August 1-7, 2022 – 3 Day Weightlifting Program

Monday (Session One)
Suggested Warm-Up:
2 Rounds: 10 Cal Bike + 3 Inchworm Pushups + 3 Burpees
2 Rounds: 10 Cal Row + 5 Pullups
With empty bar:
5 Deadlift, 5 Press In Split, 3 Front Squats
5 Muscle Cleans, 3 Front Squat
5 Power Cleans, 3 Front Squats
5 Split Jerk

*Every new line means take a short break before moving to the next movements

A.
Every 90 seconds, for 4:30 (3 sets):
3-Position Clean x 1 rep

Do not go heavier than 65% of your 1-RM Clean. This is just a warm-up.

B.
Every 2 minutes, for 14 minutes (7 sets):
Clean & Jerk

*Set 1 = 1 rep @ 75%
*Set 2 = 1 rep @ 80%
*Set 3 = 1 rep @ 86%
*Set 4 = 1 rep @ 92%
*Set 5 = 1 rep @ 97%
*Sets 6-7 = 1 rep @ 101%+

The goal today is to find a 1-RM Clean & Jerk.

C.
In 16 minutes, establish a 1-RM Back Squat

D.
Three sets of:
Back Extension Barbell Row x 10 reps
Rest 90 seconds

(Holding a prone position on a GHD Machine, parallel to the ground, perform a barbell row from this static position)

Wednesday (Session Two)
Suggested Warm-Up:

3 Rounds: 8 Air Squats + 6 Box Jumps + 4 Burpees + 2 Pull-Ups
With empty bar:
10 Deadlift, 10 Press, 10 Back Squat
3 Muscle Snatch, 3 Overhead Squat
5 Power Snatch
5 Snatch Balances
5 Hang Snatch

*Every new line means take a short break before moving to the next movements

A.
Every minute, on the minute, for 3 minutes (3 sets):
Snatch Press from Receiving x 4 reps

Build over the course of the three sets.

Followed by….

Every minute, on the minute, for 3 minutes (3 sets):
Drop Snatch x 2 reps

B.
Every 90 seconds, for 9 minutes (6 sets):
Hang Snatch x 1 rep @ 80-85% of 1-RM Snatch

C.
In 16 minutes, establish a 1-RM Overhead Squat

D.
Three sets of:
Deadlift x 6 reps
Rest as needed

*Start at 70% of your 1-RM Deadlift weight and add weight each set. Try to go a little heavier than last week for each set.

E.
Three sets of:
V-Ups x 45 seconds
Barbell Step-Ups to Parallel Box x 5 reps each leg
Rest 60 seconds

Friday (Session Three)
Suggested Warm-Up:
1. Take 5 minutes to work on your biggest mobility weakness
2. Take 5 minutes to work on your biggest technique weakness (with the empty bar)

A.
Every 90 seconds, for 6 minutes (4 sets):
Squat Jerk x 3 reps

If mobility is an issue – stick with the empty bar and work to get lower each set. If mobility is not an issue, build over the course of the 4 sets.

B.
Every 2 minutes, for 18 minutes (9 sets):
Snatch

*Set 1 = 2 reps @ 70%
*Set 2 = 2 reps @ 75%
*Set 3 = 1 rep @ 80%
*Set 4 = 1 rep @ 85%
*Set 5 = 1 rep @ 90%
*Set 6 = 1 rep @ 95%
*Set 7 = 1 rep @ 98%+
*Sets 8-9 = 1 rep @ 101%+

The goal today is to find a 1-RM Snatch. Limit yourself to 2 misses.

C.
Every minute, on the minute, for 5 minutes (5 sets):
Power Clean + Power Jerk x 1 rep @ 75-80% of 1-RM Power Clean

D.
Every 90 seconds, for 9 minutes (6 sets):
Front Squat x 3 reps @ 75%

E.
Four sets of:
Close Grip Bench Press x 5 reps
Rest 30 seconds
GHD Back Extension Hold x 30-45 seconds
Rest as needed

*You can start with your bodyweight on the Hold, and, add weight if you feel comfortable (Either add a barbell on your back, or, hold a plate behind your neck)

Subscribe
Notify me of
guest
0 Comments
newest
oldest most voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
Scroll to Top