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Jul 1

The Human Torch

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Workout

Strict Press 

Heavy Set of 20 

* Look To Beat Attempt From 6/24/24 

"The Human Torch" 

AMRAP 10: 

6 Dumbbell Snatches (R) 

6 Dumbbell Snatches (L) 

6 Single Dumbbell Thrusters (R) 

6 Single Dumbbell Thrusters (L) 

30 Double Unders 

Dumbbell: (50/35)

KG | (22.5/15)

Open-Games

AMRAP 10: 

6 Dumbbell Snatches (R) 

6 Dumbbell Snatches (L) 

6 Single Dumbbell Thrusters (R) 

6 Single Dumbbell Thrusters (L) 

6 Bar Muscle-ups

Dumbbell: (50/35)

For the Coach

Resource Drive

Workout Overview

Stimulus

In part 1, we have the test week of our 20 rep cycle.  Athletes should use the data they gathered last week to try for true 20 rep on the lift.  In part 2, We've got small volume sets which means our work is in manageable, bite size chunks today. Athletes should be looking at this and thinking about holding onto the dumbbell all the way through, where one arm is resting while the other works and if paced well from the start we can really burn it down at the end of the clock.

Scoring

Score | Total rounds plus reps completed.

Movements

Dumbbell Snatches | Single arm and unbroken
Dumbbell Thrusters | Single arm and unbroken
Double Unders | :30 or less of work 

Strategies

The One | Teaching Focus

Cylinder of strength

For today’s strict press we want to teach our athletes how to maintain a “cylinder of strength” throughout the strict press movement. By gripping the ground, squeezing the butt, squeezing the legs, and squeezing the abs the athletes will be in a strong and rigid position to execute the lift.

Modifications

DUMBBELL SNATCH

  • Reduce Loading
  • Reduce Reps 
  • Hang Power Snatches 
  • Kettlebell Swings 
  • Empty Barbell Hang Power Snatches

DUMBBELL THRUSTERS

  • Reduce Reps
  • Reduce Loading
  • Sub Kettlebell
  • Sub Empty Barbell
  • 24 Air Squats

DOUBLE UNDERS

  • Reduce Reps
  • :30 Time Cap
  • 45 Single Unders
  • Plate Hops
  • Reps of Singles & Doubles (Mix of Both)
  • :20 Hard Effort On Any Machine

Logistics

Athletes must complete all the reps on one arm before moving to the next arm.

Athletes should have their own DB today for flow.

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 each

  • Jumping jacks
  • Arm circles
  • Arm wraps
  • Truck twists
  • Jumping jacks
  • Alternating spidermans
  • Downward dogs
  • Scorpions
  • Mountain climbers
  • Soccak squats
  • Push ups

Jump rope FLow 0:30 each

  • Easy jump rope
  • Single - single - big jump single
  • Single - single - double
  • Double unders

Specific Warm-Up
(9-21 minutes)

(9-21 minutes)

DB Flow | tell, show, do, check

  • 0:20 Alt. DB deadlifts
  • 0:10 DB deadlift + shrug (right)
  • 0:10 DB deadlift + shrug (left)
  • 0:10 DB push press (right)
  • Focus on timing of legs extending then pressing 
  • Focus on minimal dip w/ upright torso
  • 0:10 DB push press (left)
  • Focus on timing of legs extending then pressing 
  • Focus on minimal dip w/ upright torso
  • 0:20 Alt. DB snatch
  • Focus on squeezing the legs/butt to emphasize aggressive hip extension 
  • 0:20 double DB front squat
  • 0:10 single arm DB thruster (right)
  • Focus on timing of legs extending then pressing 
  • 0:10 single arm DB thruster (left)
  • Focus on timing of legs extending then pressing 

Strict Press | tell, show, do, check

  • Establish stance & grip
  • Feet hip width apart 
  • Hands just outside shoulders with full grip 
  • Bar in contact with shoulders
  • Elbows slightly in front in bar
  • 3 Cued reps
  • Focus on “cylinder of strength” 
  • Squeezed legs, butt, & stomach. 
  • 3 Cued reps
  • Focus on chin back first. 

Strength
(21-33 minutes)

(21-33 minutes)

  • 10:00 window 
  • Builds based on coach or athlete discretion
  • Transition to part 2  

Primer
(33-39 minutes)

(33-39 minutes)

Practice Round

  • 3 Dumbbell Snatches (R)
  • 3 Dumbbell Snatches (L)
  • 3 Single Arm Thrusters (R)
  • 3 Single Arm Thrusters (L)
  • 15 Double Unders

Break

Workout adjustments if needed

Workout
(39-55 minutes)

(39-49 minutes)

Look For

  • DB Snatch | Took for proper timing of hip extension before pulling the DB overhead.
  • DB Thruster | Also look for timing, athletes should fully extend the hips before pressing the DB overhead.
  • Double under | Look for relaxed grip and shoulders.  Encourage athletes to drop their shoulders and relax the arms in their sets. 

Post Workout Clean Up & Chat (49-60)

Accessory Work

Lethal Legs

3-4 Super Sets For Quality: 

6 Suitcase Bulgarian Split Squats (Each Side) 

12 Raised Single Leg Jumps

Rest 1 Minute Between Sets

Additional Elements

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