NEXT WEEK!
Monday, Sept 2nd – One class only at 9:30am.
Tuesday, Sept 3rd – Level 1/2 Test at 6:30pm.
What I’m Reading: Controlling Gravity for Better Squats, Deadlifts, and Presses via StrongFirst
The very definition of a lift is moving load upwards against gravity; but what goes up must come down. If you’re only paying attention to one half of every squat, deadlift, and press, you’re missing out on a heap of strength and stability, and likely setting yourself up for injury down the road. It’s time to stop letting gravity boss you around and tame it to help, not hinder.
Warmup
0:00 – 12:00
Run to Sessions 2x
Instructor Mobility
12:00 – 20:00
Deadlift Prep:
Stretch band Hinge
Single Kettlebell warmup reps
Technique review
Warmup sets
Strength
Levels 2-4
20:00 – 35:00
Deadlift
Spend 15 minutes working up to a heavy double. This should take 4-5 sets.
Monitor your time–the class moves on regardless of how much time you waste being unprepared to train.
35:00 – 40:00
Then, within five minutes, perform the following number of Deadlifts at 1.25% of bodyweight (or 80% of your heavy triple–go with whichever is the lower weight) in AS FEW SETS AS POSSIBLE. These are NOT touch-and-go reps; no bouncing–the bar should settle on the floor every rep.
L4 – 20 reps
L3 – 15 reps
L2 – 12 reps
If you were able to hit your target reps in one unbroken set last week, then you can and should go 10-20# heavier (but you should also aim to increase your top double). If you still haven’t hit that number in one set, then stick with the same weight (1.25% bodyweight) until you can.
Obviously the goal is to complete the reps in one set. But you should NOT fail any reps. If you can’t get them all unbroken, just set the bar down and do another set after resting a minute, until you’ve hit your required number. Ask your training partners to check your set up position and keep you honest. If you can’t keep your spine in neutral for the entire lift, ask your coach how to address the issue: spinal segmentation practice, abdominal bracing, hip mobility, deadlift technique practice, or just sucking it up. No participation trophies here, this is training for grownups: if you do the work, you get the credit; if you don’t, you know what you need to do.
Level 1
20:00 – 35:00
5 sets (roughly E3MOM)
8 Double Kettlebell Farmer Deadlifts (increase weight each set if possible)
35:00 – 40:00
2 sets
12 Double Kettlebell Farmer Deadlift (use 75% of your heaviest set)
Conditioning
35:00 – 45:00
Kettlebell Practice:
Getup
Windmill
Clean and Push Press
Thruster
45:00 – 60:00
“Particicution”
3 Rounds for Quality
Levels 3/4
Once through the following circuit (right side only):
1 Half Getup (from floor to standing)
1 Windmill
2 Strict Presses
3 Push Presses
4 Clean and Jerks (or push press)
5 Thrusters
Then,
10 Divebomber Push-ups
Once through the following circuit (left side only):
1 Half Getup (from floor to standing)
1 Windmill
2 Strict Presses
3 Push Presses
4 Clean and Jerks (or push press)
5 Thrusters
Then,
10 Pull-ups
L4 – 24/18
L3 – 22/16
Once you begin the complex, you may not set the kettlebell down–if you do, stop; you may not pick the bell up and finish. Just go on to the pushups or pullups, and then use a lighter bell for the next round.
Level 2
As above, except substitute 10 Hindu Push-ups (divebomb through, come back like a down dog push-up), and box assisted pull-ups when necessary.
Level 1
Once through the following circuit (right side only):
1 Half Getup (from floor to standing)
1 Strict Presses
2 Push Presses
3 Clean and Jerks (or push press)
4 Thrusters
Then,
10 Down Dog Push-ups
Once through the following circuit (left side only):
1 Half Getup (from floor to standing)
1 Strict Presses
2 Push Presses
3 Clean and Jerks (or push press)
4 Thrusters
Then,
10 Box assisted Pull-ups OR 20 Ring Rows