Although it’s been 2 months since testing our max snatch, there has been ample practice and variations of this complex movement. Make sure to bring that bar from the ground up to your hips to be as efficient as possible. Pull yourself under the bar and lock those elbows out! Today’s conditioning will be based...Read More
Strength Take 20 Minutes to find a 1RM Snatch (compare to 9/19/14) Conditioning 6 rounds for reps In 60 seconds: 5 Power snatches at 70% of 1RM ME burpees over bar (lateral) rest 60 secondsRead More
During strength today, we will be alternating between strict pull-ups and snatch grip dead lifts. Select a number of strict pull-ups that will challenge you. If you are still working on your first pull-up, consider using negatives mixed in with banded pull-ups, for your sets. Advanced athletes go for some weighted pull-ups, it should make...Read More
In honor of Veteran’s Day, we are doing “DT” today, named after USAF SSgt Timothy P. Davis, 28, who was killed on Feburary, 20 2009 supporting operations in OEF when his vehicle was struck by an IED. Timothy is survived by his wife Megan and one-year old son T.J. First posted 13 April 2009. Time cap:...Read More
Generally, we like to keep things simple. Today, you’ll find a classic 5 rep back squat (does not have to be a 5RM, although you may certainly go for it), then a push/pull couplet of front squats and pull ups. Since front squats are taken from the ground, the weight may be limited by your...Read More
