer
(33-39 minutes)

(35-41 minutes)

Practice Round

  • 3 Front Squats
  • 3 Push Jerks
  • 15 Double Unders

Break

Workout adjustments if needed

Workout
(39-55 minutes)

(41-50 minutes)

Look For

  • Front Squats | Reps should be unbroken, and athletes should be able to move well throughout their sets.
  • Push Jerks | Reps here should also be unbroken, while being able to catch soundly and strongly in the overhead position. 
  • Double Unders | Our goal is to maintain unbroken, if we catch up we should get right back into reps. 

Post Workout Clean Up & Chat (50-60)

Accessory Work

[PART A]

3x10 Suitcase Bulgarian Split Squats (Each Side) 

[PART B]

3x1 Minute Backwards Walking Sled Drag

Rest 1 Minute Between All Sets

MINDSET

Lao Tzu 

"At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want." 

Deep down, you already know your true self and desires; trust your inner wisdom.

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