General Prep
- 1:30 Cardio Choice
- 10 PVC Pipe Passthroughs
- 8/8 PVC Pipe Around the Worlds
- :15/:15 PVC Pipe Prayer Stretch
- 8 Bootstrap Squats
- 8 Alternating Box Step-Ups
- 4 Tall Box Jumps
Specific Prep
- 2 High Hang Snatch High Pull + 2 High Hang Muscle Snatch + 2 Overhead Squat
- 4 Back Squats
- 4 Box Jumps
- 2 Hang Snatch High Pull + 2 Hang Muscle Snatch + 2 Overhead Squat
- 4 Back Squats
- 4 Box Jumps
- 2 Low Hang Snatch High Pull + 2 Low Hang Muscle Snatch + 2 Overhead Squat
- 4 Back Squats
- 4 Box Jumps
- Then Add Loads and Get into Specific Barbell Primer
Workout Primer / Specific Barbell Prep
- 4 Sets: Building to Working Loads
- Snatch + Low Hang Snatch + Hang Snatch
- 3 Back Squats
- 2 Seated Box Jumps to High Box
- Rest 1:00 between sets
- Start at 40-50% for both Snatch and Back Squat and increase to 70% over 4 sets
Snatch Complex + Back Squat
French Contrast Style strength EMOM rotating through snatch complex, back squat, seated box jumps, and rest over 20 minutes
Rx
Snatch + Low Hang Snatch + Hang Snatch, building to heavy. Back Squat 5-5-4-3-3, building to heavy 3. Seated High Box Jumps.
Level 2
Power Snatch + Low Hang Power Snatch + Hang Power Snatch. Back Squat 5-5-4-3-3 capped at 80%. 3 Seated Box Jumps (moderate height).
Level 1
3 Hang Power Snatches (moderate load across). Back Squat 5 reps per set light-to-moderate OR 8 Goblet Squats. 3-5 Standing Box Jumps to low box.
Masters
Power Snatch + Low Hang Power Snatch + Hang Power Snatch (power receiving). Back Squat conservative progression, prioritize depth and joint comfort. 3 Seated or Standing Box Jumps (lower box).
| 1RM (kg) | 70% | 75% | 80% | 85% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 |
| 30 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 27 |
| 35 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 |
| 40 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 |
| 45 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 41 |
| 50 | 35 | 38 | 40 | 43 | 45 |
| 55 | 39 | 41 | 44 | 47 | 50 |
| 60 | 42 | 45 | 48 | 51 | 54 |
| 65 | 46 | 49 | 52 | 55 | 59 |
| 70 | 49 | 53 | 56 | 60 | 63 |
| 75 | 53 | 56 | 60 | 64 | 68 |
| 80 | 56 | 60 | 64 | 68 | 72 |
PRVN Mobility #5
- 1:00 Elevated Prayer Stretch
- 1:00/1:00 Single Leg Forward Fold
- 1:00/1:00 Couch Stretch
- 1:00/1:00 Thread the Needle Stretch
Optional Accessories
- 10 Dual Kettlebell Front Squats @ 21x1 Tempo
- 15m Reverse Sled Drag + 15m Sled Push
- Rest 2:00 between sets
- Purpose: Front rack strength endurance, posterior chain drive, and knee resilience — directly supports squat mechanics and snatch receiving position.
Primary: Build to a heavy snatch complex and a heavy 3-rep back squat for the day. Both should represent a true strength ceiling for today — not an all-time PR attempt, but the best load you can move with quality.
Secondary: Maintain technical consistency in the snatch across all three positions as the load climbs. Low hang and hang positions should reinforce hip contact, vertical bar path, and full extension — moving toward squat snatches as load increases.
Strategy
Minute 1 Snatch Complex: Treat rounds 1-2 as positional primers. Add weight every 1-2 rounds until technique is challenged without breaking. 5 working sets. Minute 2 Back Squat: Write down your load plan before the clock starts. Target weights for all 5 sets confirmed in advance. Minute 3 Box Jump: Sit fully, drive through the floor, full hip extension. Max intent on every rep. Minute 4 Rest: Breathe, chalk up, adjust loads, arrive at the snatch ready. This is part of the workout.
Modifications
Big Class Note: Start athletes on a waterfall to allow all athletes to hit this as prescribed — starting on the Snatch, moving to the Back Squat, and finishing on the Box Jumps.