Sunday and Monday Posts

I was able to get my long marathon training run in yesterday with weather in the high 30s prior to it raining late Sunday morning. Today I had a good lifting session at the gym. Great couple of days!

Marathon Training:
Run, Three and a half hours
Mobility:
Quadriceps Stretch
Hamstring Stretch

Warm-Up:
Airdyne, 2 minutes
PVC Passthrough, 20 repetitions
PVC Wraparound, 20 repetitions
Foam Roller Work
Weight Training:
Power Clean Plus Push Press, 4 sets of 3 repetitions at 60% of 1-RM
Clean, 5 sets of 2 repetitions at 80% of 1-RM
Clean Pull, 4 sets of 5 repetitions at 90% of Clean 1-RM
Back Squat, 5 sets of 5 repetitions at 75% of 1-RM
Mobility and Abdominal Work:
AbMat Sit-Up, 50 repetitions
Shoulder Stretches
Quadriceps Stretch
Hamstring Stretch

Have a Great Day!!

Clean Training Friday

Went into the gym and did a clean focused Olympic lifting session.

Warm-Up:
Airdyne, 2 minutes
PVC Passthrough, 20 repetitions
PVC Wraparound, 20 repetitions
Foam Roller Work
Weight Training:
Barbell Hang Clean Muscle Up, 4 sets of 3 repetitions
Hang Clean, 4 sets of 2 repetitions at 75% of 1-RM
Clean Pull, 3 sets of 3 repetitions at 105% of 1-RM
Front Squat, 3 sets of 2 repetitions at 90% of 1-RM
Push Press, 4 sets of 3 repetitions
Mobility:
Banded Shoulder Stretches
Quadriceps Stretch
Hamstring Stretch

Have a Great Day!!

All in on the Falcons and the Workout

Well, surprise surprise... Tom Brady and Bill Belichick once again have the New England Patriots in the Superbowl. What is interesting though is that representing the NFC are the Atlanta Falcons. The eventual number one scoring offense in the NFL was a 150 to 1 long shot of reaching the Superbowl at the beginning of the season. Since my Washington Redskins once again bumbled and stumbled their way out of contention for a championship, I am going to pull for the Falcons to win their first Superbowl.

Warm-Up:
Airdyne, 2 minutes
PVC Passthrough, 20 repetitions
PVC Wraparound, 20 repetitions
Foam Roller Work
Weight Training:
Power Clean Plus Push Press, 4 sets of 3 repetitions at 65%, 70%, 75% and 75% of 1-RM
Hang Clean, 4 sets of 2 repetitions at 65%, 70%, 75% and 70% of 1-RM
Clean Pull, 3 sets of 2 repetitions at 110% of Clean 1-RM
Back Squat, 3 sets of 2 repetitions at 92% of 1-RM
Mobility and Abdominal Work:
AbMat Sit-Up, 50 repetitions
Shoulder Stretches
Quadriceps Stretch
Hamstring Stretch

Have a Great Day!!

Legs of Lead Back at the Gym

Running for three hours and a delayed NFL playoff game Sunday, and a crack of dawn reporting time at work Monday all led to a tough workout at the gym today. My legs were pretty heavy, but by the time I was done with the warm-up they were feeling a whole lot better.

Warm-Up:
Airdyne, 2 minutes
PVC Passthrough, 20 repetitions
PVC Wraparound, 20 repetitions
Foam Roller Work
Weight Training:
Power Clean and Push Press, 4 sets of the three repetitions at 60%, 65%, 70% and 75% of 1-RM
Hang Clean, 4 sets of 2 repetitions at 75% of 1-RM
Clean Pull, 3 sets of 2 repetitions at 105% of 1-RM
Back Squat, 3 sets of 3 repetitions at 88% of 1-RM
Mobility:
Quadriceps Stretch
Hamstring Stretch

Have a Great Day!!

Clean Technique Workout

Tonight was just focused on skills for performing the clean.

Warm-Up:
Airdyne, 2 minutes
PVC Passthrough, 20 repetitions
PVC Wraparound, 20 repetitions
Foam Roller Work
Weight Training:
Super Set: Perform each exercise in order to complete a set. Four sets total. No rest between exercises.
Clean Barbell Muscle Up, 8 repetitions
Front Squat, 5 repetitions
No Foot Clean, 5 sets of 3 repetitions at 50% of 1-RM
Super Set: Perform each exercise in order to complete a set. Six sets total. No rest between exercises.
Weighted Vertical, 1 repetition at 70% of 1-RM
Hang Clean, 2 repetitions at 70% of 1-RM
Front Squat, single repetitions and increase weight until a 1-RM is reached

Have a Great Day!!

Quick Workout Post

Warm-Up:
Airdyne, 2 minutes
PVC Passthrough, 20 repetitions
PVC Wraparound, 20 repetitions
Foam Roller Work
Weight Training:
Super Set: Perform each exercise in order to complete a set. Four sets total. No rest between exercises.
Power Clean, 4 repetitions at 60%, 65%, 70% and 75%
Push Press, 4 repetitions
Hang Clean, 3 repetitions at 60%, 70%, 75% and 70%
Clean Pull, 3 repetitions at 90%, 95% and 100%
Back Squat, 3 sets of 5 repetitions at 88%
Incline Dumbbell Press, 3 sets of 8 repetitions
Mobility:
Banded Shoulder Stretches
Hamstring Stretch
Quadriceps Stretch

Have a Great Day!!

New Year: Take It Easy and the Workout

So many folks make the New Year's resolution to lose weight or become more fit. These are really admirable goals and I definitely saw some new faces at the Crossfit class this evening at the gym. It is however very important to take it easy when starting an exercise routine and some folks may need to check with their doctor first. One of the main reasons people do not follow through with exercise goals is because they start with exercise classes or programs that are too intense. If you have been sedentary or are just getting back to exercising.... ease into it and slowly increase the intensity.

Warm-Up:
Airdyne, 2 minutes
PVC Passthrough, 20 repetitions
PVC Wraparound, 20 repetitions
Foam Roller Work
Weight Training:
Super Set: Perform each exercise in order to complete a set. Four sets total. No rest between exercises.
Power Clean, 1 repetition at 65% of 1-RM
Push Press, 3 repetitions
Hang Clean from Below the Knee, 3 repetitions at 70% of 1-RM, 3 repetitions at 75% of 1-RM, 3 repetitions at 80% of 1-RM
Clean Pull Halting at the Shin, 5 sets of 3 repetitions at 90% of 1-RM
Back Squat, 5 repetitions at 74% of 1-RM, 5 repetitions at 78% of 1-RM, 3 sets of 5 repetitions at 82% of 1-RM
Abdominal and Mobility:
AbMat Sit-Up, 50 repetitions
Banded Shoulder Stretches
Hamstring Stretch
Quadriceps Stretch

Have a Great Day!!

RIP Leia Organa, Good Riddance to 2016 and the Workout

Overall, 2016 was a great year. We got started in the amazing town of Chattanooga, we have a wonderful little house and we brought a great new little dog into our family. However, I feel like 2016 is trying to kill off my childhood and adolescence!! David Bowie, Prince, Carrie Fisher, and now George Michael?! I am ready for 2017 to come along and hit the reset button.

Warm-Up:
Airdyne, 2 minutes
PVC Passthrough, 20 repetitions
PVC Wraparound, 20 repetitions
Foam Roller Work
Weight Training:
Hang Clean from the Hip, 4 sets of 3 repetitions at 80% of 1-RM
Super Set: Perform each exercise in order to complete a set. No rest between exercises. Three sets total.
Back Squat, 4 repetitions at 80% of 1-RM
Bent Over Barbell Row, 5 repetitions

Power Snatch from the Block, 4 set of 2 repetitions at 75%

Super Set: Perform each exercise in order to complete a set. No rest between exercises. Three sets total.
Snatch Pull, 2 repetitions at 95% of 1-RM
Dumbbell Incline Press, 3 repetitions

AbMat Sit-Up, 50 repetitions
Mobility:
Banded Shoulder Stretches
Hamstring Stretch
Quadriceps Stretch

Have a Great Day!!

Being a Movie Critic and the Workout

We went to a matinee viewing of "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" today. I grew up in the late seventies to eighties so the Star Wars movies have been a huge part of my life. Rogue One was quite good in my opinion. The story line was very good... I would have liked a bit more of Forest Whitaker... but what I liked most was that they kept a style that was very similar to the original Episode IV movie. I will say two thumbs up from me!!

Warm-Up:
Jump Rope, 100 repetitions
PVC Passthrough, 20 repetitions
PVC Wraparound, 20 repetitions
Weight Training:
Hang Clean from the Hip, 60% 3 repetitions, 70% 3 repetitions, 75% 3 repetitions, 65% 3 repetitions
Super Set: Perform each exercise in order to complete a set. Four sets total.
Back Squat, 72% 6 repetitions
Bent Over Barbell Row, 8 repetitions
Power Snatch from the Hip, 60% 3 repetitions, 65% 3 repetitions, 70% 3 repetitions, 75% 3 repetitions
Super Set: Perform each exercise in order to complete a set. Four sets total.
Snatch Pull, 90% 3 repetitions
Bench Press, 5 repetitions

Have a Great Day!!

Day Off Checklist and the Workout

Had the day off from work but still ran around like a chicken with its head cut off today: Haircut, recycling, made some pulled pork for dinner, bought an extension ladder for cleaning gutters and got my flu shot. While waiting for my shot I sat down to the automatic blood pressure reading machine... despite being recently caffeinated and hustling into the pharmacy my readings were 120/73 with a heart rate of 63. I will take it and give credit to the marathon training!

Warm-Up:
Airdyne Bike, 3 minutes
Foam Roller Work
Weight Training:
Hang Clean from the Knee plus a Clean from the Floor, 60% of 1-RM 1 repetition of each, 70% of 1-RM 1 repetition of each, Work up to a 1-RM, 70% of 1-RM 2 sets of 1 repetition each
Super Set: Perform each exercise in order to complete a set. 4 sets total. No rest between exercises.
Back Squat, 85% of 1-RM 3 repetitions
Pull-Up, 8 repetitions
No Feet Snatch, 75% of 1-RM 5 sets of 2 repetitions
Super Set: Perform each exercise in order to complete a set. 4 sets total. No rest between exercises.
Snatch Pull with a Stall at the Knee, 95% of 1-RM 3 repetitions
Weighted Push-Up, 6 repetitions

Have a Great Day!!

Quick Workout Post after a Big Day

I had a big day at work today followed by a tough workout. I am just going to throw out a quick post before going to bed for my 3:35am work wake up?!

Warm-Up:
Row, 500m
Foam Roller Work
Weight Training:
Super Set: Perform each exercise in order to complete a set. 6 sets totals. No rest between exercises.
Hang Clean from the Knee, 75% of 1-RM 1 repetition
Clean, 75% of 1-RM 1 repetition
Super Set: Perform each exercise in order to complete a set. 4 sets totals. No rest between exercises.
Back Squat, 88% of 1-RM, 5 repetitions
Strict No Kip Pull-Up, 8 repetitions
No Feet Snatch, 75% of 1-RM, 6 sets of 2 repetitions
Super Set: Perform each exercise in order to complete a set. 4 sets totals. No rest between exercises.
Snatch Grip Pull with Halt at the Knee, 95% of 1-RM, 3 repetitions
Weighted Push-Up, 8 repetitions
Mobility:
Banded Shoulder Stretches
Quadriceps Stretch
Hamstring Stretch

Have a Great Day!! I will be sleeping?!

Nationals and the Workout

I feel like I am in a bit of a strange place not biting my nails nervously as the Washington Nationals' bullpen takes over a game. Nats can wrap up the series against the Dodgers tomorrow night!!

The flapper on my left knee is healing very well and held up nicely after a busy day at work and full squats at the gym. Glad to not miss any training really.

Warm-Up:
Airdyne Bike, 2 minutes
Weight Training:
Hang Clean from the Knee, 60% of 1-RM 1 repetition, 70% of 1-RM 1 repetition, work up to a 1-RM, 70% of 1-RM 2 sets of 1 repetitions
Super Set: Perform each exercise in order to complete a set. 5 sets total.
Back Squat, 80% of 1-RM 5 repetitions
No Kip Pull-Up, 7 repetitions
No Feet Snatch, 80% of 1-RM 6 sets of 3 repetitions
Super Set: Perform each exercise in order to complete a set. 4 sets total.
Snatch Pull with a Halt at the Knee, 100% of 1-RM 3 repetitions
Weighted Push-Up +35 KGs, 10 repetitions
Mobility:
Banded Shoulder Stretches

Have a Great Day!!

Wow. When do the Washington Wizards Start?! Workout of the Day!

Robert Griffin III actually said that he thinks he is "The best quarterback in the league". Now, there is confidence in oneself and then there is delusional. This would not be that painful to me if the Washington Nationals were going to make the playoffs.... but this.... wow.

Warm-up:
400m Slow Jog
5 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch
5 minutes AMRAP (Paced, warmup style):
10 Barbell Power Clean
10 Barbell Push Jerk
10 Barbell Sumo Deadlift High Pull
Strength:
3×2 Power Clean to Push Jerk
3×2 Jerk from Rack
3x2 Hang Clean
3x2 Push Jerk from Rack
Workout of the Day:
Metabolic Conditioning AMRAP for Repetitions:
1 minute Block Jerk
1 minute Sumo Deadlift High Pull
1 minute Block Jerk
1 minute Step-Ups to 20" Box
2 minutes Sumo Deadlift High Pull
3 minutes Step-Ups to 20" Box
3 minutes Sumo Deadlift High Pull
Cool Down:
3 minute Row
Mobility:
Shoulder Stretches
Quadriceps Stretch

Have a Great Day!!