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We have tens of training programs focusing on different aspects of the sport. If you are looking for additional challenge or to fix a weakness, check out our training programs!

Training programs
  • Snatches Workout

    Thursday:

    Focus: Build Up to 70% 1RM Snatch

    Focus #2: 10 Minute E2MOM of 2 Snatches.  Not touch and go; 2 max effort lifts.  Add wgt each round as able

     

    Metcon: 5 RFT

    - 10 KB Snatches Alt Arms Ea Rep (L3 55/35, L2 35/20, L1 Use Appropriate DB wgt)

    - 15 KB Lunges (same wgt as snatches)

    - 60 D/U (L2 = 30 D/U, L1 75 Singles)

    - 1 Min Rest

     

    Score = Heaviest Snatch set completed / Time

  • Skin the Kitten Strength

    This workout we build up strength for the "skin the cat" rings move.
    Mobility:
    Scapular protraction and retraction
    Partner plank holds - lift feet and pull back for 30 seconds. Switch 2x. Maybe press to handstand
    Arm hang - 10 protractions to pack the lats and prep the movement.

    Partners:
    Group ONE:
    Row 500 m and Run

    Group TWO:
    Rings:
    Progression 1: Chin up from shins
    Progression 2: Knee tuck press handstand
    Progression 3: Put it together - floor easiest place to work from raise for more challenge.
    Floor:
    5 x shoulder press

  • Invictus April 22 2015 Workout

    105 min

    WU for 15 min

    A. not done, instead:
    Weighted pull up 5 x 3 reps mmmvv
    10 12.5 12.5 12.5 2x12.5

    B.
    Five sets of:
    Hang Clean + Front Squat + Clean
    Rest as needed
    45 50 55 57.5 60

    C.
    Three sets of:
    Halting Clean Deadlift + Clean Pull
    Rest 2-3 minutes
    65 67.5 67.5

    D.
    For time:
    500 meter row
    15 Front Squats (155/105 lbs) = 47.5 kg
    30 Chest-to-Bar Pull-Ups
    60 Double Unders
    10 Front Squats
    20 Chest-to-Bar Pull-Ups
    40 Double Unders
    5 Front Squats
    10 Chest-to-Bar Pull-Ups
    20 Double Unders

    Result: 20.03
    169/191 (?)

  • Invictus April 20 2015 Strength

    105 min

    Warm up for 15 min

    A.
    Five sets of:
    Front Squat x 1 rep
    Rest as needed
    65 70 70 75 75
    In five sets or fewer, build by feel to a “heavy” front squat. Once the load feels heavy and your barbell speed is noticeably slower, move on to part B.

    B.
    Six sets of:
    Halting Snatch Deadlift + High Hang Snatch + Snatch
    Rest as needed
    30 32.5 35 s x. 35 37.5 40

    You are allowed to drop the barbell from overhead after the high hang snatch, then reset for the snatch from the floor.

    C.
    Back Squat
    *Set 1 – 5 reps @ 65-70%
    *Set 2 – 3 reps @ 75-80%
    *Set 3 – 1 rep @ 85-90%
    Rest 2-3 minutes

    D.
    Every two minutes, for 10 minutes (5 sets):
    Back Squat x 4 reps @ 85%

  • Invictus April 17 2015 Strength

    105 min
    Warm up for 15 min

    A.
    Three sets of:
    Drop Snatch x 1 rep
    Rest as needed
    25 25 27.5
    Followed by . . .

    Three sets of:
    Snatch Balance x 1 rep
    Rest as needed
    32.5 37.5 42.5

    B.
    Every two minutes, for 16 minutes (8 sets):
    Clean & Jerk x 1.1
    (rest 10 seconds between singles)

    *Sets 1-2 – 55-65% 37.5 40
    *Sets 3-4 – 65-75% 42.5 45
    *Sets 5-6 – 75-85% 50 52.5
    *Sets 7-8 – 85-95% 55 55

    C.
    Back Squat
    *Set 1 – 5 reps @ 65-70%
    *Set 2 – 3 reps @ 75-80%
    *Set 3 – 1 rep @ 85-90%
    *Sets 4-6 – 1 rep @ 90-95%
    Rest 3 minutes

    D.
    For time:
    30 Squat Clean & Jerks (155/100 lbs) = 45 kg
    9.35

  • Invictus April 10 2015 Strength

    105 min

    WU for 15 min

    Skillwork: HSW practice for 15 min
    HS hold ntw 2x30 sec, hollow hold 2x30 sec

    A.
    Every minute, on the minute, for 10 minutes:
    Hang Snatch x 1 rep

    *Sets 1-3 – 55-65% 25 27.5 30
    *Sets 4-6 – 65-75% 32.5 35 35
    *Sets 7-10 – 75-85% 37.5 40 42.5 45 47.5 x
    Keep the focus on good speed, footwork and perfect mechanics.

    B.
    Every minute, on the minute, for 10 minutes:
    Hang Clean + Jerk

    *Sets 1-3 – 55-65% 35 37.5 40
    *Sets 4-6 – 65-75% 42.5 45 47.5
    *Sets 7-10 – 75-85% 47.5 50 52.5 55

    C.
    Back Squat
    *Set 1 – 5 reps @ 65-70%
    *Set 2 – 3 reps @ 75-80%
    *Set 3 – 1 rep @ 85-90%
    *Sets 4-6 – 1 rep @ 90-95%
    Rest 3 minutes

    D. Not done, instead:
    MU practice for 15 min
    False grip, hanging at rings, turning at rings

  • Invictus April 8 2015 Workout

    105 min
    WU for 15 min
    A. not done

    B.
    Five sets of:
    Hang Clean + Clean
    Rest as needed
    45 50 55 57.5 57.5

    C.
    Three sets of:
    Clean Pulls x 1.1.1 @ 95-100%
    (rest 10 seconds between singles)
    Rest as needed
    65 65 65

    D.
    Three rounds for time of:
    Run 400 Meters
    30 Kettlebell Swings (32/24 kg) > 20 reps
    20 Chest-to-Bar Pull-Ups
    Results: 6.17, 8.10, 8.10 = 22.37

    E. Skillwork:
    MU practice for 15 min:
    False grip, hanging, turning at rings

    2x30 sec ntw HS hold
    2x30 sec hollow hold

  • Invictus April 7 2015 Strength

    90 min

    WU for 10 min
    Skillwork: HSW practice for 10 min

    A. not done

    B.
    Pause Jerk
    (dip and hold for 2 seconds, then jerk)
    *Set 1 – 3 reps @ 60% 37.5
    *Set 2 – 2 reps @ 70% 45
    *Set 3 – 2 reps @ 80% 50
    *Sets 4-8 – 1 rep @ 90+% 55 55 55 57.5 57.5 x
    Rest as needed

    C.
    Three sets of:
    Push Press x 4-5 reps
    Rest as needed

    Make these as heavy as you can handle.

    D.
    Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 6 minutes of:
    6 Strict Handstand Push-Ups > abmat + 15 kg plate
    9 Burpees > 6
    12 Stationary Dips > 6
    Result: 2 rounds + 4 reps = 40 reps

  • Invictus April 6 2015 Strength

    90 min

    Warm up for 15 min

    Workout of the Day
    OFF-SEASON PROGRAM begins

    A.
    Five sets of:
    Front Squat x 1 rep
    Rest as needed
    60 65 70 72.5 77.5 PR! :)

    In five sets or fewer, build by feel to a “heavy” front squat. Once the load feels heavy and your barbell speed is noticeably slower, move on to part B.

    B.
    Five sets of:
    Snatch from Mid-Thigh x 2.2.2 reps
    (rest 10 seconds between 2 rep clusters)
    Rest 3 minutes
    27.5 30 32.5 35 37.5 :)

    C.
    Back Squat
    *Set 1 – 5 reps @ 65-70%
    *Set 2 – 3 reps @ 75-80%
    *Set 3 – 1 rep @ 85-90%
    Rest 2-3 minutes

    D.
    Every two minutes, for 12 minutes (6 sets):
    Back Squat x 6 reps @ 75%

    E. Skillwork: MU practice for 5 min
    False grip 3x15 sec
    Baby MU 2x5

  • Strength Strength

    90 min

    WU for 10 min: assault bike, HSPU, strict T2B - 7 HSPU rxd! :)

    A. Skillwork: HSW practice for 15 min
    MU practice for 10 min

    B.1. Shoulder press 1 RM
    B.2. 5 x 1 rep @ 90 % of 1 RM

    CF Jkl WOD lauantai 19.12.2015

    C.1. Push press 3x10 reps
    C. 2. 15 reps of russian twists after each set 10 kg

    D. 6 min AMRAP of:
    1,2,3,4,5... reps
    Ring dips
    Burpees

    Result: 6+1 = 43 reps

    E. 3 sets of:
    Evil wheels x 10 reps
    Strict seated DB press 8x20 8x20 10x15 lbs
    Ring push up x 6 reps