Monday 13 January
Warming Up
2 RFQ:
Strength – Test 1 RM Strict Press
In 20 min:
Find your
*Warm up to your test weight whilst avoiding doing too many sets to ensure you stay away from fatigue. Try to limit attempts to 2-3 times max, with at least 2 min rest between sets.
If you already did this test last week, continue with the first training:
3-4 RFQ:
*Keep 2 reps in reserve, rest as needed.
Workout
2.5 min AMRAP
1 min rest
x 4
Tuesday 14 January
Warming Up
Then onto 2RFQ:
Conditioning Workout
40 min EMOM
x 4
*Skill/Strength endurance. Advanced athletes aim to stay as much UB on the skills.
Wednesday 15 January
Warming Up
1-2 RFQ:
Strength – Legs & Press
3-4 RFQ:
Workout
2′ ON / 2′ OFF x 5
DT = 12 Deadlifts, 9 Hang Cleans & 6 STOH
RX = Echo Bike/Ski Erg
I = 50/35 kg / Ski erg/Rower
B = 35/25 kg Rower/C2 or Assault Bike
1:1 Work:Rest Ratio so push the pace hard. Use the heaviest weight possible on the complex that allows you to remain unbroken in round 1 & 2, but not 3-5.
*Score is your lowest score.
Thursday 16 January
Warming Up
7 min AMRAP
Gymnastics
10 min EMOM:
*Practice the movement you want to do for the test end of this month. Aim for perfect reps.
Workout
20 min AMRAP:
*Bodyweight AMRAP. Aim for a steady pace so you’re not resting for more than 10″ throughout the AMRAP.
Friday 17 January
Warming Up
2 RFQ:
Strength – Press & Accessory
3-4 RFQ:
*Strict presses close to failure, keep 2-3 reps in reserve for the Z-press and focus on core stability.
Workout
4 RFT:
TC = 16 min
Saturday 18 January
Warming Up
1-2 RFQ:
Onto 1-2 Sets:
Weightlifting Technique – Clean & Jerk
2 min rest / change weights
2 min rest / change weights
*This month we’re going to start practicing barbell cycling again, as the Open is here in less than 2 months! If you are comfortable with the movement, focus on smooth transitions and cycling the bar as fast as you can with control. Beginners, don’t worry so much on the cycling, focus on technique first, maybe scale down the numbers to accommodate this.
Workout
5 min EMOM x 3
Between each EMOM (so 2 times)
*Use weights/bands to ensure you can do just 6-12 reps and no more/less. If you cannot do a pull up without a band do Banded Pull Ups, Chin Ups and Ring Rows. The run is your active recovery, treat it as such.
Sunday 19 January
Warming Up
2 RFQ:
Strength – Press & Legs
3-4 RFQ:
*Keep 1-2 reps in reserve, rest as needed.
Workout
From 0.00-10:00
AMRAP:
*Aim for 2-2.5 min rounds excluding rest. The bar should be light enough to enable this.
From 10.00-12.00:
From 12.00-17.00