Sleeping In Saturday and the Workout

I was able to sleep in today and ended up getting a solid eight hours sleep before heading into the gym. Tonight we will also get the extra hour of sleep with the clock change. With that time change it will also remain darker and cooler much longer which is good for old Irish guys that are running long distances!

Warm-Up:
Airdyne Bike, 3 minutes
Foam Roller Work
Weight Training:
Super Set: Perform each exercise in order to complete a set. Five sets total. No rest between exercises.
Banded Front Squat, 60% of 1-RM plus bands 3 repetitions
Overhead Press from the Split Position, 3 repetitions
Clean and Jerk, Each set a percentage of 1-RM. 60% 2 repetitions, 70% 2 repetitions, 75% 1 repetition, 80% 1 repetition, 85% 1 repetition, 87% 2 sets of 1 repetition.
Snatch, Each set a percentage of 1-RM. 60% 2 repetitions, 70% 2 repetitions, 75% 1 repetition, 80% 1 repetition, 85% 1 repetition, 90% 1 repetition, 92% 2 sets of 1 repetition
Mobility:
GHD Sit-Up, 15 repetitions
Banded Shoulder Stretches
Quadriceps Stretch
Hamstring Stretch

Have a Great Day!!

Cubs' Fans and The Workout

The Cubs have fallen behind in the World Series after dropping Game 3 to the Indians 1-0. Now it is a best of seven series and the series is only 2-1 in favor of Cleveland. But, after 108 years Cubs fans are starting to feel the sense of impending doom. What were record high ticket prices took a downward turn after Chicago was shut out last night. Hang in there Cubbies!!

Warm-Up:
Row, 500m
Foam Roller Work
Weight Training:
Super Set: Perform each exercise in order to complete a set. Five sets total. No rest between exercises.
Banded Front Squat, 60% of 1-RM plus bands 3 repetitions
Overhead Press from the Split Position, 3 repetitions
Clean and Jerk, Each set a percentage of 1-RM. 60% 2 repetitions, 70% 2 repetitions, 75% 1 repetition, 80% 1 repetition, 85% 1 repetition, 87% 2 sets of 1 repetition.
Snatch, Each set a percentage of 1-RM. 60% 2 repetitions, 70% 2 repetitions, 75% 1 repetition, 80% 1 repetition, 85% 1 repetition, 90% 1 repetition, 92% 2 sets of 1 repetition
Mobility:
Banded Shoulder Stretches
Quadriceps Stretch
Hamstring Stretch

Have a Great Day!!

Alaska to Florida and the Workout

We are very excited to have friends coming through on their way to Florida. Their journey began at NOLS Alaska in Palmer, Alaska and they are driving home to Florida. These sisters will be our first overnight house guests that are not family!

I had a great early morning lifting session and then we did a did a bunch of errands. We also participated in early voting here in Hamilton County followed by a celebration of our patriotic duty by getting one doughnut each at Judy Darling Doughnuts!

Warm-Up:
Airdyne Bike, 3 minutes
Foam Roller Work
Weight Training:
Super Set: Perform each exercise in order to complete a set. Six sets total. No rest between exercises.
Banded Front Squat, 3 repetitions
Overhead Press from the Split Position, 3 repetitions
Clean and Jerk, Each set a percentage of 1-RM. 60% 2 repetitions, 70% 2 repetitions, 75% 1 repetition, 80% 1 repetition, 85% 1 repetition, 89% 1 repetition, 95% 2 sets of 1 repetition.
Snatch, Each set a percentage of 1-RM. 70% 2 repetitions, 75% 2 repetitions, 80% 1 repetition, 85% 1 repetition, 87% 2 sets of 1 repetition
Mobility:
Banded Shoulder Stretches
Quadriceps Stretch
Hamstring Stretch

Have a Great Day!!

Olympic Lifting and the Riverwalk

It is a gorgeous day here in Chattanooga. I got in a great early morning lifting session and then had a very nice breakfast at home. In the afternoon we took the dogs down the Chattanooga Riverwalk as far as we could where dogs are allowed. They had a great time and are now exhausted.

Warm-Up:
Row, 500m
Foam Roller Work
Weight Training:
Super Set: Perform each exercise in order to complete a set. Six sets total. No rest between exercises.
Banded Front Squat, 1-1/2" band on each side of barbell with 50% of 1-RM, 3 repetitions
Overhead Press from Split Stance, 3 repetitions
Snatch, 80% of 1-RM, 5 sets of 2 repetitions
Clean and Jerk, 80% of 1-RM, 5 sets of 2 repetitions
Mobility:
Banded Shoulder Stretches
Foam Roller Work

Afternoon Walk, 3.5 miles with the pooches

Have a Great Day!!